Looking for something to do this weekend? From teddy bear hunts and live music to markets and family activities, there is plenty happening in and around Calne over the coming days.
Live music at The Ruze in Chippenham
There is a busy weekend ahead at The Ruze with live music across both Friday and Saturday.
Friday 5th June sees Grassroot Band Night featuring Townhouses supported by The Episodes and The Vivas, with doors and the bar opening from 6.30pm.
On Saturday, The Ruze hosts Mind, Body & Soul - a charity event raising money for Mind featuring jungle, drum and bass and oldskool music from 2pm until 10pm.
The event will feature DJs including Madcap, Wills-E, Codex, Lurch, West, Sincere, Minimole and Dug-E, with MCs Chrissy B, Impact MC and Bengee also performing.
Teddy bears take over Bromham
Families looking for something to do this weekend can head to Bromham where dozens of teddy bears will once again appear across the village as part of the annual Teddy Bear Hunt.
This year's main trail theme is World Famous Landmarks, with visitors challenged to spot 50 teddy displays created and sponsored by local businesses and residents.
Alongside the main hunt, there is also a separate children's picture trail featuring 25 world animals celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, with artwork provided by Adam Dempsey.
The trails run across both Saturday and Sunday and organisers are encouraging visitors to enjoy a walk around the village while searching for bears.
Trail programmes will be available outside Bromham Community Hub in New Road, with the main trail costing £4 and children's picture sheets costing £1.
Refreshments, including homemade cakes, will also be available.
Summer fair returns to Calne Methodist Church
Calne Methodist Church is hosting a crafts, cakes and coffee event on Saturday, with organisers promising stalls, refreshments and community activities.
Running between 11am and 2pm, visitors can expect craft stalls, homemade cakes, fairly traded tea and coffee, and plenty of refreshments.
Calne Pride returns to town centre
Calne Pride returns on Saturday with organisers inviting people to bring flags, colours and plenty of pride spirit for this year's march through the town.
Participants are being asked to meet at Calne Pocket Park from 1pm ahead of a 1.30pm start, with the march making its way through the town centre.
Barn dance and silent auction fundraiser at Calne Town Hall
Fancy something a little different this weekend? Calne Town Hall is hosting a barn dance and silent auction on Saturday evening to raise money for Project 2026.
The event will feature Caspar Calling with recorded music, with organisers promising an evening of dancing, fundraising and food.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s and include a pasty from Pasty Cove, with vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Organisers say additional nibbles will also be available throughout the evening as fundraising continues for Project 2026.
Step back in time at Sevington Victorian School
History lovers and families can step back into the classroom this weekend as Sevington Victorian School opens its doors for one of its summer open days.
Visitors can explore the preserved Victorian schoolroom, schoolmistress’s house and gardens while learning more about what school life was like more than a century ago.
This Sunday's event runs from 2pm until 5pm and features a Victorian garden display, alongside children’s activities and homemade teas.
The attraction, located near Chippenham, offers visitors the chance to experience one of Wiltshire’s best preserved Victorian village schools.
FULL DETAILS OF ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.
A number of regular community events are also taking place across the town throughout the week.
These include:
Rhyme Time at Calne Library
Quiet Rhyme Time sessions
Brick Creators’ Club
Pins & Needles craft sessions
Board not Bored games sessions
Park Yoga Calne
Spanish Conversation Club
Calne Youth Club
Tech Made Simple sessions
Toy and Brick Making sessions for toddlers
Calne Junior Parkrun
More events including car boot sales and full details of the above listings can be found on the Calne News events calendar here.
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