One Chippenham

Runny Snotts Buskathon
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Over the summer, live music will fill the air at the Buttercross in the Market Place, organised in partnership with Runny Snotts Acoustic Sessions.
Come along and listen to a selection of local acts performing. The summer pop-up garden will be in place, so take a seat, get comfortable, and enjoy some live music and (hopefully) some sunshine!
Acts will be announced closer to the date on our social media channels.

Chippenham Buskathon
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Visit Runny Snotts on Facebook to find out more information.

Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date
Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas
of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

Pewsham Locks Open Day
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Pewsham Locks
Popular open days on a restored stretch of canal between near Chippenham are due to return this weekend.
Hundreds of people attended last year’s events at Pewsham Locks, a flight of locks which once lifted narrowboats on their journey north along the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Visitors can enjoy a pop-up café, boat trips, and tours of the building projects and wildflower meadow.
The first event takes place on Saturday 10th May and will be repeated on the second Saturday of each month until October. The café and tours open from 10am, with boat trips available from 12.30pm, before the event closes at around 3pm.
The open days are organised by the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust.
Spokesperson Bright Wright said:
We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of visitors and sharing the progress we’ve made in bringing this historic waterway back to life. People often enjoy walking or cycling along the towpath but this is a golden opportunity to learn so much more about the charity, our local work and our plans for the future.
We’ll be offering guided tours of the dry dock and carpenter’s workshop, which are due to be completed later this year, as well as tours of the wildflower meadow and wildlife habitats. The boat rides are especially popular, taking passengers to Double Bridge near Reybridge and back again. We also offer exclusive trips for community groups in the mornings.
These rides depend on the weather and the water levels though, so we always advise people to check our social media for any late changes. Boats depart from the wharf at Pewsham Locks, where the pop-up café offers plenty of tea, coffee and cake, and lots of seating beneath the trees – it’s a great location for a relaxing day out.
The site is just a short walk along a footpath from the edge of Pewsham. Directions are available at www.wbct.org.uk/mcc-events (please note there is no public parking at the locks).
Refreshments and boat rides are available by cash donation or scanning a QR code. Last year’s events raised almost £2,000.
For further information call 07510 326730 or email brian.wright@wbct.org.uk
The aim of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is to restore the waterway from the Kennet & Avon Canal near Melksham to the Thames & Severn Canal near Cricklade and the River Thames near Abingdon, connecting Chippenham, Calne, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon.
New members are always welcome. Visit www.wbct.org.uk

Unlock Reset Festival
2025-08-09 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Kandu Arts Unlock Reset Festival 2025.
Come and join Kandu Arts as we put on our 5th annual Unlock Reset Festival at The Pitch and Putt Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham on the 9th & 10th August to help raise funds and awareness for Kandu Arts Community Projects & Events!
This August expect two days with two different themes: Unlock and Reset! The Unlock Day on Saturday the 9th August brings us delightful live music from local musicians both young and old, delicious food and drink stalls from Pepperpot Events and the golf course and a fun kids play zone including a bouncy castle. The Reset Day on Sunday 10th August brings us relaxation and unwinding with recharging spiritual and healing activities and workshops.
Saturday 9th August UNLOCK DAY:
Live music by:
• Oli Hounsel feat. Konsuela Yovbak
• Sparkly Singers
• Mike Morrisey and the Free Spirits
• Tommy Deedigan
• Marylou Farrow
• Junction 17
• Callum King
• Dubious Brothers
• Kandu Afterschool Club
• Nouvelle Ukes
AND
Sunday 10th August RESET DAY:
– Trudi Speirs & the 5 Elements – Sound Healing & Reiki drum journey
– Sparkly Singers workshop
– Helena Enwrite Infinite Well-being workshop
And many more activities are still expected to be confirmed.
Tickets available for purchase at the Kandu Arts S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate –
£5 day ticket & £8 weekend tickets.
Tickets also available on the gate on the day – £8 day ticket.
OAP, NHS, emergency services, under 16s & low income go free.
For further information email kandu-cic@kandu-arts.com or call Ed at 07970919129.

The ELO Encounter
2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!
In an all-live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Telephone Line’ and ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and blue skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So, ‘Hold On Tight’ because ‘Rock and Roll Is King’ in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying ‘All Over The World’.
Not only flawlessly recreating the wonderful music of ELO, it’s a spectacular live show from start to finish. Stunning lights and special effects create an atmosphere that will have you fully immersed in the whole experience. As the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit, it’s guaranteed to have the hairs on the back of your neck dancing in time to the music!
As a recent reviewer remarked, “Not really a tribute, that cheapens what this band does which is to transport you back to those days. So sensitively and authentically done, at times it felt like it was actually ELO being mirrored up there on the stage”.
That’s what The ELO Encounter tribute show is all about.
★★★★★ “Certainly went down a storm!” – Quay Theatre
★★★★★ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Amazing … a fantastic band” – Tony Fisher – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “I’ve never seen such a standing ovation here!” – Braintree Arts Theatre
★★★★★ “Simply outstanding … thank you ELO Encounter” – Road House Birmingham
★★★★★ “Best Tribute band we have seen at the Fisher in a very very long time.” – Fisher Theatre

Get Your Skates On (GYSO) Friday Skate Club
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Olympiad
Come and join us at the Olympiad Chippenham between 6pm and 8pm on Friday for our adult skate session.
All abilities and disciplines welcome including beginners, quads and inline skaters welcome.
Bring your own skates!
£7 per person (cash or card payments accepted).
Adult only
Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19aD4PUw2C/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Get Your Skates On (GYSO) - Friday Skate Club
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Olympiad
Come and join us at the Olympiad Chippenham between 6pm and 8pm on Friday for our adult skate session.
All abilities and disciplines welcome including beginners, quads and inline skaters welcome.
Bring your own skates!
£7 per person (cash or card payments accepted).
Adult only
Join the GYSO Facebook group to find out more!

