Ed checks in with the latest news about our S.H.O.P. and seasons greetings. Happy solstice and all the holidays, we wish lots of peace in this festive season to one and all, onwards and upwards!

Seems like summer’s just ended but we’re already looking forward to the next, and the must-visit Minety Festival 2025! They’ve already announced two fabulous headliners: Fun Loving Criminals & Top Loader! Have a look at what else is new and coming in the next edition of this lovely community festival in our area, Ed speaks to the director, our now regular podcast guest Richard Swatton!

Ed reflects on the recent flooding in Chippenham and what’s going on with our S.H.O.P. which has been adversely impacted. Hope everyone is safe and having a nice December despite the weather! Our hearts go out to those affected.

Ed chats to the lovely Adrian Cuenca, a locally based artist, whose art is on display at our S.H.O.P. as a part of our annual art exhibition. Hear more about his background and come and see his art. Thanks for sharing, Adrian!

Ed chats to the lovely Caroline Tomlin, whose art is on display at our S.H.O.P. as a part of our annual art exhibition, about art, creativity, creative learning and education.

Ed chats to the lovely members of the Women’s Institute who are currently displaying their amazing poppy cascade in our S.H.O.P. window. Have a look!

Ed chats to Caroline Champion of Cara Design, about her own work and about the current Kandu Arts Annual Art Exhibition we put on in our S.H.O.P. thanks to Magdalena Makasow, gathering more than 15 local artists. Come on down and have a look, and choose to gift art this Christmas! And support the work of these lovely creatives. Check out Caroline’s work @: https://www.instagram.com/madebycara_design/

Ed checks in this sunny morning and reflects on the lovely pumpkin carving workshop held yesterday in Emery Gate, and looks forward to future workshops in our S.H.O.P.!

Have a look at all our workshops at the S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate in Chippenham, take your pick and book your space, they are all free or suggested donation £5, ran by professionals and offer numerous benefits. Our calendar is almost full! 

So if you’re interested in: clothes mending, mindful art sessions, well-being singing, exhibiting your art and more, please join us! Please have a watch for more information!

Find out why Fridays and Saturdays are the mindfulness, wellbeing and mental health dedicated days in our S.H.O.P.!

Ed recaps all our current workshops at the S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate in Chippenham so have a look and take your pick and book your space, they are all free or suggested donation £5, ran by professionals and offer numerous benefits. Our calendar is almost full!

So if you’re interested in: pumpkin carving, clothes mending, mindful art sessions, well-being singing, exhibiting your art and more, please join us! Please have a watch for more information!

Ed recaps all our current workshops at the S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate in Chippenham so have a look and take your pick and book your space, they are all free or suggested donation £5, ran by professionals and offer numerous benefits. Also if you’re an artist please apply to our annual exhibition curated by Magda Makasow. Please have a watch for more information!