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   …

I have signed up for Government updates by email as I find it’s getting harder to find the latest guidance.

You can sign up here https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

Or you could save this link as a favourite which takes you to News and Communication…

A lively crowd turned out for the village litter pick on the 14th of March. Fortunately we had lovely weather and retrieved quite a large amount of rubbish from the hedgerows and lanes. The worst area by far was the approach road into the village from the old A303 leading up to Underhill but in general there…

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

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People are already getting connected. Give a thumbs up or a comment to respond to this news item so people can see progress around the village.

Geoff

 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…

3 Simple Steps to Create a Shortcut to a Website

The following steps will guide you through the process of creating a desktop shortcut to a website using Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer (IE).

1) Resize your Web browser so you can see the browser and your desktop in the same screen.

2) Left click the icon located to the left side of the address bar. This is where you see the full URL to the website.

3)…

http://www.wessexinternet.com/community-schemes/penselwood/

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If you have any contributions for the next issue please get them to me by 15th May. New contributors welcome. Do you have a news item, notice of forthcoming event, or story of interest to residents you wish to share?

Geoff

geoff.parcell@gmail.com

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Start clearing your house now! See events for details.

Sandra & Heather

Wessex Internet have had plans for a community scheme in Pen Selwood confirmed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and  can claim the £3000 vouchers for the SME’s and £500 residential vouchers. 

This scheme will provide the option of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and is aimed at small businesses, though when the fibre is installed residential properties…

Carol Singing on Friday 21 December starts outside "Highfield", Coombe Street at 6:30pm, finishing at the sycamore tree by the village hall at 7:30ish. 

Bring a torch. Various treats en-route.

A car parked outside the field where the parking takes place for the Fete was broken into this morning.  Belinda, Franey Matthews daughter left a handbag on the passenger seat.  10 minutes after she parked and was working a little way off with a pony, she heard her car alarm trigger and when she had sorted the pony came back to find the near side passenger window had been smashed and her bag snatched.  Fortunately it had nothing of value in it so she’s hoping it will be dumped…