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Pen Selwood parish is situated at the meeting point of 3 counties, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, to the north east of Wincanton and is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as an area rich in history[Click here]. Its residents enjoy the peace and quiet and the stunning views from the ridge over the Blackmore Vale to Glastonbury Tor and beyond.

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MARCH PEN PAPER

Please could I have any contributions, articles, notices etc. for the March Pen Paper, ideally by February 15th.  Preferably by email to iansteadman46@outlook.com but hand written if necessary.  Any queries please call me on 01747 841041.

The March Pen Paper will cover past events December to February and upcoming ones March to May.

Thank you

Ian Steadman

Posted by ian steadman on February 2, 2026 at 11:43

Benefice Services for February

Posted by Helen Marley on January 29, 2026 at 18:21

Recent thefts

A spate of thefts have taken place in Bourton and Zeals in the last couple of weeks. Yesterday, Bourton garage was also broken into. 

Garages, sheds and outbuildings have been the main target but a couple of vehicles were also broken into.

Check your security arrangements and tell neighbours if you are away so they can keep an eye.

Posted by Helen on January 28, 2026 at 0:55

Pen Selwood Community Association AGM

 Pen Selwood Community Association's AGM  will be held at the Village Hall on February 13th at 7.30. 

As well as the routine business of the presentation of the  Annual Report and Accounts there will be an opportunity for all attendees living in the village to vote for which Charities they wish the PCA to support in 2026. They will be chosen from a list of nominations made in advance of the meeting.…

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Posted by Jane A on January 22, 2026 at 18:00

Lost Jacket?

A green jacket was left in the hall after the James Purefoy evening. 

If you want to retrieve it when the hall is not in use, please ring me, Penny Varnes, on 01747 840680 and I will let you in.

Posted by Penny Varnes on January 18, 2026 at 14:24

Benefice New Year Social

Chase away the January Blues with the Benefice New Year Social at Cucklington Village Hall.  Includes buffet, soft drinks plus licensed bar and home-grown entertainment.  This is a free Benefice event but for catering purposes please RSVP to Helen Marley , or to Wincanton Parish Office 01963 824503 office@wincantonparishchurch.co.uk.…

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Posted by Helen Marley on January 9, 2026 at 16:04

Requests & Offers

Lost hen ,

Speckled brown hen went missing from 9 grove close on dec 29 . Please call 07752349823Continue

Started by Louise whayman Dec 31, 2025.

Driving Ukraine

At rather short notice, former school and battle buddies Neil Polley and Christopher Hill have volunteered to drive a 4x4 pickup out to Ukraine in a few weeks’ time.Our pickup will be used as a medevac, resupply and aid delivery vehicle in support…Continue

Tags: Charity

Started by Admin Nov 8, 2025.

Plant giveaway

Evening allwe will be doing some work in our garden and we need to get rid of a lot of plantswe are having an open garden on Saturday 20th as long as the weather isn’t too bad.gates open at 10.30 am bring a fork and whatever you need to…Continue

Started by Bruce Lloyd Sep 16, 2025.

Solar meter

If you have a grey meter between the inverter and the consumer unit within your solar system, this unit measures the accumulated energy generated by the system. Please check it, as there may nee a duff batch.Our went bang this week, the engineer…Continue

Started by Rick Godley Jun 20, 2025.

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