Pen Selwood

The Village

Pen Selwood parish is situated at the meeting point of 3 counties, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, to the north east of Wincanton and is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as an area rich in history[Click here]. Its residents enjoy the peace and quiet and the stunning views from the ridge over the Blackmore Vale to Glastonbury Tor and beyond.

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The Light House

"Man overboard, man overboard! Call control. Blow the whistle."

Love is a complicated business. It gets even more complicated when the person you love doesn't want to be alive. Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and…

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Posted by Admin on July 10, 2026 at 11:33

Waste and Recycling

The Parish Council has been informed that for the foreseeable future, bins and recycling will need to be available for collection from 6am on the usual day of collection. Green bins were not mentioned but probably best to assume the same. We were also told that due to holidays and sickness there is a greater chance of missed bins, if that happnens to you please report it as usual and leave outside until it is picked up or you are informed otherwise.

jane Ashman…

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Posted by Jane A on July 10, 2026 at 10:53

Flower and Produce show 1st August

You can get Schedule and Entry forms here.

Posted by Admin on June 25, 2026 at 19:43

Fly Tipping

The fly tipping on Long lane has been reported.

Posted by Helen on June 23, 2026 at 13:41

Pre-Fete meeting Friday 19th June

Just a reminder that our final pre-fete meeting is Friday 19th June, 7.30pm in the village hall.

Posted by Jenny Steadman on June 16, 2026 at 9:39

The BIG Sleep for homeless veterans

Dear PenSelwood Friends, in about 3 weeks time I am taking part in the…

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Posted by Neil Polley on June 3, 2026 at 13:34

Requests & Offers

Garage/Barn wanted for car storage

Good Morning everyone, I am seeking a garage or barn to rent for the storage of one or two vehicles. Ideally, the space should be dry and equipped with an electrical socket suitable for a trickle charger. While routine access is not required, I…Continue

Started by Leah Lambert Jun 25.

Starlink has anyone used them in Pen Selwood? 2 Replies

Note: I did update an old post but just in case I confused the issue. I am copying it below -Good morning. (Another beautiful morning)Well I didn't go to Wessex and their final quote was £499 to get me installed. (Bearing in mind it is only myself…Continue

Started by Gilly. Last reply by Gilly Jun 12.

Basketball Hoop 1 Reply

Hello everyone, We were wondering who we can speak to, to ask for persimmon to replace the basketball hoop in the park? Happy to do this at our own cost.Many thanksContinue

Started by Leah Lambert. Last reply by Admin Jun 7.

Pen Paper distributor needed - lower Coombe Street

Eryl was our distributor for lower Coombe Street but has moved away. I now need someone else to take over her round. Just 22 houses from Coombe Head down to Coombe Side, and just half an hour's work just three times a year.The Pen Paper is a vital…Continue

Started by ian steadman May 17.