The Arc - Kids and Youth Sessions - Terms 3 & 4
2024-01-08 - 2024-03-31 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Kids climbing classes for ages 6+ with The Climbing Academy at The Arc in Chippenham.
Kids are natural climbers. It’s a great way to get them active, whilst having lots of fun. Climbing is a sociable sport that can help with focus, coordination, balance and of course fitness.
Term 3 runs from Mon 8 Jan – Sun 11 Feb 2024.
Term 4 runs from Mon 19 Feb – Sun 31 Mar 2024.

Chippenham Film Club January bonus feature
2024-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
An epic and intimate journey filmed through five years during which Waad al-Kateab tells the story of how she fell in love, married and gave birth to her daughter.
For Sama is a 2019 documentary film produced and narrated by Waad Al-Kateab, and directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts. The film focuses on Waad Al-Kateab’s journey as a journalist and rebel in the Syrian uprising, her husband Hamza al-Kateab, is one of the few doctors left in Aleppo, and they raise their daughter Sama Al-Kateab during the Syrian Civil War.
For Sama made history when it was nominated in four categories in the BAFTA awards, making it the most nominated documentary ever, it was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary and the Oscars.
For Sama is rated an 18 certificate, and is described as ‘a reality-based horror film, a harrowing first person documentary’, please be aware that some of the content is very upsetting.

Burns Night Bagpipes at Wine Monkey
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join us and listen to local Chippenham resident Callum as he plays his bagpipes in celebration of Burns Night.
We serve great wines, beers, ciders, cocktails and soft drinks as well as amazing charcuterie, cheeses and homemade dips. Sounds like a great night out!

Open 2-10pm
Music 7-9pm
Free entry

Andrew O'Neill at Chippenham Comedy Club
2024-01-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham’s longest running comedy club is back for another year! We’re starting as we mean to go on with an amazing night of comedy featuring one of the most entertaining, original and hilarious headliners on the circuit today – the one and only Andrew O’Neill.
Back by popular demand, Andrew is an award-winning comedian, musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind, they combine surrealism, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up.
As seen on Saxondale, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Good Omens 2. Supported Amanda Palmer, Les Claypool and The Kaiserchiefs on tour. Their Radio 4 show Pharmicist Baffler won an award.
“In their own extraordinary way, O’Neill is one of the most powerfully, radically political comics in Edinburgh” The Scotsman
“…has the massive advantage of the funny being turned up to twelve” Alan Moore
As always, the show starts at 8pm in The Barn at The Old Road Tavern, Chippenham. There will be support acts TBC and your host will be our own Wil Hodgson. Buy your ticket online now to avoid disappointment. Seats are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis with standing room at the back. If you need a seat reserved for you, please email us so we can arrange this chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Music Cafe
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Jack & the Beanstalk- Grown Ups Only!
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Following the huge success of Cinderella & Aladdin, Made to Measure Productions are back on the road with a hilarious new pantomime for Grown-Ups – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? Now’s your chance to find out…!
This unique production is not for the faint-hearted – it’s panto as you’ve never seen it before! The show is packed to the brim full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s sure to be hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…very naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Just how impressive is Jack’s beanstalk?! There’s only one way to find out…boys and girls!
Early booking is highly recommended as this adult panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language and adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Suitable for ages 16+

Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop
2024-01-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
🌟 Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop 🌟
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST…2 dates available in 2024!
Join Gabriela from NuReflexology and Natalie from Precision Pilates Studio for this half day ✨ GLOW & RESTORE ✨ workshop.
✨ Gabriela will deliver a Gua Sha Masterclass – learn how to use a Gua Sha tool like a professional.
✨ Natalie will close the session with a gentle Pilates session with guided meditation – to relax your body and mind.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday 27th January & 23rd March 2023
Time: 1:20pm to 5pm. Arrive at 1:20am for a prompt start at 1:30pm
Venue: The Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Price: £75
Book and to find out more info visit www.nureflexology.co.uk

Collection Conversations
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join in the conversation.
Coming up:
Mark Golder – Saturday 27 January
Richard Deacon – Saturday 17 February
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Jack & the Beanstalk- The Giant Family Pantomime Adventure
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It’s Panto time – Oh yes it is!
Made to Measure Productions are delighted to return to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, bringing with them their magical family pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and laughter by the bucketful – you really won’t want to miss this traditional, yet innovative, hilarious family pantomime!
Join our hero Jack as he makes his way up the beanstalk to Cloudland to save Princess Apricot from the clutches of the evil Giant Blunderbore!
Never fear, Fairy Daffodil’s here! She’ll be sprinkling some sparkle over proceedings and making sure that we get that ‘Happy Ever After’ after all!
Jack’s outrageous mother ‘Dame Trott’ will be showing off a spectacular wardrobe, and his brother ‘Silly Billy’ will have you rolling in the aisles!
So beat those festive blues and join in the fun with Jack and the Beanstalk at the Neeld this January!

70’s 80’s 90’s disco at The Pewsham
2024-01-27 19:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Party at The Pewsham
The best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Tickets £5 available online here.
