A museum group is looking for new members as it prepares to host a heritage talk.
The Friends of Chippenham Museum group, launched in June 2012, support the museum through fundraising, promoting activities, and organising a social programme.
These include receiving newsletters with special interest articles, attending the monthly coffee afternoon Heritage Café, and taking part in local trips, events, and more.
The group said its main aim of "build a bridge" between the museum and the public has worked "exceptionally well," with its membership now nearing 100 individuals.
All members act as "vital ambassadors," using specialised local knowledge and expertise.
The next Heritage Café is scheduled for March 6 at 2pm in the museum's Education Room.
Paul Stanford, a fourth-generation railwayman, will return for a third talk, A Train Journey Chippenham to Swindon on Sea.
The talk will feature archive railway photographs from Chippenham to Weymouth, covering Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset.
Previously, Paul and his wife, Fiona, have founded Head-Shunt, a charity supporting the mental health of UK railway workers.
He is the author of three books, and sales from his publications go to their charity.
The Friends of Chippenham Museum group was established with the help of a small, dedicated group of volunteers, celebrating its formation with an event in the Yelde Hall, the museum's original home.
Annual membership to join the group costs £5 per person, renewed every July.
Prospective members can apply by downloading a membership form from the Chippenham Museum website or by visiting the museum in person.
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