One Chippenham

Lego Club
2022-11-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-24 15:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
Every Saturday from 2-4pm and Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm
Up to 10 children age 6-12, under 8’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Festive Vintage Market
2022-11-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for a Festive Vintage Market, a chance to browse vintage clothing, accessories & more in the Yelde Hall.
Find out more at: https://bit.ly/ChipMuseumWhatsOn

Santa's Grotto Emery Gate
2022-11-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Meet Santa and his favourite Elf in the grotto at Emery Gate Shopping Centre! Free to come and receive a free gift! While stocks last.

Chippenham Lions Christmas Bazaar
2022-11-26 08:00 - 16:00 | The Neeld
We have another action packed programme of Christmas events to enliven your December this year and we kick off with our Annual Bazaar on Saturday 26 November at the Neels Community and Arts Centre.
Come along to The Neeld Community and Arts Centre in the High Street and find all those special things that you can’t buy anywhere else – or maybe just drop in for a cuppa and a cake.
This will be rapidly followed by our Mulled Wine Stall at the Chippenham Lights Switch-On on the same evening. Then the Carol Float around Corsham and Chippenham, culminating with deliveries of Christmas meals on the big day to those who will be home and alone.

Memory Café
2022-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Do you know someone living with dementia? Are you supporting a loved one, a friend or even a neighbour? Maybe you could do with some support yourself or maybe you just want to have a chat and talk to people who understand.
Cepen Lodge care home in Chippenham are starting their very own Memory cafe, the cafe has been set up to support the local community and those who are living with dementia or indeed those supporting those living with dementia. The cafe will run regularly on the last Friday of the month.
Please contact the care home directly to book your place.

Kundalini Yoga Class
2022-11-24 18:15 - 19:15, 2022-11-17 18:15 - 19:15 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Come along at 6.15pm to 7.15pm at The Vitality Rooms Chippenham for an hour long Kundalini Yoga session to be elevated physically and mentally.
We will practice a simple and peaceful set of exercises, finishing with deep relaxation and a short meditation to calm the heart.
It is for everyone, whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practicing for a while.
For more information visit my Facebook page or to book a space email Sat Dharam Kaur at satdharamky@gmail.com.

Music for the Mind Chippenham
2022-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia and their care partners alike.
The Chippenham group meets fortnightly on Thursday mornings at Sheldon Road Methodist Church. We gather from 10.30am for social time and a chance to catch up before the vocal warm-ups and singing starts at 11am.
Please note, to help towards our costs, we ask everyone to pay £2.50 on the door.
To come along or find out more please fill in the enquiry form on the Alzheimers Support website.
Visit our weekly events page to find other local events and check if there are any changes.

Youth Theatre - Designers and Actors (14-18's)
2022-11-23 17:35 - 19:15, 2022-11-16 17:35 - 19:15 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re back! We admit – Covid bruised us a bit, but we’re never down for long.
Ideas to start – The Snow Queen/Jekyll and Hyde stimulus – the actors decide where it goes…. with the designers input on props, costume and set.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Ages 10-13: 3.45 – 5.25pm
Ages 14 -18: 5.35pm – 7.15pm
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info please.
10% sibling discounts – 1hr 40min sessions (£65 for 6 weeks, £125 for 12) but we’ll combine two age groups during the second 6 weeks when working on a project so more like 2.5 hours sometimes.
See you on September 14th!!

Bowood Festive Food & Gift Fair
2022-11-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9PQ, United Kingdom
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust are holding for the second year running their Festive Food & Gift Fair at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in the Kerry Suite on Wednesday 23rd November & Thursday 24th November. There will be a fabulous selection of stalls selling yummy food for Christmas, delicious local wines, liquors and chocolates, gorgeous clothing as well as beautiful unique gifts for yourself and loved ones.
Come and Join us for a glass of wine and canapés on Wednesday 23rd November, tickets £15, to be bought in advance. Thursday 24th November tickets £5 and can be bought in advance or on the door.
https://events.liveit.io/the-wiltshire-bobby-van-trust/bowood-festive-food-and-gift-fair-2022/

Youth Theatre - Designers and Actors (10-13’s)
2022-11-23 03:45 - 17:25, 2022-11-16 03:45 - 17:25 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re back!
We admit – Covid bruised us a bit, but we’re never down for long.
Ideas to start – The Snow Queen/Jekyll and Hyde stimulus – the actors decide where it goes…. with the designers input on props, costume and set.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Ages 10 -13: 3.45pm – 5.25pm
Ages 14 -18: 5.35pm – 7.15pm
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info please.
10% sibling discounts – 1hr 40min sessions (£65 for 6 weeks, £125 for 12) but we’ll combine groups during the second 6 weeks when working on a project so more like 2.5 hours sometimes.
We’re flexible about ages and times – you choose the session that suits your personality and schedule.
See you on September 14th!!

Pub Quiz
2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Fortnightly Tuesday Pub Quiz at The Pewsham, next date is Tue 11 October with the theme being ‘2022: The Best Bits… so far!’ followed by another quiz on Tue 25 October. This time it’s all about Halloween!
Bring a team of up to eight people and enjoy a lively night of quizzing, play your cards right, and plenty more! Booking is recommended on 01249 247836. The quiz starts at 7.30 pm. Just £2 per person.

