Art At The Waverley
2024-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
Join us this Saturday 9th November for the launch event of Art At The Waverley. Come down and meet the artists.
Art At The Waverley provides opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work. We offer rolling 8 week exhibitions for solo artists or group shows.
For more information please email artatthewaverley@gmail.com

The Dazzling Diamonds – Drag Show 2024
2024-11-08 19:30 | The Neeld
Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!
Following sell out shows for two consecutive years, The Dazzling Diamonds return to Chippenham with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!
But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about your fan favourites! You can still expect to see the iconic performances that have made The Dazzling Diamonds a hit.
So, gather your friends, put on your most glamorous outfit, and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment. The Dazzling Diamonds are ready to shine bright and make your night one to remember!
Age: 14+
Standard ticket: £22.00
Duration: 2 hours 15 mins including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 44 66 99, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Exhibition: Spotlight On 4 - Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2024-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-04 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
2024-11-08 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
2024-11-07 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
2024-11-07 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)
2024-11-07 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)
2024-11-07 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)
2024-11-07 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Drama improvisation
2024-11-06 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
2024-11-06 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!

Teen Art and Design
2024-11-06 17:30 - 2024-12-04 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
We’re back!
We’ve moved to St Pauls Church Hall, Malmesbury Rd Chippenham
Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7pm in 10 week block
For 13-17yrs:
Following on from our last brilliant year of designing for the Mayors Ball, and creating a beautiful Colourwall for Chippenham Library, we’re ready to go again and create more original art work to adorn our lovely town. Taught by experienced local artist and set designer, Charlie, supported by local seamstress, TA and artist Lottie Bywaters.
Listening to music and trying out each other’s ideas while having a cup of tea and a biscuit is all part of the experience.
Come and join us to meet other lovely creatives in the artisan quarter of Chippenham.
Term 1: September 18th – October 16th 2024 / November 6th – December 4th 2024
Term 2: January 8th 2025 – Feb 5th 2025/ Feb 26th -March 26th 2025
Term 3: April 23rd – May 21st/ June 4th – July 2nd 2025
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. (N/B If you have an EHCP we will need to see this please, 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 support those attending. With huge thanks.
We look forward to meeting you.

Teen drama improvisation
2024-11-06 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
2024-11-06 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
2024-11-06 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
2024-11-05 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).

Life Drawing - evenings
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘My favourite time of the week’
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience. You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn. We look forward to meeting you.
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm (Also on Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am)
Term 1: Sept 17th – October 22nd 2024
Term 2: November 5th – December 10th 2024
Term 3: January 7th – Feb 11th 2025
Term 4: Feb 26th – April 2nd 2025
Term 5: April 23rd – June 4th 2025
Term 6: June 11th – July 16th 2025 – PLEASE NOTE – THIS TERM IS A DRAWING TERM – NOT LIFE DRAWING ONE
Life Drawing is challenging and rewarding, but like drawing anything else, it takes practice and patience.
The best way to encourage practice is to vary the media and techniques available; to make sure this is feasible, we provide materials for free. This also allows more confidence as using expensive personal materials tends to inhibit experimentation.
You are, of course, welcome to bring your own materials and follow your own path.
Weeks 3 and 6 are a chance to work from one long pose with any material/technique you choose; the other weeks begin with warm-ups to help you prepare, normally followed by one or two poses following a theme. Sometimes the session is devoted to a worksheet-style drawing, using many poses on one sheet in different materials. These are a great opportunity to gain confidence in composition, materials and mark-making.
£105 for 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 cash drop-in option (just for our life drawing sessions)
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We look forward to meeting you soon!

Well-being Singing Group
2024-11-05 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
2024-11-05 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
2024-11-05 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

The Arts Society Kington Langley
2024-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Come and join us for monthly lectures on the arts given by expert lecturers. Our new season start in October and we meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00.
The next lecture is ‘Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920’ by Dr Amy Lim which will take place at Kington Langley Village Hall on 1 October at 11:00.
£8 for a single lecture or £40 annual. For further details of our programme for the coming year please visit our website at https://taskl.org.uk

Flower Arranging Class
2024-11-05 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.

Trio Paradis Café Concert: Money, Money, Money at St Andrew’s
2024-11-05 11:00 - 11:45 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis 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 10.15 where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
November’s music is inspired by all things cash-related, including film themes, pop songs, classical pieces, songs from the shows and more: from Half a Sixpence to Saude e Dinheiro, a tango by Brazilian composer Viuva Guerreiro (Serafina Augusta Mourão do Vale)…
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Beginners Art workshops
2024-11-05 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
2024-11-04 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

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-11-04 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 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.
