Fibre Arts Chippenham
2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Discover creativity and community at our Fibre Arts Group – where yarn, fabric, and friendship comes together.

The last Thursday of each month | 7–10 pm | Free entry

Search for Fibre Arts Chippenham public group on Facebook.

Junior Dodgeball
2026-05-28 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

A Big Egg
2026-05-28 14:30 - 15:30 | The Neeld
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre presents…
A Big Egg, by Steven Lee
From the Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
Join children’s author Steven Lee in his magical writing shed, where stories hatch before your eyes!
When Steven’s mischievous neighbour’s dog mistakes him for an egg, he takes refuge among his books and toys and soon finds himself writing a brand-new story with a little help from the audience.
Together, your children and Steven dream up a tale about two siblings, Jack and Molly, who go on a quest to find the biggest egg in the world. From quails and chickens to geese, emus and ostriches, each egg brings a new surprise – until a truly big egg hatches something beyond their wildest dreams!
Packed with laughter, puppetry, songs, gentle humour and live interaction, A Big Egg is a joyful celebration of family, curiosity and the magic of storytelling. Children help shape the story, call out ideas, and even get to be guardians of the animals!
Full of heart and imagination, A Big Egg is the perfect family treat – a story about love, wonder, and the joy of discovering life’s little miracles together.
Ideal for ages 2 to 102.
An enchanting afternoon for his existing fans and a marvellous introduction for anyone who hasn’t yet stumbled upon his brilliant books.” – The Guide
“The children were absolutely gripped throughout.”- Family Matters
‘It was just right for our young ones, a great show. We all loved it.’ – Audience member, Theatre By The Lake
‘We loved it, the children loved it, everyone loved it!’- Audience member, The Lyric Hammersmith
‘Brilliant, the actor was so good.’ – Audience member, Telford Theatre
Tickets: £11
Age Restrictions: None
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.
There are some amazing local spots to dine at before the performance, so why not treat yourself to a delicious pre-show meal? The Angel Hotel is offering 20% off food only* for guests attending shows at The Neeld. Simply present your ticket for that day’s performance to the staff at The Angel and they will apply the 20% discount*.
*Offer applies to the main restaurant menu, excluding drinks.

May Half Term Free Creative Activities
2026-05-28 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this May Half Term for free creative activities inspired by Local History Month!
Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, for those who may find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions overwhelming and prefer a calm, relaxed environment. These sessions run from 9am to 10am, with last entry at 9.45am.
For more information or to book your Quiet Time session, please contact Chippenham Museum. You can email us at heritage@chippenham.gov.uk or call us on 01249 705020.
Please note that the activities will be the same on both days.

This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more about this project on this website here.

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Fight Club Fitness Class
2026-05-27 20:30 - 21:30 | Dojo Community Hub – Chippenham, 18b Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EG
We’re bringing something different to Wednesday nights…
A high-energy, no-nonsense Fight Club Fitness Class built to push your limits, build strength, and sharpen your mindset.
This isn’t just another gym session.
This is structure, intensity, and purpose — backed by the standards of Tora Kai Karate and the environment of the Dojo Community Hub.
Expect:
• Full-body workouts
• Strength, fitness, endurance
• Real coaching and support
• A solid group atmosphere
• All levels welcome
🗓 Wednesdays at 8:30pm
📍 Dojo Community Hub, Station Hill, Chippenham
If you’ve been thinking about getting fitter, stronger, or just getting back into a routine… this is your moment.
Message us or call (07565) 863823 to get started
Turn up. Put the work in. Get results.

Men Walking & Talking
2026-05-27 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

May Half Term Activities
2026-05-26 10:00 - 2026-05-28 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
This May Half Term, get ready for some of our most popular family activities!
Rocket Powered Workshops – Tuesday 26 May
Drop-in sessions, Education Suite
Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science!
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Wednesday 27 May
Pre-bookable sessions, Education Suite
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive!
LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will open within a week of Half Term.
‘Build a Tank’ Junk Modelling – Thursday 28 May
Drop-in sessions, Education Suite
Come and create your own special REME-inspired vehicle to take away with you! Get creative and see what you can make from recycled materials. The only limit is your imagination!
Miniature Assault Course – Every day Tuesday – Thursday, 10.00 – 15.00 (weather permitting)
Take on our miniature army-style assault course! Supervised by serving soldiers, will your young explorers make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Included in museum entry fee.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We can accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.
Craft activities available to drop-in in our Creation Station area all Half Term.
Our events are subject to change. Please check our website for any updates.

