Adventure Babies
2023-11-02 11:15 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years.
Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights!
11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots
12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers
Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more!
Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀

Drama Tots
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:45 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months – 5 years.
Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme.
Bring your little one along for our fun, engaging and varied classes.
You can book a 3 week trial for £15. Siblings are half price. Siblings under 18 months are free.
Chippenham class times on a Thursday morning are as follows:

Rising Stars (children age 18 months – 3 years) 10am-10:40am.
Bright Stars (children age 3 or 4) 11-11:45am.

I also run classes in Malmesbury on Wednesday mornings and Tetbury on
Friday mornings.
Book a space or join our waiting list here: https://dramatotschippenhammalmesburyandcirencester.classforkids.io/

Sahara Sisters Belly Dancing class
2023-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Wiltshire ladies: Looking for a new hobby? Something to get you out of the house/doing some gentle exercise/meeting lovely people?
Then join us on Tuesday evenings (your first class is free) to see all these benefits! Get in touch for details.

Beginners Art
2023-10-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher’
Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist.
Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:-
1. An introduction to Drawing – objects
2. An introduction to acrylic painting – still life
3. Interiors – drawing and painting – light and space
4. Portrait – drawing and painting – proportion and likeness
5. Landscape/Outdoors – colour theory, depth of field
6. Personal project – development of your own ideas and practice
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am (with Improvers class running 12.30pm – 2.30pm)
£96 including all materials and coffee.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Returners won’t need to complete a new form but please email ragandbonearts@gmail.com to book in.
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you. Please email us to let us know that you have paid and we’ll reply to let you know that it’s been received.
Rag and Bone Arts C.I.C
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number 65718094
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon!

Paper Flower Craft Workshop
2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | The Santosha Studio, 1st Floor, 40 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Learn to make beautiful handcrafted paper flowers from scratch. A mix of materials and techniques will allow you to explore new skills and bring your imagination to life.
All materials provided along with refreshments , tea, coffee.
Book here.

Shivers and Shadows
2023-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Get ready to shiver, shake, shudder and scream as Squashbox Theatre presents its haunting Halloween show.
Craig, your friendly host, has just inherited a creepy mansion from his Great Uncle Vladimir. Join him as he explores the mansion’s secrets and meets some of its strange and spooky inhabitants.
What ghouls and spectres haunt the gloomy corridors of this old house?
What are those eerie shapes moving through the dark forest outside?
And what mysterious creature lurks in the cellar down below?
Expect an overflowing cauldron of a show, brimming with delightful frights and hilarious horrors, bubbling with ingenious puppetry and comedy, seasoned with scary stories and tall tales, flavoured with live music and songs, and topped with a sprinkling of slapstick and silliness.
Warning: Like all Squashbox performances, this show will be full of laughter, excitement and fun… but it will be scary too! Expect loud noises, creepy characters and a spooky atmosphere – plus a few surprises that might make you jump!
Recommended for brave children aged 6+ (accompanied by their scaredy-cat grown-ups)

Making Spaces: Creative Project
2023-10-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham Museum is launching a new project to work with Ukrainian families, alongside a local artist, to produce a new artwork exploring Chippenham and the surrounding area as a place of refuge.
The project is inspired by the work of Belgian artist Charles Wellens and Polish artist Piotr Potworowski, who each fled conflicts in the 20th century and made their home in the area. Work by both artists is currently on display in the museum.
These sessions are free and family friendly, but booking is required.
If you would like to take part or want to find out more please contact the museum on 01249 705020 or by emailing heritage@chippenham.gov.uk. We are also hosting an Open Evening for Ukrainian families and their hosts on Thursday 19 October, where you can find out more about the museum and our Making Spaces project.

