One Chippenham

Climbing Wall Taster Sessions
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
🔥 Friday Night Climbing Fun! 🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️
Kick off your weekend with an adrenaline boost! 🎉
Join us every Friday evening for our Climbing Wall Taster Sessions – a fun, high-energy experience for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a total beginner or just up for a challenge, we’ve got you covered!
💪 What’s on:
🕒 30-minute sessions – only £5 per person (5pm–7pm)
⏰ 1-hour session – just £8.50 per person (7pm–8pm)
👧👦 Open to everyone aged 6+ – adults and non-members welcome!
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang around! Grab your friends, family or workmates and see who can reach the top first! 🏆
📲 Booking in advance is required. Contact our Reception Team today to book your spot and start your Friday the fun way!

No Strings Badminton
2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
No Strings Badminton – Every Friday!
Looking for a relaxed game of badminton to kick off your weekend? Join our No Strings Badminton sessions for friendly, pressure-free play and plenty of fun.
Fridays | 7–8pm
£3.60 per person
No booking required – just turn up, bring a friend, and get playing!
Open to all ages and abilities.
Equipment Hire:
Racket hire: £1.50 per racket (subject to availability)
Shuttlecocks: From £2 each (subject to availability)
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!

Walking Netball
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Looking for a fun and gentle way to stay active? Walking Netball is a slower-paced version of the traditional game, making it perfect for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, and friendly environment.
These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re completely new to netball or returning after a break. Each session includes a gentle warm-up followed by an enjoyable game at a comfortable pace.
🗓 Session Times
• Monday: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: £3.60 (subject to change)
Come along, meet new people, and enjoy keeping active in a welcoming atmosphere!
📩 For more information: Rachel.Cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.
From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime Club.
He is perhaps best known for his work with Penguin, designing covers for the main orange series, the lesser-known music scores, and the highly collectible Penguin Poets series. His phoenix motif for DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover became famous during the 1960 obscenity trial and featured in the marketing that helped make the book a bestseller.
The exhibition also celebrates Russ’s thirty-year career as a tutor at the renowned Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, brought together with the generous support of the Russ family and loans from the Penguin Archive and the University of Bristol.

Harriet Willes' Ball
2026-05-24 15:45 - 17:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dearest Gentle Reader… You are cordially invited to Harriet Willes’ Ball.
Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand.
Event part of Chippenham Folk Festival, in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
No experience necessary. All dances taught on the day.
Dress up regency style, as your favourite Jane Austen or Bridgerton character, or come as you are.
Harriet Willes was the sister of the vicar of the village of Christian Malford in the 1790s, and collected tunes and dances in her musical scrapbooks, now held in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
She probably knew Jane Austen.
A project, “Music.Heritage.Place.”, unearthed her collection in 2024, and this ball will have tunes and dances unplayed for more than 200 years.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a selection of fabulous feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Walking Hockey is exactly as the name suggests – you play Hockey while walking – and is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the sport, but still enjoy participating, showing their skills and being involved in the team and social aspect of the sport.
The game is played on a smaller pitch with lighter balls and rules adapted for safety and accessibility.
We operate a weekly social mixed game at 6pm on Monday evenings all year round. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. There’s always laughter and quite often the chance for a social drink afterwards if you feel like it!

Men Walking & Talking
2026-05-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Wiltshire
Giving men a safe space to open up about their mental health and support each other. A simple walk, a powerful conversation. Weekly walks creating a safe, relaxed space where it’s ok to talk – or just listen.

No need to book
No booking fees. Completely free
Just turn up at the time and location
Non judgemental. Peer Support

Walk Start Street: Market Place, SN15 3HT
Start Location: St Andrews Church courtyard
Find out more on our website: menandtalking.co.uk

A Big Egg
2026-05-28 14:30 - 15:30 | The Neeld
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre presents…
A Big Egg, by Steven Lee
From the Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
Join children’s author Steven Lee in his magical writing shed, where stories hatch before your eyes!
When Steven’s mischievous neighbour’s dog mistakes him for an egg, he takes refuge among his books and toys and soon finds himself writing a brand-new story with a little help from the audience.
Together, your children and Steven dream up a tale about two siblings, Jack and Molly, who go on a quest to find the biggest egg in the world. From quails and chickens to geese, emus and ostriches, each egg brings a new surprise – until a truly big egg hatches something beyond their wildest dreams!
Packed with laughter, puppetry, songs, gentle humour and live interaction, A Big Egg is a joyful celebration of family, curiosity and the magic of storytelling. Children help shape the story, call out ideas, and even get to be guardians of the animals!
Full of heart and imagination, A Big Egg is the perfect family treat – a story about love, wonder, and the joy of discovering life’s little miracles together.
Ideal for ages 2 to 102.
An enchanting afternoon for his existing fans and a marvellous introduction for anyone who hasn’t yet stumbled upon his brilliant books.” – The Guide
“The children were absolutely gripped throughout.”- Family Matters
‘It was just right for our young ones, a great show. We all loved it.’ – Audience member, Theatre By The Lake
‘We loved it, the children loved it, everyone loved it!’- Audience member, The Lyric Hammersmith
‘Brilliant, the actor was so good.’ – Audience member, Telford Theatre
Tickets: £11
Age Restrictions: None
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.
There are some amazing local spots to dine at before the performance, so why not treat yourself to a delicious pre-show meal? The Angel Hotel is offering 20% off food only* for guests attending shows at The Neeld. Simply present your ticket for that day’s performance to the staff at The Angel and they will apply the 20% discount*.
*Offer applies to the main restaurant menu, excluding drinks.

