The SOLAM festival will return in 2010 and run from July 31st until the August 1st at The Lysley Arms in Pewsham, Nr Chippenham there will be an acoustic stage this year also and pitches for camping.
Check out http://www.summerofloveandmusicfestival.net/
for a full rundown of all the bands playing this year and other useful information
http://www.summerofloveandmusicfestival.net/
Time:
11:00am
Description:
Sunday 1st August,
10am.
Chippenham Round Table in association with Chippenham Town Council proudly present the annual Children's Fun Day in John Coles Park Chippenham.
A Free fun day for all the family.
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Description:
http://www.thecausemusicandarts.com/
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
Every Sunday,
3pm.
The Bandstand,
John Coles Park,
Malmesbury Road,
Chippenham.
Chippenham Town Band Website:
http://www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/chippenhamtownband/
Time:
10:30am - 4:30pm
Description:
Wednesday 4th August,
10:30am til 4:30pm.
Free Admission
National Play Day sponsored by Wiltshire Council.
Free play events for all children.
http://www.lackhamcountrypark.co.uk/
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Wednesday 4th August,
11am til 4pm.
Come to Lacock Abbey between 11am and 4pm and meet the people who keep National Trust properties in tip-top condition.
See demonstrations from carpenters , bricklayers and blacksmiths, plus others who work on historic buildings on a day to day basis.
Normal admission charges apply.
NT members and under 5's free.
For more details call 01249 730459
or go to http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Description:
http://www.wshc.eu/home/events.html
Time:
1:15pm
Description:
04/08/2010
At St Andrews Church, Market Place at 1.15pm a recital of French Horn and Natural Horn by Lauren Reeve-Rawlings , Guildhall School of Music ( accompanied by Rhiannon Milner) Includes works by Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven
£4.00 at the door (concessions£3.50)
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Description:
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August.
Two action packed arenas with demonstrations including falconry, gundogs, mounted games, multiscurry, scurry racing and much much more.
Witness our talented craftsmen demonstrating their skills in the Craft Village, sample mouth watering culinary delights in Food Glorious Food complete with live cookery demonstrations and tastings and shop til you drop around the many trade stands.
Try your hand at one or all of our 'Have A Go' sessions in falconry, fishing, dog handling, archery and shooting!
For the younger members of the family we have childrens entertainments, puppet shows and make & take sessions.
Open 10am until 6pm daily.
Dogs are most welcome as long as suitably restrained.
For further details please visit http://www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
Admission £9.00 adults £8.00 oaps £4.00 children.
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Description:
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August.
Two action packed arenas with demonstrations including falconry, gundogs, mounted games, multiscurry, scurry racing and much much more.
Witness our talented craftsmen demonstrating their skills in the Craft Village, sample mouth watering culinary delights in Food Glorious Food complete with live cookery demonstrations and tastings and shop til you drop around the many trade stands.
Try your hand at one or all of our 'Have A Go' sessions in falconry, fishing, dog handling, archery and shooting!
For the younger members of the family we have childrens entertainments, puppet shows and make & take sessions.
Open 10am until 6pm daily.
Dogs are most welcome as long as suitably restrained.
For further details please visit http://www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
Admission £9.00 adults £8.00 oaps £4.00 children.
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Sunday 8th July,
11 am til 4pm.
Come to Lacock Abbey between 11am and 4pm and celebrate all things bee related. Meet members of Melksham Bee Keeper's Association and enjoy honey tastings and refreshments.
Take part in activities, watch demonstrations and quiz Dr Drone on the art of bee keeping.
Children can visit a special corner with activities just for them.
Normal admission charges apply. NT members and under 5's free.
For more details, call 01249 730459 or go to http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
Different band every Sunday,
3pm.
The Bandstand,
John Coles Park,
Malmesbury Road,
Chippenham.
Chippenham Town Band Website:
http://www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/chippenhamtownband/
Time:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Description:
Tuesday 10th August,
10:30am til 3:30pm.
