Pen Selwood

The Village

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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The 14th September Quiz

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Posted by ian steadman on August 28, 2024 at 10:42

Church Harvest Festival

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Posted by Helen Marley on August 24, 2024 at 13:19

Illegal Raves in Penselwood - update from Parish Council

Dear Parishioner,

The village has suffered from illegal raves for a number of years, to the point where we are now seeking to obtain much more help to ensure that we put an…

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Posted by geoff parcell on August 7, 2024 at 15:31 — 1 Comment

Work by Wessex Water this week...

We had a visit from Wessex Water's Distribution Manager earlier, to let us know about their planned work which will start around 8am tomorrow morning (6th August). They need to repair a major mains leak in a field off Underhill. They have told…

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Posted by Stella Parcell on August 7, 2024 at 15:30 — 1 Comment

Requests & Offers

I need to change from BT - Old Copper line but who do I go to? 2 Replies

Good afternoon.We live at 'Hill Top' and I have stayed with BT Internet as when Wessex introduced themselves to this area, and where vouchers that made cost attractive to connect, I could not take up the offer for personal reasons.Now I am comparing…Continue

Started by Gilly. Last reply by Gilly Sep 5.

Supporting Duke of Edinburgh Scheme

I am incredibly proud of my daughter who has trained to become one of the group leaders. I would like to share something she has just sent me:-On Sunday 25th August I will be joining an amazing group of dedicated volunteers from the Gryphon…Continue

Started by Susan Appleton Aug 9.

Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine - can you help? 7 Replies

At the end of April 2024, I will be driving a 4x4 Pick-up to Ukraine for a Charity, Pickups for Peace. My co-driver for the 1,500 mile trip is Rory Graham who lives in North Cheriton.We will be leaving the vehicle in Ukraine.We are looking for the…Continue

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Started by Mark Bunting. Last reply by Mark Bunting May 3.

Leigh Common Filling Station

Hello allWhen I was a boy - about 150 years ago - I had a temporary job at the now very much dilapidated Leigh Common Filling Station, and as Leigh Common is in the parish of Pen I thought I’d ask if anyone knows what happened to Albert and daughter…Continue

Started by Derrick Ings Feb 6.