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| Youth on Friday 23rd May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12:00 to 12:40 | The Ramshackle Orchestra | Island Park: Community Stage | Ramshackle plays an eclectic mix of world folk music including Celtic folk, passionate gypsy tunes, Klezmer laments and mysterious airs from the wilder reaches of Hungary and Transylvania. With: Ramshackle Orchestra | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:10 to 16:45 | The Downfielders | Island Park: Community Stage | A band of school age young people from Gloucestershire With: The Downfielders | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:45 | Welcome Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Join us for the festival's Welcome Ceilidh with The Canny Band and caller Phil Bassindale! A fun night of music, dance, and community—no experience needed! All ages and abilities are welcome! (P) With: The Canny Band, Phil Bassindale | Weekend or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth on Saturday 24th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 08:30 to 09:30 | The Festival Stretch | Island Park: Community Stage | Bring your yoga mat to join Kyla, local Yoga instructor in a festival morning stretch. What better way to get ready for the weekend of dancing ahead! With: Yoga with Kyla | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 to 12:30 | Community song writing workshop: The other Sister Josephine | Chippenham Museum | A collaborative song writing workshop exploring the story of Chippenham's alternative Sister Josephine, led by musician Louise Jordan and local women's history specialist Lucy Whitfield With: Louise Jordan , Lucy Whitfield | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 11:45 | NYFTE: The National Youth Folk Troupe of England teach us some traditional dance styles | Island Park: Community Stage | The National Youth Folk Troupe of England teach us some traditional dance styles. Suitable for all ages. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 14:30 | Shooting Roots: Song Workshop | Masonic Centre | Both Youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local young people (£3 on the door) have the opportunity to attend Shooting Roots’ exciting singing workshops, at the Masonic Hall on Emery Lane - our YOUTH HUB for the weekend.
The experienced Shooting Roots team of tutors will be here to teach you traditional songs and wonderful harmonies to accompany them. Bring your friends for a relaxed time singing together, for all abilities, on the Saturday and Sunday.
🎪With the opportunity to perform in the Showcase on Monday📣 With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 14:30 | Folktales from the canal side | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Canals shaped industry but hide a dark past. Storyteller and narrow boat dweller Ian, salvaged tales of murder, mystery, heroes, love and oatcakes. you’ll never see the towpath the same way!
With: Ian Douglas | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 15:00 | Family Bodhran Drop In Session | Old Road Tavern Barn | A session for all the family to come and have a go at playing the Bodhran. With: Bruce Lowe | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 16:30 | Community song writing workshop: Margaret's Search & Rescue | Chippenham Museum | A collaborative song writing workshop exploring the story of Chippenham's search & rescue pioneer Margaret Griffin, led by musician Louise Jordan and local women's history specialist Lucy Whitfield With: Louise Jordan , Lucy Whitfield | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 16:45 | The Afternoon Ceilidh | Island Park: Community Stage | To honour the previously held 'Buttercross Ceildhs' we are hosting one big Ceilidh at the community stage! Join us for a lively Ceilidh event with Crowdy Kit and Gordon Potts. (P) Please note whilst this is a family friendly event it is not a children-focused session. With: Crowdy Kit, Gordon Potts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. With: Gacko, Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 16:30 | Shooting Roots: Theatre Workshop | Masonic Centre | Both Youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local young people (£3 on the door) have the opportunity to attend Shooting Roots’ exciting theatre workshops, at the Masonic Hall on Emery Lane, our YOUTH HUB for the weekend.
Two great workshops, on Saturday and Sunday, for making new friends, gaining confidence and having a laugh while working together to create some high quality theatre! Expect games, larks, tableaus, devising, ridiculous plots, and much more!
🌟Also with the opportunity to perform in the showcase on Monday🌟 With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:30 to 16:30 | Sound Bath | Old Road Tavern Barn | Introducing our enchanting Sound Bath Experience – a symphony for your senses, a journey for your soul! Immerse yourself in the soothing waves of sound as Ben Matthews and friends guide you through a transformative sonic adventure With: Ben Matthews and friends | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 16:30 | Drumming Circle for all the family with Blissfull Dragon | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Join the circle and get into your groove, and get the beat going! Join Liz to explore, improvise and have fun with drums and percussion, creating a joyful and uplifting sound. With: Blissful Dragon | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 to 18:30 | Folk On | Island Park: Community Stage | A full-force folky fun family show for all with hits like ‘Dad, I’m in love with a Morris Dancer’ and ‘Advanced Country Dancing (for beginners) With: Folk On | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:00 to 20:00 | Shooting Roots: Evening Activity | Masonic Centre | Instrumental sessions, games and more, with Shooting Roots at the Festival's YOUTH HUB. Access for youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local youth (£3 on the door) With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 24:00 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Join us for a Saturday night ceilidh with Banter and caller Fee Lock! Enjoy lively music, fun dances, and great company. (P) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:45 to 21:30 | The Magic Lantern: Telling Tales at Twilight | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | The Magic Lantern presents: Telling Tales at Twilight, a magical and spectacular evening of story and shadow puppetry. With: Gacko, Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth on Sunday 25th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11:00 to 11:45 | NYFTE: The National Youth Folk Troupe of England teach us some traditional dance styles | Island Park: Community Stage | The National Youth Folk Troupe of England teach us some traditional dance styles. Suitable for all ages. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Family Fairytale Ceilidh | Island Park: Community Stage | Specifically for children and families, Led by Fairy Tale Folk Dance to the wonderful Downfielders. Bringing a sprinkle of fairy dust and story telling to introduce our youngest attendees to the fun to be had in ceilidh dancing. Costumes encouraged! | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 14:30 | Shooting Roots: Song Workshop | Masonic Centre | Both Youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local young people (£3 on the door) have the opportunity to attend Shooting Roots’ exciting singing workshops, at the Masonic Hall on Emery Lane - our YOUTH HUB for the weekend.
