Thank you to all who saved the sycamore tree - it still looks magnificent.

Maybe another sapling could be planted in the triangle?  If the village thought the idea could work perhaps there could be a vote on what type of tree would be best. 

Why I have posted this is because several people we have chatted to, have thought the same, our Sycamore will surely in years to come will need to have it's fate decided once again.  So 2020 maybe a good year for a new young tree to start…

It is such a shame to lose the top growth of the sycamore tree, this does seem a drastic reduction, although, if this is the only way we can save this historic tree, then what can we do? We will still have the magnificent trunk, and over time, the leaf canopy will grow and this old tree will become more symmetrical in shape. There will still be nooks and crannies for the jackdaws, who hopefully, will stay.

Thank you Pen Parish Council for keeping us informed, and for protecting the…

Work on the tree will be carried out next Thursday 6th February.

Jenny Steadman

Parish Council.

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After consultations with Somerset Highways it became clear that, for safety reasons, a significant reduction needed to be carried out as per the photo.  This is, at least, better than losing the tree completely and we can hope for some new growth in time.   We have asked for the work to be done as soon as possible, before the nesting…

An opportunity to win money for the village hall and yourselves. You have until March 15th to take photos of village events. What about the Black Bin Cafe or Pen Pub?

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Wessex Internet has now completed the installation of broadband to the village hall.

If you wish to use it the WiFi password is 13348533.

The Parish Council have removed the bench from under the Sycamore Tree for the time being.  Just in case you wondered where it was.

Jenny Steadman. Chair.>

Very many thanks to Debbie Jeffries and her sharp eyes for spotting on Facebook some kind stranger’s post about finding an iPhone at the end of Marsh Lane.  Sadly it is almost certainly beyond repair but confirmed that shopping for a new one is the right things to do today!  Our daughter and family had just set out.....

Many thanks to everyone who has responded and tried to help.  Stella and Geoff

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my daughter dropped her iPhone along Marsh Lane today. If you have found one please call me on 841216

Thanks

Geoff

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A wonderful Christmas Carol Service was held in the village church on Sunday 15^th December.  A huge THANK YOU to all those who served in some way to help make the service a happy event. We were delighted so many villagers and friends were able to join us. 

The collection raised the grand sum of £102 and as part of our church charitable pledge, it is being donated to the Street Pastors in Yeovil.  They are a volunteer team from Christian congregations working to give “a…

The sycamore tree has been a very large part of my life.

No 1 Sycamore cottages was our family home for fifty five years until my mother died twelve years ago.  We moved there from Chapel Lane in 1952 when I was thirteen years old.

Our children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces  all played football, cricket and many other games under the tree. Picnics on the lawn beneath its shady boughs where all the family…

The Coffee Morning in aid of  St  Michael's Church held on the 30th November at  Ballands House raised  £540.35.  A big thank you to all who helped, donated to the stalls and supported this event. Special thanks go to Jess and  Clive  for allowing us too use their  home once again.  Heather Doe

Just to let everyone know that Flower has been found  near Stella and Geoff's pond at Manor  barn , very cold and hungry. Thank you to everyone who has been helping to look for her over the last few days.

Missing  since  Tuesday 26th November.  Black and White fluffy female  cat called Flower

Please can everyone check their sheds, garages  and outbuildings.

Contact Caroline & Neil  Gorry  on 01747840013 or 07941334284

if you have any further information.

Silton Surgery Doctors, Nurses, Admin Team, Partners, Children and Dogs aka ‘Silton Softies’ have completed this challenge today, Sunday 24th November 2019.

Raising money for The Royal British Legion who offer lifelong support to veterans, service men, women and their families. 

Your donation will mean The Royal British Legion can continue to deliver this lifechanging support.

If you would like to make a donation you can drop it in to Silton Surgery or to Megan Tanner or…

Yesterday at Bleak Farm a young breeding ewe was killed through the action of an irresponsible dog owner. As well as losing a young breeding ewe and her potential lamb it caused some distress.

Can the dog owner please contact the farmer, Charles Buckler. All dog owners please take…

If you have something to contribute and want advice please contact Geoff Parcell 841216 or Jane Ashman 841481 or send to ourpenselwood@gmail.com.

Thanks

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