Its almost here!  Welcome to all visitors.

The Pen Selwood Village Fete.  Just off the A303 near Wincanton. 

Just follow the yellow arrows.  Loads of Parking.  See you there!

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Geoff

You may have seen Verity Ockenden on her training runs around the village. She will be part of the British team for the European Cup at the Night of the 10000m PBs on Saturday evening. The race is also the British Championship for the distance and the Selection trial for the World Championship.

Verity runs at 8.45pm…

 You may have seen Wessex Internet busy around the village recently. Yes it’s really happening!

See these videos for how they are going about it.

How we install full fibre: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQRsD1Bec4U

Mini Garden Mole Plough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gnA4Kcm010

They are currently installing the main network and will…

I am delighted that my necklace has been found; thank you Mike for spotting it glinting in the long grass, and thank you too Geoff for drawing my attention to Mike's post. Eryl

Yes it's only one month away and these stalls will be grateful for your help. Now's your chance to sort out those books you'll never read again, white elephants, clothes, unwanted gifts and toys, bottles. Contacts are listed in the attachment. If baking is your thing then we'll need cakes for the cake stall and cakes and sandwiches for the Teas.…

Get your tickets for the Fab 50's party on Saturday July 13th on the Community Field.

There are still some tickets left but be quick!

Call Jane on 841481, Ros on 840697, Jenny on 841041 or Sheila on 841563

Hog Roast and pud, + Live music and lots of fun, all for £18 pp. (£9 for under 16s)

Pen pub will be there too!

Join us!

Silver necklace found near 'Dangerous Bend' by the road half way between the Church and Pear Ash Farm.

call 841563

Well done to all those who spotted the mistake in the recent issue of The Pen Paper. The Fete is of course on the same day as the show - Saturday 3rd August. Please amend your calendars accordingly as we wouldn’t want you to miss it!

Let us know what you like about the Pen Paper and what you’d like to see changed by adding a comment below.

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Geoff

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