One Chippenham

Trio Paradis Café Concert at St Andrew’s
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s on the first Tuesday morning of each month (except January) at 11am: informal feel-good music events with refreshments available in the pop-up café half an hour before the concert, where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and cakes.
Our programme for June is inspired by a variety of flowers… and gardens, with music by Lili Boulanger – D’un Jardin clair, Muriel Herbert, Rud Langgaard: Fjeldblomster, Dora Pejacevic Violets, Franz Schubert Heidenröslein, Germaine Tailleferre Fleurs de France, and more. As it’s June, roses are featured, including Fauré: Roses d’Isphahan, Roses from the South by Johann Strauss and Honeysuckle Rose by Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by pay-what-you-feel donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children.

Flower Arranging Class
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

Volunteer with The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
2024-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Wiltshire
Wilts & Berks Canal Trust – Volunteering in the Melksham / Chippenham Local Area
We are looking for more volunteers to further progress the restoration of the canal. We have a varied number of roles, from Civil engineers, bricklaying, carpentry through boating skills, plant maintenance, environmental work to fund raising, events organisation, local community liaison and more. Don’t have the skills? We can teach you! Come along to talk to Dave or give him a call. Not local but interested in helping the Trust then email info@wbct.org.uk.

Victim Support at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
A chance to pop in to speak with Alex who is in the Chippenham Hub to support anyone in the community needing support. Alex likes to keep busy so please do come in as she is always pleased to give her time to those in need.

Beginners Arts workshops
2024-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks).
A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee – come and indulge with other lovely local budding artists.
Enjoy learning from a passionate and experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via the website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you – www.ragandbonearts.com
£96 for 6 weeks – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits supplied (donations tin available to help with refreshments)
We look forward to meeting you in February 2024. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Happy Cafe
2024-06-04 02:00 - 15:30 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement.
Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
Your local Happy Café is brought to you by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service….
Chippenham – Rivo Lounge every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions: 07483 913159

Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

Calm with Katerina
2024-06-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
How would you like to leave the outside world for an hour and join me in a space of calm and tranquillity.
Let me help you:
FIND CALM.
FIND PEACE.
FIND STILLNESS.
Let me help you relax and just BE.
Join me for a unique meditation and relaxation session, in which:
– I will introduce you to simple (yet powerful) breathing exercises to calm your nervous system and connect back to your body.
– I will guide you through a beautiful visualisation for deep relaxation and restoration.
– You will enjoy the soothing sound of gongs and chimes helping surrender and let go.
– You will be held in a safe and nurturing space throughout.
If you have a teenager in the house who would benefit from this session feel free to bring them with you.
At the end of the session you will leave feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, re-charged and ready to face the world again.
#chippenham #mindfulness #meditation #relaxation #soundbath #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Chippenham Menopause Cuppa & Chat
2024-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Inspire Fitness, 3a Union Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Chippenham Menopause Cuppa & Chat event! Join us at Inspire Fitness for a cozy gathering where we can share experiences, tips, and support each other through the menopause journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting. Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair, and let’s chat about all things menopause. Whether you’re seeking advice, camaraderie, or just a friendly chat, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to bond with others who understand what you’re going through. We can’t wait to see you there!
We will be welcoming Tracey from Tracey Andresen Reflexology who will be going through some self help techniques. Tracey is based in Chippenham and provides wonderful reflexology treatments. As always there will be plenty of time for chat afterwards.
Donations will all go to Fear Free charity.

Cherished Vehicle & Family Fun Day
2024-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
This is the twelfth year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year. We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy and we expect to have in excess of 250 cherished cars attending as well as a performance Arena, Fairground, Local Foods, Craft, Charity and Trade Stands.
Our main charity this year is Dorothy House Hospialong with other Lions Charities – local, national and international – but mostly local.
The site is in the Chippenham countryside with the Avon close by, a couple of miles north of Chippenham and about three miles south of the M4 J17. It has good access through wide lanes with plenty of easy parking – so why not make it a day out …
Our main charity this year is Dorothy House Hospice Care along with other Lions Charities – local, national and international – but mostly local.
See our event website at: http://cvs.rocks to book, how to find us, make enquires and much more.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-06-02 08:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

Monkton Park Golf Course Charity Music Fete
2024-06-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Join us for a fabulous afternoon of live music, stalls and family fun to help raise funds for Chippenham District Transport.
There will be a cash bar, BBQ and a variety of local businesses to support so it is set to be a fabulous afternoon.

