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. 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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News

New Parish Councillor

We have a new Parish Councillor. See the minutes here.

Posted by Admin on May 11, 2013 at 7:46

Fete meeting - change of date to 5th June

Please note the date of the next fete meeting has been changed to 5th of June from 12th. See events for details.

Posted by Admin on May 9, 2013 at 8:00

Wood for Sale at Moldrams LNR

The rangers have been at Moldrams Ground LNR today strimming the paths and moving logs. There is now a big pile of logs near the bottom gate that are for sale. They are not seasoned, cut or split but they are cheap! Approx £20 for a normal car boot… Continue

Posted by Rachael Whaites on May 8, 2013 at 14:47

Successful Newt Survey at Moldrams Ground

Hello Everyone,

Those of us who met Rachael the reserve ranger and her team on 3rd May were delighted to be witnesses to the most successful survey ever…

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Posted by Bernard Sullivan on May 8, 2013 at 11:24

Jumble sale

Once again, the Jumble Sale raised a really great sum, £473, which will help keep our churchyard looking so good, badgers permitting. Very many thanks to those who helped make the event today such a success…

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Posted by Bruce Bower on April 27, 2013 at 16:54

Penselwood Pub Nights

Following on from the enormous enthusiasm, recorded in the Village Plan Questionnaire, for our very own 'Pub Nights' in the Village Hall, a small team have formed to turn your dreams into reality!

Please post any thoughts / ideas /…

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Posted by Robert Backus on April 26, 2013 at 21:37 — 2 Comments

Requests & Offers

Chimney Sweep 2 Replies

The flues for my open fire, wood-burning stove and oil Aga-type stove haven't been swept in a while. Can anyone recommend a competent, reliable chimney sweep? Continue

Started by ian steadman. Last reply by Elizabeth Carter 12 hours ago.

Trial: Please add comments on what you like, don't understand and what's missing. 6 Replies

Let's use this to get familiar with the site. Feel free to start a group, add an event, a news item or a request of your own.Then can you give us some feedback as to whether you find this useful in providing information about the village. Clearly…Continue

Started by geoff parcell. Last reply by Admin Mar 16.

Fire wood 4 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good supplier of dry seasoned wood for the stove?GeoffContinue

Started by geoff parcell. Last reply by Penny Varnes Feb 8.

We are looking for a good gardener

We are looking for a gardener to tidy up our garden before the summer. Must be someone who knows plants, not just trims (I can do that!) and come for 4 - 6 sessions to sort out the overgrown and ancient rather than ongoing maintenance.Continue

Started by geoff parcell Mar 19.