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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Bogus phone calls

This message is sent to all areas with a warning about bogus telephone calls. A number of incidents have occurred over recent days where unsolicited telephone calls have been made to members of the public. These calls allege to be from a security…

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Posted by Bruce Bower on June 13, 2013 at 17:00

Selwood Sports & Social Club - Charitable status?

We are holding a Special Meeting on 26th June to consider obtaining Charity Status for the club, and if agreed to authorise the necessary steps to achieve this. Come and give your views.

Details can be found on the…

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Posted by geoff parcell on June 7, 2013 at 16:04

Footpaths in Pen Selwood

Did you know that we have 11.5 miles of footpaths and bridleways within the Parish of Pen Selwood, plus of course the many miles of permissive paths on land owned by the Hoare family and Sir Cameron Mackintosh ? If you look on the Pen Selwood web…

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Posted by Elizabeth Carter on June 1, 2013 at 9:00

Rural Broadband

Access to adequate broadband - and indeed the lack of it - remains a big challenge for rural business and communities. The Rural Services Network in association with Calor are tackling three key rural issues: fuel poverty, broadband…

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Posted by Admin on May 30, 2013 at 11:48

Latest newsletter from Rural Services network

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Posted by Admin on May 30, 2013 at 11:44

"State of Nature" and Moldrams Ground Nature Reserve

The latest report called "State of Nature" from 25 wildlife and conservation organisations makes very worrying reading. It shows very clearly that wildlife reserves, valuable as they are, are incapable of saving our wildlife, much of which is now…

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Posted by Bernard Sullivan on May 22, 2013 at 10:08

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 May 21.

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.

Model railway club

Is anybody interested in forming one in Pen Selwood?Or would you like to come and see my railway…Continue

Tags: Model railways

Started by Bruce Bower Sep 20, 2012.

 
 
 

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