Born in Poland in 1898, Peter Potworowski was part of the Parisian Artistic community of the 1920s that included the likes of Picasso, Bonnard, and Léger. After the Nazi-occupation of his home-land Potworowski settled in England in 1943, beginning a long association with the West Country. The majority of works in this selling exhibition are […]
Don’t miss the Chippenham and District Artists’ Exhibition and sale of paintings at the Yelde Hall until Saturday 30th September. Lots of beautiful paintings, prints and greetings cards for sale. We hope to see you! www.chippenhamartists.co.uk
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.
“A Producer Showcase: The Organic Wines of Mas Baux” - Roussillon wines with specially selected food pairings Where Bryan’s very first venture into the wine world began, join him and the team to learn about this incredible “diamond in the rough” vineyard and their small-yield artisan wine production. Discover the artistry of winemaking as you taste […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Follow us on Facebook
Culture Cafe's are back! Starting with local photographer Gerard Hilderly in association with Doorway homelessness charity. The Absurdity of the Unoccupied is a socially engaged photography project that observes the existence of properties left permanently empty. Developed over 2 years, the photography questions the ongoing preservation of such buildings and the detrimental effect upon the […]
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 […]
Women’s clothes swap. Come swap your pre-loved clothing for re-wear! Help us save textiles from landfill and reduce your carbon footprint to help fight climate change. Bring up to 10 items of good quality adult clothing, and swap them for some new items for your wardrobe. £2 entry fee. If you don't have enough items […]
Who doesn't love a bit of meatloaf? The Ultimate Meatloaf tribute act are performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 30th September. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £8 Non Members £10
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.
In the early decades of the 15th century, the small city state of Florence was the birthplace of an astonishing, bloodless, revolution, now known as the renaissance. Many of its painters, composers, musicians, architects, thinkers, philosophers and patrons knew and influenced each other. None more so than the sculptor, Donatello, (above) who created new worlds […]
Have your say on the Wiltshire Local Plan, with 16 drop-in events & an online event being held across the county. The Local Plan sets out the vision & framework for housing, infrastructure & land for employment growth for the next 15 years. The Chippenham drop-in event takes place from 3-7pm on Tuesday 3rd October […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you remember having to ‘make do and mend’? Come along and enjoy sharing your memories with others, plus find out more about how people were ‘going green’ in the post-war years. You will be warmly welcomed by Julie Davis, the session lead and Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. Places […]
Training for representatives of community organisations that support local people who are struggling with bills or need extra support. The training is a 'train the trainer' style session so that delegates can confidently share the advice to other staff and volunteers within their own organisations and support their service users. The Wessex Water Tailored Assistance […]
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 […]
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 Follow us on Facebook
Electrifying, witty and super-stylish, The Budapest Café Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans, Klezmer laments, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. Established in 2009 by composer and violinist Christian Garrick, this acoustic quintet […]
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings. As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all […]
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 […]
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 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". […]
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.
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 Follow us on Facebook
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 Follow us on Facebook
We are pleased to announce the return of the FOQC Pumpkin Trail. Visit https://linktr.ee/foqc to download the trail map, make a donation, find your entry form & vote on your favourite! Keep up with updates throughout the event on our Facebook page and the 🎃 Pumpkin Trail 2023 event page . 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 […]
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 […]
Since 2016, Women in Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their sell-out show. Having just returned from a hugely successful global tour, they are back in the UK and ready to take you on a journey featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes and backed by a band of […]
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS. Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery […]
Join us this half term as we take part in Kids In Museums Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour. Can you spot all the monsters of the mysterious seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea at our museum? Complete the trail and get a free Eerie-on-Sea bookmark and sticker! Draw your own mythical monster or magical creature and share it […]
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
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.
A range of spooktacular family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! Halloween Trails (Every day from Tuesday 24 October - Sunday 29 October) Join us for another year of amazing Halloween-themed trails around our galleries! Follow the Pumpkin Trail for a fun quiz around the galleries. Answer the questions right and you might just get […]
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
Enjoy our free crafty activities for October half term, with a spooky Halloween theme, in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. These sessions are free, but booking is required due to limited spaces. Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October 9.30-10.00 Free, booking required
Join us this October half term for our free crafty activities for families, with a spooky Halloween theme! Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October Drop in, 10.30-3.30 Free, no booking required
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
🎵✨ Experience the awe-inspiring fusion of live classical music and bubble art at Bubble Bach! 🪄🎶 With live performances by oboe, violin, and piano, brace yourself for a fascinating journey filled with giggles, wonder, and the beauty of JS Bach's music. Suitable for ages 3 to 103, this event guarantees laughter, amazement, and a unique […]
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
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 […]
Join us for a free Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk. Enjoy a talk from Ivy Wildlife Gardens and discover the Bore Hole for Chippenham with a walk along the river to the Chippenham Millennium Wall.
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
Join Chippenham Town Council and Odin Events for Pumpkin Patch where you can choose a pumpkin to take home and carve. There will be 400 pumpkins; once they've gone, they're gone!
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 […]
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
Join us here at Starfish Hydrotherapy for our Spooky Swim Sessions in our lovely warm water pool. Spooky decorated pool Halloween play-list Free gift for every child 45 minute session 14 sessions to choose from Choose from Spooky Under 5's Swim, Spooky Fun Swim or Spook Disability Family Swim It's sure to be 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙆tacular!
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
Join us here at Starfish Hydrotherapy for our Spooky Swim Sessions in our lovely warm water pool. Spooky decorated pool Halloween play-list Free gift for every child 45 minute session 14 sessions to choose from Choose from Spooky Under 5's Swim, Spooky Fun Swim or Spook Disability Family Swim It's sure to be 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙆tacular!
Learn to make beautiful handcrafted paper flowers from scratch. A mix of materials and techniques will allow you to explore new skills and bring your imagination to life. All materials provided along with refreshments , tea, coffee. Book here.
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
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.
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
'Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher' Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist. Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:- 1. An introduction to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme. Bring your little one along for our fun, […]
Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to […]
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 […]
Chippenham Museum is launching a new project to work with Ukrainian families, alongside a local artist, to produce a new artwork exploring Chippenham and the surrounding area as a place of refuge. The project is inspired by the work of Belgian artist Charles Wellens and Polish artist Piotr Potworowski, who each fled conflicts in the […]
Back by popular demand, 2 Tone All Ska are back at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 4th November. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £5 Non Members £5
Little Pickles Markets Somerset And Wiltshire are holding a market, in Chippenham, this Sunday. The market will be at Sheldon School, from 10:30am until 12pm, and is your opportunity to grab some pre-loved bargain clothes, toys and equipment, and prevent them from going to landfill - saving you money, while you save the planet! Adults […]