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Our Autumn series of talks for the Tolpuddle Family Lives programme

Our Autumn series of talks for the Tolpuddle Family Lives programme is now available here. All talks are free, but please ensure you book early to secure a place.

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Relatives Lunch

It was lovely to host a lunch recently at the Martyrs' Inn, Tolpuddle, introducing some of the relatives of the Tolpuddle Martyrs who had not already made contact with each…

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‘Drop-in’ Launch

If you missed the Launch of ‘Tolpuddle Family Lives’ on 3rd April, a reminder that we are having a ‘drop-in’ launch on the afternoon of Saturday April 6th, 2pm-4pm. All…

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Tolpuddle Family Lives Launch

On Wednesday April 3rd, at 7pm in the Chapel, we will be holding a launch of our programme, ‘Tolpuddle Family Lives’. Come along and have a glass of wine (other…

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Tolpuddle Family Lives

We are delighted to announce that from April to October 2024 we will be running a project under the title of ‘Tolpuddle Family Lives’ funded by Historic England’s Everyday Heritage…

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Listed and Period Homeowners Event

Saturday 22nd November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

We have secured funding from Historic England to undertake a feasibility study to establish the potential demand for a Built Heritage Skills Hub based at Tolpuddle Old Chapel. As part of the project we are inviting local owners/occupiers of listed and period properties to join us for an informal discussion and to share experiences of restoring and maintaining your property.

We are keen to hear about your issues and challenges in looking after your property and what we could do to provide support on matters relating to listed and period property ownership. For example, this could be through regular themed meetings, inviting specialist speakers or arranging practical skills demonstrations.

Find out more about the event here

Book your place at this FREE event here.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tolpuddle Old Chapel.

 

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We are closed to the public during the winter months. We shall reopen for visitors in April 2026.

Private individual and group visits may be arranged by emailing info@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

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Board Vacancies

The Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust is seeking expressions of interest in joining its Board of Trustees. We currently have one vacancy.

If you have an interest in heritage buildings and a few hours a week to spare, to work with the existing trustees to help shape and develop the Chapel’s potential, this opportunity could be for you.

You can find out more about being a charity trustee here.

For further details contact secretary@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

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