One Chippenham

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-11-24 08:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 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! 😄👍

The Classic Rock American Highway
2024-11-23 19:30 - 22:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Your favourite ‘West Coast’ music festival. All in one night!
Imagine the Eagles playing a music festival in California on the same bill as the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, The Steve Miller Band, Don Henley and a host of others. With the AMERICAN HIGHWAY Tribute show…you can.
‘Step into your Chevy, buckle up, put the top down and slip on those Ray bans’ as we take you on a musical journey back in time.
​We’ll travel back through some great classic American rock music from some of the best decades in popular music. You’ll hear songs from a collection of the most iconic bands and artists of that time including Bob Seger, The Doobie Brothers, Lynryd Skynryd, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Derek & the Dominoes, Tom Petty, Neil Young and many many more.
Join us as we travel across a musical map of the US – we’ll be driving ‘state to state’ as we venture onto…. THE AMERICAN HIGHWAY.
​The American Highway is a live tribute band that brings to life the iconic and classic 70’s (with a bit of 60’s and a touch of the 80’s) west coast style music.
www.americanhighway.co.uk
Tickets: £22.50
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes including interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Rhythm of change: Melodies for Democracy
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of musical entertainment with a little poetry at The Cause in Chippenham

Jumble Sale
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Stanton Parish Hall, Church Ln, Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DE
Jumble Sale at Stanton St Quintin Parish Hall
Saturday, 23 Nov 2024, 1pm to 3pm
It’s the annual opportunity for that sort out when The Stanton Social Committee run their Jumble Sale.

Doors Open at 1 to 3 pm, 50p entry.
Deliver to the hall at 10am or ring 01666 838835 or 01666 837850.
Supporting Doorway, Stanton Primary School and the Church Roof Fund.

Christmas Découpage Card Making
2024-11-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Join Deise Amazonas for a festive morning on Saturday 23rd of November 🎄
Create beautiful handmade Christmas cards for your loved ones with festive materials including luxury card, stickers, paint, coloured pencils, pastels and more!
A suggested donation of £5
All materials provided
Kandu Arts S.H.O.P, Emery Gate Shopping Centre
To book please, email: admin@kandu-arts.com or call: 01249 444009
Pop into the Kandu Arts shop and speak to one of our lovely volunteers

Festive Craft Fair
2024-11-23 10:30 - 14:00 | North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham,, Wiltshire, SN14 0LZ

Lantern Making Workshops
2024-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Enjoy a lantern making workshop at Chippenham Community Hub. We will be making beautiful lanterns to take to the Artisan Quarter Christmas Market.
6pm on Monday 18th November – session for adults
10am on Saturday 23rd November – session for children*
Please book your place in advance by sending an email to enquiries@chippenhamhub.co.uk including whether you are booking for the adult or children’s session.
Cost: £3.50pp (cash only please as we cannot take card payments)
*Children to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them with the activity.

Pewsham WI Bazaar & Cafe
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT

Cousin Norman’s Indoor Christmas Market
2024-11-23 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Our epic Christmas market is back! Mulled wine, great food, lots of kids activities and more…

Dire Streets
2024-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand-out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.
For the best part of a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK.
No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.
The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.
Tickets: £22.00 / Carers free of charge
Duration: 2 hours
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

AI and the Archive... Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre's latest research project needs your help
2024-11-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Unlocking History with AI: How Can Technology Transform Your Experience with Archives?
Are you fascinated by history and curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can change the way we discover and engage with the past? Join an exciting research project exploring how AI-driven content transformation can enhance access and interaction with historical archives!
Falmouth University student, Ian McGinn, as part of his masters degree research in User Experience Design, is investigating how AI can help make historical archives more discoverable and engaging. With AI, we can transform traditional content into interactive and new formats, such as audio descriptions, podcasts, summaries, and digital enhancements.
Whether you are a frequent user of archives or someone who wants to explore historical content in new, innovative ways, your participation will contribute to research in this exciting field, helping to uncover the way we interact with and understand our shared heritage.
Participation involves exploring AI-transformed archival materials and sharing your feedback through a combination of observations and short interviews.
If you’re interested in being part of this innovative study, please reach out directly to Ian at im318630@falmouth.ac.uk or through us at archives@wiltshire.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can call the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre on
01249 705500 to express your interest.
The study will take place on Wednesday 13th, Friday 15th, and Friday 22nd November at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

