Halloween Children’s Trail
2023-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Looking for some half term fun?
A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃
Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end…..
Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙‍♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress 🧟‍♂️
#thepewsham #thepewshamhalloweentrail #halloween #chippenhamhalftermfun #wiltshirehalfterm

Crafting Monday
2023-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Get creative at the Chippenham Community Hub. All welcome. Small minimum donation of a minimum £2.00 to contribute towards materials.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-10-30 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-11-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions and their carers.
Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits.
Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.

Free Women's Recreational Football Sessions
2023-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Stanley Park
Free recreational women’s football sessions will be taking place at Stanley Park Sports Ground on Monday’s in October. Women of any ability can simply turn up to attend the sessions and take part for free, as an opportunity to meet new people and get active with the community.
She Can Be Active partners with Community ISP Lit Fibre to provide the hour-long sessions will take place every Monday at 6.30pm from the 9th October until the end of the month, with the aim of increasing women’s participation in the sport.
Chloe Monk, Coach for the She Can Be Active football sessions, says: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Lit Fibre to offer free women’s football session for the month of October. We aim to support women to overcome barriers to being physically active and we are looking forward to a long-standing partnership with Lit Fibre to help Chippenham get moving.”
As part of the ongoing partnership, Lit Fibre will then fund the ‘She Can Be Active’ coach until the end of the year, so local women can continue to enjoy the benefits of these recreational sessions at the grounds at a small cost.
Lit Fibre is also a proud sponsor of Stanley Park Sports Ground, one of Wiltshire’s largest outdoor sporting venues offering world-class grounds and indoor facilities. The grounds recently received a striking facelift by Lit Fibre to help boost the team spirit of over 125 local sports teams, clubs and organisations that use the space.
Paul Harvey, Head of Leisure Services for Chippenham Town Council comments on the partnership: “We are looking forward to kicking off this long-term partnership with Lit Fibre to help boost the community and all that use the grounds. The ideas Lit Fibre has already shared have driven excitement for the future of this partnership and we can’t wait to get to work.”
Daniel Budd, Community Manager at Lit Fibre, comments: “Community is at the heart of Lit Fibre and we are thrilled to begin our partnership with ‘She Can Be Active’ sessions at Stanley Park Sports Ground to help encourage women to have a go. We are looking forward to seeing this partnership grow and sharing the exciting things we have in store.”
Lit Fibre’s full fibre broadband service is now available in Chippenham. Residents can use Lit Fibre’s postcode checker www.litfibre.com/get-lit to see if their home is covered by the service and register for further information.

Bingo
2023-10-30 19:30, 2023-11-06 19:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Calling All Bingo Fans
Don’t forget our weekly bingo is back again every Monday evening.
Doors open 7pm for game to start at 7:30pm with cash prizes up for grabs. All welcome.
£5 for 10 games plus 2 flyers

Beginners Art
2023-10-31 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher’
Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist.
Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:-
1. An introduction to Drawing – objects
2. An introduction to acrylic painting – still life
3. Interiors – drawing and painting – light and space
4. Portrait – drawing and painting – proportion and likeness
5. Landscape/Outdoors – colour theory, depth of field
6. Personal project – development of your own ideas and practice
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am (with Improvers class running 12.30pm – 2.30pm)
£96 including all materials and coffee.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Returners won’t need to complete a new form but please email ragandbonearts@gmail.com to book in.
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you. Please email us to let us know that you have paid and we’ll reply to let you know that it’s been received.
Rag and Bone Arts C.I.C
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number 65718094
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon!

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-10-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
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 with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Sahara Sisters Belly Dancing class
2023-10-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Wiltshire ladies: Looking for a new hobby? Something to get you out of the house/doing some gentle exercise/meeting lovely people?
Then join us on Tuesday evenings (your first class is free) to see all these benefits! Get in touch for details.

Memory Box Reading Group
2023-11-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history.
The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, cinema, the railway and more being featured…
We also take a look at original documents that complement our topic and find out more about them, then finish this enjoyable and friendly session with complimentary refreshments.
Sessions are free and start on Wednesday 4th October. They will continue to run on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham SN15 3QN.
All welcome. For further information please contact the Memory Box organiser Julie Davis Tel: 01249 705500 Email: archives@wiltshire.gov.uk
Free parking is available on site and the History Centre is a 5–10 minute walk from Chippenham railway station.

Seniors Strong Class
2023-11-02 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-11-09 09:15 - 10:15 | Chippenham Sports Club
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 important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.

Drama Tots
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:45 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months – 5 years.
Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme.
Bring your little one along for our fun, engaging and varied classes.
You can book a 3 week trial for £15. Siblings are half price. Siblings under 18 months are free.
Chippenham class times on a Thursday morning are as follows:

Rising Stars (children age 18 months – 3 years) 10am-10:40am.
Bright Stars (children age 3 or 4) 11-11:45am.

I also run classes in Malmesbury on Wednesday mornings and Tetbury on
Friday mornings.
Book a space or join our waiting list here: https://dramatotschippenhammalmesburyandcirencester.classforkids.io/

LGBGT+ drop in session
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Ann will be available in the Hub to help assist anyone wanting to have a chat.

Adventure Babies
2023-11-02 11:15 - 13:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years.
Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights!
11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots
12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers
Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more!
Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀

FLexercise
2023-11-02 11:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Gentle and effective fitness classes. FLexercise is a blend of low-impact aerobics, stretching/flexing and strength work. Beginners welcome at this friendly class.
Thursdays (term-time only) at 11.30am for 45 mins at Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, SN15 3SY.
Cost: £5 pay on arrival.
Website: www.fl-exercise.com
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Job Coaching
2023-11-03 10:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Improve your CV and get noticed. Hone your interview techniques & more – Fridays at Chippenham Community Hub.

Alfie Moore – A Face for Radio
2023-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history.
Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police.
In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair.
This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?
“…offbeat, revealing and very funny” Daily Mail
“…thoroughly engaging, endlessly funny. His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light. Mature Times

Chippenham parkrun
2023-11-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3PA
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 friends as well as walkers out to do almost exactly the same!

Making Spaces: Creative Project
2023-11-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham Museum is launching a new project to work with Ukrainian families, alongside a local artist, to produce a new artwork exploring Chippenham and the surrounding area as a place of refuge.
The project is inspired by the work of Belgian artist Charles Wellens and Polish artist Piotr Potworowski, who each fled conflicts in the 20th century and made their home in the area. Work by both artists is currently on display in the museum.
These sessions are free and family friendly, but booking is required.
If you would like to take part or want to find out more please contact the museum on 01249 705020 or by emailing heritage@chippenham.gov.uk. We are also hosting an Open Evening for Ukrainian families and their hosts on Thursday 19 October, where you can find out more about the museum and our Making Spaces project.

2 Tone All Ska
2023-11-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand, 2 Tone All Ska are back at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 4th November.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £5
Non Members £5

Baby & Children Nearly New Sale
2023-11-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School, Chippenham, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Little Pickles Markets Somerset And Wiltshire are holding a market, in Chippenham, this Sunday.
The market will be at Sheldon School, from 10:30am until 12pm, and is your opportunity to grab some pre-loved bargain clothes, toys and equipment, and prevent them from going to landfill – saving you money, while you save the planet!
Adults pay £1.50 to attend and children get in for free.

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2023-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Runny Snotts acoustic session – the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
OPEN MIC
Come join us, bring a song and an instrument if you play one and lets make some music.
If you don’t sing or play why not have a drink and listen to some songs.
Look forward to seeing you there.
