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A Winter's Tail
2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
A play-along theatre adventure for 2 – 6 year olds and their grownups
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?
Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The show lasts 1 hour including a stay and play session, and is created for ages 2+ and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
Please book in advance at the Library, call 01249 650536 or book online

Christmas Wreath - Chippenham, December 12th - Raising Money for Alzheimer's Support Wiltshire
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Christmas is coming.
Create your own wreath that will stand the test of time. No more of this dying pine needles dropping on your porch.
Made using Wool Couture Epic Extreme 100% Unspun Merino Wool and decorated with a range of Christmassy treats, pom poms and felt balls, you can truly make your wreath your own. Pick your base colour, and on the day you will have the option of many different colours and materials to decoration you individual wreath.
Christmas Pudding Wreaths will come with pre-made holly leaves, but if you would like to make them yourselves, the pattern will be available to do so.
Profits made from this workshop will be donated to Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire.
Note: Handmade decorations are available at a surplus charge of £4 per decoration, or 3 for £10.

Christmas Island + Festive Fringe
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-17 | Island Park, Chippenham
Come and join us down at The Illuminated Island as we kick start the 2023 festive season…
For the third year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some twinkling magic to the heart of Chippenham.
The event is produced and managed by local Creative Event Production company Melt Productions in partnership with Chippenham Town Council.
Alongside the lights, this years’ focal point will be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse; a cosy, heated, wooden structure – the perfect spot to enjoy our jam-packed roster of entertainment as well as some well-earned ‘Hygee’.
New for this year, we have carefully curated a full schedule of Festive Fringe entertainment, including live Music, Comedy, Cabaret, Cinema Screenings, Workshops, and even a Festive Quiz!
Our infamous Aprés Ski Bar will return, serving up delicious Hot and Cold Drinks, Mulled Wine and wintery Cocktails, alongside some of the South West’s top-notch Food Vendors.
This year’s event runs from Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th December (inclusive) down at The Island, Monkton Park (just over Town Bridge).
The Light Trail and Festive Fringe show times vary, please take a look at the schedule for more information.
Chippenham-Christmas-Programme-2023
Please Note:
* Each event is free to attend and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
* The trail is situated on uneven ground, please ensure you wear suitable footwear.
* Disabled access is situated along the path from the main entrance, please alert one of our Stewards wearing high-vis should you require any assistance.
* All dogs are required to remain on a lead throughout the trail. Dogs are not allowed within the Roundhouse.
For all other questions or enquiries, please email: events@meltproductions.co.uk

Borough Parade Late Night Christmas Shopping
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Late night shopping on Thurs 7th, 14th & 21st Dec. Stores open until 8pm.

Bulldog Bouncers Christmas Bonanza
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Bounce along and join us for a fantastic festive event. With stalls from local companies, festive treats, a bounce castle, a football target, visits from Chase & Rubble, a story and a present from the big man himself, Father Christmas!
Entry to the event is free. If your child would like to have a story, photo and present from Santa it’s £7 per child with any siblings at £5 each.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Workshop
2023-12-16 14:00 | Chippenham Library
Enjoy some Very Hungry Caterpillar stories and make a festive decoration.
Please book in advance at the Library or on 01249 650536

The West End comes to Chippenham at Christmas!
2023-12-16 18:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
West End singers take us on a journey through popular Christmas songs and stories. Refreshments will be served. Flexible ticket pricing.

Trinity Church presents Story Within A Story
2023-12-16 19:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected as the Nativity story unfolds through an unlikely cast of characters, a variety of songs, and a wealth of laughter. God has come to dwell with us – now that is a Christmas worth celebrating!
There will be three performances:

Saturday 16th December at 7:00pm
Sunday 17th December at 4:00pm and 7:00pm

Tickets are free but booking is essential! Book via Eventbrite – here.
After the performances, you are warmly invited to stay for a free deluxe hot chocolate.
For those who wish to, there will be the opportunity to make a donation to the Chippenham CAP Debt Centre.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a wonderful charity that offer free, expert debt help to those struggling with problem debt. To find out more see https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help.

Grounded’s Christmas Party
2023-12-16 19:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Enjoy a night of Festive Fun at Chippenham’s most festive party! Join us on Saturday 16th December from 7pm – Late, for a Christmas party like no other.
DJ Chris Schild will be bringing back the magic of Ruby’s, The Fizz Bar, The Riverside Bar, Jax, and more, so get ready for a night of pure holiday magic you won’t want to miss!
Let’s dance, sip, and celebrate the season in style!
#Chippenham #ChristmasParty Chris Schild DJ Entertainment

A Christmas Spectacular: Here we come a-carolling
2023-12-16 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Kick off your Christmas with The Village Singers’ magical musical extravaganza for all the family!
The programme includes seasonal music for all the family, orchestral pieces and carols to sing along to. And it doesn’t stop there! In addition to an evening of fabulous music and singing there will be a bar and a raffle and we will also be welcoming a special seasonal visitor!
This year’s Christmas event will be accompanied by a full orchestra, a privilege usually reserved for the most prestigious of Christmas performances and only made possible with the support of public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
And yes.. ! Children are positively encouraged to come along – under 12s are free!
Doors and bar open from 7pm
Tickets £12, Students £8, Under 12s free
Book via Ticket Source, contact info@villagesingers.co.uk| 01249 720190 and/or available from The Neeld Hall, Chippenham
With thanks for the support of public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Yanni's Christmas Party
2023-12-16 20:00 - 2023-12-17 00:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Come along to Yanni’s Christmas Party Night at the Neeld.There will be tunes for everyone – Reggae, 80s, Christmas songs – to dance and sing along to. Brought to you by the fantastic DJ Super T
Strictly over 18s only. Last entry midnight, event ends at 1am
This is a standing event. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Santa’s Christmas Wish - the show where every child receives a gift from Santa!
2023-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Following last year’s hugely successful sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this Christmas…
The Santa Show 2023: Santa’s Christmas Wish – the show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Christmas is a season of joy, love and sharing, a time when Santa delivers presents all over the world… but what would Santa himself like for Christmas? Dasher the Reindeer has an idea… Pompom the Penguin thinks he knows… Or maybe Snowy the Snowman has the answer? Dotty the Elf needs all their help – and yours – to find out!
Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him at his home in the North Pole!
There every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in our popular meet, greet and treat, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever!
Songs include festive favourites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more!
Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. It lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself!
