Christmas shopping, live music, a family quiz and the first festive fairs of the season are among the things happening in and around Calne this weekend. There are plenty of opportunities to pick up a few Christmas presents, support local businesses or enjoy a night out.
Marlboro Road Live at The Wheatsheaf
Blues and rock band Marlboro Road are returning to The Wheatsheaf Inn in Calne on Friday 13th November, coming full circle as the pub was the venue for their very first gig.
The band will be playing from 8pm.
FLASH – Queen Tribute at The Ruze
Queen fans can enjoy a night of anthems and classic hits as FLASH take to the stage at The Ruze in Chippenham on Friday 13th November.
The tribute act promises songs including Bohemian Rhapsody and Don't Stop Me Now, alongside plenty of guitar solos and singalong favourites.
Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets cost £25.
Calne Christmas Makers Market
Calne Town Hall will be hosting its first Christmas Makers Market of the year on Saturday 14th November, with a range of handmade gifts, crafts and festive goodies available from local makers and small businesses.
The market runs from 10am to 2pm and offers an opportunity to get some Christmas shopping underway while supporting independent traders.
Among those taking part are Scouting for Coffee, Birdy Baubles, Arachne Designs, Silks By Sue, Franlee Makes, Craftstree, Catnip and Co, Mamma Bakes and The Lemon Printing Co.
Other organisations and businesses attending include Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Calne Pride, Kindness in Calne, WAGs Retired Police Dogs and Tropic with Jodie Davis.
Love Calne Market
The regular Love Calne Market will be taking place in the town centre on Saturday 14th November, with stalls in the Market Square and Phelps Parade.
Running from 8.30am to 2.30pm, it's a chance to browse the stalls and support local traders.
Derry Hill and Studley's Christmas Fayre
Christmas shopping gets underway at Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill on Saturday 14th November, where the Derry Hill and Studley Gardening Club is holding its Christmas Fayre from 11am to 3.30pm.
There will be a variety of stalls selling Christmas gifts, including handmade silver jewellery, crochet gifts, Dauntsey preserves and cheese, artisan chocolate, glass decorations, scented candles, bath bombs, artwork, prints and wooden signs.
There will also be a café, raffle and refreshments. Cash payments are preferred.
Family Quiz Night at Cherhill Village Hall
The Friends of Cherhill School PTA is hosting a family quiz night at Cherhill Village Hall on Saturday 14th November, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Teams of four are invited to take part, with no limit on the number of children in each team.
Tickets cost £5 per adult and £1 per child. The bar will be open, serving alcoholic and soft drinks, along with snacks.
Tickets can be booked at https://friends-of-cherhill-school-pta.sumupstore.com or by emailing
Cherhill Christmas Fair
Cherhill Village Hall will be getting into the Christmas spirit on Sunday 15th November with a Christmas Fair organised by Cherhill W7.
Running from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, the event will include craft stalls, music and festive treats.
Anyone interested in booking a stall can contact Shauna Bodman at
Chippenham Lions Christmas Bazaar
There will be more festive shopping at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre in Chippenham on Saturday 14th November, where the Chippenham Lions are holding their Christmas Bazaar.
Running from 9.30am to 3pm, the event will feature Christmas stalls, a tea shop, grand raffle and a free elf treasure hunt for children under 12.
Entry is free.
A number of regular community events are also taking place across the town throughout the week.
These include:
Rhyme Time at Calne Library
Pins & Needles knitting group
Toy and Brick Making sessions for toddlers
Board not Bored games sessions
Calne Library Brick Creators’ Club
Saturday Toddler Time
Calne Junior Parkrun
Table Tennis for Everyone
Feel Better With A Book
Calne Youth Club
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