One Chippenham

Meet the Funder: Arts Council Project Funding and other local funders
2023-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
An opportunity to learn more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process and guidance with Declan Westwood, Relationship Manager, Arts Council England.
Declan will talk through Arts Council England’s open access funding scheme, National Lottery Project Grants, including what it funds, how to apply, and what happens to your application.
Following an overview there will be time for a brief Q&A session.
We’ll also have short talks by some other local funders, including about their funding for community groups, charities and CIC’s.

5.30 – 6.30pm Arts Council Project grant funding
6.30 – 7pm Light refreshments
7-8pm Other local funders including Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Wiltshire Area Board

Tickets are free but limited. Please book via the event link below.
This event is being hosted by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity with thanks to Chippenham Town Council for use of their venue.

St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group
2023-05-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-20 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
2023-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-04-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-04-18 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/

Beginners Art Sessions
2023-05-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
6 x 6 week courses for beginners.
Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022
Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022
Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023
Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023
Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023
Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – 11th July 2023
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays from 9.30am – 11.30am
£90 including all materials and coffee.
Please book through completing this google doc form – https://forms.gle/DZopVYktcigxhWUVA
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-05-01 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-17 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.

Elvis & Dolly at The Pewsham
2023-04-29 18:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
A night with Dolly and Elvis on the big stage at The Pewsham.
Book tickets online –
www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-pewsham-livemusic
#dollyparton #dollypartontribute #elvispresley #elvispresleytribute #livemusicatthepewsham #livemusicchippenham

A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade - The Mayors Charity Ball
2023-04-29 18:00 - 2023-04-30 01:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A night of magic, music and mischief awaits at the Mayor’s Charity Ball!
Join Cllr Liz Alstrom the Mayor of Chippenham for a magical night of live music and entertainment.
The full event ticket includes a welcome drink, 2-course meal, costumed performers, live music and a disco.
Or you can attend the after party only with live music and disco from 9:30pm.
Tickets: Full Event £50 | After-party only £12
With a dress code of Faerie Folk and Mythical Creatures, masquerade masks through to full costumes are absolutely encouraged, so let your imagination run wild and create something spectacular! (Prize for the Best Costume!) 🎭
We have the amazing Funke and the Two Tone Baby headlining, light spinning from Arcanic Events, mesmerising vocals from local talent Harmony-Asia and more.
Proceeds from the tickets and a cash raffle will support the Mayors chosen charities – Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Heals.
This event is brought to you with support from The Arts Society – Kington Langley and from Rag and Bone Arts.

Stanton Grand Jumble Sale
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Stanton Parish Hall, Church Ln, Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DE
Stanton Grand Jumble Sale on Saturday 29 April at Stanton St Quintin Parish Hall, Church Lane, SN14 6DE – from 1pm to 3pm. Bring your collection along to the hall at 10am or reach Hilary or Gabrielle on 01666 837 850 and 01666 838 391. Then, on the day, ‘Come and Have a Rumble Through Our Jumble’.
Funds for Doorway, DEC, SSQ Primary School and The Church Roof Fund

Take the Stage 2023
2023-04-28 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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Chippenham Hub Friendship Group
2023-04-27 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.

Jay Miller’s Circus
2023-04-26 - 2023-05-01 | Allington Farm Shop, SN14 6LJ
ROLL UP. ROLL UP!! JAY MILLERS CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN.
Make sure to catch one of our SPECTACULAR BRAND NEW 2023 performances –
Wednesday – 6pm only
Thursday & Friday – 5pm & 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday – 2pm & 5pm
Monday – 11am & 1:30pm
SUPER SAVER NIGHTS – Wednesday & Thursday – EVERYONE ENTERS FOR £10 PER PERSON!
BOOK NOW – https://www.jaymillerscircus.co.uk/tickets/ and collect your tickets 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Chippenham, Allington Farm Shop, SN14 6LJ
SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Beyond the Stars
2023-04-23 18:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Wiltshire Young Musicians most senior players showcase their hard work this year in an evening with a space theme. Both groups will perform a selection of pieces individually and they will also join forces to finish the evening, a sound not to be missed!

