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We hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend and visit the SplashPad for its final weekend of the summer season as it will be closing on Tuesday 1 September.The opening …

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The upcoming opening hours at Customer Services this weekend over the Bank Holiday are: Saturday 29 August: 9.30am – 3pm Sunday 30 August: closed Monday 31 August: closed Tuesday 1 …

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Due to the hosepipe ban from Wessex Water, we have reviewed our services to identify where we can reduce our water consumption to help in the preservation of water. The …

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On Thursday 3 September, we will be remembering Merchant Navy Veterans by holding a flag-raising ceremony at the Town Hall at 10am. Merchant Navy Day acknowledges the brave men and women …

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In July, Chippenham was transported back into the English Civil War, as the town welcomed the English Civil War Society for a spectacular weekend of living history. A large, atmospheric …

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We are thrilled to have been awarded a Green Flag Award for John Coles Park and Monkton Park, issued by the leading national environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy. This will …

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To celebrate the wonderful selection of trees in Chippenham, we are launching a competition to discover Chippenham’s favourite tree. Trees are amazing. They provide us with oxygen, clean polluted air, …

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Looking for a free way to get active, improve your wellbeing and meet new people? We are pleased to be partnering with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to offer two …

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Eco-Future Fest took place on Sunday 14 June at the Town Hall and the Neeld Community & Arts Centre. Our free, one-day community festival celebrated the natural world and all …

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  Stanley Park Sports Ground was incredibly proud to host the Chippenham Games again this year. This two-day event involved nearly 500 Year 6 pupils from local primary schools and …

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