What a wonderful Hope through Art project that the Forefront Community Church are fronting. We hope everyone will get involved and share...

Those of you who knew Roger will know that he corresponded with people from all over the country and abroad. Sue Heward, has started to...

The mission of Chard Museum is 'uncovering yesterday’s heritage, history and hidden stories’ of Chard and District. However and given...

In December we learnt of the passing of Roger Carter. Since that time tributes to Roger have flowed into the Museum. We would like to...

This alternative Christmas Tree Festival was scheduled to start on Saturday 06th running through to Sunday 14th February. Obviously with...

Some years ago, museums in Exeter and York challenged the Valuation Office over the rateable value of their buildings. They won !!! Five...

It is with great sadness that members of the Museum were phoned by Maggie Carter this morning to say that, her partner and husband,...

Just a final reminder that the AGM starts at 19:00 on Wednesday 25th November via the Zoom platform. Please book your attendance and we...

Remembrance Day rightly, belongs to the memories of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Sometimes the stories of the many who...

We asked Tim Burge, the Project Manager of the first phase of 50 Years and Beyond to share his thoughts on how the Trustees ensure the...

The Museum Trustees have changed the date of the 2020 Annual General Meeting on four occasions. This, we hope our members and supporters...

The Governments decision to return England to a lockdown starting on 5th November has resulted in the Trustees making some difficult...

Our challenging and uncertain times continue. We have been incredibly fortunate in south Somerset but the spike in coronavarius means we...

Share the Wonders of Chard Museum and the rich local history of our town Join in the BBC’s #MuseumPassion event The BBC – in partnership...

A grant from Small Grant Big Improvement supported the Trustees to work with Vicky Dawson to create a new Charitable Incorporated...

A local filmmaker and Covid19 volunteer have released a film providing a snapshot of life in Chard, Somerset over the lockdown from March...

Today the Antiques Road Trip crew visited the Museum to film stories about John Stringfellow. Vince Lean, our Chairman, hosted the crew...

Despite all the challenges of working around Covid-19 restrictions, work has been moving on apace with 50 Years and Beyond. You probably...

After two successful years the Christmas Tree Festival is back in 2020. However, given the present ‘new-normal’ we will be arranging...

Hello, I am Tim Burge and I’m a Museum and Heritage Consultant. Your Trustees have appointed me to project manage the 50 Years and Beyond...