Featuring West Wiltshire Concert Band and West Wiltshire Youth Orchestra

Individual ticket price
£5.00 – £10.00*
*booking fee applies

Family Open Day
2023-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club

Three Choirs Sing Out
2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
A concert for Wellboring Charity with 3 choirs performing a variety of songs ranging from Gospel and World Music to Pop and Folk

Murder Mystery Dinner
2023-04-22 19:00 | Chippenham Golf Club, The Club House, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5LT, United Kingdom
Get ready for a fun filled evening of drama and excitement as teams work out which suspect committed the crime!
Starting at 7pm a group of professional actors will take you on an interactive journey during a delicious 3-course meal with a big reveal at the end and prizes for the winning team!
Open to non-members.
For Food Menu and to book visit Chippenham Golf Club’s website here.

Earth Day Celebrations
2023-04-22 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork and create mirror and handprint moths and our free creative drop-in.
The Wild Escape project led by Art Fund, celebrates UK wildlife and creativity. Over the past few months Chippenham Museum has been encouraging its young visitors to discover the amazing story of the colour-changing Peppered Moth and imagine its ‘escape’ back to its natural habitat.
Join us as we catch up with the journey of our Peppered Moth and reveal some of the some of the stories and artwork produced over the past few months. Take part in crafty activities making mirror and hand print moths.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30

Chippenham Creative Carers
2023-04-21 11:30 - 13:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Explore your creative side with different crafts in our free friendly creative carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun.
Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. The Chippenham group meets every 3rd Friday of the month, 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Charity Fashion Show in association with Roz Chandler Fitness and Pretty Peacocks Home & Gifts
2023-04-20 19:00 | St Mary’s School, Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
Charity Fashion Show for Springboard and Doorway

Tickets are on sale now – £12.75 including a welcome drink – https://www.rozchandlerfitness.co.uk/events

Women's Walking Football
2023-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Stanley Park

Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises
2023-04-15 19:30 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
The Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises will take place on Saturday 15th April at Sutton Benger Village Hall.
Event attendees can bid for a range of fantastic items which can be found in the online catalogue on the Chippenham Lions website.
This includes carriage driving, a gypsy caravan experience, golf and much more. Money raised through the event will support Youth Action Wiltshire Young Carers Service, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and other Lions charities.

Inclusive Play Sessions
2023-04-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Inclusive Play Sessions taking place twice a month from 3-5pm at Springfield Community Campus in Corsham (families from Chippenham and surrounding areas are welcome to attend).
WHO

Neurodivergent and/or disabled children aged 12 and under
Parents and carers must stay
Siblings are welcome too

WHEN AND WHAT
Both sessions offer activities in a large hall, giving plenty of space for children to lead their own play. It is an informal, safe, relaxed and supportive environment to come and meet other parents and carers too.
1st Saturday of each month from 3-5pm

bouncy castle
active and sensory play equipment
giant lego
scoot boards
sand/dough/rice table play
fidget toys
and more…

3rd Saturday of each month from 3-5pm

a quieter session for children who prefer a more predictable environment
active and sensory play equipment
a sensory room
lego
train set
craft activities
and more…

FACILITIES

onsite parking, including disabled spaces
changing places toilet facilities
vending snack machines

WHERE
Springfield Community Campus
Beechfield Road
Corsham
SN3 9DN
COST
£3.50 for first child, £2 for additional. Under 2’s are free.
Further information
Contact: mickabrack@yahoo.com
Join Facebook group to keep up to date on activities running now and in the future: Inclusive Play – Corsham and surrounding towns and villages

Eco Future Fest
2023-04-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Please join us for a one-day community festival to celebrate our natural world, share information about sustainable living and to create a positive, hopeful vision of a greener future.
11am– 4pm Saturday 15 April 2023
Free entry, activities, performances, talks, and hot and cold drinks.
View more event detail on our website including information about the Art for the Environment competition.
