Sparkly Singers
2025-05-22 20:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (‘lighter’ Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Chippenham Folk Festival : Family and Community Events
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-26 | Island Park, Chippenham
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There’s something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, drumming workshops, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, circus skills, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5’s and more!
The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham Folk Festival website www.chippfolk.co.uk. Free to attend but any donations welcomed.
There will also be music found in pubs and various other venues around the town. Check out the dance displays, two dance stages and many dancers around the town all weekend. Don’t miss the parades on Saturday and Monday.
Free entry to the Craft Marquee with many other traders around Island Park and the town and of course don’t miss the festival bar!
Don’t forget you can also purchase individual Day, Event and Concert tickets! Ticket numbers are limited though, so don’t miss out. Buy Now!

Kingston House Activity Days
2025-05-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kingston House Care Home, Lansdown Crescent, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NP, United Kingdom
Drop in sessions for those aged 65 plus to join us for activities, entertainment and lunch.
10am – 2pm every week day.
Call to book (essential)

John Eaves: Off Beat
2025-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Introducing ‘John Eaves: Off Beat’, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and collages by John Eaves RWA, now in his 90s.
Curated by Nick Moore from works selected directly from John’s studio, the exhibition spans over fifty years of non-figurative art rooted in the inherent geometry of the landscape and shaped by an improvisational, intuitive approach to painting.

Doorstep Sports Club
2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Are you looking for a fun, active way to spend Friday afternoons? Our Doorstep Sports Club brings exciting sports and activities to Chippenham – completely free of charge!
What is Doorstep Sports Club?
Doorstep Sports Club offers weekly sessions packed with games, sports, and activities designed to get young people moving, laughing, and making new friends. These free sessions take place right in your community, making it easy for children to participate regardless of their background or experience level.
The Details
When: Every Friday, 4:30-6:00 PM (during term time)
Where: Lady Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Who: Young people aged 8-16
Cost: Completely FREE!
Why Join?
Our sessions are led by professional coaches from the Bath Rugby Foundation who bring their expertise and enthusiasm to create a positive, engaging environment. Every week features different activities designed to:

Build confidence and social skills
Develop teamwork and communication
Improve physical fitness and coordination
Create a sense of community and belonging
Most importantly—have FUN!

Beyond Participation
For teens aged 16 and over, we offer exciting leadership opportunities! As a young leader, you can:

Support younger participants
Gain valuable experience for your CV
Access specialised training and mentorship
Develop confidence and leadership skills

Our Mission
At Doorstep Sports Club, we believe every young person deserves access to quality sports and activities. By bringing these opportunities directly to your community, we remove barriers like transportation and cost that might otherwise prevent participation.
Our partnerships with local organisations, charities, schools, and sports clubs help us create safe, consistent spaces where young people can thrive, build confidence, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.
For more information, contact our Sports Development team via email.

The Other Sister Josephine - Community Song Writing Workshop
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham’s Sister Josephine Toomey didn’t found the convent pontoon team or rest her boots on the altar screen (like the one of Jake Thackray fame), but she did escape the Irish famine, help found the town’s Catholic church, teach children and have stones thrown at her.
Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and create a new song exploring and celebrating her life.
Led by musician Louise Jordan (lead musician on Maud’s Way project 2024) and local women’s history specialist Lucy Whitfield (Women Who Made Me project). Part of Chippenham Folk Festival 2025, open to everyone.
Themes: Migration. Displacement. Famine. Prejudice. Faith. Poverty.

Shooting Roots Youth Folk Arts Workshops
2025-05-24 13:00 - 20:00 | Masonic Hall, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally-renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people.
There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival’s main community stage on Monday.
Expect songs, harmonies, devising ridiculous plots, tableaus, games, music, and a chance to meet new friends. All take place at the Masonic Hall in Emery Lane, the YOUTH HUB for the festival weekend.
Local (all SN postcodes, plus BA14 and BA15) 11-17 year olds can access each Shooting Roots workshop for just £3 on the door. Or £20 for all sessions if a wristband is purchased from Chippenham Folk Festival box office.
More details here

Margaret's Search and Rescue - Community Song Writing Workshop
2025-05-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Margaret Bruce Griffin (née Long) originally lived at Chippenham’s Rowden Hill House. She was a pioneer in training dogs for police work and bravely saved 21 lives in the blitz of World War Two.
Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and create a new song exploring and celebrating her life.
Led by musician Louise Jordan (lead musician on Maud’s Way project 2024) and local women’s history specialist Lucy Whitfield (Women Who Made Me project). Part of Chippenham Folk Festival 2025, open to everyone.
Themes: Innovation. Bravery. War. Motherhood. Dogs.

