One Chippenham

Poetry and Art - with poet Chris Tutton
2022-12-05 19:15 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
Are you an aspiring creative? Do you want to hone your craft? Join Chris to explore the links between poetry and art!
The evening will start with a performance of Chris’s poetry followed by a session to create poetry inspired by visual art in this friendly and interactive workshop.

A Christmas Carol
2022-12-05 19:00 - 21:10, 2022-12-04 18:00 - 20:10 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre present A Christmas Carol.
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company and celebrate Winter 2022 with the most heart-warming production imaginable.
On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through time, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realise the true meaning of Christmas.
Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this wonderfully traditional production, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance, and a magnificent original musical score.
Adult ticket: £18.50 | Under 16s: £12.25
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
To book tickets, please visit: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/167174

Chippenham Lions Christmas Carol Float Tour
2022-12-05 17:30, 2022-12-03 17:30, 2022-12-02 17:30, 2022-12-01 17:30
Over December Chippenham Lions will be visiting a large proportion of residents in Corsham and Chippenham with their Carol Float.
We will be out in Corsham from 1st – 5th December and in Chippenham from 6th – 21st December Monday to Saturday.
Closer to the time we will be supplying more route information on our website, but for now you can see the areas covered and the individual dates below.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Discovery Time at Chippenham Museum
2022-12-05 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
2022-12-05 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.

Wreath workshop
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-06 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The Derry Hill florist inc presents different wreath making workshops at The Pewsham on the 5th & 6th December.
Book by email to:
hello@thepewsham.com or thederryhillflorist@gmail.com

Spanish Lessons
2022-12-04 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

Chippenham Christmas Light Trail
2022-12-04 16:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-03 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-02 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:30 | Island Park, Chippenham
Chippenham Town Council and Melt Productions invite you to ‘Mr Snowman’s Christmas Party!’ – a magical light trail in Chippenham.
This year there will be a wintery Après Ski themed bar situated within the trail serving up Mulled drinks Beer Wine Spirits and Festive themed Cocktails from Melt Bars.
Delicious food from We Meat Again and Natural Flames.
PLUS top notch coffees, speciality teas, luxury hot chocolates and tasty sweet treats from Steampunk Coffee Co.
There will also be live music at the weekends.
FREE ENTRY
Thank you to some of our sponsors for supporting the event and helping us grow the trail for 2022:-
Garden Veterinary Group
Park Lane Beauty
Scott Windle Estate Agents

Polar Plunge for RUHX
2022-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 | West Country Water Park, Trench Lane, Bradley Stoke, BS36 1RY, United Kingdom
Make a splash this winter and take the plunge for RUHX, raising money for your local hospital, the RUH.
Join family and friends and do something unforgettable by taking a dip in the the cold waters of West Country Water Park. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer, or new to the hobby, cold water dipping is for for everyone.
For more information, and to sign up, click here – https://ruhx.org.uk/events/polar-plunge/

The Ultimate ABBA Tribute
2022-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
The Ultimate Abba Tribute are here to perform all your favourite Abba Hits!
For more information, please visit: https://www.consticlub.co.uk/regular-events/

Lego Club
2022-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Free Community Lunch
2022-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU

Craft and Gift Market
2022-12-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Doorway are pleased to be hosting their first ever Craft and Gift market, so please come along and enjoy a Christmas shopping experience, take full advantage to purchase unique Christmas gifts and support your local homeless charity.
Saturday 3rd December from 11:00 until 3pm, at Doorway, Bath Road, Chippenham. Free entry.
**please note that this event is split over 2 floors**

Santa's Grotto Emery Gate
2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 Christmas Art Fairs
2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
High quality local art for sale at this year’s Christmas Art Fair in Chippenham.
There’ll be a range of paintings, jewellery, textiles, sculpture, ceramics etc. all at affordable prices.
The fair will take place across four beautiful historic buildings in the Market Place at the top of the high street.
With a pop up cafe as well, this will make a wonderful day out and a highlight to your Christmas shopping experience this year.
Free Admission into all venues.

Xmas Art Fair at Kandu Arts
2022-12-03 09:30 - 16:00
Art and Craft Fair at Kandu Arts CIC at Emery Gate

Christmas Fair
2022-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Monkton Park Primary School
Monkton Park Primary School Christmas Fair run by FOMPS (Friends of Monkton Park School)
50p per adult. Kids go free.

Wreath Making Event
2022-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Christmas Table Wreath making event at King Alfred Hall with all proceeds going to Doorway.
To book onto this event please contact Lucy Dowling on 07779 268731

Three Crowns Winter Beer Festival
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-04 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Join us for our three-day Winter Beer Festival at the Three Crowns, the multi-award-winning local CAMRA Pub of the Year.
We have a wonderful selection or real ales in the cellar, ready for the festival, and will have 11 cask and 4 keg/craft ales on at a time.
Full beer list and tasting notes available from: http://threecrownschippenham.co.uk/index.php/festivals/beer-festivals
We are open 12 noon until closing time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
During the festival, filled rolls, pork pies & warm pies will be available, plus the usual bar snacks. The Three Crowns also serves a wide range of soft drinks, ciders and spirits.

Wreath Making Event
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
An evening of feeling festive and creative. Make your own Christmas table wreath and start the festive season with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.
Tickets available on Eventbrite and proceeds to Doorway Wiltshire

Kundalini Yoga Class
2022-12-01 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.

Festive Glass Stars Workshop
2022-12-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-12-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Chippenham based glass artist Mary Quarmby to make your own fused glass star decoration with these relaxed workshops at Chippenham Museum. The workshops are 1 ¼ hour, with four taking place during the Chippenham Town Council’s week-long Festival of Christmas.
Mary Quarmby
Website: https://maryquarmby.wixsite.com/maryquarmbyglass/about-me
Instagram: @quarmbymary
