One Chippenham

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-04-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Free Beatboxing Workshop with Bass6
2026-04-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
We have an exciting EASTER special event for teenagers!
We’re hosting 2 x beat box workshops with Rupert Oldridge aka Bass6 – an official world champion beatboxer, educator, Artist Manager, Agent and founder of world champion beatbox crew The Beatbox Collective.
Rupert is also founder of 5th Element music agency – the number 1 beatbox agency worldwide, and CEO of the UK Beatbox Championships.
Brought to you thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund and DCMS.
Booking essential for ages 10-13 here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/rag-and-bone-arts-cic/
Followed at 1.30-2.30 for ages 14-19’s:
https://www.ticketsource.com/rag-and-bone-arts-cic/

Free Beatbox Workshops with Bass6
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
We have an exciting EASTER special event for teenagers!

We’re hosting 2 x beat box workshops with Rupert Oldridge aka Bass6 – an official world champion beatboxer, educator, Artist Manager, Agent and founder of world champion beatbox crew The Beatbox Collective.
Rupert is also founder of 5th Element music agency – the number 1 beatbox agency worldwide, and CEO of the UK Beatbox Championships.
Brought to you thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund and DCMS.

First workshop for for ages 10-13 is from 12-1pm. Booking essential via this link:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone…/t-ejjvalq

Followed at 1.30-2.30 for ages 14-19’s. Booking if you can – we’ll also take drop ins for 14+’s but please let someone know if you don’t want to be in photos.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone…/t-aaakdjg

Trio Paradis: Spring Waters at St Andrew’s Church
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
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 music introduced by the performers. There is a pop-up café from 10.15am where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
Our spring programme features music inspired by the natural beauty of spring and includes ‘D’un matin de printemps’ by Lili Boulanger, Grieg ‘Spring’, ‘Il pleut’ by Mel Bonis, and Rachmaninov ‘Spring Waters’.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection. An RSVP via our website is much appreciated but not essential. Cafe Concerts are pay-what-you-feel, with a retiring collection, to keep live music affordable for everyone. More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Easter Holidays: Creative Activities
2026-04-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us during the Easter Holidays for free creative activities inspired by our latest exhibition, Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ.
Free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am to 10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note that activities will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and each week’s activities will be the same on both days.

DIY Easter Crafts
2026-04-07 10:00 - 2026-04-10 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The only limit for you this Easter is your imagination! Get hands-on with Easter-themed paper crafts in our Creation Station.
This is a self-led activity, though guide sheets for particular crafts will be provided if you wish to use them! There will be additional colouring sheets or blank paper if you’d rather let your imagination guide you!
Included in museum entry fee.
If you’ll be visiting in the first week of the Easter Holidays, take a look at our Easter Engineering Workshops (31 March – 2 April) instead.

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-04-06 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!

Walking Netball
2026-04-06 13:30 - 14:30 | 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

Inclusive Play - Every First Saturday of the Month
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Join us for fun, freedom and inclusive play at our Inclusive Play sessions in Corsham! These sessions create a welcoming space especially for neurodivergent children and their siblings, where kids can explore, play and be themselves with no judgement or expectations.
🧩 Child-led play means children can move at their own pace, try new activities, and enjoy a safe environment to explore, express and grow.
📅 First Saturday of every month
⏰ 3–5pm
📍 Springfield Community Campus, Corsham
👧 For children aged 12 years & under
🎟 Booking is essential – please book through the Campus before spaces fill up!
📞 01249 468460
(Booking opens 10 days before each session.)
Cost:

£4 per child
£2.80 per sibling

Activities include:

Bouncy castle
Giant Lego
Train set
Tuff trays & sensory play
Swivel chairs & wheelie boards
Sensory den
Soft play
Sensory slide
Balance boards & sensory steps
Colouring corner

