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Share our Memory Service Celebrating those who served in the 'Forgotten Army'
LIGHT a CANDLE to remember and celebrate the official end of World War 2. At 15:00 on Saturday 16th August Churches Together will lead a...
Howard Bailey
Aug 111 min read
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Colonel E. G. M. Reynolds: A Senior Nurses Story
Page from E.M.G Reynolds Qualifications log 1925. Colonel E G M Reynolds was born in 1903. She trained at the Royal Free Hospital in...
Howard Bailey
Aug 113 min read
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Victory over Japan Memory and Celebration Event
Come and join Chard Museum, Chard Town Council and organisations from the Culturally Chard Networking Group, and the Community Plan...
Howard Bailey
Jul 291 min read
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Victory over Japan Memory and Celebration Event
A Memory and Celebration event will be hosted by Chard Museum and Chard Town Council on Saturday August 16th from 14:00 to 17:00 at the...
Howard Bailey
Jul 221 min read
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ARTEFAX has landed in time for the Museum's two new Exhibitions
Engineer Colin Banfield introduces Artefax to Museum Chair Howard Bailey ARTEFAX has arrived at Chard Museum. Many will have seen the...
Howard Bailey
Jul 211 min read
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Chard Heritage, Arts and Music Festival has an exciting programme
Chard Heritage, Arts and Music Festival is about to enjoy its third year. It starts on Tuesday 29 th  July at 11:00 and offers a range of...
Howard Bailey
Jul 212 min read
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80th Anniversary of victory over japan
Chard Museum has access to the original diary and technical books of William Evans. William served on HMS Lothian. In his diary he tells...
Howard Bailey
Jul 184 min read
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It’s still time to remember and reflect
Ela, one of our Museum supporters recently told us that ‘ i f we understand the past we can better understand the present and can better...
Howard Bailey
Feb 32 min read
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Magic Lantern Show
Many thanks to 'professor John Selley and his partner Elizabeth who provided a wonderful Magic Lantern Show last Saturday, 07th December...
Howard Bailey
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Chard Reservoir
Meet the team at Chard Reservoir and bob for apples and use our cider press!

Howard Bailey
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Just Some Of The Latest Lovely Reviews from our Visitors!
7.06.24 What an amazing place, such an extensive collection! Thank you for showing us around and sharing your knowledge. Â 1.06.24 Very...

Howard Bailey
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Chard Heritage Arts and Music Festival
Join us for the Chard Heritage Arts & Music Festival, full program below:

Howard Bailey
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Museum Walks
Explore the history of our amazing town - rejuvenated walks around Chard. See below for dates:

Howard Bailey
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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2024 Celebrating the Centenary of Margaret Bondfield becoming the first female Government Minister
Leader of the Opposition, the Rt Hon Keir Starmer, KC, MP has confirmed that he plans to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of...
Howard Bailey
May 30, 20232 min read
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Recommended New Trustees
Since the AGM in March 2022 Museum Trustees have invited three further individuals to join the Trustee Board. Each has specialist skills...
Howard Bailey
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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PLAQUE UNVEILING TO CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY TREASURE
The first phase of 50 Years and Beyond is complete. To celebrate taking over ownership of the buildings from South Somerset District...
Howard Bailey
May 24, 20221 min read
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Draw or paint your way through the history of Chard
Every Tuesday for 5 weeks you can draw and paint to your hearts content with tuition or advice from local artist Claire Jeanes. Enjoy...
Howard Bailey
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Share in our new Community Asset. An Open Invitation .....
On March 31st the Trustees successfully completed the purchase of the Chard and District Museum from South Somerset District Council....
Howard Bailey
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Opening 2022
Just over a month away and Chard Museum will open for the walk-in visitor. Here are our opening times.
Howard Bailey
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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What's in a name?
One of our priorities in 2022 is to make the Museum more accessible to families and the children. We are creating a 'kid' friendly...
Howard Bailey
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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