Rag and Bone - Theatre Company - Audition Workshop
2024-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Calling all performers aged 13 and up!
Only 4 weeks to go until our Theatre Company audition workshop… who’s excited? We certainly are!
Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just starting out, our workshop is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent and connect with like-minded locals.
We’re looking for focused, ambitious people to join us and help make up original work on 20 week project ready to perform in front of an audience on Saturday February 15th 2025. Venue TBD.
Dedication is way more important than a huge amount of experience. We’d just like to meet you and find out if you’re up for the challenge.
We’re also keen to hear from budding set designers, costume makers and stage managers. Please get in touch and maybe come along to find out how to get involved.
Thanks to the brilliant Wiltshire Community Foundation, we’re only asking for a £3 subs donation at each session, making it affordable and accessible to everyone. If this is a problem – please get in touch as we don’t want anyone to miss out on this opportunity.
We look forward to meeting you soon.

Chippenham parkrun
2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park.
Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere.
We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with friends as well as walkers out to do almost exactly the same!

Music Cafe
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Chippenham Harriers Beginners Running
2024-05-31 18:45 - 19:45 | Chippenham Sports Club
A fully supported journey to 5k for all levels. Joining our beginners running course is a great opportunity to improve your fitness, make some new friends, and achieve something you can be truly proud of. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing your running, this course is for you.
Our next beginners course will start on the 3rd May 2024. We’ll have three different groups so that you can choose a level that suits you, and you’ll have the freedom to move groups at any time along the course as you wish. There’ll also be lots of support from our team of leaders every step of the way, helping you progress towards your 5k goal (it’s 100% achievable, we promise!)
No experience whatsoever necessary; just come along in comfy clothes and bring a friend or two to keep you all motivated!

Glitz and Glam - Fundraising Night for Chippenham Pride
2024-05-31 18:30 - 22:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of Glitz and Glam at The Cellar by Wine Monkey in Chippenham this Friday 31st May!
We have a fun quiz hosted by Chippenham’s own Glamour-puss Sheila Tackya, live music from ZambaLando 🎶 lots of opportunities to win prizes and of course Wine Monkey’s fabulous array of fine wine, delicious nibbles and fizz! 🥂 So come dressed to the nines in your glad-rags n’ sparkles and join us for a shimmy, some fizz and fun! Entry to the venue is free.
⭐ Quiz is £3 per person (Starts at 7pm)
⭐ Games and raffle with prizes are priced individually
⭐ Cash and Card payments accepted
⭐ Under 18’s welcome if accompanied by an adult, but must leave the premises by 9pm in line with licensing laws
Fundraising for Chippenham Pride 2024.
#Chippenham #LoveWhereYouLive #Community #WhatsOn #Events #LGBTplus #BeAnAlly #LiveMusic

Dementia Café at Cepen Lodge Care Home
2024-05-31 11:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge care home, in Chippenham have invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café.
The first session starting on the 31st May 2024 will be hosted in conjunction with Chippenham Police, who will be joining to discuss the Herbert Protocol and offer dementia wristbands to the community to support those who may leave their homes and get lost.
Taking place on the last Friday of every month at 11am, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the dementia café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care.
Senior General Manager Jade said: “We’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community. The condition itself can be quite lonely and frightening, and the more support we can provide to each other, the better. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a tour and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.”
Cepen Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Cepen Lodge provides residential care and dementia care for 63 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Rethink Mental Health at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday’s from 10am to 12 Noon.
Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters.
Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

Baking Club
2024-05-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge are opening their doors to the local community to invite older people to join us for our fortnightly baking club! Starting Thursday 21st March, and running every other Thursday – come and join our residents to bake some delicious treats and enjoy refreshments with us. A great opportunity to socialise and network.

