The next Moldrams Team Day will be on November 25^th. The plan is to carry out a bit of tree work and also clear vegetation out of the ponds. If anyone would like to join us please meet at the lower field gate at approximately 11 am.  

Rachael, the SSDC ranger also asked me to pass on her sincere thanks to all the volunteers that helped to complete the bracken bash, which for the first time covered the entire reserve.…

Several members have expressed concern about a young man (describing himself as having been a ‘bad boy’) trying to sell plastic goods door to door towards the end of last week.  There were several inconsistencies in his story and details of his name and van have been reported to the police.  The police have said they will get back to me.

In the meantime, you should take extra care over security.

Bruce Bower

840335

On Wednesday 4th, our group of volunteers, with the expert assistance from Orin our new junior member, had a very enjoyable morning bracken bashing at the reserve. It was a beautiful morning and we started at the top entrance and worked our way down through the reserve. By the time we had finished, almost the whole reserve had been completed. Bracken can easily take over a site and breaking the main stem is a good way to reduce its strength so it is less prolific the following year. We are…

Summer is over! Note that the next Oil Buying date is 16th Sept 2013. For details and other dates go to Oil Buying Group page under services.

Have you got some good ideas but are short of resources to make them happen?

Here are some funds and grants which may help.

The Wood Fair is looking for volunteers.

This weekly Newsletter and latest news can be found can be found under the Parish Council tab.

And here is an update on Rural Broadband.

We've added a great resource, thanks to Bernard. http://explorer.geowessex.com takes you to maps of the area beyond Pen Selwood so you can find your way in Dorset and Wiltshire. It doesn't include all of the paths in Pen, but you can display it as a Street map. Cycle map or Ordnance survey map.

You'll find a link under Countryside > Footpaths down the bottom of the page when you need it next.

The second Sunday in August is a special date for local riders and dog owners. The Pen Selwood Horse & Dog Show was a great success this year. We were blessed with a lovely day, not too warm or too cold.

The entries were up on last year, particularly for the dogs.

Two of our charities were present with stands, Horseworld from Bristol and Greyhound Rescue West…

A very unpleasant burglary has taken place in Pen Selwood (see the Neighbourhood Watch alerts).

If you do see anything suspicious, please report it to the police on 101.

Bruce Bower

Coombe Street Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

You can read it here and make your views known.

Closing date for views is 3 Nov 2013.

THESE ARE THE 2013  ACCOUNTS FOR THE FETE AND SHOW WHICH WILL BE PUT BEFORE THE POST FETE MEETING TO BE HELD AT WOODLANDS AT 7:30 ON WEDNESDAY 14^TH AUGUST 2013.

PEN SELWOOD FETE & SHOW 2013   ACCOUNTS

Part of the Selwood Sports and Social Club

The results for the 2013 fete and show are set out below together with the detail stall by…

Another successful fete and show!

Here are some pictures from Sharon. Did you take any pictures you want to share? …

The preliminary estimate of takings for yesterday is a magnificent £4,381; it is really good to have raised so much for the Church, the Hall and the Field, despite the untimely downpour.  A really big thank you to all those who worked so hard to achieve this and to all those who came and spent the money.

All claims for expenses or any other income to me as soon as maybe please

Bruce Bower (840335)                                          

Treasurer

28^th…

We have made some significant progress with our plan. Some items are going extremely well but we could use more volunteers for the items marked in red.  Here is a progress report at June 2013.

Rob Backus has sent out a request for bottles. Why not go to http://penselwood.ning.com/group/fete and join the group and add you own comments and requests?

For detours see this link.

You will find the agenda here  and minutes of past meetings here.

Want to know more about the history of the place you live in?  A brochure is now available in the church and downloadable here which describes the various historical sites in the village.