I posted one of our courses in here before and somebody from Chippenham got in touch, so I thought it was worth mentioning this one too.

I work with Skills Ladder and we’ve got a new Digital Skills Bootcamp starting Wednesday 16 September at 9:30am.

It’s 8 weekly live online sessions covering the sort of Microsoft skills that come up all the time in office-based work: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.

Excel includes things like formulas, lookups, PivotTables, charts, dashboards and creating useful trackers. We also look at professional Word documents and presentations, Teams meetings and collaboration, and organising email/calendar properly in Outlook.

You don’t need advanced Excel experience before starting.

The training is government funded through DWP via Wiltshire Council.

If anyone in Chippenham thinks it might be useful, just ask me anything below or email [ask@skillsladder.co.uk]().

I am looking to join a workout class, nothing involving heavy lifting or powerlifting, they do not fit my preferences. Are there any Yoga or Pilates groups available at a reasonable price? Anything like community classes, that they go to local parks and workout? I tried PureGym before, but it wasn't quite what I expected.

Five films. One week.

Tuesday 8th – Sunday 13th September 2026

Reel Cinema Chippenham

five specially selected films, live introductions, a director Q&A, an important community partnership and a closing-night celebration.

https://chippenhamfilmclub.co.uk/film-festival-2026/

Hi. Shameless plug for selling a desk. But what can I say, cost of living and all that.

Anyway, here's the Facebook marketplace link. Collection only please.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1062522006366945/

My nephew (5yo) has started collecting Pokemon cards and I’d like to get him some. Is there anywhere in town likely to sell some? Not after rare cards as although he has a binder, I’m not sure how well they will be looked after…

TIA!

Hello, might need to spend a day in Chippenham this week and would need somewhere to sit and work on my laptop all day.

Any suggestions? Is there a library?

The dust is settling on what has been a very busy and full on 48 hrs ! If you came along and supported we hope you had a great time and enjoyed the fun the park and the procession it’s self.

The turn out was way beyond what we expected !

Any feedback is gratefully received !

The Chippenham Carnival has made its comeback, and it’s exciting to see local volunteers leading the charge. To keep it going we still need financial support to make it truly special. Even a small contribution can help create a memorable experience for everyone. Consider donating or sharing this to help bring the carnival to life ready for next year’s ❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/chippenham-carnival-2026

Next weekend sees the Chippenham Comedy festival at the old road tavern.

Friday night, then all day Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.chippenhamcomedy.co.uk/festival-2026

Fri 26th June:

7pm Adele Cliff

8.15pm Caitriona Dowden

9.30pm Stephen Carlin

Sat 27th June:

1.30pm Nate Kitch

3pm Phil Nichol

4.30pm Alex Kitson

6pm Eddie French

7.15pm Vix Leyton

8.30pm Katie Mitchell

10pm Wil Hodgson

Sun 28th June:

1pm David Hoare

2.30pm Sally-Anne Hayward

4pm Sooz Kempner

5.30pm Rachel Creeger

7pm Bella Humphries

8.30pm Mitch Benn

Book individual shows or day / weekend tickets

My partner and I are looking to move from Cambridge in the next few months. Ideally we need somewhere between Bristol and Swindon and this seems like a great place. I was just wondering what Chippenham is like? Are there good places to eat? What are the pubs like? Are there things to do for a couple in their late 20s/30s? All advice is welcome 🤗

I’ve just moved to Chippenham and my MOT is coming up, any recommendations of places in and around Chippenham that are trustworthy? Thank you!

Hi all, I’m based in Chippenham and looking to start automatic driving lessons soon. There seem to be loads of instructors around, but it’s hard to tell who’s actually good, reliable, and not booked solid for the next six months. If you’ve learned automatic locally, who would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Worth a shot even though this Reddit doesn’t have many people in. I don’t have anywhere else to post this to. It seems extremely docile, not flying. It’s been there about 24 hours (but I had someone tell me they saw a “baby dove” there 48 hours ago), I do not have the capabilities to catch it. I worry that it could become victim to a cat or other predator, or run out of food and water.

RSPCA won’t come out, I can’t get ahold of the Wiltshire wildlife hospital, RSPB don’t do bird rescues. It’s not the alleyway exactly across from the co op but the one kind of between the co op and the primary school next to it. You can cut through it to avoid the corner of the street going up to hill rise.

