The Plant Swap is now up and running outside the door of the Village Hall. Did your seeds fail to germinate? Did you forget to water them?

There's a collection of surplus plants for you to chose from. Take what you need and swap with surplus ones if you have…

What you can and can't do…

Just what you've been waiting for, issue 3 of Pentertainment and the answers to the sports quiz.

I don’t think there’s a single one of us that doesn’t need to improve their digital skills, Whether it’s writing emails, using social media apps or getting to grips with spreadsheets.  “But I don’t have time just now” is the usual excuse.

There hasn’t been a better time or opportunity to pick up some skills which will benefit you now and when the lockdown is lifted. See the range of opportunities from the Dept for Education   …

Somerset County Council have set out the most recent information in a way that will guide you to what you want to know, with links to the various Government documents.

The defibrillator is now back in service.

Jenny Steadman

https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/reopen/  See restrictions.

Frome site will open on 11 May.   Castle Cary site will open on 26 May

Garden waste (Green bins) will be collected from week commencing 11 May

I am sorry to report that the defibrillator is again out of action.  The nearest alternative is at Bourton Garage.

We are in contact with the manufacturer to try and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Jenny Steadman, Parish Council

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The Parish Council meeting on May 13^th  will be held as a virtual meeting at 3pm.  The agenda is published on Parish Council page and any questions to the Parish Council should be emailed to the clerk this week. Due to the circumstances this meeting will not be open to the public, a situation which we intend to remedy. Under the guidelines there will be no AGM or Village meeting this year.

Since lockdown there has been a big increase in people walking around the village and there have been incidents of people straying off the footpaths onto private land. This has been particularly noticeable on Pen House land off Underhill, including one sighting of people on bikes riding around the lake in the garden.  We would ask everyone to stay on the footpaths, which are well marked, through fields and across land and where there are gates on the path to make sure you shut them behind…

The May newsletter is out with lots of good stuff for all whether you are a member of the Gardening Club or not. Go to the club news.  There's a wild flower quiz and a photographic competition you can have a go at.  

Karen Brooker

The government has extended who can apply to get tested for COVID-19.See here.

Here's the second issue with answers to the anagrams etc.

See the RAC advice on caring for your car during the lockdown

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Today on the BBC News website Prince William and Stephen Fry open up about their own stress and anxiety during the current situation.  As the lockdown continues, many of us will be feeling stress and anxiety. It’s important to remember that although you may be isolated you are not alone. Pick up the phone and call a friend, neighbour or family. If you need to talk to someone Somerset Mindline 01823 276892 is available Monday-Friday 9am-11pm and Saturday and…

During the lockdown Naomi Warren has taken the opportunity to dig an archaeological test pit in her garden. See how she got on and maybe you'd like to repeat this in your garden. It will be interesting to see the variation in finds between different parts of the village.

Here's what inspired her:

"I have always been interested in archaeology and history. My aunt was an archaeologist in the 1970s and 1980s and excavated many sites in Argyll, the Highlands and the Islands of…

Pentertainment Issue 1