The Covid Chronicle
2022-04-19 10:00, 2022-04-20 10:00, 2022-04-21 10:00, 2022-04-22 10:00, 2022-04-24 10:00, 2022-04-25 10:00, 2022-04-26 10:00, 2022-04-27 10:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A textile art installation capturing the international collective experience of the pandemic. Visiting Chippenham Museum on a tour of the UK, The Covid Chronicle features work by 70 textile artists across the world including from the Chippenham community.
The Covid Chronicle is a textile patchwork project to record and commemorate our individual and collective experience of living with Covid. The resulting giant artwork – a kind of Bayeux Tapestry – captures this moment in our history.
Chippenham Museum is free to visit, open 10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday including Bank Holidays.
Late opening until 7pm on Thursday 14 April and Thursday 5 May.

Create Your Own Bunting
2022-04-19 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Come and create your own simple bunting at Chippenham Museum and find out more about adding your own triangle to Chippenham’s Jubilee Bunting project. These sessions are free for all ages on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays, simply drop in 10.30am 3.30pm.
Join us in the gallery to create your decoration to take home. Be inspired by the colours, patterns and textures of the textile art in the museum’s exhibition The Covid Chronicle.
We also have Quiet Time sessions 9am – 10am on both dates for children that would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Places are limited to four children, with booking essential.
Open at Chippenham Museum 9 April – 7 May with free entry, The Covid Chronicle is a textile art project capturing the national collective experience of the pandemic. The large-scale artwork is touring the UK and features work by the Chippenham community.
Families, individuals, schools and groups are invited to add their own triangle to the museum’s Joy of Community Jubilee Bunting by the end of April. For more details visit:
https://bit.ly/ChippenhamJubileeBunting

Story Time
2022-04-19 10:30 - 17:00, 2022-04-24 15:00 - 2022-04-30 09:17, 2022-04-26 10:30 - 17:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Waterstones story time – Tuesdays at 10.30am and Sundays at 3.00pm.

Easter Tennis Camp
2022-04-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2022-04-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2022-04-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Tennis Club, Bristol Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1NG, United Kingdom
We are offering tennis camps this Easter across two weeks. If you’re looking for your child to keep active this Easter, look no further!
Where? Chippenham Tennis Club
When? 11-14th & 19-22nd April, 9-2pm each day
What? Three tennis camps for 4-8yrs, 9-10yrs & 11-17 yrs
How much? £30 each day, discount for full week bookings & siblings
To book visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/beyondtennis/Coaching/Camps
For any queries: enquiries@beyondtennis.co.uk

Textile Art Mini-Me
2022-04-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Inspired by Chippenham Museum’s textile art exhibition, discover a range of techniques with local artist Fi Redmond to create yourself in stitch.
You will try appliqué and simple stitches including running, long and French knots. Both beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome.
This session is for ages 8+ (unaccompanied) and booking is essential.
Fi Redmond is a local textile artist whose work features in the museum’s exhibition, The Covid Chronicle.
Open at Chippenham Museum 9 April – 7 May with free entry, The Covid Chronicle is a textile art project capturing the national collective experience of the pandemic. The large-scale artwork is touring the UK and features work by the Chippenham community, including local artist Fi Redmond.

Twirlywoos Live!
2022-04-22 08:00 - 13:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
THE TWIRLYWOOS ARE BACK FOR A GREAT BIG ADVENTURE!
Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.
The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages.
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘All the fun, mischief and colourful characters of the hit show. My son adored every second’ Manchester Evening News
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A lovely show for all little children to enjoy.’ What’s Good to Do
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A laugh-out-loud adventure, lapped up by little ones, great family fun.’ Opening Night
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A wondering array of bright colours, music, bubbles, signing and costumes. An enchanting show for young audiences’ – West End Wilma
Tickets: £14.25
Please note: Tickets for Twirlywoos Live! are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Coffee and cake
2022-04-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15
Join us each and every Friday morning at 10 for a coffee and cake on us. (Our menus vary depending on the week).
This is open for all, and is simply our way of opening our doors to the Chippenham community.
Everyone welcome.. we’d love to see you!