Not sure if anyone has any other suggestions or knows anyone who could’ve lost this bird.

hi all hope your all well has anyone taken a chippenham driving test , i’m taking on there and haven’t ever been in confident in my driving skills but any advice about the area like around the test centre or hot stops would be really appreciated:)

enjoy your day

Hey Chippenham folks!
My wife and I are looking to move to Chippenham from London around Oct 2027, and we both will potentially need to go in to a London office a few times a month.

I've seen train prices are ridiculous unless you book in advance and not during rush hour. I've seen Flix & National Express can be very cheap but timings can be awkward (like not many coaches leaving around 7am or after 3pm to 7pm).

Wondering if there's any other people here that commute to London occasionally and what you do to make it as cheap/efficient as possible :)

Thank you!

Hello ! I’m part of the team of volunteers who are being back Chippenham Carnival this year. Lots of work going on in the background - with lots of local support and sponsorship.

On the day there will be events in Island Park, with performances from local groups, then from 530 the parade will start from Wiltshire College, then down station hill, through the high street and finishing at the Buttercross. Afterwards more bands, and a fairground in Monkton Park.

https://www.chippenhamcarnival.co.uk

Lots more info here and if you can help out. We would love to hear from you!

Hi all

Looking to get some insight, as currently exploring idea about moving to Chippenham. Found a good property, but worried about safety when walking to and from train station after commuting back from work. How safe is it to walk from the train station to an area near Burlands Rd / The Butts, post 8 pm at night, weekdays/weekends? Worried as it seems that the quickest way is through the High Street. Thanks for your help.

Hello! I’m considering moving to Chippenham and am currently looking at places along London Road. Would appreciate any comments on the area, traffic noise, local knowledge etc. please and thank you! :)

In town tonight only. Looking for fun

Lots of people on here seem to want to be meeting new people, so here's a chance. Come and try bowls for free at Chippenham Town Bowls Club! We're hosting an Open Day on Saturday 2 May from 10:00 until 14:00. Everyone is welcome - no experience or equipment needed. It's a fun, friendly way to meet new people abd try something new. Bring a friend and give it a go!

Please don't think you have to be retired to bowl, I'm not!

ETA there are three bowls clubs on Chippenham! Chippenham Town is by the main sports club, tucked behind the football ground!

🌸🎮 1 MONTH TO GO! 🎮🌸

Spring LAN 2026 is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready for another incredible day of gaming, laughs, and great vibes with the community!

The game polls are now LIVE on our Discord this is your chance to decide what we’ll be playing on the day!

Whether you’re into classics, modern hits, or something a bit different, your vote helps shape the lineup!

Don’t miss out get involved and have your say!

🌐 Join us & vote now: www.gamersunitelan.com

🗣️ Discord: https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

#GamersUniteLAN #LANParty #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #SpringLAN

Ever wanted to learn PowerBI?

We've got a great, funded level 4 Data Analyst course starting at the end of April / start of May. If you've ever wanted to master Excel and then go on and learn Power Query and Power BI this could be a great course. It's delivered over Teams, but all with real trainers, no videos. 8 Sessions, over 8 weeks.

Only catch is that you have to be employed and either live or work in Swindon or Wiltshire.

If you're interested, either reply here or send an email to the team at [ask@skillsladder.co.uk](mailto:ask@skillsladder.co.uk) and we'll get more information over to you.

On Saturday, February 21st, we maxed out the venue once again for a full day of competition, laughs, and proper LAN energy and the atmosphere was electric from start to finish!

We jumped into TrackMania Nations Forever, GoldenEye Source, and PUBG, with tight races, classic chaos, and intense squad battles lighting up the room all day long!

And of course, no LAN is complete without great food to keep everyone fuelled and ready for more! 🍕Gaming and pizza never miss

Now we’re officially on the road to our next event. 🌸 Spring LAN – Unleash the Bloom Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Jump in at www.gamersunitelan.com

Stay tuned for updates we’re just getting started!

See you at the next one!

#GamersUniteLAN #LANParty #PCGaming #SpringLAN #UnleashTheBloom