We arrange a series of events throughout the year. We invite guest speakers to give talks on a wide range of subjects.
Our normal meetings are at the Rotary Hall, Station Hill, Chippenham and the programme for the rest of the year is as follows, doors open 7.00 pm for a 7.30pm start.
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2026
17th February 2026 – Living and working in Tanzania 1961 to 1964. Speaker John Scragg. John will illustrate his talk with personal photographs taken at the time.
17th March 2026 – The Manor of Lackham through time. Speaker by Dr Tony Pratt
21st April 2026 – AGM followed by a talk entitled ‘Green and Pleasant Land – the influence of nature on architecture. Speaker Jack Konynenburg
19th May 2026 - An update on the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust by Dave Maloney.
9th June 2026 - Annual Heritage lecture at St Andrew’s Church ‘The Colossal Inheritance of Joseph Neeld, MP for Chippenham’ by Julian Orbach.
July and August – No meetings
15th September – ‘A History of Pewsham Forest’ by Nick Baxter
SPECIAL EVENT
Friday 7 August at 2:00pm. The Unity and Loyalty Public Art project.
Join us at the Chippenham Museum Heritage Café on Friday 7 August at 2:00pm for a special update on the Unity and Loyalty Public Art project. We are delighted to welcome Jack Konynenburg, who will share details on this joint scheme with the Chippenham Civic Society, inspired by the town’s historic community spirit toward wounded World War I soldiers.
The initiative has reached an exciting new milestone with the selection of its final design—the overwhelming favourite among visitors during public displays over the last two years. Come along to find out more about the next piece of public art coming to Chippenham. We are also proud to announce that Chippenham Town Council Mayor Matthew Bragg will be in attendance, having chosen this inspiring project as his official mayoral charity for the year.
Please note that these details are subject to amendment. Any last minute changes will be published in the Buttercross Bulletin, on this website and on our facebook page.
Where We Meet
Our Social Meetings are normally held in the Rotary Club Hall, Station Hill, Chippenham. SN15 1EG at 7.30 pm.
Philip, our Treasurer, will be organising tea/coffee & biscuits at the Rotary Hall meetings – do join us. Donations welcome.