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  Encyclopedia: Chard, Somerset
Chard is a town in the county of Somerset, England, situated on the A30 road near the Devon border, 15 miles south west of Yeovil.
In 1685 Chard was one of the towns in which Judge Jeffreys held some of the Bloody Assizes after the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion.
Chard claims to be the birthplace of Aviation.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Chard,-Somerset   (141 words)

  
 Chard (Somerset) - in the South West of England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Chard (Somerset) - in the South West of England
Chard is located in Somerset in the South West of England.
Pin your notices on the Chard noticeboard to target the local population.
www.localnotices.com /CityIndex/Chard_Somerset.htm   (56 words)

  
 Beautiful Self-Catering Cottages in Somerset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Somerset is the peaceful, beautiful and forgotten county of the South West.
Most of Somerset is just two to three hours drive from London and Heathrow Airport, and less than an hour south of the cities of Bath and Bristol.
The Somerset Levels are one of Britain’s largest wetland areas, the Mendip Hills and other places such as Bath Spa, Avebury and Stonehenge, Longleat, the Quantocks and Wookey Hole are well worth a visit.
www.property-letting.co.uk /links.htm   (744 words)

  
 Antiques Roadshow UK: Highlights: Forde Abbey
Dorset, like nearby Devon and Somerset, is a county in England's West Country known for its beauty and charm.
Many parts of the original abbey are now gone, including the church, and what remains has been adapted to another purpose, and yet the essence of a monastery inhabited by 12-century monks survives.
Accordingly, Thomas Chard and his 12 monks handed Forde Abbey over to the king, and Chard was then appointed vicar of the local village.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/antiquesuk/highlights/forde.html   (460 words)

  
 Alpine Grove Touring Park - A delightful 8 acre woodland site in South Somerset
Nestled into the South Coast Countryside in South Somerset, bordering both Devon and Dorset Counties is this unique rural camping and caravanning touring park.
The historic town of Chard is only 2 miles away (the birthplace of powered flight).
With 3 different customs and traditions of the 3 adjoining counties of South Somerset, Dorset and Devon there is plenty to see and enjoy.
www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com   (889 words)

  
 Chard Reservoir - Birdwatching
The reservoir is only about a mile from the centre of Chard town and is regularly visited by local people, the surrounding meadows being popular for dog walking.
The north and eastern fringes are fished and there is a bird hide at the south end which is positioned well out into the water giving a view of most of the open water.
The site is well hidden from all but the closest houses and many shoppers in nearby Chard town may be completely unaware of the existence of this substantial stretch of water.
www.chardres.totalserve.co.uk   (205 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Somerset | Mother died after Christmas binge
Linda Logan, 48, was found in a snow covered field in Chard, Somerset, on the morning of Boxing Day 2004.
The hearing, in Taunton, was told Mrs Logan had begun drinking with her daughter Lyenka in Chough's Hotel, Chard, at lunchtime on Christmas Day.
As she moved from there to a pub, to her son's house and back to the hotel, she consumed several vodka cocktails, champagne and wine with Christmas dinner, shots of tequila and four bottles of Vodka Mudshake.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/england/somerset/4583599.stm   (468 words)

  
 Magdalen Project, Chard, Somerset, Field Studies Farm Centre
The residential somerset accommodation for up to 36 visitors comprises a single storey range of restored buildings divided into 8 comfortable bedrooms, adjoining the courtyard and with disabled access.
Insects, butterflies and birds are plentiful with badgers, deer, foxes and buzzards being commonly sighted on the land.
Within walking distance of the farm there is more extensive woodland, the village of Winsham, Somerset, tributary streams in the Axe drainage basin, contrasting land-uses and a range of approaches to rural regeneration.
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk   (387 words)

  
 Gardensearch Directory > Gardens to Visit, Somerset, UK
Cathedrals, castles and caves combine to offer the perfect inspiration for the rich creativity of the gardens of Somerset.
Signposted from A358 Chard to Axminster, A30 Chard to Crewkerne and from B3165 Axminster to Crewkerne.
The gardens surround Hestercombe House, the headquarters of the Somerset Fire Brigade.
www.gardensearch.co.uk /gardens/west_somerset.htm   (669 words)