Cakes for Commandos
2023-10-28 11:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
The Royal Marines Charity are on a mission to raise £1.5 million by the end of 2023 to support Royal Marines and their families through life.
To help them achieve this local artist, Rae Melody, is running a ‘Cakes for Commandos’ fundraiser. The aim of the cake sale is to highlight what the Royal Marines Charity do, bring people from the local community together, to enable those connected to the military to meet and share stories and to enjoy lots of cake!
Rae will also be unveiling a large scale piece of art that she is creating which will be auctioned off (at a later date) to raise money for the charity.
Please join Rae in raising a bit of cash, having a cuppa and some cake and in celebrating 359 years of the Corps from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 28th October at Platinum House, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT (next to St Andrew’s Church).

Spooky Swims
2023-10-28 09:15 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Join us here at Starfish Hydrotherapy for our Spooky Swim Sessions in our lovely warm water pool.

Spooky decorated pool
Halloween play-list
Free gift for every child
45 minute session
14 sessions to choose from
Choose from Spooky Under 5’s Swim, Spooky Fun Swim or Spook Disability Family Swim

It’s sure to be 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙆tacular!

Phreakers / Mirrored Faces / Work Experience
2023-10-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Halloween at the Old Road Tavern with live music from Phreakers, Mirrored Faces, and Work Experience.

Halloween Family Disco
2023-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Calling all witches, wizards, vampires, zombies, ghosts and ghouls!
Join us at The Neeld this Halloween for a spooktacular night. Booooooo-gie the night away with a fangtastic disco suitable for all the family. Dress up in your spookiest, kookiest costumes and get ready to monster mash.
There will be snacks and drinks available from the bar and a DJ playing all your family favourites, our supernatural Halloween Disco is great fun for all the family.
This event runs from 7pm until 10pm with limited, unreserved seating available.
Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times.

Music Cafe
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
5 musical acts with a wide range of songs and fun!

Opening Event for the Forbidden Carnival Gallery's latest exhibition - "Dark" (18+)
2023-10-27 18:30 | The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, 64a Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HG
Join us for the spine-tingling opening event of Dark, a new exhibition at The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, for a captivating evening of exceptional artistry. Fancy/Dark/Goth/Halloween dress for attendees is preferred.
Strictly 18+, our “Dark” exhibition isn’t for the faint-hearted, so proceed with caution. We’ve gathered a collection of works that will push the boundaries of your imagination and challenge your perceptions. The Forbidden Gallery dares to explore the shadows, the enigmatic, and the unknown, making this exhibition a one-of-a-kind experience.
🕡 Date: Friday 27th October
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🚫 Age Restriction: 18+ only

Main Exhibition Schedule:
If you can’t make it to the opening night, don’t worry! “Dark” will be open every Saturday and Sunday – 10AM to 3PM from Saturday 28th October throughout the month of November. For those with busy schedules or a craving for a private encounter with our artworks, we also offer viewing by appointment. Contact us to arrange a time that suits you.

The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, 64A Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HG. Tel 07483 240702
#DarkExhibition #ForbiddenGallery #ArtUnleashed #DareToExplore

Emery Gate Trick or Treat Trail
2023-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, between 11 am and 3 pm, and come join us for a spooktacular trail throughout the centre! Finish the trail for a ghostly sweet surprise and let the children enjoy getting their face painted as a treat from us!

For additional details, visit our website here.

Pumpkin Patch returns!
2023-10-27 10:00 | Market Place, Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Chippenham Town Council and Odin Events for Pumpkin Patch where you can choose a pumpkin to take home and carve. There will be 400 pumpkins; once they’ve gone, they’re gone!

