One Chippenham

Chippenham Film Club April feature - Toni Erdmann
2023-04-03 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach.
Toni Erdmann is a 2016 German-Austrian comedy drama film directed, written and co-produced by Maren Ade.
The film, which premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, was named the best film of 2016 by Sight and Sound.
Toni Erdmann won five awards at the 2017 European Film Awards including best director, best actor and best actress and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Comedy Improvisation Workshops
2023-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
LIVE Comedy Improvisation Workshops with Rosie Simmonds! First Monday of the month (18+)
The most I laugh all week!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun!
We’ll explore scenes where we develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style.
All ideas welcome!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just watch for a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.
We look forward to meeting you – get ready to laugh more in one night than you will have laughed all week!
£12 – payment by balance transfer or cash.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-04-03 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-03-27 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.

Turn up & and play
2023-04-03 08:30 - 12:30 | Stanley Park

Poetry Group
2023-04-03 05:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-27 05:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
Do you wander lonely as a cloud? Compare your spouse to a summer’s day? Planning to wear purple? Or just wish you’d looked after your teeth? Then you’ll love our new poetry group, every Monday evening, 5.30-6.30, starting 6th March. For more information, phone the library on 01249 650356!

World Scout Jamboree - fundraising table top sale
2023-04-02 13:00 - 16:30 | 3rd Chippenham Scout Hut, Derriads Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0QP, United Kingdom
World Scout Jamboree – fundraising table top sale

The ELO Encounter
2023-04-01 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all-live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies, and playing all the much-loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So, Hold on Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over the World.
Not only flawlessly recreating the wonderful music of ELO, it is a spectacular live show from start to finish. Stunning lights and special effects create an atmosphere that will have you fully immersed in the whole experience. As The ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit, it’s guaranteed to have the hairs on the back of your neck dancing in time to the music!
As a recent reviewer remarked, “Not really a tribute, that cheapens what this band does, which is to transport you back to those days. So sensitively and authentically done, at times it felt like it was ELO being mirrored up there on the stage”.
That’s what The ELO Encounter tribute show is all about.
Tickets: £20.00
Duration: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Talk - Rooted in History
2023-04-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Join us for a free talk about the Rooted in History project. Get a glimpse into the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre archives and hear about how we are using them to inspire people to get growing!

Rooted in History
2023-04-01 10:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Why not drop by the History Centre on 1st April for a free talk about archives & gardening? Our Rooted in History talk will look at just some of the many gardening-related archives we hold and reveal how we developed our Rooted in History community project which encourages everyone to have a go at gardening and growing.
Join us at 10.30am for the talk and a look at some of our gardening archives. Rooted Chippenham community gardeners will also be on hand. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up your free seeds.
To register for this free event please email heritageadmin@wiltshire.gov.uk
#RootedInHistory #Gardening #Archives #GardeningArchives #Rooted #CommunityGarden

Take the Stage 2023
2023-03-31 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Take The Stage is back for 2023!
Starting in January, the competition will see 12 young music acts compete across four heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes. So long as you are under 21 years of age, you can apply.
Visit www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk for further information on how to enter this year’s battle.
Tickets: £5.00
Doors 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Approx. 10:30pm finish
Heat 1 – 20 January
Heat 2 – 10 February
Heat 3 – 3 March
Heat 4 – 31 March
The Final – 28 April
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed
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The Cause Music Cafe
2023-03-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A relaxed evening of music and fun with songs from the world of folk, jazz and classic pop and 5 different acts.

Sit-Fit with Emma
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | St Peters Church, Kington Langley, SN15 5NR
Gentle and fun chair-based exercise to music for those wishing to either kickstart their fitness journey, gradually get back into fitness, or simply stay active! Come and join us between 10-11am at St Peter’s Church Hall Meeting Room.

Gospel Rocks! Chippenham’s Community Gospel Choir
2023-03-30 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Open to all ages and all singing ability – you do not have to read music! Come along on a Thursday evening from 7:30-9pm to learn some fantastic gospel, blues and soul songs with great tunes and beautiful harmonies.
Our repertoire is changing and developing all the time. It currently includes O Happy Day, Down In The River To Pray, Trumpets, Goodnight Sweetheart and other joyful, fun, soul and gospel classics.
The emphasis is on bringing the music to life. We move, dance, clap; we infuse the music with fun and laughter. We also encourage people to sing solos, duets and in quartets and enable newcomers and beginners to find their voice and experience the joy of singing.
Enjoy singing quick-to-learn tunes and discover the satisfaction of singing in a group!
Each session is £8. Contact Alex on 07460 775 321 or simply turn up on the night.
Attendees are encouraged to join the Facebook group to keep in touch.

Chippenham Hub Friendship Group
2023-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Time to chat, meet and laugh. Bingo, guest speakers, quizzes and more. Everyone welcome.

St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group
2023-03-30 09:30 - 11:00 | St Mary’s School, Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group meets every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11. A casual playgroup run by parent volunteers from the St. Mary’s community we are open to all. You don’t need to have a child at the school.
With free play (indoors and out), snack and refreshments for the adults there is no charge to attend. We do ask that you reserve a space by emailing stmaryschippenhampta@gmail.com to help with planning for buying snacks!
We love meeting new families so if you fancy popping along this please send us a message.
You can also find us on Facebook here.

