One Chippenham

North West Wiltshire Ramblers walks
2026-02-15
Seasons greetings from the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We’ll be walking throughout the festive period. Walk more, worry less. Life is better on foot.
Our weekly programme of Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles, and take place in North Wiltshire and the surrounding counties. Our members come from all over the region including Box, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Melksham.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Black Hill (Cats Back) – Offas Dyke – Hay Bluff Circuit.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 9.5 miles

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sherston and the Westonbirt Arboretum.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.7 miles

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Avebury and the Cherhill Monument
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 miles

Sunday, 21 December 2025

A Sunday Saunter from Grittleton.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

Friday, 26 December 2025

A Boxing Day Blast from Chittoe Heath.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Amesbury – Stonehenge Circuit.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 10.5 miles

Sunday, 4 January 2026

A Sunday Stroll from near The Gibb.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 3.6 miles

Saturday, 10 January 2026

A Walk Exploring Parts of Bristol.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.8 miles

Sunday, 18 January 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Kington Langley.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.2 miles

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yanworth and the Cotswolds
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles

Sunday, 15 February 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Brinkworth.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

HOW DO I JOIN IN A WALK?
Please contact the walk leader directly. You are welcome to walk with us up to 3 times before deciding to join the Ramblers.
MEETING POINT
If you require a lift, you must contact the walk leader beforehand. The car symbol indicates that, where lifts are required, we will meet you in the Bath Road car park in central Chippenham
ST918733 on OS Explorer 156, postcode SN15 2SA.
Alternatively walkers can make their own way to the start of the walk. Please note that parking charges apply on Sundays.
INTERESTED?
If you would like to know more about our group please contact a walk leader, find ‘North West Wiltshire Ramblers’ on Facebook, or visit our website at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/north-west-wiltshire-group.
WALKS GRADES
Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience, which may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness, which may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
An individual annual membership of the Ramblers amounts to less than a cup of takeaway coffee per month! To join online, visit ramblers.org.uk/join.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend our rambles. Please check with the leader beforehand that the walk is suitable. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

Chippenham Rounders
2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Ladies only Rounders.
Just like at school, we come together and play a game or two of Rounders.

Improvers Acting
2026-02-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
FOR AGES 18+
Drama Workshops with their basis in improvisation and devising, but including script.
‘The most fun I have all week’
Mondays in 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham
Improvers 7.30 – 9pm (Beginners 6 -7.30pm)
For those who’ve been coming to us for a while, or who like to move a bit faster, this session is for you.
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 while learning how to think on the spot, make up scenes and not always be restricted by the script.
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style.
We’ll also be developing some scenes and creating longer pieces, so be prepared. We’d like to find opportunities to perform outside for those of you who are keen.
Term 1: Monday 22nd September – October 20th 2025
Term 2: Monday November 3rd – December 1st 2025
Term 3: Monday 5th January – Feb 2nd 2026
Term 4: Monday 23rd February – March 23rd 2026
Term 5: Monday April 13th – May 18th 2026
Term 6: Monday June 1st – June 29th 2026
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £12 drop in on second Thursday of the month. No booking needed )

Beginners Art
2026-02-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.
Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30 am at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham
Term 1: September 16th – October 21st 2025 – Still Life (drawing)
Term 2: November 4th – December 9th 2025 – Objects (interiors)
Term 3: January 6th – February 10th 2026 – Portraits (painting)
Term 4: February 24th – March 31st 2026. – Interiors (drawing)
Term 5: April 14th – May 19th 2026 – Landscape (painting)
Term 6: June 2nd – July 7th 2026 – Still Life (mixed media, collage)
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art in a variety of settings from Further and Higher education colleges and universities.
Please note: courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about art movements and practitioners as part of your learning.

Improvers Art
2026-02-24 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-10 12:30 - 14:30 | 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 those with some experience or who want to extend their skills further.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham (you can find all of our locations at the bottom of our website with maps)
Term 1: September 16th – October 21st 2025 – Still Life (drawing)
Term 2: November 4th – December 9th 2025 – Objects (interiors)
Term 3: January 6th – February 10th 2026 – Portraits (painting)
Term 4: February 24th – March 31st 2026. – Interiors (drawing)
Term 5: April 14th – May 19th 2026 – Landscape (painting)
Term 6: June 2nd – July 7th 2026 – Still Life (mixed media, collage)
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art in a range of settings from Further and Higher Education colleges and universities and leisure courses.
Please note: courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
£102 per term (with an optional £10 materials donation) – 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions, includes materials and tea/coffee (donations welcome to help with refreshment costs).

Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
2026-02-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-10 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 meets Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham.
All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of people from 18-108 welcome!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined (paid termly). Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
“Such fun having a good sing-song with such lovely happy caring folks.” Choir Member
As of August 2025 the waiting list to join is full, please reach out over the Christmas break to check it’s status.
We’d love to perform at your next event, simply contact us to check availability: allsortschippenham@hotmail.com
Wow! What an evening and thanks to Allsorts for a great performance and showing what a community choir is all about.
Organiser of local charity concert

Youth Art & Design
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
Art & Design sessions for 13-17 year olds in 10 week blocks.
Following on from our brilliant year of designing for the Mayor’s Ball, and creating a beautiful colour wall 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.
Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 3: April 15th – May 13th / June 3rd – July 1st 2026
Come and join us to meet other lovely creatives in the artisan quarter of Chippenham.
Subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area board and Kington Langley Arts Society. Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff:student ratio high, to support those attending. With huge thanks.
We look forward to meeting you.

