One Chippenham

Sparkly Singers
2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | 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.

Exhibition: Spotlight On 4 - Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-17 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.

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

Improvers Art workshops
2024-11-19 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

Flower Arranging Class
2024-11-19 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.

Beginners Art workshops
2024-11-19 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

Walking Netball
2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Sports Club
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game designed so that anyone can play it, regardless of age or fitness level.
Whether you have dropped out of the sport due to injury, not played since school or want to start something new, Walking Netball is a great social activity!
We are a very friendly, welcoming bunch, it you want to find out more about Walking Netball or come along to meet the group contact Selina.
Monday evenings 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Chippenham Sports Club Dome, Bristol Road, Chippenham
Contact: Selina Porter selina@portershouse.co.uk

Lantern Making Workshops
2024-11-18 18:00 | 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.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-11-18 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 at our brand new venue in Chippenham 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.

Come and meet Wessex Water
2024-11-18 10:00 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library
Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
Wessex Water will be holding community drop-in sessions on the 19th August and 18th November at Chippenham Library to answer all of your water related questions.
The drop-in will be run between 10am-11am, with bookable slots available between 11am-2:30pm.
To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

Canada’s folk singer-songwriter and flutist Allison Lupton, fiddle champion Shane Cook and instrumentalist & step dance champion Kyle Waymouth UK Tour
2024-11-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada where her love for music took root in church choirs and local sessions. From playing for community dances to soloing with orchestras, Allison has found her voice as a singer-songwriter and flutist after more than a quarter century performing in Canada and abroad. Along the way Allison has received accolades from international press as well as her peers at home winning Folk Music Ontario’s “Songs From The Heart” and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominations including “Traditional Singer of the Year”.
Allison is now touring her album “Words of Love” joined by Canadian and US Grand National fiddle champion Shane Cook and CFMA Solo Instrumental Artist of the Year and Canadian Grand Master Step Dance champion Kyle Waymouth. Live shows confirm the depth of talent in a glorious mix of beautiful story songs, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance united by the trio’s warm and frequently humourous stage presence. Woven through performances are Allison’s original songs which often remind us of the historical connections between Canada and the UK and fit so perfectly into the treasury of folk music that they could easily be mistaken for traditional numbers.
Allison and her trio carry audiences away to another time then dance them home again and are looking forward to touring the UK in 2024. (photo credit Jen Squires)
For more information and the latest news, please visit.
www.allisonlupton.com
https://www.shanecook.com/
https://www.kylewaymouth.com/
Tickets can be booked via eventbrite here.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-11-17 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! 😄👍

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra - Autumn Concert
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra presents:
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor
Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major S.49
(Soloist: Paul Bosworth, Principal Trumpet with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg
Refreshments in support of our partner charity, WellBoring, will be available in the concert interval and there will be a retiring collection towards their work.
