Stop for the Noddy Holder moment, it’s Christmas! Our weekly roundup of what we’ve found to do in the wilds of Wiltshire is a bumper edition this week, taking us right up to New Year’s Eve, cos I’ll be a busy as Santa on a mission this yule, and only get the standard two days off work to be with the fam, which the equivalent to you posh lot is a year off to find yourself in Goa!
Please be aware this is not comprehensive and new events can and might yet still be added to our blossoming, occasionally updating EVENT CALENDAR; they might not be added here, so do check in regularly. You can also find links to everything mentioned there, and plan ahead…..to 2024!
One other really important thing before we get going, we need donations to fund this, so, if you can this Christmas, please donate a little stocking filler to keep us going; awl, thank you, For info on how, see HERE. Please and thank you…
Ongoing: Two exhibits at Wiltshire Museum in Devizes: Lest We Forget: the Black Contribution to the World Wars and Eric Walrond: A Caribbean Writer living in Wiltshire. Reviewed Here.
The Kenavon Venture Santa Cruise at Devizes Wharf continues running until 23rd December.
Wednesday 20th
I assume the regular Acoustic Jam at the Southgate, Devizes is on as normal.
Panto at the Civic Trowbridge with Goldilocks & the Three Bears, two shows 4pm and 6pm.
Gav Cross: After Supper Ghost Stories at Pound Arts, Corsham.
Craig Crofton Quartet at the Bell, Bath.
Thursday 21st
Playtime! Christmas Special: A Winter’s Tail and Father Christmas Storytelling at Pound Arts, Corsham.
The Hammervilles at The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.
Claire Martin and the Jim Mullen Trio at the Civic, Trowbridge.
Matt Owens & the DVP at the Tuppenny, Swindon.
Sladest at the Tree House, Frome has sold out.
Friday 22nd
Christmas & New Year Meals at The Memorial Pavilion in Seend with Chef Eric Lepine Seend runs until 29th December, with a Christmas Dinner special on the 24th.
Funked Up Christmas Party at the Pelican, Devizes, One Trick Pony fundraiser at the Southgate.
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The Parson’s Nose in Melksham has Plan of Action.
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Winter Concert at St Michael’s Church in Axford by Music for 1-4 voices, and Piano, with Emilia Lederleitnerova-Spriggs, Alice Simmons, Brian Parsons, Gilbert Simmons. A cappella 4 part carols, seasonal songs both old and new, festive piano duets and a few jazzy Christmas favourites. And some warming winter refreshment!
Hooch at The Coopers Arms, Pewsey.
Christmas Sing-a-Long at the Civic, Trowbridge.
Peloton are at The Vic, Swindon.
Karport Collective at The Boathouse, Bradford-on-Avon. Far Cue at The Three Horseshoes.
The P’hogues at the Tree House, Frome has sold out.
Saturday 23rd
Illingworth at the Three Crowns, Devizes. Barrelhouse at The Southgate.
Apache Cats at The Lamb, Marlborough.
Frenzy at The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.
Drama Tots Christmas Special at Kington Langley Village Hall.
Filskit Theatre: Breaking The Ice at Pound Arts, Corsham.
The Fuzz at The New Inn, Swindon. Shepherd’s Pie’s Xmas Rock-Off The Vic.
The Sweet play the Cheese & Grain, Frome.
Sunday 24th
Swing Into Christmas with Terry Franks at the Crown, Bishops Cannings.
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Sing-a-Long with Jim at the Beehive, Swindon.
Leon Hunt, Jason Titley, Gina Griffin at the Bell, Bath.
Monday 25th
I haven’t got anything for Monday….oh, hold on, Noddy, come in!! I wish you all a very merry Christmas, Brussel sprouts all round!
Tuesday 26th
Xmas Rave at 23 Bath Street, Frome.
Wednesday 27th
Acoustic Jam at the Southgate, Devizes, possible, not sure.
The Shudders at the Beehive, Swindon.
K’Chevere at the Bell, Bath.
Thursday 28th
Experimental Blues Orchestra at the Beehive, Swindon
Friday 29th
Jon Amor Trio Christmas Special at The Southgate, Devizes. Mick Jogger & The Stones Experience at The Corn Exchange, Devizes.
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SexJazz at the Beehive, Swindon. Rotten Aces at the Vic.
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Saturday 30th
The Acrustic Badger Band & The I’s at The Southgate, Devizes. Sound Hog Disco, Karaoke at the Three Crowns.
Pop-Punk Disaster at The Vic, Swindon
Sunday 31st
Right, here we go: eyes down for a full house, it’s New Year’s Eve. I’m not going to type New Years Eve for every entry, so take it as red, it’s New Years Eve, okay?! New Years Eve parties at:
Devizes Scooter Club at The Cavalier, Devizes.
The Reason NYE Party at Seend Community Hall.
Reggae Party with Razah I-Fi at the Royal Oak, Marlborough.
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Siren at The Consti Club, Chippenham.
End of Story at The Talbot, Calne.
Blue Soul at the Wiltshire Yeoman, Trowbridge. Train to Skaville at Westwood Social Club.
Party Night at the Civic, Trowbridge.
Parties at The Tuppenny, Swindon, the Beehive, and The New Inn. Rave Against the Regime plays one at The Vic.
Junkyard Dogs are the Winterbourne Arms in Winterbourne Dauntsey.
One Chord Wonders at The Sun, Frome.
Phew, I’m sure there’s more, do let me know and hopefully I’ll get time to add them. Obviously, because this is a bumper fortnight edition, I’m sure lots more will be added, so do keep your eye on the Event Calendar, as this might not be edited, cheers.
Have a great Christmas, and New Year, one and all!
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