  
 The Town of Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK - Local Information Events Bed & ...
The Town of Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Town of Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Societies and Groups
The Town of Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Local Broadband
www.pubsinthearea.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/England/Chard-Somerset   (310 words)

  
 BBC - Radio4 - Excess Baggage - Billy Bragg in Somerset
On his frequent trips to London, Billy drives past a road sign which says — “Chard — The birthplace of powered flight”.
This has always interested him but he has never visited — until now that is. Billy will be visiting Chard to find out more about its history.
He will also be sampling the delights of Cider Brandy, hearing the unique Odcombe Carols and hollering “Come all jolly fellows who follow the plough” in memory of the tens of thousands of agricultural labourers who gathered to protest on Ham Hill more than 100 years ago.
www.bbc.co.uk /radio4/excessbaggage/index_20031227.shtml   (179 words)

  
 Business Unlimited | Business latest | The precarious existence of the thousands in Britain's underclass
Based in Chard, Somerset, Oscar Mayer is a main supplier to Sainsbury's of many of its own label ready meals.
Carla, a Brazilian worker in Chard, said that she was supplied with a fake Portuguese ID through an MCA manager.
He alleges that he was forcibly removed from a bar in a hotel where MCA's owner Raul da Costa was entertaining an official from the Portuguese consulate, and then punched by a man called Jorge while an MCA manager held him by the throat.
www.guardian.co.uk /business/story/0,3604,1386690,00.html   (3429 words)

  
 The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK - Local Information Events ...
The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Societies and Groups
The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Local Broadband
www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/Chard+Junction-Somerset   (246 words)

  
 Dating in Chard : Singles Galore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Try joining some of these sites, all of them are free to join and have lots of people interested in dating in Chard, and as soon as you are registered people can start contacting you.
Registration is free and with so many users you are bound to find other singles in Chard.
Loopy Love is currently free to join and has a very easy sign up process.
www.singlesgalore.co.uk /England/Somerset/Chard   (288 words)

  
 chard hotel, somerset, lordleaze hotelel, accommodation chard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Lordleaze Hotel, once an 18th century farmhouse, is a comfortable country hotel offering the finest standards with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Set in a secluded area on the Somerset, Dorset, Devon borders it is surrounded by natural pasture land but only three minutes away from Chard town centre.
It is a perfect location for those seeking peace and tranquillity.
www.lordleazehotel.co.uk   (80 words)

  
 Cat Rescue and Rehoming Shelters in Somerset, UK
Covering the largely rural area of North Somerset, all cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers spread around the area.
Cats of all ages are invariably looking for a home, including kittens during the season, and 'feral' cats which would suit farms or smallholdings.
They will sometimes rehome cats to caring homes, so if you think you may be able to offer an OAP cat a comfy lap and fireside for their retirement, then Catkins would love to hear from you.
www.catchat.org /adoption/som.html   (1925 words)

  
 Gabriels Bed and Breakfast near Chard in Somerset
Bed and Breakfast on the Somerset, Dorset and Devon Borders at Gabriels
Gabriels is a charming period house in a quiet village in the south-west corner of Somerset close to the Dorset and Devon borders.
Among Somerset’s interesting nearby gardens are Lower Severalls and Hestercombe.
www.staygabriels.co.uk   (310 words)

  
 Chard History Group - Organises talks and visits and produces publications on the local history of Chard in Somerset, UK
Chard History Group - Organises talks and visits and produces publications on the local history of Chard in Somerset, UK Chard History Group
Chard History Group (CHG) started in 1965, when about 30 people attended the first
Members of the History Group are entitled to free entry to the museum.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~carterw   (266 words)

  
 Chard Hotels UK | Find Hotels in Chard Somerset UK
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The Lordleaze Hotel is a delightfully converted 18th century farmhouse set in rural surroundings.
www.uk-hotels-central.co.uk /towns/chard.htm   (94 words)

  
 RootsWeb: COGAN-L [COGAN-L] Cogan/Coggan family of Chard, Somerset/Marshall family of Abbot's Ann, Hampshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Chard, Somerset; immigrated to Massachusetts before 1630 when she married
and died in Chard, Somerset and Anne Marshall (abt 1565-abt 1627) born in
Abbott's Ann, Hampshire and died probably in Chard, Somerset.
newsarch.rootsweb.com /th/read/COGAN/2003-10/1065327238   (116 words)

