Events
We hold lots of events for local residents and we’d love to see you there!
Discover what’s coming up that you can get involved in, from garden meet ups and orchard maintenance days to crafting for kids and community bat walks.
Recurrent events
Monthly garden meet-ups
Dates: The first Saturday of each month
Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Cost: Free
Details: Join us at our community garden and help us grow fruit, veg, wildflowers and trees! Everyone is welcome, no is experience required and cups of tea and snacks are provided.
Please just turn up - there is no need to contact us beforehand or to book a place.
Moonrakers’ Educafe at WSHC
Dates: Fortnightly on a Monday
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Cost: Free
Details: Moonrakers’ Educafe provides a warm, welcoming and safe space where everyone is empowered to build confidence, connection, and belonging! People are invited to share their unique strengths, skills, stories, cultures and creativity to help build a supportive and resilient community, together. Click the button for more details and open dates.
Please note this is not a Rooted event, but is hosted by our friends at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
Special events
Bat walk at Monkton Park
Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
Time: 7.50pm to 9.20pm
Location: Monkton Park, Chippenham
Cost: £5 suggested donation per person
Details: Join us for a fascinating sunset bat walk through Monkton Park! Learn what makes our native bats so special, why they need our help and how to use a bat detector.
Booking is essential and tickets are available from 29th July.
Bat walk at Pewsham Locks
Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
Time: 6.50pm to 8.20pm
Location: Pewsham Locks, Chippenham
Cost: £5 suggested donation per person
Details: Join us for a fascinating sunset bat walk along the canal at Pewsham Locks! Learn what makes our native bats so special, why they need our help and how to use a bat detector.
Booking is essential and tickets are available from 18th August.
Nut, seed and berry foraging!
Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Starting at Baydons Meadow, Chippenham
Cost: Free
Details: Join us to gather the nuts, seeds and berries we’ll grow our next season of trees from in our Community Tree Nursery!
Please note this event will not take place if it is raining - check our Facebook page for updates.
Bat walk at Monkton Park
Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
Time: 6.10pm to 8.40pm
Location: Monkton Park, Chippenham
Cost: £5 suggested donation per person
Details: Join us for a fascinating sunset bat walk through Monkton Park! Learn what makes our native bats so special, why they need our help and how to use a bat detector.
Booking is essential and tickets are available from 9th September.
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