Week of Events
John Hitchens: Migrating Thoughts
Presents a selection of the artist’s abstract landscape paintings that explore interactions between nature, space and form. The exhibition traces these elements back to his early explorations as a student at the Bath Academy of Art Corsham.
Discover the Magic of Autumn at Blackland Lakes
The Autumn Trail at Blackland Lakes in Calne is open from 9am - 4pm every day from now until the end of November, and costs just £4 per child. Take part in the quizzes, learn some fun facts about nature and the origins of Halloween, collect leaves for crafts, play in the park and feed […]
Halloween at Whitehall
JOIN US FOR HALLOWEEN AT WHITEHALL! 🎃👻 We have lots of events this half term including: - - Get creative and make your very own halloween miniature garden to take home! - Harry Potter Afternoon Tea For Two - Creepy Critters - get up close to real life creepy critters! - Halloween Pumpkin Carving - […]
FOQC Half Term Pumpkin Trail
Our seasonal trail returns for 2024 with a local walking trail. Friends of Queens Crescent Present the 2024 Pumpkin Trail! Organised by members of FOQC and hosted by the school families and members of the local community. Buy your Trail sheet at Co-op On Conway Road, just £3 for the whole family. Once you buy […]
Sparkly Lite singing group
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. Launched in September 2023, our 'lighter' daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to […]
Walking Netball
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game designed so that anyone can play it, regardless of age or fitness level. Whether you have dropped out of the sport due to injury, not played since school or want to start something new, Walking Netball is a great social activity! We are a very friendly, […]
Still Life (drawing) for beginners
'Every course a revelation' Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art. Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd In these sessions, we will follow the classic […]
Flower Arranging Class
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.
Still life – drawing for improvers
'A really friendly place to learn from experienced people' Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art. Tuesdays at 12.30 - 2.30pm Term 1 - Still life (drawing) - Sept 17th - October 22nd Term 2 - Objects in […]
Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs "Singing in the Afternoon" around the South West and beyond! The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm. Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk
Exploring Confidence in Communication
Booking essential via one of the following routes: - In person at Doorway Call the FaCL team on 01225 phone Book online Enrolment - Work Wiltshire Please note booking closes one week before the start of each course.
Well-being Singing Group
🎶Well-being Singing Group🎶 Join Sarah and Phil at the Kandu Arts Social Hub every Tuesday for an afternoon of karaoke A relaxed group that take part in solo and group singing to improve our well-being Music is a powerful thing - it has a unique ability to lift our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and […]
Life Drawing – Tuesday evenings
"The best life drawing class I’ve found in years" A chance to indulge, draw and to practise 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 […]
Allsorts Community Choir
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, and there are no auditions; basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to […]
Derry Tots
Derry Tots Under 5's playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike! Term time only Wednesdays - 9.30-11.30am
Life Drawing – Wednesday mornings
“The best life drawing class I’ve found in years” A chance to indulge in practising some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years of teaching experience. You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve. All while enjoying some […]
Silver Swans Ballet Classes for over 55’s
Dance classes for adults that stretch, stimulate, energise and are, above all, FUN! Silver Swans Beginners Ballet is for people over 55 with little or no ballet experience. It includes barre and centre work and focuses on balance, posture, flexibility, and strength and is low impact.
Fight Klub Chippenham
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 […]
Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months – 3 years)
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events. We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment. We use a […]
Cars Galore Halloween Spooktacular
Come and join us for our Cars Galore Halloween party! We’ll be having all the fun of a normal Cars Galore class but with some added spooky touches Siblings half price. Under 6 months free Every child (6 months+) gets a free spooky goody bag to take home! Fancy dress is optional but highly encouraged! […]
Special Edition Family Creative Activities
To mark the closing of our autumn exhibition, join in our free drop-in activities inspired by the work of artist John Hitchens.
Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events. We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment. We use a […]
Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months – 3 years)
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events. We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment. We use a […]
Dance Fitness Class
A fitness class where you learn a movement focused dance routine to a fun and upbeat song. The routine is taught in sections and repeated to make it memorable. Accessibility friendly and open to everybody & all ages.
The Pop Up Pumpkin Patch
Join us at the Buttercross on Friday 25th October from 10am for our pop-up Pumpkin Patch. There are 400 free pumpkins available for you to take home and use for your Halloween festivities - we expect them to all go! 22.2 million pumpkins are thrown away every year after Halloween in the UK, so take […]
Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
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.
Dementia Café at Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge care home, in Chippenham have invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café. The first session starting on the 31st May 2024 will be hosted in conjunction with Chippenham Police, who will be joining to discuss the Herbert Protocol and offer dementia wristbands to the community to support those who […]
Halloween Spooktacular
It’s treats all round this Halloween, as Made to Measure Productions brings ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ to town! You’ll need to get ready for rib-tickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join our intrepid explorers on the Halloween Adventure of a lifetime! Kirsty, Jake and Melissa are determined to win first prize in their school […]
Music Cafe
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.
Drink ‘n’ Draw @31
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 […]
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Join Magdalena for her annual Pumpkin Carving Workshop 🎃 All pumpkins provided, dressing up is encouraged and children of all ages welcome! Location 📍unit 7 Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham Time ⏰ 10am - 3pm (last entry 1pm) How to book 📖 Message Kandu directly on Facebook/Instagram Email: admin@kandu-arts.com Phone: 01249 444009
Art & Crafts Workshops
Join Jane Alexander for weekly Well-being Art Workshops 🎨🖌️ Experiencing low mood, feeling some social exclusion or want to get out of the house to meet others? These workshops are open-to-all adults, multi-media workshops will include oil pastels, watercolours, pencil crayons, stencils and chalk pastel! When 📆 28th September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October 2nd […]
Kandu Arts Annual Visual Art Exhibition
Join Kandu Arts for the FIRST Annual Visual Arts Exhibition opening afternoon 🖼️ Located in the Kandu Arts Social Hub, you'll find many local artists displaying their wonderful pieces, with no specific theme, we've encouraged artists to share a snippet of their artistic journeys with us. Free hot drinks and sweet treats ☕️ All funds […]
Shakespeare Live: The Prince & The Knave
In extracts from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Shakespeare Live’s team of actors take multiple roles to tell the story of the tortuous relationship between Prince Hal, the future Henry V, and the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. Shakespeare mingles comedy, drama and pathos in the tale of the young prince coming of age and finding his […]
Rugbytots Chippenham
🏉🌟 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 […]
