Ex Machina is a 2014 science fiction psychological thriller written and directed by Alex Garland in his directorial debut, starring Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter, The Revenant), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl, Testament of Youth), and Oscar Isaac (Drive, Dune, Inside Llewyn Davis), it follows a programmer who is invited by his CEO to administer the […]

A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement. Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat. Your local […]

Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks). A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee - come and indulge with other lovely […]

Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

“A friendly place to learn from experienced people” Join Charlie for another (incredibly popular) 6 week course in landscape for the improver. Come along and paint in a beautiful, inspiring venue alongside other local budding artists. Enjoy learning from an experienced artist and make some new friends along the way. Please book in via our […]

A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience. You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve, all while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. […]

Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church. All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, No auditions, basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop […]

'My favourite time of the week by far' - regular attendee Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.30am (Also runs on Tuesday evenings - 7-9pm) A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 years teaching experience. You'll use a diverse range of styles and […]

A welcoming meet up for those affected by cancer. Enjoy support, conversation, and hot drinks in a compassionate environment. With assistance from Hathaway Surgery, we also offer crafts, chatter, and connections with others facing similar challenges.  

Join our artist Charlie to learn to help design new pieces and work collaboratively, while listening to music and eating biscuits! We work in 10 week blocks, but you can enrol for 5 at a time. Our team of designers have created work for stage and events and learn to create work to adorn the […]

Another brilliant 5 week term kicks off with actor and demon improviser, Bath-based Emile Clarke. Learn some games, exercises and make up some short scenes - learn how to think on your feet and let your imagination go! Great for confidence building and letting off steam after a long day at school :-) Running alongside […]

FIGHT KLUB® is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the program is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and Thai boxing. FIGHT KLUB® is a workout built around a freestanding professional grade punch bag using simple combinations of kicks and punches whilst keeping time with the […]

NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more! New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s […]

A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Thursday Club is a new club at Chippenham Library for those who would like to join in lively and interesting discussions. The first discussion theme (22nd Feb) will be ‘Libraries then and now’. Each week will have a different topic to discuss - remember how things were, how things are going to be – who […]

At 2:30pm every Thursday from April 18 to June 13 you can watch a classic movie at your local REEL Cinema, with tickets just £3.99 each!* Spanning more than fifty years, the eight award-winning films in the REEL Classics Season feature some of the world’s greatest movie stars in front of the camera, and some […]

Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our pub nights are informal, bringing together people of Spanish backgrounds with Spanish speakers in the local community in order to share experiences, build language skills and confidence, as well as develop friendships.

This lively and popular choir meet on Thursday's at 8:30pm at the King Alfred Hall. We sing a wide range of Pop, Soul and Gospel arrangements. New members are always welcome. Please get in touch if you would like to come along to a free taster session. Find out more - www.psgchoirs.co.uk  

The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday's from 10am to 12 Noon. Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters. Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.  

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.

Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham! A social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. A friendly safe space to meet other creatives […]

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with […]

Why don't you kick off your morning of the Teen Takeover weekend with a brisk 5k!! Chippenham Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Meet: 8:50am at the Multi-use Games Area in Monkton Park The course is run […]

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park. Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere. We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with […]

Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team are back again in Island Park with a Zip-wire experience as part of the Teen Takeover on Saturday 27th April. Come to Island Park (between old Wilkos and the Olympiad, SN15 3JP) and experience the 60 metre long zip-wire for FREE. Starting at 11 metres high it's a chance to experience […]

Come along to North Wilts Bowling Club to try Lawn Bowls on Saturday 27th April 2024, all ages are welcome!

Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It'll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it'll certainly make your day more fun. As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham […]

Artist or Actor? - With Bath based physical theatre actor and improvisation expert Emile Clarke and graphic designer and artist Charlie Graham-May. Brilliantly supported by our assistants Lottie Bywaters and Izzy Perkins. held on Wednesdays during term time - and see how you feel about it. You might surprise yourself! Our teams are all professional […]

Kandu Art’s Youth-Led Music Showcase. Mark your calendars! On April 27th, 2024, Chippenham's Teen Takeover Weekend we're coming together to celebrate the power of music and support some talented young artists. At the heart of Kandu Arts lies a deep appreciation for music and the power it holds. The benefits of participation cannot be understated. […]

Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It'll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it'll certainly make your day more fun. As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham […]

The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board. The weekend of 27-28 April is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth […]

No booking needed to join The Rise Trust youth team and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields for fun activities both on and off the bus.

Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities. Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you. Leave with a calmer mind, soothed […]

Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It'll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it'll certainly make your day more fun. As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham […]

Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities. Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you. Leave with a calmer mind, soothed […]

🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉 Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years. From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today! Sessions […]

If you are aged 13 - 19 years then as part of teen takeover do join Open Blue with the double decker bus at Wellington Place near Hullavington to participate in fun activities both on and off the bus. Open Blue are being supported by the Army Welfare service.