Chippenham Comedy Club: Vix Leyton - Antihero
2023-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Following a highly successful Edinburgh Fringe run, Vix Leyton’s Anti-hero delves deep into the human psyche as she explores the notion of people pleasing – a theme for her life she didn’t even realise she had until she started stand up comedy. A bit of personal experience, a bit of theory and possibly a bit of science.
“Bursting with impish energy, exudes an infectious delight” Robin Ince
“Vix has a talent for reading a room and playing with an audience. She is funny, charismatic, resourceful and likely to achieve great things” Mark Watson
‘Charming, surprisingly dark and gonna be famous’ Andrew O’Neill (my favourite ever review!)
‘Like hanging with your funniest BFF.’ Fringe Biscuit
‘Joyously full of funny’ The Scotsman
As always, the night starts at 8pm in The Barn at The Old Road Tavern. We’ll have support acts (tbc) to start things off followed by headliner, Vix Leyton. MC: Wil Hodgson
Tickets are available online, purchase yours now to avoid disappointment. Seating is on a first come, first served basis with some standing room at the back. If you need a seat, email us to reserve yours – chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Pumpkin Painting & Crafts
2023-10-26 14:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Join us for some Halloween fun & crafts!

Board Games session at Chippenham Library
2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
Come along to our board games morning this Thursday 26th October from 10 am until 12 noon at Chippenham Library.
As well as the games pictured above, we have lots of other games that are suitable for all ages and we’ll have some lovely hot chocolate available too.

Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk
2023-10-26 09:30 | Wiltshire
Join us for a free Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk. Enjoy a talk from Ivy Wildlife Gardens and discover the Bore Hole for Chippenham with a walk along the river to the Chippenham Millennium Wall.

Bubble Bach
2023-10-25 10:30 | The Neeld
🎵✨ Experience the awe-inspiring fusion of live classical music and bubble art at Bubble Bach!
🪄🎶 With live performances by oboe, violin, and piano, brace yourself for a fascinating journey filled with giggles, wonder, and the beauty of JS Bach’s music.
Suitable for ages 3 to 103, this event guarantees laughter, amazement, and a unique musical adventure.
Don’t miss out, get your tickets now for a half term treat! https://buytickets.at/musicforbiggerminiaturestheatricalshows

Kids Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk
2023-10-25 09:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Bring your children along for a free walk and talk with a little quiz and enjoy the guided tour at Ivy Wildlife Gardens.

Family Creative Activities: October Half Term
2023-10-24 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this October half term for our free crafty activities for families, with a spooky Halloween theme!
Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October
Drop in, 10.30-3.30
Free, no booking required

Halloween Half Term Activities
2023-10-24 10:00 - 2023-10-29 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
A range of spooktacular family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities!
Halloween Trails (Every day from Tuesday 24 October – Sunday 29 October)
Join us for another year of amazing Halloween-themed trails around our galleries! Follow the Pumpkin Trail for a fun quiz around the galleries. Answer the questions right and you might just get a treat at the end! ‘Spot the Bat’ is a simple counting trail – find the bats hidden amongst our collections on display and win a prize if you find them all!
All the family can join in just pick up your chosen trail sheet from Reception.
LEGO® Engineering Workshops (Pre-bookable sessions included in entry fee Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October)
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive!
Led by our Education Officer Andrew these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment.
Recommended for ages 7 and above.
Assault Course (Drop-in Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October)
Challenge yourself to our miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers you’ll be sure to have fun and surprise yourself!
(Please note: This activity is weather dependent)

Autism Friendly Quiet Time: Half Term Creative Activities
2023-10-24 09:30 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Enjoy our free crafty activities for October half term, with a spooky Halloween theme, in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. These sessions are free, but booking is required due to limited spaces.
Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October
9.30-10.00
Free, booking required

Chippenham Film Club's October feature
2023-10-23 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Master Li, a warrior, asks Yu Shu Lien, the woman he loves, to pass on his sword, Green Destiny, to Sir Te however, when the sword is stolen, Li embarks on a mission to find it. Starring Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi and Chang Chen,
Crouching Tiger is an absolute classic, and helped put director Ang Lee on the cinematic map.

Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour
2023-10-23 10:00 - 2023-10-28 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this half term as we take part in Kids In Museums Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour.
Can you spot all the monsters of the mysterious seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea at our museum? Complete the trail and get a free Eerie-on-Sea bookmark and sticker!
Draw your own mythical monster or magical creature and share it on social media for a chance to win a bundle of all five books in the Eerie-on-Sea series.
More information here
Don’t forget we’ll be holding additional craft activities for families on Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 October with a spooky Halloween theme.
Free, drop in 10.30-3.30.

Halloween Children’s Trail
2023-10-23 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Looking for some half term fun?
A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃
Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end…..
Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙‍♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress 🧟‍♂️
#thepewsham #thepewshamhalloweentrail #halloween #chippenhamhalftermfun #wiltshirehalfterm

Sunbirds
2023-10-22 19:30 | The Neeld
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS.
Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery singer/violinist Laura Wilcockson and drummer Marc Parnell.
‘Cool To Be Kind’ was released in November 2020, on the independent label Nectar Records signalling the arrival of Sunbirds with new songs and a new sound.
Although born and bred in England, the band’s sound predominantly features the instrumentation of traditional American roots music combined with the occasional outburst of guitar heavy melody more associated with Seattle in the late 80’s/early 90’s.
However, you can only sing about what you know.
“Although a lot of the songs have an Americana feel” says Dave “they’re still about life in England. You’re going to feel a bit daft singing about pick-up trucks and low down honky-tonks when you live in Yorkshire.”
Their debut album produced by cult producer Teo Miller, captures truthful, open-hearted, funny and sometimes painfully honest songs, turning the page to a new chapter for Dave Hemingway and The Beautiful South story.
‘Cool To Be Kind’ is the result of a few transitional years in Dave and Phil’s individual personal worlds. It tells tales that cover contemporary themes as well as age-old matters of the heart and soul – all viewed through the bottom of a recently drained pint glass.
“Now we’re Sunbirds we’re free to dig a little deeper into ourselves”, says Phil “having said that, there’s no exact science here, we’re just enjoying ourselves and expressing whatever we want whether it’s about love, longing, depression or Gary Lineker’s crisp adverts”.
“Cool To Be Kind is a must-have album which helps us forget the pandemic and lust after the days where this amazing new band can deliver their songs live” – UK Music Reviews
“A highpoint of it’s rootier ilk” – We Are Cult
“Appealingly understated song writing” – Classic Pop Magazine
“An album with warmth to spare” – MOJO Magazine
Sunbirds ‘Cool To Be Kind’ debut album is out now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon UK & Music, all HMV stores and via the website – www.sunbirds.co.uk
Sunbirds are:
Dave Hemingway – Vocals
Phil Barton – Guitar
Laura Wilcockson – Vocals & Violin
Marc Parnell – Drums
Chris Offen – Guitar & Keybaords
Jerry Jobson – Bass
For more information on Sunbirds, please visit the links below:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
‘Meet You On The Northside’ video link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD_xiHG7CGk
Tickets: £15 Advance | £17.50 on the door
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, including interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Women In Rock
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Since 2016, Women in Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their sell-out show. Having just returned from a hugely successful global tour, they are back in the UK and ready to take you on a journey featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes and backed by a band of world-class musicians. Women in Rock has built a reputation as one of the most enjoyable music shows now touring UK theatres.
You will dance and sing along to this spectacular show celebrating five decades of the world’s greatest female rock legends. From Quatro to Joplin, Cher to Turner, Pink to Blondie, Heart to Benatar, the set list is one classic after another and has something for everyone.
A show for the whole family to enjoy and an unforgettable night of female rock music, so grab your tickets and let’s go!

FOQC Pumpkin Trail
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-28 | Wiltshire
We are pleased to announce the return of the FOQC Pumpkin Trail.
Visit https://linktr.ee/foqc to download the trail map, make a donation, find your entry form & vote on your favourite!
Keep up with updates throughout the event on our Facebook page and the 🎃 Pumpkin Trail 2023 event page .

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