The Mayor of Chippenham’s Transport Extravaganza
2022-04-22 14:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Take a look at great transport events over land, sea and air with the Mayor of Chippenham from the past few decades, using his own personal recordings. All proceeds will be going to the Mayor’s chosen charity, Sight Research UK
The show is expected to include video of the GWR Steam Railmotor in action in various locations, the loco King Edward II on the Dartmouth Railway, steam on the Underground in central London, a spectacular display of Spitfires, Hurricanes and Messerschmitt 109s to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the final public flying display of the Avro Vulcan, and vintage trams in action in Lisbon and New Orleans, with added variety provided by paddle steamers.

Women in Rock
2022-04-23 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST FEMALE ANTHEMS
Since 2016, Women In Rock have been wowing audiences across Europe with their high energy performances of classic female rock. Performing to audiences of up to 120,000 and backed by a band of world class musicians, these women are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through ﬁve decades of female rock, leaving you cheering for more.
Featuring the songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner & many more, Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet. Grab your tickets and let’s get ready to sing, dance and ROCK!
REVIEWS
‘The audience were held in reminiscent bliss from start to ﬁnish, outstanding!’ – AT THE THEATRE
‘The girls held the audience captive with their outstanding energy and vocals. Bravo Women In Rock!’ – HARLEY DAVIDSON (EUROPE)
‘Women In Rock is a must-have show for our venue, keeps our audiences on their feet like no other” – CHEQUER MEAD THEATRE
Tickets £20
This is a seated event. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.

Paint Along Sessions
2022-04-25 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.

Wanderers and Loiterers
2022-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Refashion my Town, 13 Borough Parade,, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Art sessions for 12-18 Year Olds.
Come along and help us make 2D and 3D from found materials for an installation across Chippenham Town Centre.
Work at your own pace, under the expert guidance of our very own artist and designer, Charlie. Beginners very welcome.
£55 for 6 x 2 hour sessions, starting on Monday April 25th.
(£10 per session if drop in)
Please speak to us if finances are a barrier to attendance
Book on our website www.ragandbonearts.com
Sessions held at :-
Refashion My Town
13 Borough Parade,
Chippenham SN15 3WL

Allsorts Community Choir
2022-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
We sing all sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of age and gender welcome.
Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined.

2022 Chippenham Beer, Cider & Perry Festival at the Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham
2022-04-29 17:30 - 23:00, 2022-04-30 11:00 - 16:00 | The Olympiad
The 2022 Chippenham CAMRA Beer, Cider & Perry Festival is Back.
Three separate ticketed sessions –

5.30pm – 11pm on Friday 29th April
11am – 4pm & 7pm – 11pm on Saturday 30th April

There will be food available at each session and live music on the Saturday sessions with an acoustic session on the lunch time and a band on the Saturday night.
Tickets are now available to purchase via the event link below or in person (cash only) at The Three Crowns pub.
Friday evening and Saturday afternoon (£10). Saturday evening tickets (£8)
This includes £5.00 worth of tokens for CAMRA members (on production of a valid CAMRA membership card), and £3.00 for non-members.

Take The Stage, FINAL
2022-04-29 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Take The Stage is back for 2022! It started in January, with young acts competing across heats for a place in the final with the chance to play for some great prizes.
During each heat, every act had their full 20 minute set recorded plus one song professionally filmed and edited. They then received a free mixed version of their performance as well as one live video shot and edited by our crew.
The winner of each heat was decided by a crowd vote and the prizes in the final will be decided by representative judges.
In the final, representatives from each prize on offer pick the band they think most suits their prize. This means that there could be several prize winners in the final.
Prizes include:
Free recording time, festival slots, plus support-slot opportunities.
For information please visit: https://www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk/takethestage
Tickets: £5
Please note:

This is a standing event
Tickets for Take The Stage are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Afternoon Tea with Allsorts Community Choir
2022-04-30 15:00 - 16:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
There will be lots of glorious goodies to eat, hot & cold drinks to enjoy, and a little singing to entertain.
