Chard Town Council presented a new Spring Cultural Festival
Thursday 28th April to Saturday 30th April 2022
See below for an outline of the programme
****Please check this page before setting out, in the current climate of covid it may be necessary to change the programme at short notice****
Thursday 28th April
From 6:00pm onwards – Auditorium, The Guildhall
A trio of Cuban music from ”Indira Roman & Aji Pa’ Ti”+ Warm-up from Holyrood Academy bands/soloists. Entry is free.
Band You Tube link: https://youtu.be/ug5klrDuK14
Friday 29th April
11:00am-5:00pm – Auditorium, The Guildhall
Join us on Friday 29 April at the Guildhall for a celebratory day and unveiling of The Banners of Chard – made by members of the community with artist Jenny Mellings.
Drop-in free creative activities and refreshments through the day.
Welcome speeches at 11.30am.
Performance by Manor Court Primary School and live music 4pm
All welcome – Free!
10:00am-3:00pm – Foyer, The Guildhall
Arts & crafts stalls in the foyer and flower displays from Floweringi & Barelymow’s in-house florist – Rose’s
10:00am-12:00pm – Mayor’s Parlour, The Guildhall
Spanish tutoring from Divina Tomas Click here to download info
10:00am – 3:00pm – Chard Museum
Chard Museum Open
1:00pm and 3:00pm
Lace Riot Guided Tour delivered by Chard Museum
Saturday 30th April
10:00am – 3:00pm – Chard Museum
Chard Museum open and includes the unveiling of a new plaque and special celebration from 12:30pm.
LAUNCH Rejuvenated Blue Plaque Walk 14:00 and 15:00
All day
iSpy Family and Children’s Trail
10:00am-12:00pm – Mayor’s Parlour, The Guildhall
Spanish tutoring from Divina Tomas click here to download info
12:00pm – Outside The Guildhall
Enigma Morris dancing
1:00pm – Foyer, The Guildhall
Music from Blackdown Acapella
3:30pm-5:30pm – Auditorium, The Guildhall
Cinechard Film showing of Disney’s ‘Encanto’ click here to download info
7:00pm-10:00pm – Auditorium, The Guildhall
Comedy night in collaboration with Genius PR & Events.
Lineup:
- Thomas Glover
- Fiona Allen
- James Dowdeswell
Contact: events@chard.gov.uk for more information
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