Come and help tell illustrate the story of Chippenham by creating our own Bayeux Tapestry in collage form - together with activities from the period. Today's panel -Roman Chippenham.
Children's activity workshop, for children aged 6-16
Sessions: 10.30 - 12.30 and 1.30-3.30
Admission Free
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 9-10 Market Place, Chippeham
Booking via
tel:01249 705020
heritage@chippenham.gov.uk
Time:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Description:
Wednesday 11th August,
10:30am til 3:30pm.
Help fight the Daleks by travelling through time to make your own models based on a Dr Who theme.
Run by Wiltshire Scrapstore
Family activity for all ages, children under 4 must be accompanied by and adult.
Drop-in sessions between 10.30 - 12.30 & 1.30-3.30
No booking required
Admission Free
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 9-10 Market Place, Chippeham
tel:01249 705020
heritage@chippenham.gov.uk
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Wednesday 11th August,
11am til 4pm.
Teddy Bears Picnic, bring your teddy bear for a picnic and enjoy bear activities.
Cost £2.50 per person.
http://www.lackhamcountrypark.co.uk/
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
Thursday 12th August,
12noon til 3pm.
Come to Lacock Abbey between noon and 3pm and treat teddy to a lovely day out. Bring along a yummy picnic, chill on the lawns, explore the gardens and take part in teddy themed activities
Normal admission charges apply. NT members and under 5's free
For more details, call 01249 730884 or go to http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock
Time:
8:00pm
Description:
Thursday 12th August,
8:15pm till 8:15pm.
Enjoy an evening walk with our bat expert looking for bats around the thatched building and the historic woodland.
To book call 01249 466857 or visit our website at http://www.lackhamcountrypark.co.uk
Cost £8 per person.
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Saturday 14th August,
9pm.
Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla
"Celtic Rock of the highest calibre featuring the storming violin playing of the much-lauded Joe O'Donnell" FolkRoots 2009
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
Different band every Sunday,
3pm.
The Bandstand,
John Coles Park,
Malmesbury Road,
Chippenham.
Chippenham Town Band Website:
http://www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/chippenhamtownband/
Time:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Description:
Tuesday 17th August,
10:30am til 3:30pm.
Come and help tell illustrate the story of Chippenham by creating our own Bayeux Tapestry in collage form - together with activities from the period. Today's panel - Tudor Chippenham.
Children's activity workshop, for children aged 6-16
Sessions: 10.30 - 12.30 and 1.30-3.30
Admission Free
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 9-10 Market Place, Chippeham
Booking via
tel:01249 705020
heritage@chippenham.gov.uk
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
18/08/2010
At The Neeld Hall, Chippenham, between 10.00am - 4pm
A free event for families.
Come and meet the:-
Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, poultry, giant snakes, lizards, creepy crawlies, gophers, parrots, meerkats, porcupines, raccoons, skunks, chinchillas, ferrets and more.
There is also a full timetable of activities throughout the day:-
Animal Handling Activity,Game or Show every half hour,Majority of Animals can be handled.Face Painting,Educational Displays
For further details contact;
Chippenham Tourist Information Centre
The Yelde Hall, Chippenham
Tel: 01249 665970
Email: tourism@chippenham.gov.uk
This event is sponsored by Chippenham Town Council
Time:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Description:
18/08/2010
How did Brunel build the Railway through Chippenham? Could you do it? Help build our model arches.
Family activity for all ages, children under 4 must be accompanied by and adult.
Drop-in sessions between 10.30 - 12.30 & 1.30-3.30
No booking required
Admission Free
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 9-10 Market Place, Chippeham
tel:01249 705020
heritage@chippenham.gov.uk
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
18/08/2010
Enjoy kite Flying in the Lackham Country Park. Bring your own or join a workshop to make your own kite with the White Horse Kite Flyers. (Additional charges for kite flying workshop)