The experienced Shooting Roots team of tutors will be here to teach you traditional songs and wonderful harmonies to accompany them. Bring your friends for a relaxed time singing together, for all abilities, on the Saturday and Sunday.
🎪With the opportunity to perform in the Showcase on Monday📣 With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 14:30 | In the fools company | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Fools take many forms, as do their tales. Ian Douglas, once Muncaster’s fool, shares the legacy of Tom Skelton in a lively session of foolish stories—sure to lift even the heaviest hearts! With: Ian Douglas | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:25 to 15:50 | NYFTE Show Case | Island Park: Community Stage | NYFTE (pronounced "nifty") are a team of 10-18 year olds from all over the country, performing a wide range of dance styles, song and musicianship. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 16:30 | Shooting Roots: Theatre Workshop | Masonic Centre | Both Youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local young people (£3 on the door) have the opportunity to attend Shooting Roots’ exciting theatre workshops, at the Masonic Hall on Emery Lane, our YOUTH HUB for the weekend.
Two great workshops, on Saturday and Sunday, for making new friends, gaining confidence and having a laugh while working together to create some high quality theatre! Expect games, larks, tableaus, devising, ridiculous plots, and much more!
🌟Also with the opportunity to perform in the showcase on Monday🌟 With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:10 to 17:10 | Keith Donnelly Family Show | Island Park: Community Stage | Laughs, songs and stories with the wonderful and mischievous Keith Donnelly and his bear. With: Keith Donnelly | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 to 19:00 | Stick and Bucket Dance Competition | Old Road Tavern | Chippenham's hilarious annual contest for the best interpretation of Sir Terry Pratchett's Stick & Bucket Dance.
With: Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:00 to 20:00 | Shooting Roots: Evening Activity | Masonic Centre | Instrumental sessions, games and more, with Shooting Roots at the Festival's YOUTH HUB. Access for youth ticket holders (11-17 year olds) and local youth (£3 on the door) With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:45 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Get ready to dance at a vibrant ceilidh with Out of Hand and caller AERYN! Expect fantastic tunes, lively steps, and a night full of fun, energy, and great vibes. Don't miss it!(P) With: Out of Hand, AERYN | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:45 to 21:30 | The Magic Lantern: Telling Tales at Twilight | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | The Magic Lantern presents: Telling Tales at Twilight, a magical and spectacular evening of story and shadow puppetry. With: Gacko, Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth on Monday 26th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12:00 to 12:30 | Shooting Roots: Showcase Rehearsal | Masonic Centre | A final rehearsal for the Shooting Roots song and theatre workshops, ahead of Monday afternoon's showcase performance at 3pm on the Community Stage in Island Park. With: Shooting Roots | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 14:30 | Travellers tales | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | For 30 years, Ian Douglas has gathered stories from across the British Isles. His tales, shaped by travel and the people he's met, bring characters to life—join him for an unforgettable session of traveler’s tales! With: Ian Douglas | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:45 to 14:10 | MEG | Island Park: Community Stage | Chippenham's own Meg. A young singer-songwriter with a range of covers and own material. With: M3G | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 16:00 | Shooting Roots Showcase | Island Park: Community Stage | Showcase of what our first ever cohort of 11 to 17 working with Shooting Roots is an inclusive youth folk organisation run by young people for young people With: Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:45 to 18:30 | Wings and Whispers | Island Park: Community Stage | Music inspired by the natural world and magical beings. Join the harp, voice, whistle, and guitar for a journey through English and American folk. With: Wings and Whispers | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 23:00 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Don’t miss the final ceilidh of this year's festival with Blackbeard’s Tea Party and caller Gordon Potts! Celebrate with high-energy tunes, lively dancing, and a fantastic end to an unforgettable Chippenham!(P) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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