Womens Rounders Club
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, SN14 6HJ
Ladies are you Over 18? Enjoy playing Rounders?
If you liked playing Rounders at school why not come along and join us? We play relaxed games and enjoy socialising together.
We Train Monday evenings 6pm at Sheldon school Chippenham on the field, we are a very friendly team, all abilities are welcome.
Why not come and give it a go and maybe make some new friends as well as get some fun exercise?
Email Nick for more information:
nick.jackson@roundersengland.co.uk

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-05-25 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
2026-05-25 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

Shooting Roots: Make a Band workshop
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.

At the Make a Band workshops, you’ll get to do exactly that – bring your instruments and favourite tunes to form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of Shooting Roots tutors. Today Chippenham, tomorrow the world?

With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-05-25 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.
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 selection of fabulous 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 enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-24 15:15 - 16:15 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul..
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Shooting Roots: Drama workshop
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the drama workshops, there’ll be games like Splat, Danish Clapping, Frog on a Log and Zip Zap Boing, and the chance to create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes – the zanier the better. At similar workshops at Sidmouth Folk Festival, aliens invaded and were taught to morris dance – so literally anything could happen at Chippenham.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Harriet Willes' Ball
2026-05-24 15:45 - 17:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dearest Gentle Reader… You are cordially invited to Harriet Willes’ Ball.
Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand.
Event part of Chippenham Folk Festival, in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
No experience necessary. All dances taught on the day.
Dress up regency style, as your favourite Jane Austen or Bridgerton character, or come as you are.
Harriet Willes was the sister of the vicar of the village of Christian Malford in the 1790s, and collected tunes and dances in her musical scrapbooks, now held in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
She probably knew Jane Austen. A project, “Music.Heritage.Place.”, unearthed her collection in 2024, and this ball will have tunes and dances unplayed for more than 200 years.
This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project.

FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park
2026-05-24 09:30 - 10:30
Join FREE Park Yoga sessions at John Coles Park, Chippenham (by the tennis courts).
Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.
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9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 3rd May to 13th September.
Yoga classes with Kyla are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Kyla’s teachings offer individuals an opportunity to find their own rhythm, with a gentle focus on alignment to increase physical strength, concentration, and balance. No two classes are the same, sometimes a gentle flow, sometimes restorative, always strengthening through our connection to breath and the physical body.
Kyla likens her classes to a shared journey, through a mixture of movement and breath-work as way of connecting and finding a deep inner peace. Kyla is looking forward to sharing with you her knowledge of traditional asana (postural-practice), pranayama (breath-work) and her love of the Sanskrit language, often utilising sound to connect through Mantra (chanting).
Whether you are new to yoga or already have an established yoga practice, Kyla invites you to join her every Sunday for Park Yoga in in John Coles Park.
Together we’ll find a way to connect in and restore.
Om, shanti, shanti, shanti.
There is no need to book, simply show up and bring a mat or a towel. All abilities are welcome.
Find out more:

Frequently asked questions (including wet weather info)
https://parkyoga.co

Chippenham Town Council in partnership with Park Yoga Chippenham and WASP (Wiltshire & Swindon Sport). The project is funded by the Town Council enabling the local community to participate for free.

Shooting Roots: Make a Band
2026-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-23 15:15 - 16:15 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Aubrey Origami Workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get inspired by John Aubrey and take part in our special origami butterfly day.
Help towards our goal of making 400 origami butterflies, one for each year since John Aubrey’s birth, with the help of our origami artist-in-residence, Alex Ray. Make a model to take home and one for our exciting community art piece that will feature in our summer exhibition.
This event is suitable for all ages.

This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more about this project on this website here.

Teens & tweens rapper sword dancing workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
If you’re aged 11-17, and ever fancied learning to dance while tied up in bendy metal swords… or even if you’ve never even thought about it but like the idea of adding a bit of thrill to your dancing… then this fabulous high-energy workshop is for you.
Rapper is a fast-paced, traditional English sword dance originating from 19th-century coal mining communities in Northumberland and Durham, and uses flexible double-handled swords to create tight formations.
There’s a look at it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx6MzgX-nL4
It’ll be taught by NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England), who are all aged between 10 and 18, and are experts in rapper dance teaching, and will introduce the dance form to participants right from the beginning.
No experience necessary. Just wear a pair of hard-soled shoes.
Just £3 on the door, or £25 for a full weekend folk festival youth ticket (which includes all ceilidhs, dances, workshops, concerts and events) if you’re aged 11-17.
