Heritage Cafe: F.W. Jones - The Funerals of Chippenham's History

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This month a representative from F.W. Jones will give a talk on The Funerals of Chippenham's History. Frederick William Jones began the business as both a funeral director and cabinetmaker in 1930. Since then, the business has progressed through two successive Jones generations, serving the community of Chippenham throughout those years. The F.W. Jones team of today will present how the business evolved from 1930 to now, highlighting some very important and unique funerals along the way. We hope you can join us in the museum's Education Room.

Non-members who attend are invited to donate £2 to Friends of Chippenham Museum; annual membership is £5 per person, renewed each July. If you are interested in joining, please visit the website to download a membership form or pop into the museum on your next visit.

Friends of Chippenham Museum supports the museum by fundraising, promoting activities and organising an enjoyable social programme for members. Being a Friend gives you the opportunity to receive newsletters with special interest articles and news from the Museum, attend monthly coffee afternoons called Heritage Café for socialising and special interest talks, and take part in special activities such as local trips, parties, events, etc.

The Friends of the Museum group was launched in June 2012 with the help of a small, dedicated band of volunteers, celebrating with a special event in the town's Yelde Hall, the home of the original museum.

Our main aim at the time was to build a bridge between the museum and the public, increasing local engagement and making the institution more approachable.

Today, that relationship has worked exceptionally well. Our Friends act as vital ambassadors, providing specialized local knowledge and expertise. This small, enthusiastic group of supporters has grown to nearly 100 members.