Junior Dodgeball
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Chippenham Sports Dome
Chippenham Chargers are a community club hosting sessions for U11s, U15s, men & women. Come and join us, new members welcome!
Register via email to: chippenhamchargers@gmail.com

Fibre Arts Chippenham
2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Discover creativity and community at our Fibre Arts Group – where yarn, fabric, and friendship comes together.

The last Thursday of each month | 7–10 pm | Free entry

Search for Fibre Arts Chippenham public group on Facebook.

Sparkly Singers
2026-05-28 20:00 - 21:15 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
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.
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.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Chippenham Walking Rugby - open to all genders and ages!
2026-05-29 00:00 | Chippenham Rugby Club, Allington Field, Sheldon Corner, Frogwell, Chippenham, SN14 0YZ
Join our welcoming, all-inclusive group of men and women for Walking Rugby, a fun, low-impact version of the sport that’s great for all ages and fitness levels.
What is Walking Rugby?
In Walking Rugby there are no scrums, lineouts, rucks or mauls. To make a tackle, simply touch the ball carrier with two hands – the ball carrier must then stop and pass the ball to another player on their team.
No-one keeps score, instead the emphasis is on enjoyable and social rugby for all.
For more information see the RFU’s video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAdPp6FS2q4
What do I need?
All you need is sports wear, studded boots (don’t worry if you don’t have any we have some we can lend you some) as we normally play on our artificial pitch, and a bottle of water (believe us you will need it!), and remember …..we are WALKING!
When and Where?
We meet every Friday at Chippenham Rugby Club, 6.30pm until 7.30pm. We join up with other local rugby clubs on a regular basis to share enjoyable evenings of rugby and socialising, and also attend festivals hosted by other clubs which includes at least one each year where we are “on tour”
If you want to join in whether you have played before or are new to rugby and whatever your gender, please drop David Cowan an email on walkers@chippenhamrfc.co.uk and he will coordinate.
Come and give it a ‘Try’!!!

Chippenham Museum: Our History Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham Museum presents Our History Day at the Town Hall
A Journey from the town’s Prehistory to its Future Plans
Uncover the secrets of your town! Join us at the Town Hall for a special day of discovery, brought to you as part of the ‘Chippenham – Our History’ project, in partnership with the Chippenham Civic Society & the VCH Wiltshire.
When: Saturday 30 May | 10am – 4.30pm
Where: Chippenham Town Hall
Entry: £6 (Includes coffee, tea, and biscuits).
Any profits will be donated to the WVCH fund.
From the ancient geology beneath our feet to the coaching inns, canals, and characters that shaped our streets, hear from a panel of local experts in a series of fast-paced, engaging presentations.
The Day’s Highlights:
Morning (10.30am – 12.30pm): Talks covering Archaeology, Manors, and the Golden Age of Coaching.
Lunch (12.30pm – 13.30pm): A chance to explore the town or chat with fellow history lovers.
Afternoon (13.30pm – 15.30pm): Talks featuring local Railways, Architecture, and the stories behind our Public Houses.
Grand Finale (15.30pm): A full panel Q&A—your chance to ask the experts or share any knowledge you have of our town.!
Speakers include Mike Stone, John Chandler, Tony Pratt, Louise Ryland-Epton, Jack Konynenburg, John Holden, and Melissa Barnett.
Local books will be on sale at this event.
A collection will be made for future VCH publications.
Information correct at the time of writing.
Tickets: £6
Age Restrictions: None
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.

Little Voices presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 | The Neeld
Little Voices presents…
Revolting children are taking over The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this May Half Term as Little Voices proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr.!
Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and the award-winning stage sensation Matilda The Musical, this high-energy junior production is packed with bigger-than-big characters, catchy songs and a whole lot of mischief.
Join brilliant, book-loving Matilda as she discovers her extraordinary powers and stands up to the terrifying Miss Trunchbull in a story bursting with courage, imagination and heart. With sharp wit, showstopping numbers and the incredible young talent of Little Voices lighting up the stage, it’s a feel-good theatrical treat for the whole family.
Choose your side and cheer them on — Team Matilda performs on Saturday and Team Bruce takes to the stage on Sunday — giving you two chances to experience the magic! Book your tickets now for a marvellously mischievous May Half Term at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre. 🎭✨
Tickets: Standard (Flat Seating £15 | Tiered Seating £18) | Concession £10 (Under 12s)
Age Restrictions: None
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.
There are some amazing local spots to dine at before the performance, so why not treat yourself to a delicious pre-show meal? The Angel Hotel is offering 20% off food only* for guests attending shows at The Neeld. Simply present your ticket for that day’s performance to the staff at The Angel and they will apply the 20% discount*.
*Offer applies to the main restaurant menu, excluding drinks.

Book and Bake
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham
Saturday is our regular monthly sale. 2-4pm at Doorway, Bath Road Chippenham SN15 2AB…pop in and see us and our books and why not treat yourself to a yummy cake!

Quiz Night at The Angel Hotel
2026-05-31 19:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Join us for a fun-filled evening full of laughs, brain teasers, and a little friendly competition!
• Last Sunday of every month
• 7:00pm start
• £1 per player
• 20% discount on food for all quiz participants
• Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
👉Tag your quiz team below and help spread the word!
Why not stay the night? Book today and save:
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