Youth Acting Improvisation
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
For ages 12+
You can do art and design or acting improvisation
Delivered in 10 week blocks
Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 3: April 15th – May 13th / June 3rd – July 1st 2026
We won’t be doing shows in this session, but honing our improvisation skills and maybe doing a gig to a paying audience, for those who want to take this leap. If you’re keen and able, you’ll be asked to join our Saturday Theatre Company to work with the adults.
Taught by professional actor Rebecca Osborne. 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.
Do the first session before paying if you like – just click ‘Book Now’ above and choose ‘Trial Session’.
Subsidised by Wiltshire Councils Chippenham Area board . Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to fully support those attending.
With huge thanks.

Youth Club
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
We’re starting a FREE youth club for relaxing, playing games and having fun with people your own age (12+).
Thanks to the National Lottery and Department of Culture Media and Sport – part of our Tell Your Story project with Knapsack Productions – we’ve heard that this is what you want and we’re bringing it to you.
We’ll play some games, run around or sit and chat – it’s up to you how you spend the time, as long as you’re having a nice time.
Join us – all we need is an emergency contact number, a few details and you can join some of our artists and actors from the Teen session 5.30 – 7pm.

Genesis Songbook: Some Old Songs, Some Old ‘New’ Songs Tour 2026
2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Genesis Songbook are the ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis show!
Featuring the former singer/drummer and keyboardist from Genesis Visible Touch, Genesis Songbook are doing exactly what it says in the title for their ‘Some Old Songs, Some Old ‘New’ Songs’ tour! From ‘Follow You Follow Me’ and ‘Invisible Touch’, to ‘In The Cage’ and other old fan favourites and live classics, this is a show for all Genesis fans across the board!
‘The best exponents of Collins-fronted Genesis I’ve seen’ Nick Davis, Genesis’ producer
‘The singer sounds more like Phil Collins than Phil Collins!’ Ayrshire Post
Tickets: £21.50
Duration: 2 hours 30 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.

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and inventor of the biography, John Aubrey. The workshops will be led by Lesley Taylor, an experienced facilitator, and will draw inspiration from Aubrey’s work and the museum’s summer exhibition.
Born in Kington St Michael in 1626, Aubrey was a biographer, archaeologist, scientist, naturalist, and oral historian. He valued the minutiae of everyday life, and his writing is rich with specific (and often witty) details that bring the past to life.
Drawing on his most well-known work, Brief Lives – written portraits of key figures of his day – the workshops will explore how to write with greater detail. Sessions will provide an opportunity to develop the skill of telling your own stories with clarity, experimenting with a range of forms including flash fiction, memoir, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike, this series of monthly workshops will culminate in An Evening with Aubrey at the museum, where participants’ work will be shared and celebrated. The date for this celebratory event is to be confirmed.
Each session costs £5 per person. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.

The Bohemians: Queen Greatest Hits
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:40 | The Neeld
Don’t Stop us Now – and there’s certainly no stopping this comprehensive re-enactment of Queen’s greatest hits!
One of the UK’s longest running and Internationally renowned Queen Tribute bands, The Bohemians, take you on a high-energy rollercoaster ride of a concert, featuring the music, costumes, and showmanship of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. Billed as ‘The World’s most exciting Queen Tribute’, the Bohemians start proceedings as they mean to continue.
Right from the beginning you will be gripped by a bombastic, authentic audio-visual representation of Queen’s iconic Wembley 1986 performance, as the Bohemians burst onto the stage to the strains of ‘One Vision’ and ‘A Kind of Magic’. There are so many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here, from the early piano and harmony heavy wonders of ‘Killer Queen’ and ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, to the later, catchy pop anthems of the eighties. The second hour concentrates on the later hits, and once again there is an array of brilliance to embrace.
The stunning ‘Breakthru’ provides both the introduction and the costume presentation for this part of the set, which includes a new feature of the Bohemians stage show – a slick rendering of classics from the late eighties and early nineties era. ‘I Want It All’, ‘The Show Must Go On’ and the haunting ‘Days of our Lives’ are just some of those featured. The set then pays tribute to the sights and sounds of the famous Live Aid performance and of course the awesome ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Then it’s back to Wembley 1986 for a spectacular finale, when the Bohemians will have you on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping along to the likes of ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are the Champions’.
Tickets: Standard £27 | Concession (Over 60s and students) £24.50
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
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.

Talk Club Chippenham - mental health fitness for men aged 18+
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
How are you? Out of 10?
This meet up is a talking and listen club for men aged 18 and over.
This group meets the 2nd Monday of each month – upstairs at The Waverley.
What’s it about?
A Talk & Listen group is a peer to peer talking group run by volunteers we call Captains.
Captains are trained to facilitate groups in communities across the UK.
These groups are held in person in a safe and quiet space so men can talk and listen using the Talk Club sharing model which starts with ‘How are you? Out of 10?’. This simple question helps men to put a number on how they feel, (1 being rock bottom and 10 being on top of the world) then trying to explain why.
Depending on the number of men attending, sessions last a maximum of two hours.
