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The Ruze
The new venue the Ruze is a purpose-built live music and events venue in Chippenham, Wiltshire, created for performance, creativity and connection.
Just a short 5 minute walk out of town once you know the right way. Head out of Island park towards Olympiad and walk to the top Olympiad carpark. Walk through the car park and into its overflow area. There is an opening onto Station Road. Cross the road and enter the train station. To the left of the train station is a footbridge crossing the railway (a lift is available). Once over the bridge exit the train station carpark to the left and take the lane to the left. Follow down a short way and you will find The Ruze just after Cousin Norman's on your right.
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CURRENT PROGRAMME OF EVENTS (Others may follow)
Click on the event name or time to get more detail.Jump to: Saturday Sunday Monday
| Events on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Beginners Appalachian with Crooked Moon Learn a sequence of basic steps from the Appalachian tradition accompanied by our fabulous Old Time musicians. Hard soled shoes or taps recommended. (This is a stand alone workshop) |  Crooked Moon (Appalachian) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Ilmington with New Esperance New Esperance Morris has breathed new life into the Ilmington tradition, including the reintroduction of galleys. Please wear dance shoes and bring hankies if you have them. Some Cotswold experience required |  New Esperance (Cotswold) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 14:45 | Building Essential Session Skills A confidence-building session for beginner and intermediate players. Tips and tricks to help you get to grips with session playing. All instruments welcome, tunes used will be in G or D. |  Tony Hodkin | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | An Hour With Rob Johnston Experience the astounding talent of Rob Johnston. A master of acoustic guitar his virtuosic performance blends folk with modern innovation. Don’t miss this world-class musical journey. He is joined by Tim Gower and Jess Marsh. |  Rob Johnston (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Swingletree Swing into the evening with Swingletree, bringing lovely harmonies and bouncy vibes from their tales of life on the canals. | Swingletree (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 21:00 | Dulcimer Mountain Chippenham’s Dulcimer Mountain bring a fun, harmony-filled mix of Americana, Folk and Rock-n-Roll. Join Linda, Rob and Martin for a lively set from three staples of the local live music scene! |  Dulcimer Mountain (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:00 - 23:00 | Keith Donnelly Keith Donnelly presents a classic late night get together. Laughs and larks from one of our festival favourites. |  Keith Donnelly (Musician, singer, song writer and Comedian ) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Sunday 24th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | North West Workshop with Liberty Hill Westhoughton. Written by Trefor Owen in the 1980s in celebration of the gargoyles on Westhoughton church tower. Our music is Quadrille Bouchard and Marche du Verner. |  Liberty Hill North West (North West) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Border Workshop with Beltane Border Beltane combine confident and graceful flowing movements with fiery energy bringing tales of the myths, legends and monuments of Dartmoor alive. We’ll teach you our popular Tolmen Stone and Vixana dances |  Beltane Border (Border) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | The New Esperance Tradition Forty-odd years ago, we started to write dances in a new style. There are now a dozen dances, which are designed for four people or multiples thereof. Bring your hankies and dance shoes, and instruments. | New Esperance (Cotswold) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Improvers Appalachian with Crooked Moon This workshop is aimed at those with some knowledge of Appalachian stepping. Learn a short routine in Crooked Moon's dynamic style. Hard soled shoes or taps recommended. (This is a stand alone workshop) | Crooked Moon (Appalachian) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Monday 25th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 - 11:00 | Sound Bath 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 |  Ben Matthews (musician) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Storyround Hosted by Ian Douglas, an opportunity to tell or listen. Bring a story you've been wanting to tell and offer it in a friendly space. Stories no longer than 3 minutes. |  Ian Douglas ( Storyteller and showman) | Donation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||