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Teen Takeover Weekend 2024

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2024

30 April 2024
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Did you attend the Teen Takeover weekend? The Local Youth Network team would love to hear your feedback!

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The Local Youth Network which is a part of the Chippenham Area Board are organising a Teen Takeover, a weekend dedicated to young people from the Chippenham Area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs.

With over 20 organisations involved, there will be a wide variety of activities and workshops taking place across the town covering the arts, performance, meditation, music, sports and more.  This event is being used to highlight what youth provision, activities and clubs are already available in the Chippenham area, as well as adding in additional activities to really make it a great weekend.

And the best bit….it’s all free! So if you fancy trying something new and maybe discovering a new interest/hobby, now is your chance!

The free Teen Takeover activities and workshops will be available to book via the Ticket Source website from 1pm on Monday 25th March, please see the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lyn-teen-takeover-weekend-2024

We advise booking to avoid disappointment!*

*Please note that that are a limited number of spaces available for some of the sessions. Teens may book onto as many free activities as they would like to attend, but be aware there maybe overlaps in the programming, so please check you can get to each activity by the scheduled start time.


Programme of Events

Saturday 27th April

9:00AM  – Chippenham parkrun | Monkton Park

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. 

10:00AM – 3:00PM – Teen Takeover Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT): Zip-line in Island Park | Island Park

The Zip-line will be open between 10am and 3pm. To avoid disappointment, please book your place on one of the 30 minute sessions.

10.00AM -10.45AM – Teen Takeover – Instinct Sounds Drumming Workshop | Kingsley Road Community Hall

Learn easy and accessible techniques to help develop key musical skills, including timing, listening, syncopation and coordination.

10:30AM – 12:00PM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Youth Theatre | The Beacon Centre

Join a masterclass in devising and creating new theatre, led by a West End professional – whether you’re a seasoned performer or just getting started!
10:30AM – 11.30AM – Teen Takeover – Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre: Behind the Scenes Tour & Activities | Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
A behind-the-scenes look at the History Centre, including a visit to the strongrooms housing old documents, plus hands-on activities like document handling and dating photos – get ready to explore amazing treasures from medieval to modern times!
10:30AM-12:00PM – Teen Takeover – Xpression StreetDance workshop | King Alfred Hall
A free 90 minute street dance workshop suitable for beginners and/or experienced dancers with professional instructor Diane.
11:00AM-11:45AM – Teen Takeover – Instinct Sounds Drumming Workshop | Kingsley Road Community Hall
Learn easy and accessible techniques to help develop key musical skills, including timing, listening, syncopation and coordination.
11:00AM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Museum Photo Club: Workshop and Photography Competition | Chippenham Museum
Take part in a photography challenge, hunting around the museum for the best objects to photograph using different composition techniques. All cameras are welcome, including mobile phones. Suitable for ages 11- 17 years old.
12:00PM – 1.00PM – Teen Takeover – Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley | Chippenham Library
A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of the musical Hamilton. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed!
12:00PM – 1.30PM – Teen Takeover – Rag and Bone Arts CIC: Improvisation workshop| St Paul’s Church Hall
Come along and try your hand at some fun games, exercises and short scenes that help you think on your feet, make things up on the spot and have a really good laugh at the same time. 
12:00PM – 1:30PM – Teen Takeover – Rag and Bone Arts CIC: Art & Design workshop | St Paul’s Church Hall
If you’re a keen artist with an eye for design, come along and work with our artist Charlie on a specially created design task that will expand your horizons and expose you to the many options for artists. All abilities welcome.
12:00PM – 1.00PM – Teen Takeover – Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre: Behind the Scenes Tour & Activities | Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
A behind-the-scenes look at the History Centre, including a visit to the strongrooms housing old documents, plus hands-on activities like document handling and dating photos – get ready to explore amazing treasures from medieval to modern times!
12:00PM-2:00PM – Teen Takeover – Bargammons Tavern Board Game Cafe – Players Choice! | Bargammons Tavern Game Board Cafe
Come and try a 2-hour free gaming session at Bargammon’s Tavern – Wiltshire’s first board games café with a huge selection of over 300 games!
12:30PM-1:30PM – Teen Takeover Lunch | Sheldon Road Methodist Church
A free 2-course lunch is being provided on a first come, first served basis. All welcome. 

1.00PM – 2.00PM –
 Teen Takeover – The Arc: Climbing Taster session | The Arc
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, The Arc in Chippenham is hosting a number of free climbing sessions.
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Teen Takeover – British Military Martial Arts: Taster Session | British Military Martial Arts, Chippenham, SN15 1HB
British Military Martial Arts Chippenham are offering 2 Martial Arts workshops. Come and see how martial arts can develop confidence for life.

1:00PM-1:45PM – Teen Takeover – Instinct Sounds Drumming Workshop | Kingsley Road Community Hall

Learn easy and accessible techniques to help develop key musical skills, including timing, listening, syncopation and coordination.

1:00pM-2:30PM – Teen Takeover – Xpression StreetDance workshop | King Alfred Hall
A free 90 minute street dance workshop suitable for beginners and/or experienced dancers with professional instructor Diane.

1:00PM – 4:00PM – Teen Takeover – Clare’s Circus: drop-in session | Yelde Hall

Participants will be introduced to a variety of circus skills and given the opportunity to try various disciplines and develop their skills and technique.