Shooting Roots Youth Folk Arts Workshops
2025-05-25 13:00 - 20:00 | Masonic Hall, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally – renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people.
There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival’s main community stage on Monday. Expect songs, harmonies, devising ridiculous plots, tableaus, games, music, and a chance to meet new friends. All take place at the Masonic Hall in Emery Lane, the YOUTH HUB for the festival weekend.
Local (all SN postcodes, plus BA14 and BA15) 11-17 year olds can access each Shooting Roots workshop for just £3 on the door. Or £20 for all sessions if a wristband is purchased from Chippenham Folk Festival box office.
More details on the festival website – www.chippfolk.co.uk

Rethink Football
2025-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Stanley Park
A weekly friendly kickabout for men 18+ to team up and be part of a safe group where they can talk openly and freely without judgement.

Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, SN15 3RR
£4 per session

Please contact David if you are interested or have any questions
Tel: 07483 913159
Email: david.scourfield@rethink.org

May Half Term - Autism Friendly Quiet Time
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
For children who may find busy sessions overwhelming, we’re also offering Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions. This will be a calmer, more relaxed way to enjoy the same activities, with limited numbers and booking required.
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕘 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am)
🎟️ Free, booking essential
Please note, activities on both days are the same, so we recommend booking for one day only.

Beginners Art workshops
2025-05-27 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners.
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting) – November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
(Please note: all Improvers courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners)
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Cardboard Engineering Workshops
2025-05-27 10:00 - 2025-05-29 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Led by our Education Officer in our Education Suite, find out just how many different types of engineering you can do with one of the simplest materials! Choose from guided designs like table football, tabletop spinner, a maze or even a crane (for the advanced engineers), or see where your imagination takes you!
This is a drop-in activity, just book your regular entry tickets. All cardboard provided – no need to bring your recycling bin!
Crafts will be also available in Creation Station if you’d prefer a self-led activity at your own leisure.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact the museum to arrange a special booking.
All activities included in entry fee, general entry applies (see details on our website).

May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
2025-05-27 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕥 10.30am – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
Please note, activities on both days are the same.

Improvers Art workshops
2025-05-27 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A really friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting)- November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Party on the Course – 20/60 Celebration
2025-05-27 14:00 - 20:00 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Celebrate 60 years of Monkton Park Golf Course and 20 years of Wendy and Peter running the show with an afternoon of fun, food and live music at Monkton Park Golf Course & The Tenth Hole Tearoom.

Live music from local talents including Oli Hounsell, Dan Graham, Mike Morrisey and Pat D’Arcey
Pewsham Dance School
Stalls
Crafts
Bouncy Castle for the kids
Delicious paella and more from Pepperpot Events
Cakes and refreshments from The Tenth Hole Tearoom

All proceeds from the day will go towards supporting Riverside Preschool. A brilliant family-friendly afternoon in the heart of Monkton Park!

Learn Spanish with Carlos
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Weekly beginner Spanish language class in small, fun, friendly group. With native Spanish speaking teacher and writer Carlos from Mexico. All welcome, whether you’re practising for your travels, your GCSE/A-Levels or looking to meet new people and learn about the diverse cultures of the Spanish speaking world. First trial class free. Term-time only. Further classes pending.

Mobile Film Making with Andy Mitchell
2025-05-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Come along and work with:
Andy Mitchell – digital film maker.
Duration 4hrs with an hour lunch break (Pizza provided – please make your choice)
FREE for AGES 11-18 years old
Discover the power of mobile filmmaking in this four-hour workshop designed for aspiring young creators. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the complete filmmaking process, from initial concept development and storyboarding to filming techniques using mobile devices. Whether you’re passionate about music videos, documentary storytelling, or narrative shorts, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to bring your ideas to life. Learn practical editing techniques using accessible mobile applications like CapCut and iMovie (familiarity with these apps is advantageous but not required). Participants are encouraged to bring a mobile device with a camera function, if available. By the session’s conclusion, you will have collaboratively created a short film and gained invaluable insights into the art of filmmaking. Join us and transform your mobile device into a powerful storytelling tool!
Only 15 places available – so book early to avoid disappointment!
About Andy
Andy is Managing Director of Mitchell Digital Media Ltd, a marketing agency focused on the education sector. After more than a decade teaching Media Studies and Film in schools across Wiltshire and Berkshire, he left to follow his passion of making films. Now, Andy regularly produces promotional films for schools and various organisations, bringing a unique understanding of communication and audience engagement to each project. His background allows him to craft compelling narratives that effectively convey messages and resonate with viewers.

Cars Galore Half Term Session
2025-05-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come along and enjoy messy play, crafts and more! 🚗
Aimed at under 5s but older siblings welcome too!

She Can Be Active - Paddleboarding
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Sailing and Canoe Club
She Can Be Active Paddleboarding returns this May!
Join us next month for our She Can Be Active Paddleboarding sessions, specially designed for beginners, and expertly delivered by Phoenix Paddlesport. Enjoy a fun and friendly experience on the water with other women in Wiltshire! Our sessions take place on Wednesday evenings in Chippenham.
Don’t miss out—limited spaces are available!
Find out more and book week 1: https://ow.ly/ckq350VzZVk
Additional weeks via – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wasp-wiltshire-swindon-sport-28485318149?