Exhibition: Spotlight On 4 - Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2024-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, until 8 March.
This exhibition is the fourth in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
The exhibition featured work by the following artists:
Kay Le Seelleur Ara, Kenneth Armitage, Guy Bigland, Alma Boyes, Susie Brooks, John Chilver, Dominic Clare, Andrew Cross, William Crozier, Anna Currey, Simone Dawood, Stephen Ellis, Alex Faulkner, Selina Fischer, Astrid Furnival, John Furnival, Katherine Gili, Patrick Haines, Keith Harrison, Verity James, Richard Kennedy, David King, Julia Manning, Michael Stubbs, Marianne Fox-Ockinga, Ione Parkin, Tim Parry-Williams, Michael Pennie, Jackie Pope, Terry Pope, Paul Rudall, James Scott, Robert Scott, William Scott, Jack Shirreff, Alice Sielle, Hugh Hamshaw Thomas, Julia Vezza, Helen Wilks, and Alistair Young.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
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.

Sparkly Singers
2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (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.

Dance Fitness Class
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
A fitness class where you learn a movement focused dance routine to a fun and upbeat song. The routine is taught in sections and repeated to make it memorable.
Accessibility friendly and open to everybody & all ages.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-11-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.
When children play ‘make-believe’, they are learning about themselves and the world around them.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-11-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2024-11-21 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Drama improvisation
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
FOR AGES 18+
‘I didn’t know you could have this much fun without drinking! 🙂 ‘
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Wednesdays 7.15 – 8.45pm
Acting Skills/Improvisation Workshops delivered by experienced actors, tutors and improvisors
If you’re interested but not sure what it is – just come and watch a session and have a cup of tea!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to mess about, play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun!
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style. Some of our short form games are like ‘Who’s line is it anyway’ if you’re old enough to remember that!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just come and watch a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.
We look forward to meeting you. And laughing more than you will have laughed all week!
Dates from September 2024 below:
Block 1: September 18th, October 2nd and 16th, November 6th and 20th, December 4th
£70 for 6 week blocks – (You can drop in for £12 cash/balance transfer)

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-11-20 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!

Fondue Nights at Wine Monkey
2024-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Fondue Wednesdays are back! Join us each Wednesday evening to enjoy delectable homemade cheese fondue and wine!
Available to book from 6pm, £20 per person (required a minimum of 24 hours in advance).
Wines purchased separately.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Teen drama improvisation
2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
We’re back!
For ages 13+ – you can do art and design or acting improvisation
Delivered in 10 week blocks
For 13-17yrs: 5.30pm – 7pm at St Pauls Church Hall, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham
Term 1: September 18th – October 16th 2024 / November 6th – December 4th 2024
Term 2: January 8th 2025 – Feb 5th 2025 / Feb 26th March 2025
Term 3: April 23rd – May 21st/ June 4th – July 2nd 2025
We won’t be doing shows during these sessions – but honing our improvisation skills and maybe doing a gig to a paying audience, for those who want to take this leap.
Taught by professional actor Jim Coupland and workshop assistant Izzy Perkins. Come along and learn how to think on your feet, respond and listen and make up scenes using just your brilliant mind and spontaneous ideas.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info if you’re new please. (NB If you have an EHCP we will need to see this before enrolling you and discuss if we’re able to support your needs).
Subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area board and Kington Langley Arts Society. Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to fully support those attending.
It’s LOTS of fun!

Silver Swans Ballet Classes for over 55's
2024-11-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Fitzgraham Academy of Dance, Unit 3 Industrial Park Cricketts Lane 3EQ, Cricketts Ln,, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EF, United Kingdom
Dance classes for adults that stretch, stimulate, energise and are, above all, FUN! Silver Swans Beginners Ballet is for people over 55 with little or no ballet experience. It includes barre and centre work and focuses on balance, posture, flexibility, and strength and is low impact.

Derry Tots
2024-11-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, and there are no auditions; basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Wine Tasting Evening: It’s the most wine-derful time of the year!
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Winter is here, so why not brighten up a cold November night with a wine tasting? Join us while we take you through 6 of our favourites of the season all while enjoying a festive platter and Lisa’s famous canapés 🍷
Spaces are limited!

Well-being Singing Group
2024-11-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
🎶Well-being Singing Group🎶
Join Sarah and Phil at the Kandu Arts Social Hub every Tuesday for an afternoon of karaoke
A relaxed group that take part in solo and group singing to improve our well-being
Music is a powerful thing – it has a unique ability to lift our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings
Our group has a strong social element – we aim to provide mutual support and friendship
New members are welcome – we cater to all singing styles and abilities from experienced singers to people who have never sang before
🎉Free to attend!
☕️Enjoy free tea and coffee and chat to our lovely volunteers
📆No need to book
📍Kandu Arts S.H.O.P Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham

Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
2024-11-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs “Singing in the Afternoon” around the South West and beyond!
The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm.
Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk