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church:
Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential.
The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session.
For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/

European Holidays Quiz
2023-03-28 19:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Come along and test your knowledge.
The best quizsters around
£2 a player
You will find us sipping a cocktail in the corner dreaming of the beach…
#thepewshampubquiz #letsgetquizzical #pubquizchippenham #pubquizwiltshire #eatdrinkandquiz #comeandgetyourgeekon

MOVE WITH ME - creative movement for under 5's
2023-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Bromham Social Centre – Clubhouse, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
Dance and movement classes led by an experienced teacher, using play and creativity to foster development and connection.
We use props, story, sensory work, music, our whole selves to have fun together! Georgie comes from a background in creative and inclusive community dance. She combines this experience with a knowledge of child development to provide an opportunity to explore ourselves, our relationships with each other and our world.
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us – first trial session free!
Email Georgie for information and to sign up:

Quiz Night at Enigma Rooms, Chippenham
2023-03-27 19:00 | Enigma Rooms Chippenham – Live Escape Rooms & Viking Axe Throwing, 55A New Road, Chippenham
Monday evenings. £5 entry per team! Come on down – winner takes all!
Check out the theme of the week by visiting and following our Facebook page.

CLOGS Musical Theatre present Made in Dagenham The Musical
2023-03-25 19:30, 2023-03-24 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLOGS Musical Theatre present Made in Dagenham the Musical, at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre in Chippenham. Performances of the hit musical about strikes for equal pay will take place from 22-25th March with tickets now on sale via the Neeld box office.

This uplifting musical tells the story of the Ford sewing machinists who stood up and fought for equal pay in 1968. It’s a story of friendship, love and fighting for what’s right, with powerful and fun musical numbers of course!

This funny, touching and timeless musical has music by David Arnold, lyrics by Richard Thomas, and a book by Richard Bean. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, which in turn was based on the real events of the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968, the musical made its West End premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in 2014.

Directed by Matt Heaton and Musical Direction by Helen Heaton, this uplifting production is not to be missed.
Performance dates: Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm
Tickets: Neeld Box office from £13.50
Online: thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/170437
Phone: 01249 446699

Doorway Sleep Out 2023
2023-03-25 19:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Join Doorway’s Annual Sleep Out, held this year in John Coles Park around the Bandstand. Spend a night under the stars (& possibly wind & rain!) to help raise money for Doorway.
The Sleep Out starts at 7pm with some musical entertainment and the opportunity to buy some hot food and snacks in the evening ready to build your homemade cardboard beds for the night. Remember No Tents Allowed!
You can be an individual or come as a team…either way every penny of sponsorship goes to Doorway.
Children over the age of 10 welcome with an accompanying adult
*Register your space now via Eventbrite*

Rejoice, Rejuvenate, Relax Workshop
2023-03-25 13:30 - 16:30 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
We are welcoming the Spring with a 3-hour special workshop on the 25th March, Saturday at the Vitality Rooms Chippenham.
We will start with joyous and energising journey to the chakras through dance and conscious movement.
We will focus on changing the learned patterns that no longer serve us and setting a new energy balance to elevate the self with Kundalini Yoga.
And finally we will deeply relax our body (especially the muscles) to let go of the tension, to cut through the chatty mind and affirm a trust in the wisdom of the body to self- heal.
£35 per person, includes herbal teas and delicious snacks.
Advance booking is required and for bookings please contact satdharamky@gmail.com

Indoor car boot sale - Chippenham Sea Cadets
2023-03-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
We are raising money towards our ‘Tigers Den’ appeal with an indoor car boot sale on Saturday 25th March.
We are also offering tea and coffee at a £1 and cakes at a £1 a slice. B
Admission: 50p per adult, children are free.
If you would like a table at our indoor car boot sale it is £5 per table, email Kelly chairchippenhamscc@yahoo.com to book

Lordsmead Preschool Open Morning
2023-03-25 09:30 - 11:30
Come and see our amazing play spaces, find out about the additional activities we offer such as forest school, movement and dance and school preparation room.

Chippenham Parkrun
2023-03-25 09:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3PA
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The course is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning in Monkton Park at 9am. Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.
Walking or running is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier. Spending time in nature can reduce anxiety and improve your mood while physical activity is known to reduce your risk of diabetes, depression, dementia and cardiovascular diseases.
Why not give Parkrun a try – the course goes through Monkton Park and follows the river on a mixture of trail paths, tarmac paths and gravel paths. Parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome and refreshments are available afterwards at The Tenth Hole Tea Room at Monkton Park Golf Course.
To find out more visit: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippenham/course/
To take part you just need to register here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

Ed Force One - Epic Iron Maiden tribute gig
2023-03-25 00:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Epic Iron Maiden tribute gig in the Consti Club Chippenham! 25th of March, not to be missed, these guys are the real deal!! Get your tickets by calling 01249 652387.
