A friendly way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures, no stuffy rooms, just walking, talking, pub chats, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
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• Four sessions a month (walks repeated, one weekday, one weekend), alternating walks and pub/cafe evenings.
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• Choose a membership, a flexi pass, or just drop in.
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• Fascinating tales, good company, and plenty of surprises.
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• Extensive information and/or notes received after each meeting
A friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past, hidden landmarks, and great company.
Next meetings​​
Saturday 15 November 2025 - Walk
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Wednesday 19 November 2025 - Walk
Meet outside Cousin Norman's (Union Street, Chippenham), 10am
Where are Chippenham's lost pubs?
As a group we'll explore the missing pubs and hostelries of past Chippenham.
This walk and talk (running twice, once on a weekday and once on a weekend) will take in factors which shaped the town's pubs through the ages, including builders, closures, tipples and tales from the archives and more.
(If inclement weather, session will take place indoors).
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£10pp members & first time attenders (no obligation to continue attending).
£14 drop-in (if you've been before & decided not to become a member)
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
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Tuesday 25 November 2025
Wine Monkey (Borough Parade, Chippenham), 7pm
The many faces of Chippenham Grammar School
As a group we'll explore we’ll look at the old school on Cocklebury Road, and others in town.
Who worked there? What did pupils learn? Where were the other grammar schools located?
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This interactive club session will explore the life and times of secondary schooling in Chippenham through the past couple of centuries, over various different sites, and provide an insight into a much-loved building that many would love to save.
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Forthcoming meetings*​​​
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Tuesday 9 December 2025
Wine Monkey (Borough Parade, Chippenham), 7pm
What stories does Greenways have to tell?
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* And more walks to be planned in too
Prices
Taster meeting - £10pp (no obligation to continue attending).
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
1 meeting per month (walk or cafe) member - £10pp per month
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
2 meetings per month (walk or cafe) member - £20pp per month
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
3 meetings per month member - £30pp per month
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
Flexi pass member (six meetings of your choice, 6-month expiry) - £60pp
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
Drop-in meeting - £14pp (for previous attenders who have chosen not to become a member).
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
Members will also receive subject-themed materials after each meeting has concluded. It is possible to just receive the materials and not attend in person - please ask.
Lucy will provide payment information when booking is made.
It is also possible to pay in cash in person, on the day.​​
Accessibility
Walks will always go at the pace of the slowest attender. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids welcome.
Lucy is also happy to use assisted hearing devices, large and dyslexia-friendly fonts, and make other adaptions for inclusivity.
Going forward, it is hoped to offer online membership for those unable to attend in person - please stay tuned.