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Please see below for the opening times of our venues over the Christmas and New Year period. Customer Services, Town Hall Wednesday 24 December (Christmas Eve): Open 9am – midday …

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We have launched a questionnaire to ask you what you think of the current Friday and Saturday market in Chippenham and what improvements could be made. The questionnaire starts on …

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Subversive Forms: Revolutionary approaches to clay 14 Nov 2025 to 21 Feb 2026 at Chippenham Museum Featuring artworks by some of the leading sculptors and innovators working with ceramics in …

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This morning, the Mayor of Chippenham, Councillor Kathryn Macdermid delivered a poppy wreath to the Poppies to Paddington train as it stopped in Chippenham. This annual initiative is organised by …

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Remembrance Sunday Sunday 9 November 2025 You are invited to gather at the War Memorial as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Members of the public are …

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In May 2023, Chippenham Town Council invested in The Neeld Community & Arts Centre by creating a new visitor entrance and hireable space which includes a beautiful foyer, bar, box …

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Christmas Lights Switch-On The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday, 29 November with a fun-filled day of live music, entertainment, and festive fun. The main stage in Market …

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Pumpkin Patch 10am, Friday 24 October 2025 Market Place Come and join in the spooky fun and select your FREE pumpkin to take home and prepare for Halloween. One pumpkin …

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As you will be aware, Chippenham Town Council conducted a Community Survey in July to receive feedback on a wide range of services within Chippenham to gauge local opinion. Once …

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Join the Mayor of Chippenham for a coffee and some cake to raise funds for the mayoral charity this year, Springboard Chippenham. Springboard Chippenham is a charity that provides support …

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