1:30PM – 2.30PM –
Teen Takeover – Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley | Chippenham Library

A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of the musical Hamilton. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed!
2:00PM – 2:50PM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Youth Council: Meet & Mini Debate | Chippenham Museum
An informal session with the Youth Council, giving young people a chance to share their views on key topics such as the environment. Open to any young people (approx.11-17yrs), particularly if you are interested in the voices of young people being heard.
2:00PM – 3:30PM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Youth Theatre | The Beacon Centre
Join a masterclass in devising and creating new theatre, led by a West End professional – whether you’re a seasoned performer or just getting started!
2:00PM – 3:00PM – Teen Takeover – Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre: Behind the Scenes Tour & Activities| Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
A behind-the-scenes look at the History Centre, including a visit to the strongrooms housing old documents, plus hands-on activities like document handling and dating photos – get ready to explore amazing treasures from medieval to modern times!
2:00PM – 4:00PM – Teen Takeover – The Rise Trust and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields | Westmead Playing Fields
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.

2:00PM-2:45PM – Teen Takeover – Instinct Sounds Drumming Workshop | Kingsley Road Community Hall

Learn easy and accessible techniques to help develop key musical skills, including timing, listening, syncopation and coordination.


2.15PM – 3.15PM –
 Teen Takeover – The Arc: Climbing Taster session | The Arc
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, The Arc in Chippenham is hosting a number of free climbing sessions.
2:30PM – 4:00PM – Teen Takeover – Mindcraft: Mindfulness workshop for ages 13 to 15 | The Cause Arts Centre
This workshop will provide an opportunity for young people aged 13 to 15 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
3:00PM – 4.00PM – Teen Takeover – Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley | Chippenham Library
A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of the musical Hamilton. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed!

3:00PM – 5:00PM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Comedy Club Presents | Reel Cinema

As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, Chippenham Comedy Club are hosting a live stand-up show at the Reel Cinema featuring Jessie Nixon, Nate Kitch and Alice Hadland. 

4:00PM – 5:00PM – Teen Takeover – The Arc: Quiet Climbing session for Teens with SEND | The Arc

This FREE Climbing session is for teenagers 13+ years old with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND)It is a special Quiet session so will be suitable for non-verbal teens and those with noise sensitivity.
4:00PM-6:00PM – Teen Takeover – Bargammons Tavern Board Game Cafe – Players Choice! | Bargammons Tavern Game Board Cafe
Come and try a 2-hour free gaming session at Bargammon’s Tavern – Wiltshire’s first board games café with a huge selection of over 300 games!
4:30PM – 6:00PM – Teen Takeover – Mindcraft: Mindfulness workshop for ages 16 to 19 | The Cause Arts Centre
This workshop will provide an opportunity for young people aged 16 to 19 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
5:30PM-6:45PM – Teen Takeover – The Reel Cinema Presents: ‘Shrek’ (Screen 5: wheelchair accessible)| Reel Cinema Chippenham
An exclusive screening of ‘Shrek’ (2001) for young people from the Chippenham area aged 13 to 19 and up to 24 for those with SEND*
7:00PM – 9:00PM – Teen Takeover – Riverbank Studios Presents: Live Music at The Foyer | The Foyer – The Neeld Community Arts Centre
The “Future Sounds Of” gigs arrive in Chippenham! A new showcase event bringing the best of Wiltshire’s fresh new bands, local favourites, and young home-grown talent! A free entry show in the Neeld Foyer on Saturday 27th April as part of the Teen Takeover Weekend!

Sunday 28th April

11:00AM – 4.30PM – Chippenham Sports Club Family Open Day in conjunction with Chippenham Teen Takeover Weekend
Chippenham Sports Club are hosting a Family Open Day on Sunday, 28th April featuring various activities for teens and families. Teenagers aged 13-19 and individuals aged 24 with SEND needs will receive free food vouchers redeemable at the food vendors or the club’s kitchen for options like chips, cheesy chips, hotdogs, burgers, pizza, noodles, and chicken dishes, courtesy of Wiltshire Council. Additionally, Team GB’s Ladies Hockey Captain, Hollie Pearne-Webb, will be visiting a special ‘Teen’ hockey session between 11 am and 1 pm. No booking necessary, no kit required, just turn up.

12:00PM-4:00PM – Teen Takeover – Chippenham Pride Banner Making Workshop | Cousin Normans

Craft your own fabulous banners and signs to proudly display during the Walk Proud Chippenham Pride event on June 15th. Supplies provided.
1:00PM – 2:00PM –  Teen Takeover – The Arc: Climbing Taster session | The Arc

As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, The Arc in Chippenham is hosting a number of free climbing sessions.

1:00PM – 2:00PM – Teen Takeover – British Military Martial Arts: Taster Session | British Military Martial Arts, Chippenham, SN15 1HB
British Military Martial Arts Chippenham are offering 2 Martial Arts workshops. Come and see how martial arts can develop confidence for life.
2:00PM – 4:00PM – Teen Takeover – Blue Bus at Wellington Place Hullavington | Wellington Place
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.

2:00PM – 4:00PM – Teen Takeover – Clare’s Circus: drop-in session | The ‘Oakes’, The Rise Trust

Participants will be introduced to a variety of circus skills and given the opportunity to try various disciplines and develop their skills and technique.


2.15PM – 3.15PM –Teen Takeover – The Arc: Climbing Taster session
| The Arc

As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, The Arc in Chippenham is hosting a number of free climbing sessions.

4:00PM – 5:00PM – Teen Takeover – The Arc: Quiet Climbing session for Teens with SEND | The Arc

This FREE Climbing session is for teenagers 13+ years old with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND)It is a special Quiet session so will be suitable for non-verbal teens and those with noise sensitivity.


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