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Large white chicken with hint of brown, found today (Saturday 21st Feb) at around midday, wandering free at the bottom of Chapel Lane.  Have tried various chicken owners in the vicinity, but not yet found the owner.  Has anyone lost one?

She is happily being fed and watered in our spare coop - but please call me to come and collect! Nicky Backus  01747 841471

The wood from the lime trees at the back of the church has now been logged up and is for sale. This money will go towards the costs of pollarding the trees. People are welcome to collect the logs, which are stacked on the South side of the Church. A wheel barrow is there and each load is £5. Please help yourselves and then contact Bruce Bower (840335) or Jeremy Cox…

There will be a meeting of the full Committee at the Village Hall on Thursday 26^th February 7.30 pm. The agenda can be found here.

Details of this and all planning applications relating to Pen Selwood can be found via a link to SSDC at …

Does your community group struggle to meet the needs of its members because of a lack of suitable transport?

Are you considering setting up a car scheme in your community?

If your answer to either of the above is 'yes', then this free workshop may be of interest to you.

Somerset Community Foundation is holding a free event in Langport on 27 March bringing together local community groups to talk about transport issues. Topics will include:  ‘Choosing the right transport…

This meeting was well attended. Key Messages from Jane can be found here.

The Parish Council has arranged for representatives of the Devon and Somerset Broadband Partnership (known as Connecting Devon & Somerset) and a rep from BT to attend a meeting to discuss the position of Penselwood in the programme for updating to fibre-optic broadband. This is particularly relevant as our exchange cabinet is in Bourton and that is due for imminent upgrading to fibre optic, but there are currently no plans to survey Penselwood for the viability of connecting to…

Did you visit the Chinese Lanterns at Longleat over Christmas? Now you have a chance to own one!

For details see This is…

Time for a refresher?

There will be a defibrillator retaining session at 5pm on Wednesday 21st January in the Village Hall. See in events for details.

Thank you to Indigo Blue for their superb entertainment provided to the villagers of Pen Selwood for donations only in December.  A great night was had by all as many locals and friends danced the night away!  Pen Pub Nights continue in 2015 on the 1st Friday of every month - mark your diaries…

Note Recycling day changes around Christmas.

Racing starts at 12:30

Book here

Further details from Wincanton Window  http://www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/boxing-day-racing-at-wincanton-2014.htm

Don Hoare advises that there has been a spate of thefts of oil in Zeals and Bourton.

Now is a good time to review your security especially if you plan to be away over the holidays.

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