Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham. Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each […]
A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! LEGO® Engineering Workshops - Pre-bookable sessions Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to […]
Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement. Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat. Your local […]
#WarmSpaces in Chippenham offer a friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help during the chilly weather and the cost of living crisis. Baptist Church, Station Hill Monday, 1000 – 1200 Café Spero, Wood Lane Thursday, 0900 – 1100, refreshments £1.50 Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill Friday, 1000 – 1130, warm place with tea and […]
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection. The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all. […]
Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham. Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each […]
Wednesday 14 February to Saturday 17 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, in the Yelde Hall Visit the historic Yelde Hall for a display of work by this talented group of Young Photographers. Find out more about the museums after school club including their current project ‘More time to play’ celebrating play and sporting activities. On […]
Our group is for all kinship carers to come and chat over a cuppa in a friendly and confidential setting. Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when […]
Join BART to help protect your local river this Wednesday 14th February. We want to raise awareness of the impact road drains can have on river health. Often these drains lead directly into rivers carrying whatever untreated pollutants are put down them along too. This can be very damaging to river ecosystems. To raise awareness […]
It's the night for pairing your pints with beautiful acoustic music... it's Runny Snotts Open Mic Night! The fun starts at 7pm, so bring a song (and an instrument, if you play), gather your cheer squad, and get ready to take your turn on the mic. As always, we're open to absolutely everyone - you […]
A Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget 🎭❤️ Kandu Arts is bringing a show to Chippenham that promises a whirlwind romance of stories, chat and laughs about love. Love Stories, by Mark Rutterford, promises a Valentine’s Day event like no other and one you’ll never forget. As the audience eats Love Heart sweets, they will hear […]
