Chard Guildhall Events

25/11/2025

📣 Discover Chard’s Hidden High Street Histories! 🏛️

Join the Chard History Group for Part 2 of our fascinating look into the remarkable people who once walked our High Street.

🗓️ Thursday 11 December 2025
⏰ Doors open 7pm, talk begins 7.30pm

This session explores the extraordinary lives of:
✨ Alan Horne – Chard’s rock ’n’ roll roadsweeper
✨ Elizabeth Wilkins – dedicated WWI nurse
✨ Dr Robert Fawcus – much-loved local doctor
✨ Joseph Hawker – brilliant engineer and “father of the tank”

💷 Members £2.50 | Visitors £3.50
Everyone welcome!

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the stories that shaped our town. 🕰️✨

24/11/2025

Please see events happening week commencing 24th November.
📧 Join our mailing list - https://chard-guildhall.co.uk/join-mailing-list/.
🎉Looking for somewhere to hold a conference, party or function?
✏Just head to https://venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/Chard-Town-Council where you can submit bookings straight through to us!
📞 Give us a call on 01460 239567 if you'd like to check availability or have any queries related to our facilities.
Blackdown Acapella Abri Community

24/11/2025

The Guildhall is thrilled to have hosted Numatics annual charity dinner and pleased for the record amount raised that will make a real impact for the respective charities ❤️💚💖

A huge thanks to all supporters, sponsors and guests of our Black Tie Charity Dinner Dance held at the Guildhall on Friday evening. This year has been our biggest and best so far, and to be able to announce that we have raised such a fantastic amount has left us a little lost for words!

All we can say is THANK YOU!! ❤️

21/11/2025

🎅🎄Tomorrow - Saturday 22nd November 🎅🎄

✨ Chard Christmas Lights Switch-On! ✨
Get ready for a magical evening as Chard lights up for the festive season this Saturday 22nd November! 🎄✨
Join us for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On—packed with entertainment, community spirit, and holiday cheer.

📅 Don’t miss out!
👉 Full details here: https://chard.gov.uk/chard-christmas-lights-switch-on/

Let’s celebrate together and make this year’s switch-on the brightest one yet! 💫

20/11/2025

🎨 Reminder! Festive Workshop Tomorrow ✨

Don’t forget — the first Abri Community Crafts Workshop is happening tomorrow, Friday 21st November, from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Join us for a free, creative morning of festive crafting. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some Christmas cheer! 🎄✨

To book your space, contact Bobby:
📩 [email protected]

📞 07825 144590

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚🧡💛

20/11/2025

📣 Reminder - happening today!

Join for the Let’s Talk SEND & Inclusion event
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come along to:
• Take part in discussion tables on key SEND topics
• Explore Local Offer Live stalls with info from a range of providers

This free event is open to all parent carers — no diagnosis needed. A great chance to learn, ask questions, and find support for children and young people.

✨ Everyone welcome!

20/11/2025

It's just under TWO WEEKS until our much anticipated Blackdown Christmas Craft Fayre and we can't wait!!! 😍
More stallholders will be shared over the coming days so make sure you're following Blackdown Acapella for all the details!

There really will be something for all the family:
Wonderful stalls, an incredible raffle and other cash games, musical entertainment and festive refreshments and hot drinks with a seating area so you can relax and enjoy!! ☕🫖

This will be a wonderful event to kick off the Christmas countdown and make a big dent on your Christmas shopping lists! 🎄So mark it in your diaries NOW!
And invite your friends! 💙💙

Chard Guildhall Events

17/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Prize Bingo! ✨🎄
Join Inner Wheel Club of Chard for a fun festive evening at our Christmas Prize Bingo!

📅 Monday, 1st December
🕖 Doors Open 7:00pm | 🎱 Eyes Down 7:30pm

Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere with refreshments, a fabulous raffle, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Everyone is welcome!

Inner Wheel proudly support UN Women’s “UNiTE” & “Orange The World” initiatives to end violence against women and girls. 🧡

📞 To book or for more information: 01460 63856
📧 [email protected]

Come along and enjoy a great night—all for a meaningful cause! 🌟

17/11/2025

🎄✨ Starting this week we host this 3 part workshop series organised by Abri Community with Chard Community Hub. Come along for some festive fun - it's completely FREE! ✨🎄
🎨 Crafts – Fri 21st Nov 9:30–11:30am
💐 Flowers – Fri 28th Nov 10am–12pm
🍪 Cooking – Fri 5th Dec 10am–12pm
All materials are provided — just bring your creativity and a smile!
Spaces are limited, so book your spot with Bobby today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07825 144590

17/11/2025

Please see events happening week commencing 17th November.
📧 Join our mailing list - https://chard-guildhall.co.uk/join-mailing-list/.
🎉Looking for somewhere to hold a conference, party or function?
✏Just head to https://venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/Chard-Town-Council where you can submit bookings straight through to us!
📞 Give us a call on 01460 239567 if you'd like to check availability or have any queries related to our facilities.
u3a Chard, Ilminster & District Blackdown Acapella Abri Community Chard Slimming World

15/11/2025

📣 Reminder – Coming Up Next Thursday!

💬 Let’s Talk SEND & Inclusion
📅 Thursday 20th November
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💜 Free event – all parent carers welcome!

Join us for a supportive and informative day focused on SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities).
The event includes:
✨ Discussion tables covering key SEND topics
✨ Local Offer Live – stalls and info from a range of providers

No diagnosis needed to attend — it’s a great opportunity to learn, share experiences, ask questions, and access local support for children and young people both in and out of school.

14/11/2025

🌎 Coming up this Monday! 🌎
Join u3a Chard, Ilminster & District for an inspiring talk:

🎤 “Travels in South America”
🗣️ Talk by Ann and Clive Barker
🚐 Hear about their incredible overland adventures in their motorhome K-Nine around South America!

🕑 Monday 17th November – 2pm
💷 £2 entry (includes refreshments)

Everyone welcome — non-members too! ☕

Find U3A on Facebook .u3a or search “Chard Ilminster u3a”