Allsorts Community Choir
2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church:
Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential.
The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session.
For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/

Spanish Lessons
2022-11-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-11-20 16:30 - 17:30
Come and learn Spanish in Chippenham!
The lessons are taught in Platinum House, Chippenham, SN15 3HT (Next to St. Andrew’s Church) every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm or every Sunday afternoon from 4.30pm- 5.30pm
First Lesson is FREE then lessons are £7.00 per person/per lesson.
Contact Carlos or Faye 07858 122 119 / 07410 386 436

Script acting - online
2022-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
‘It gently stretches our abilities, while making it fun’
3 x 6 week Acting projects delivered online to the comfort of your home.
Covid gave our improvisation group a chance to try out lots of techniques for radio and script acting and we liked it. We produced a 50 minute piece for Malmesbury Community Radio to great success.
For those of you who can’t make it on person, have childcare or mobility difficulties or just want to learn from the comfort of your own home – join us for 2 Mondays each month to play some warm up games and record some extracts of script.
Dates below: Mondays 7-9pm online
£10 per week or £50 for the whole 6 week project.
September 12th and 19th
October 10th and 17th
November 14th and 21st
January 16th and 23rd
Feb 20th and 27th
March 13th and 20th
May 8th and 15th
June 12th and 19th
July 10th and 17th
We’re currently working on a specially written piece of 6 x 2 minute monologues for Malmesbury Community Radio. We’ll then choose a well known script to work on and record for listening back – and potentially to be recorded too.
Contact us to have a chat – you’ll just need a small room to mess about in and a good internet connection.
Please complete this form to enrol: https://forms.gle/ZnSNxa6iSctyRXNv9
Payments by balance transfer to:
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number: 65718094
We look forward to meeting you!

Discovery Time at Chippenham Museum
2022-11-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 10.30 – 12pm, at the museum. £1.50 per child.
Messy play for under 5’s develop their creative side at Chippenham Museum with crafts, paint, toys, sandpits, and more! Please note that this is a drop-in session, and places are limited. We recommend arriving at the start of the session to guarantee a space.
This session takes place upstairs (with lift access) in the education room, and buggy parking is available downstairs in the museum.
Find out more here.

Paint Along Sessions
2022-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Paint Along with Lucia Lovatt and create a beautiful work of art that you can take home. Paint a different animal each time.
Each session is a stand alone class on it’s own, and you will be guided through the 2 hour process to paint your own work of art to take home.
If you decide to come to more sessions, then you will develop the skills needed to paint a variety of animals, as well as gaining confidence to use these skills in all areas of your painting practice.
Sessions will be every other Monday morning 10am-12pm in Cafe Grounded, Chippenham, during school term times.
All equipment and materials are included.

New Road Christmas Market
2022-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Getting ready for our first Christmas market on Sunday 20th November. Festive fun, mulled drinks, local maker stalls and delicious food. Come see what your Town has to offer for gifts this year.

There will be 30 local makers and artists , mulled hot drinks, a delicious curry and sundries by Nourishers, hot rum and ginger pudding, mince pies and Hipster Santa will be there too!

Free stalls for chippenham makers and crafters!

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert
2022-11-19 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Our Fabulous Autumn Concert is on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30pm at St Andrews Church, Chippenham, where we will be playing Mahler Symphony No.1- ‘Titan’ and Sibelius – Finlandia
Tickets will be available on the door or via
We Got Tickets
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/560352/
Neeld Community & Arts Centre on 01249 446699 or link
https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/169648

Blue Soul Band
2022-11-19 19:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Blue Soul Band are back again ready to entertain you all night long!
For more information, please visit: https://www.consticlub.co.uk/regular-events/

Wessex Water Community Connectors - drop-in engagement event
2022-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Visit the Wessex Water stand in Emery Gate shopping centre to discuss how we can change the way we work with communities towards shared environmental and social goals.
The Wessex Water Community Connectors project is at the heart of transforming the way we work towards shared goals with the communities we serve. By working closely with communities, we aim to improve our shared outcomes for people and the environment.
A 2 year pilot project in Chippenham has been launched to test this approach.
We wish to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, voluntary organisations and members of the local community to rethink water in the town, to share ideas on what the community wants from the project, and to shape the programme of engagement activities.
We will be in the shopping centre from 10am until 2pm. Please drop by – we would love to have a chat. There is no need to book (but booking will send you a reminder of the event!).
The nearest parking is at Emery Gate car park (charges apply).
We look forward to meeting with you.

Christmas Crafting Fair @ The Hub
2022-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Beautiful, crafted gifts made by the people of the Chippenham Community Hub too raise funds to help keep the Hub sustainable whilst giving you the ability to buy quality Christmas Gifts.

Chippenham & District Artists
2022-11-19 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The Chippenham & District Artist Selling exhibition will be opening on 19 November at Chippenham Museum. Running until 3rd December, the exhibition is free entry for everyone.
You can find out more about Chippenham & District Artists through their website.
Chippenham Museum is open:
10 am- 4 pm
Monday- Friday
Find out more about current, past, and future exhibitions here.

The Dazzling Diamonds - Drag Show
2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neeld
The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to Chippenham with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, spectacular live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor!

Featuring favourite singalong songs from artists such as Cher, Adele, and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone!
Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds is a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!

For more information, please see: https://www.chippenham.gov.uk/event/the-dazzling-diamonds-drag-show

Creative Carers Chippenham
2022-11-18 11:00 - 14:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Explore your creative side with our friendly carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch.
20 January, 17 February, 17 March
11.00am–2.00pm
King Alfred Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Market Place