Sparkly Singers
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-07-31 20:00 - 21:15 | 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.

Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
2025-08-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-05 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity.
Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week.
Week 2: Fibre to Fabric
Join us to discover the cloth-making history of the town and have a go at making your own simple woven work.

Arts Award Workshops
2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
We’re excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum.
These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space.
Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family group, which covers the cost of the certificate you will receive and the materials used throughout the session. Simply book your admission tickets on a workshop date, then add the workshop ticket onto your booking.

Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time
2025-08-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children.
Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for each accompanied child attending.
Please note, activities on Tuesday and Thursday will be the same each week.
Week 2: Fibre to Fabric
Join us to discover the cloth-making history of the town and have a go at making your own simple woven work.

CAP Cafe
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A cafe with a warm welcome, chance to chat, free tea/coffee and cake, craft activities, children’s toys.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches will also be available to talk if you feel you might need a free, professional debt advice service.
CAP’s debt counselling helps thousands of people become debt free every year. They are committed to providing a service that takes into account the client’s wider circumstances and emotional needs as well as their financial situation, which means it is particularly suitable for those who are more vulnerable and in need of additional support. Their service is completely free and available to everyone.
CAP Money courses also available here (money management and budgeting).

Trio Paradis Family Concert: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Ruth O’Shea – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with a pop-up café from 10.30 where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
August’s concert is for all the family and includes music about trains – Little Train of the Caipira, the Orient Express, Chattanooga Choo-Choo…, a helicopter, jet plane, bicycle – and several other modes of transport. Bring a bicycle bell or a shaker if you’d like to join in! Our violinist for this month’s concerts is Sara Stagg.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection. An RSVP via our website, www.trioparadis.com, is much appreciated but not essential.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Rocket Powered Workshops
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
If you like a challenge, you’ll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!
Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science!
Check our website for other workshop/activities during the Summer Holidays.
STEM workshops included in museum entry fee, simply drop-in to these sessions.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-08-04 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.
Launched in September 2023, 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 fabulous selection of 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 come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Lights Up, Sounds Down - Quiet Opening
2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us for a more relaxed visit at the REME Museum during this special opening outside of our regular hours.
We have designed these ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ days to reduce sensory input for individuals who would prefer a quieter experience. These sessions are primarily for, though not limited to, anyone who has sensory processing disorder; autism; social, emotional or mental health needs; dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or any other sensory needs.
During these days we will have:
Lights On – our overhead gallery lighting will be turned on, without spotlights, to create a brighter environment in which to explore.
Sounds Down – we will reduce sound effects throughout the museum as much as possible by turning off most ‘surround sound’ interactives and reducing volumes.
Sensory maps – we have marked out any areas around the museum where you may find louder interactives or visual effects that we cannot turn off. This means you can choose your own route and avoid any areas as you wish.
If you would like to bring any sensory items (including but not limited to ear defenders, magnifying glass, book, squeezy toy) that will help you or your loved one to enjoy their experience better, please feel free to do so, just make sure you hold onto it and take it home with you!
Further Information

Pre-booking is essential for these visits, please use our online booking system.
Usual entry fees apply. Included in your annual pass.
Any visitors who wish to join us for the full museum experience, including normal sound effects and visuals, should avoid visiting during these special openings. We advise you to book a general admission visit.
Please note Crown’s Café will be closed. The gift shop will remain open to ticket holders only. Find out how to get here and more about accessibility at the museum.
Last entry 15.00.
If you would like to visit with a larger SEND group, please get in touch to arrange a special booking.
If you have any questions about our ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ sessions please email us at enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk or call us on 01249 894869.

The Arc Open Day
2025-08-02 11:00 - 18:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Join us at The Arc in Chippenham for our big Open Day, packed full of climbing tasters, music, games, great food and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just curious to give it a go, this is your chance to explore everything The Arc has to offer.

Try climbing on our awesome walls – no experience needed
Enjoy the free kids play park next to the cafe
Chill on our giant café decking (with both sunny and sheltered seating)
Tuck into a BBQ and tasty treats from our café
Explore Westmead Open Space and CBLC’s fantastic woodland creature Sculpture Walk
Enjoy live music throughout the day and plenty of people-watching
Our cafe and outside areas are dog-friendly – with doggie gelatos available

And that’s not all
BURT’S FEST IS BACK!

At the skatepark, Burt’s Fest will be bringing high-energy skate jam vibes, with:

A skate jam and demos
A comp with prizes
Live graffiti
Merch stalls and more

Come hang out, skate, spectate and celebrate Chippenham’s amazing community.

Community Yoga Classes
2025-08-01 09:30 - 10:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Weekly Community Yoga classes, Friday mornings (term time) at King Alfred Hall (St Andrews Church, central Chippenham).
Friendly, supportive, All Levels classes include an exploration of yoga poses and connection to the breath. Soothe sore hips, loosen lower backs and release those tight shoulders! Beginners welcome.
