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Chippenham parkrun
2023-10-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

Let’s Kick Fraud Out
2023-10-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Come along to Chippenham Hub where Rachel Davi’s, the Wiltshire & Swindon Fraud Prevention Officer will be joined by local bank representatives to talk about how we can combat the rising crime of fraud in our town.

The Grief Opera - Love Goes On
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
The Grief Opera may be the most moving show you see this year.
“A brilliant musical rendition of the six stages of grief”, “The most thought-provoking evening of my life”, “Everything you would want from a work of art”. “It will resonate with everyone who has lost someone and may help navigate grief in future”.
The Grief Opera is a musical journey through shock and pain to profound love. Nigel Linacre wrote the words in the months after his musician son’s death by his own hand. Jazz band leader Vladimir Miller used George’s rhythms as a starting point to compose the music, which combines jazz and classical forms. International opera star Neil Latchman and rock singer Keri Farish lead the vocalists, accompanied by Nigel Linacre and Gavin Macrae, both of whom have lost a son to suicide.

Pewsham Scarecrow Trail 2023
2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | King’s Lodge School, Lodge Road, Chippenham, United Kingdom
Another year of this lovely family fun event around Pewsham. This year’s theme is Famous Films. Trail starts at King’s Lodge Primary School lots of fun on the playground with refreshments, BBQ, games, Tombolas, stalls and more.

Crafting Monday
2023-10-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-16 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
2023-10-09 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-10-16 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
2023-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-16 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.

Chippenham Film Club October feature
2023-10-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Chris is a caravan fan and aspiring writer who takes his girlfriend Tina on a road trip. At their first stop, the National Tramway Museum, Chris confronts a man who is littering, after which things take a decidedly dark turn. Sightseers is a 2012 British black comedy written by and starring Alice Lowe and Steve Oram, the film was selected to be screened in the Director’s Fortnight section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Wiltshire Local Plan - online event
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
A live webinar will be held on Tuesday 10th October, on Microsoft Teams, and will feature a presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions. You will need to register for this via the ‘Live webinar: registration’ link.
The draft plan will now move to the final public pre-submission consultation, running from Wednesday 27th September, to Wednesday 22nd November. This is an opportunity for all interested parties to have their say on the proposals – there will be a live webinar, and 16 drop-in events at libraries and leisure centres across the county.
Find out more: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/8048/Current-consultation-Reg-19-autumn-2023

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-17 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).

diddi dance NEW Intergenerational dance class
2023-10-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Flowers Manor Care Home, Wood Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3DQ
NEW Intergenerational pre-school dance class at Flowers Manor Care Home, Chippenham Thursdays at 10am
A fantastic opportunity for children and parents to take part in a diddi dance class in a caring and supportive environment with older adults and their carers.
At diddi dance we realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45-minute dance class.
Classes are suitable for children when they are steady on their feet, so to see if your toddler will enjoy it why not contact your local diddi dance today to book a trial.
*FREE drink and biscuit after the session with the residents (optional)
Parents and carers are encouraged to join in and share the enjoyment with their diddi dancer. Week after week you will soon see their confidence blossom. We do realise that some toddlers are more confident than others and this is why we offer a trial, so you can be confident it’s a class they’ll enjoy. Bookings are then taken in half term blocks instead of having to book for a whole term.
Email caroline.steele@diddidance.com for further information.

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2023-10-11 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.

Seniors Strong Class
2023-10-12 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-10-19 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.

LGBGT+ drop in session
2023-10-12 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.

FLexercise
2023-10-12 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
2023-10-13 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.

Chippenham Lions - Live Blues Night
2023-10-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
An evening of Live Blues Music with the west country’s very own ‘Slightly Blue’. They will be playing for us at Sutton Benger Village Hall on Saturday 14 October from 7:00pm.
Mark on Double & Acoustic Bass – Rob on Lead Guitar & Banjo – Ed on Harmonica, Uke & Percussion – Ian on Cajon – Buddy on Vocals & Percussion.
Music from the Classics to Blue Grass to West Coast Swing so give Derek a ring on 01249 446 764. Tickets £20 to include a Ploughman’s.

Shakespeare Live! Two Gentlemen of Verona
2023-10-14 20:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An early play, ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ has feisty heroines, lovelorn & bickering young men, dictatorial parents, foolish suitors, cross-dressing, letters galore, wild outlaws, witty servants, a big fight, and a lugubrious clown with a dog.

Shakespeare Live, best known for over 30 years of outdoor productions in Wiltshire, have been touring their popular annual autumn show for several years, focusing on plays less often performed or on original Shakespeare-based pieces. This year, as often before the pandemic, we are proud that the production was picked by the RSC for performance at their open-air Dell space in Stratford upon Avon in August. Directed by Gill Morrell. featuring well-known Shakespeare Live actors together with some talented newcomers, including Bernard the golden retriever, and featuring fabulous medieval costumes and live original music, Shakespeare Live promises ninety minutes of fast, furious, and very, very funny entertainment.

Tickets bookable here.

Bath Half for RUHX
2023-10-15 | Queens Square, Queens Square, Bath, BA1 2HX
Always wanted to run the iconic Bath Half Marathon? Why not do it whilst raising money for your local hospital, the RUH.
We still have a number of RUHX charity places available, so sign up today for your free RUHX running vest, dedicated support throughout the whole journey and the loudest cheers on the day.
Help your local hospital, and sign up today: https://ruhx.org.uk/events/bath-half/

Do you need help with technology or getting online?
2023-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Library
If you need help with getting online, e-mail, WhatsApp or some general advice about devices or staying safe on-line, come along and speak to us. You can just drop in or you can pre-book a short session.
For further questions or booking, please enquire at the desk or call us on 01249 650536.

Living Well Drop In
2023-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Chippenham Library
Come and join us for a chat to find out more about the wellbeing advice, financial support, social clubs and events we can help you access.
Between 10am and 12 noon, we will also be offering help to anyone who needs a hand getting online or using technology.
For further information, please contact the library on 01249 650536.

Bingo
2023-10-16 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

National Lottery Award Celebration at Chippenham Community Hub
2023-10-18 10:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Chippenham Community Hub has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will ensure its sustainability and progress for the next three years. Help us celebrate by popping in between 10am and 12pm.

Memory Box Reading Group
2023-10-18 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.
