Pantomime comes to Chippenham
Exciting visitors are coming to Chippenham on Friday 23 October.
Don’t miss the chance to meet the stars of this year’s magical Polka Dot Pantomimes, Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre this Christmas.
On Friday 23 October, the cast will be out and about across Chippenham, bringing a little panto magic to some of the town’s brilliant locations:
10.00am – Chippenham Town Council Pumpkin Patch, Market Place
11.00am – REEL Cinemas Chippenham
1.00pm – Chippenham Library
2.00pm – Chippenham Museum
Come along, say hello, take some photos and get a sneak peek of the fun, laughter and festive entertainment in store this Christmas.
Beauty and the Beast is running from Friday 18 December until Thursday 24 December, with shows at various times.
To book your tickets to one of the 13 shows, click on the following link – Beauty and the Beast Tickets
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What does Christmas in Chippenham look like to you? 🎄
We’re looking for local artists to capture the magic of the festive season as part of our Christmas Card Competition.
Your artwork could feature Chippenham’s streets lit up for Christmas, a favourite local scene, the town’s festive celebrations, the people and community that make Christmas special, or your own unique interpretation of the season.
There are no limits to how you bring the theme ‘Chippenham in the Festive Period’ to life.
Could your artwork be chosen for the Mayor’s official Christmas card?
The competition is open to local artists aged 16 and over.
All entries must be received by 1 November 2026. For more information, please visit our website: bit.ly/MayorCC26
Remembrance Sunday - 8 November 2026.
You are invited to join us and gather at the War Memorial as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Members of the public are asked to gather opposite the War Memorial.
The public Act of Remembrance is due to start prior to the 2-minute silence at 11am, please arrive at the War Memorial from 10.45am.
If you are a veteran or serving personnel and you wish to pay your respects close to the Memorial, please make yourself known to the Town Council’s event staff who will show you to a specifically reserved area.
The traditional parade down the High Street will take place after the Act of Remembrance.
Have you seen our latest vacancy?
We are continuing to welcome applications for a Groundsperson/Street Operative to join the Environmental Services team.
Full time | £28,608 to £30,023
This role involves working in the parks and open spaces team; the main tasks include seasonal duties, such as grass and hedge cutting, tree work, horticultural and general grounds maintenance. Other duties will consist of tasks relevant to street cleansing, litter collection and bin management.
Reporting to the Head of Environmental Services, the role will support an existing team with an all year around maintenance programme. The role can be physical and challenging working in all weathers, so flexibility is key. A driving licence is required.
The closing date is Tuesday 27 October. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit bit.ly/JobVacancies_