These sessions are all about creating a safe, supportive space where children can play freely and families feel welcome. 🌈
📧 For more information: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Treasures from History
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you!
This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original documents which reveal the creative side of archives through the stories of people, places or events.
Please email archives@wiltshire.gov.uk to book your place (15 spaces available).
2026 programme:
7th February – Daily life in the late 18th and early 19th century Wiltshire villages
7th March – Recipes from the Archives
28th March – Wiltshire Lace
25th April – Quilting and Patchwork in Wiltshire
6th June – Wiltshire Bread and Beer
4th July – Wiltshire Glove Making
1st August – Wiltshire Basket Weavers/Makers
5th September – Wiltshire Folklore
3rd October – Lacock Dyes/Dyers of Wiltshire
7th November – Historical Marginalia
5th December – Christmas in Wiltshire
Please note that sessions are subject to change, however participants will have ample warning should this be the case.

Cars Galore Easter Party
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Under 5s (& older siblings) Easter stay and play. Come and join us for messy play, Easter crafts and more!

No Strings Badminton
2026-04-03 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!

Climbing Wall Taster Sessions
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | 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!

EXIT 17 Easter Egg Scooter Run
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Town Bridge, Chippenham Town Bridge, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EX, United Kingdom
Exit 17 Scooter Club EMERTON EASTER EGG RUN to Bath RUH CHILDREN’S WARD
This year is our 13th year FRIDAY 3RD APRIL we will be delivering Easter eggs, toys & a whopping £1130 from last years donations!
A huge thank you to CHIPPENHAM DISTRICT AND CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB for there Charity Vinyl Night last year & rounding up the door donations themselves to £600!
This year we will be leaving Chippenham town bridge midday sharp straight to RUH. Anything on 2 wheels welcome, clubs or solo riders.
If you cannot make it but would like to donate eggs & toys our donation stations are

CHIPPENHAM COMMUNITY HUB
CHIPPENHAM DISTRICT AND CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB
CHIPPENHAM MORRISONS

Please show your support to the children & staff at RUH 🐣

Sparkly Singers
2026-04-02 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
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.

Junior Dodgeball
2026-04-02 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

Easter Brew with the Crew
2026-04-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JX, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand, join us at our Charity’s airbase to enjoy Easter fun and meet our lifesaving pilots, doctors and paramedics. This is your chance to visit our airbase in Semington and enjoy a relaxing brew and tasty treats.
There will be fun for the whole family with an Easter egg hunt, plus many more children’s activities and games.
Don’t miss out, book your place today. Please note, our aircraft will be operational therefore, we cannot guarantee it will be present during your visit.

Paper Airplane Engineering Workshops
2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Can you work out a way to protect your egg? Create your own egg-capsule and drop it from a height!
Drop-in sessions held in our Education Suite. Included in entry fee.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking.
We may be able to accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.
Check out our other activities during the Easter Holidays.

Easter Stay and Play
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Easter fun at Kingsley Road Community Hall

Easter Trail
Biscuit decorating
Softplay and Bouncy Castle
Colouring
Easter Crafts

£5 per child

Amy Jeffs in Conversation: Stories, Saints and Songs
2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
We chat to bestselling author Amy Jeffs as she takes us on a journey encompassing the mythology of Britain (including tales of Stonehenge and Bath), early modern folk ballads with their themes of witchcraft and the fey, and a smattering of medieval saints’ legends! How do stories, saints and songs provide a window into the past?
Tickets £10
Email archives@wiltshire.gov.uk to book
The Corsham Bookshop will be joining us to sell copies of Amy’s books and there will be the chance to get them signed after the event!

Men Walking & Talking
2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30
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

Runny Snotts Live Music @ Rivo
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A great way to shake off the mid week muffles – come and join us you know you deserve a little me time…

Runny Snotts @Rivo
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Free Live Music event at the Rivo Lounge Chippenham hosted by Runny Snotts.

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-04-01 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 famous biographer, 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.

Find out more about the Chippenham – Our History project on this website here.
