One Chippenham

Book and Bake
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham
Saturday is our regular monthly sale. 2-4pm at Doorway, Bath Road Chippenham SN15 2AB…pop in and see us and our books and why not treat yourself to a yummy cake!

Walking Netball
2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

No Strings Badminton
2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 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!

Wiltshire Police Community Cyber Drop In
2026-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Library
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats and scams. Wiltshire Police will be holding a drop-in session at Chippenham Library on Friday 20th February between 11am and 1pm. No need to book.

Beyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
2026-08-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:30 | SN15 1PS, St Paul's Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151PS, United Kingdom
Chippenham Art Group meets monthly on Wednesdays in St Paul’s Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Chippenham. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis.
Projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for conversation and connection. No previous experience of art is necessary and everyone works at their own pace. People can also work on their own projects and develop their own ideas.
Family carers are welcome at the group as full members and encouraged to join in to create their own pieces of art.
If you’d like to come along as a group member, or for more information, please call Pam on 01380 739055, or to register your interest please use the form below.
This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. Please note, to help towards our costs and materials we ask everyone to pay £6 ‘on the door’ (or you can use our flexible Pay what you Can scheme).
Please register your interest via the Beyond Dementia website

Secret SEN Camp Out | The Secret Camp Out
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-26 | Wiltshire
A relaxed, inclusive camping break designed especially for Neurodiverse / SEN families. Come and make brilliant family memories in a welcoming environment, with entertainment included and space to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace.
Within easy reach is the World heritage site of Stonehenge, and Longleat Safari Park along with South Wilts Ski indoor Centre and the beautiful Cities of Bath and Salisbury.
What’s included (so far!)
More entertainment will be added as it’s confirmed, but currently planned:

Silent Disco
Active Family Quiz
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance
Daytime activities
Night-time entertainment

Dates:
Tuesday & Wednesday 25th–26th August 2026
Location:
The Secret Camp Out (full details on booking link)
How to book
When you follow the booking link, enter the code: SECRET SEN
This will unlock the two event dates: 25th & 26th August 2026.
Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.
Email: rmjtopevents@gmail.com

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 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!

CAP Café
2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-26 12:00, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-19 12:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 2026-08-12 12:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A warm and welcoming café where everyone is invited to drop in, relax, and have a chat in a family-friendly environment. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake while taking part in craft activities or letting children play with the available toys.
Friendly Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches are also available if you would like to talk about your finances. CAP offers a free, professional debt advice service that helps thousands of people become debt-free each year. Their approach looks not only at financial circumstances but also at the wider situation and emotional wellbeing of each person, making it especially supportive for those who may feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. The service is completely free and open to everyone.
CAP Money courses are also available here, helping people build practical skills in budgeting and money management.
Location: Station Hill Baptist Church, Chippenham
When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 (weekly)
Open to: Anyone
Cost: Free
DBS-checked staff and volunteers
Accessible: Ramp and toilet available
Come along to Chippenham CAP Café for a warm welcome, a chance to connect with others, and support if you need it.
For more information contact Maria Baker on 07842 346776 or email mariabaker@capuk.org

Memory Box Reading Group
2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you love reading and history?
Then the Memory Box Reading group might just suit you down to the ground!
In-person sessions run on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm. Entry is free, and we have a free car park right outside the building; we are also situated close to the railway station. If you are unable to join us in person, there is also the option of joining online via Teams, please enquire for further details.
The Memory Box sessions are a unique opportunity for anyone who is at a loose end to come along and listen to book extracts from our Local Studies Library on a wide range of topics, take a look at a range of documents from our Archive collection and photographs from our Local Studies Collection, not to mention tea/coffee, biscuits and chatting as we go!
All are welcome! If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact Julie, the Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, who is the Memory Box session lead.
Email: julie.davis@wiltshire.go.uk or Tel: 01249 705534

Taste of Summer: Painting Fruits in Watercolour
2026-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
Celebrate the colours and flavours of summer with this relaxed and joyful watercolour workshop. You’ll explore the vibrant shapes, textures, and hues of seasonal fruits, learning how to bring them to life on paper in a fresh, expressive way.
We’ll cover approachable watercolour techniques for painting juicy berries, citrus, stone fruits, and more, with guidance on colour mixing, light, and shadow to help your paintings feel bright and full of energy. There’ll be pieces of fruit and reference images on the table for inspiration, and you can choose to paint a single piece of fruit, a small group, or try painting a few different fruits – the choice is yours!
This session is beginner-friendly and low-pressure, with an emphasis on enjoyment and experimentation rather than technical perfection. I’ll be on hand to offer as much or as little guidance as you’d like, supporting you as you explore painting something new in your own style.
You’ll take home your painting along with an Introduction to Watercolour booklet to inspire you to continue with watercolour at home.
We’ll have exclusive use of The Waverley’s spacious main upstairs room, and a complimentary drink of your choice is included in your ticket.
All materials are provided (or feel free to bring your own favourites), and no prior drawing experience is needed – just curiosity, a love of colour, and a willingness to have fun with paint!

Sparkly Singers
2026-08-13 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-08-06 20:00 - 21:15 | 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.
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.

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2026-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Monthly Open Mic event where anyone can have 15 mins (3 songs) of fame.
Book your slot using our online calendar here https://calendly.com/runnysnott/openmic

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-08-10 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.

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Open Days at Pewsham Locks
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:30 | Pewsham Locks
Join us at Pewsham Locks, where we will be running boat trips from 12:30 using our wheel-chair accessible trip boat ‘The Mary Archard’. Powered by a near silent electric motor, cruise down the canal and see if you can spot Kingfishers, Heron or even an Otter!
Find out about our Meadow Creation/ Habitat Management Work. with talks/ demonstrations/ tours from the ‘Green Team’, starting at Double Bridge at 11:00 and 14:30.
Interested in getting a close-up look at our restoration work? Our Work Part Organisers will be taking small groups on Work-site tours from 10:00, explaining our current work and future plans.
(NB: For the above tours, please wear suitable footwear as the ground can be uneven and possibly wet and muddy in places [e.g. no flipflops]).
And of course our popular Pop-up Café will be open from 10:00with tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes available.
Water levels and weather permitting, we hope to run our Pewsham Locks Open days for 2026 on the second Saturday of each month, from April to October.

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-08-05 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.