  
 The Village of South Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK - Local Information Events Bed ...
The Village of South Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Village of South Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Societies and Groups
The Village of South Chard in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK Local Broadband
www.pubsinthearea.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/South+Chard-Somerset   (246 words)

  
 Watermead Guest House Somerset UK
Freshly cooked, hearty English breakfasts are served in our spacious dining room overlooking the garden, plus there is a large private car park adjacent to the house.
The historic town of Chard is an ideal base for exploring the many delights of Somerset, Devon and Dorset or for breaking the long journey to Cornwall.
By car, M5 junction 25 or A303 follow A358 signposted to Chard.
www.watermeadguesthouse.co.uk   (365 words)

  
 Pictures of Chard, Somerset, England. Chard hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps and attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
There is currently no description available for Chard.
See below for recommended nearby attractions and towns near Chard, hotels in Chard and Chard visitor reviews.
Show all websites for Chard and submit your own.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/Somerset/Chard/detailed   (259 words)

  
 Premier Motors Chard,Somerset,Taunton, used cars, new cars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
dealership, serves the South Somerset area of Chard, Illminster, Crewkerne and Yeovil.
Premier Motors of Chard Kia is committed to building an enviable reputation, providing, first class customer care to Kia owners and other motorist alike.
Established in 1960 Premier Motors of Chard has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years.
www.premiermotorschard.co.uk   (173 words)

  
 The Lordleaze Hotel, Chard, Somerset
et in a secluded area on the Somerset, Dorset, Devon borders it is surrounded by natural pasture land but only three minutes away from Chard Town Centre.
There are many historic houses and gardens to visit in the area.
However don't miss Chard's own museum with it's display of John Stringfellow's first powered aeroplane.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/lordleaze.html   (363 words)

  
 Holiday Attractions Somerset, Websouthwest Your Number One comprehensive Equestrian Site for horses and Sports and ...
Bossington Farm and Birds of Prey Centre Allerford, Nr Porlock, Somerset.
Burrow Hill Cider and The Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset.
Chard Museum Godworthy House, High Street, Chard, Somerset.
www.websouthwest.co.uk /hol%20attractions/hol_att_somerset.htm   (395 words)

  
 The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK - Hotels Guest houses Bed & ...
The Village of Chard Junction in Somerset, South Somerset country of England, South West UK - Hotels Guest houses Bed & Breakfast in Chard Junction Inns Dinner Cottages Self Catering Caravans Campsites Holidays
Places to stay in the village of Chard Junction (Somerset,South Somerset) in England, South West UK on (UKVillages.co.uk) Hotels Self Catering cottages Bed and Breakfast, b and b, B&B, b&b, camping, caravans, pubs, farms, county
Old photographs of Chard Junction-Somerset, old maps of Chard Junction-Somerset, local photos, genealogy, ancestors, ancestry, history
www.stayinthearea.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/stay/Chard%2BJunction-Somerset   (266 words)

  
 Hotels in Chard Somerset, Hotels near Chard
All hotels in Chard can be reserved online with instant confirmation.
The Belfry Country Hotel is 8.37 kilometers from Chard.
The Manor Arms is 14.7 kilometers from Chard.
www.starstay.co.uk /Somerset/hotels_in_and_near_Chard_1.htm   (225 words)

  
 Chard Somerset :: Web Sites :: Somerset4u ::
A fascinating house based on a Cistercian monastery and gardens landscaped in the 18th century.
Pictures and reports on the wildlife seen at Chard reservoir.
Photo gallery and details of the facilities and courses at the club.
www.somerset4u.com /bigone/directory/Chard/index.html   (275 words)

  
 The Village Parish of Whatley in Somerset, Mendip country of England, South West UK - Local Information Events Bed & ...
The Village Parish of Whatley in Somerset, Mendip country of England, South West UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Village Parish of Whatley in Somerset, Mendip country of England, South West UK Societies and Groups
The Village Parish of Whatley in Somerset, Mendip country of England, South West UK Local Broadband
www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/Whatley+(Chard)-Somerset   (237 words)

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