REEL CLASSIC season
2024-05-30 14:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
At 2:30pm every Thursday from April 18 to June 13 you can watch a classic movie at your local REEL Cinema, with tickets just £3.99 each!*

Spanning more than fifty years, the eight award-winning films in the REEL Classics Season feature some of the world’s greatest movie stars in front of the camera, and some of the big screen’s finest directors behind it. Digitally remastered and looking better than ever, the films being shown are:

THU APRIL 25: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
THU MAY 02: NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
THU MAY 09: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
THU MAY 16: DR ZHIVAGO (1965)
THU MAY 23: AGE OF INNOCENCE (1994)
THU JUNE 06: HOPE AND GLORY (1987)
THU JUNE 13: THE ENGLISH PATIENT (1996)

*Standard online booking fees apply

Visit the REEL cinema website for more information and to book.

Tell Your Story - Creative Committee
2024-05-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
We’re very excited about this brand new project: TELL YOUR STORY!
But we need a creative committee to help us steer the next two years and it’s totally FREE – there’s even pizza thrown in for lunch.
WE CAN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
Do you want to meet graffiti artists, breakdancers, rappers, poets, musicians, writers, dancers, set designers, producers or someone else come along and work with you? Then tell us!
Working in collaboration with Ruth Hill of Knapsack Productions, The RISE Trust and Riverbank Studios, Chippenham to give creative opportunities to young people in Chippenham. We’ll also be bringing in a ​whole new bunch of creative arts professionals to work with you. ​Who they are is totally up to you!
All made possible by funding from the Million Hours Fund. Thanks to the Government and The National Lottery Community Fund for making this possible. Department for Culture, Media and Sport The National Lottery Community Fund
#ArtForAll #CreativityForEveryone #CreativeLifeBoost

Alzheimer's Support Memory Cafe, Chippenham
2024-05-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Chippenham Memory café meets fortnightly for activities, chat, and a chance to catch up informally with dementia professionals.
As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
If this is your first time then please call us on 01380 739055. If you are a regular visitor to our cafe just turn up!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note, to help towards our costs we ask everyone to pay £4.50 on the door.

Chippenham Memory Cafe
2024-05-30 10:30 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Relax and enjoy a social activity with others. Alzheimer’s Support Memory Cafe meets at Sheldon Road Methodist Church from 10.30am -12pm every other Thursday morning.
The cafe offers people living with dementia and their families the chance to relax and enjoy a social activity with others, sample some of our delicious cakes, and chat with dementia professionals who are on hand to offer information and informal support.
As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
If this is your first time then please call us on 01380 739055 or fill in the form below. If you are a regular visitor to our cafe just turn up!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note, to help towards our costs we ask everyone to pay £4.50 on the door.

Senior Friendship Group
2024-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Half Term Girls Gym Camp
2024-05-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Unit 18, Forest Gate Business Park, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3RS, 18 Forest Gate, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
Aged 12-18? Join us to gain confidence in the gym in a safe, female-only environment.
The day will run from 9:30am to 3pm and will be jam packed full of fun activities such as a speed camp, strength session, female specific athletic workshop. You will leave the day with new friends, increased confidence and ability in a gym environment!
Thursday 30th May, 2024
9:30-15:00
Southern Academy of Sport HQ
£35

Seniors Strong Class
2024-05-30 09:15 - 10:15 | Chippenham Sports Club
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am
As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more!
New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
FIGHT KLUB® is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the program is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and Thai boxing.
FIGHT KLUB® is a workout built around a freestanding professional grade punch bag using simple combinations of kicks and punches whilst keeping time with the high energy beat.
FIGHT KLUB® is sweeping the workout scene as participants benefit from improvements in cardiovascular endurance, weight loss and muscular toning fused with the atmosphere of a nightclub. Fight Klub® is an intense workout utilising all the muscle groups in the upper and lower body including the core, whilst increasing flexibility.
Laura Caddy launched Fight Klub in Chippenham in January 2024. You get your first class free!

Talk the BIG C - Cancer Support Group
2024-05-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
A welcoming meet up for those affected by cancer. Enjoy support, conversation, and hot drinks in a compassionate environment. With assistance from Hathaway Surgery, we also offer crafts, chatter, and connections with others facing similar challenges.

Life Drawing
2024-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve, all while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn. We look forward to meeting you.

£99 per 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 drop-in
Easels, materials and fresh coffee included.

‘My favourite time of the week’
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’
