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All Age Family Service

Added by Helen Marley on December 20, 2023 at 13:11 — No Comments

Christmas Party

Added by Admin on December 10, 2023 at 18:00 — No Comments

Pen Veg Project meeting

Come along to the Village Hall on Thursday 7th December to review this season's Veg Project, and shape next year's efforts to supply the Food Bank and our Ukrainian friends with fruit and vegetables.

We will meet at 6.30pm. It would be lovely to see new faces as well as old friends. All your ideas are welcome too. We will be adapting what we can grow to available facilities and needs, if you'd like to help in any way, do please join us.

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Added by Fiona MacKenzie on November 29, 2023 at 20:29 — No Comments

Carol Service

Added by Admin on November 18, 2023 at 12:09 — No Comments

Christmas Bauble Wishes

Added by Helen Marley on November 11, 2023 at 20:10 — No Comments

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Added by Jenny Steadman on November 9, 2023 at 16:57 — No Comments

Volunteers needed - reminder

Added by geoff parcell on November 2, 2023 at 10:19 — No Comments

Ninian House , Bleak Street

Smiths Building Ltd apologise for the damage caused to verge outside Ninian House by our vehicles. Unfortunately bad weather ,lack of space and large number of tradesmen working there has left us with no other option. Rest assured we will rectify as soon as possible.

Added by Sandra Jenkins on October 26, 2023 at 11:06 — 1 Comment

Moldram's Ground on the agenda

Moldram’s Ground is on the agenda for the next Parish Council meeting on the 8th November at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.

Added by Admin on October 21, 2023 at 18:12 — No Comments

Moldram's Ground

If you have been down to Moldram's Ground recently you will have noticed some work has been going on and a new sign describing the site has gone up on one of the gates.

The rangers will be working at Moldram's Ground Nature Reserve on Tuesday 7^th November to rake bramble and bracken that they have cut, to allow the bluebells to grow…

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Added by Admin on October 18, 2023 at 12:01 — 1 Comment

Eric Andrews

Some of us gathered to remember the life of Eric Andrews last night, a long term resident and contributor to the village. He was remembered as a gentle man, quiet and knowledgeable. He used to take the CAT bus to a social club in Wincanton, and go onwards to Yeovil. The person who ran the group in Yeovil sent a card. I'll let you read it for…

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Added by Admin on October 14, 2023 at 10:00 — No Comments

Eric Andrews - He was the Best of Us

I happened to think of Eric on 10th April this year; no significant reason, he simply came to mind, and in my iPhone’s ‘Notes’ App I wrote the words

“Eric Andrews - he is the best of us”

At that time I wrote “is” rather…

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Added by Admin on September 30, 2023 at 9:27 — 3 Comments

Six of the best

On Saturday afternoon, Pen will host the final of the Diocesan six bell striking competition. Six bands from all over the diocese will compete and we should hear some of the finest ringing for a long time.

The competition will start at 1:45 and take about two hours.

Each band is allowed a two minute timed practice. After that the treble rings to signal to the judges that they are about to start. They ring some rounds, a set piece of 120 changes, some more rounds and then…

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Added by Bruce Bower on September 27, 2023 at 9:06 — No Comments

Coombe Street closure 27th to 29th September

Wessex Water will once again be undertaking work in Combe Street between the 27th and 29th of this month. It is possible that the road may be closed a little east of Queen's grove in which case those east of the closure will have to access via Zeals/Bourton.

For any further information about this closure you can contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro320065S.

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Added by ian steadman on September 6, 2023 at 16:09 — No Comments

Gillian Matthews Memorial Service

Everyone is warmly invited to Gillian Matthews' Memorial Service at the village church on Friday, 1st September at 2.30pm, and afterwards at Franey's, Peak Ashes, Chapel Lane for refreshments. Gillian loved colour and the family have requested all come dressed in bright…

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Added by Helen Marley on August 30, 2023 at 18:00 — No Comments

Village Church Harvest Lunch 2023

Added by Helen Marley on August 29, 2023 at 16:31 — No Comments

Pen Selwood’s 68th Traditional Fete will go ahead whatever the weather!

Folk in Pen Selwood are very busy preparing for their family-friendly 68th Traditional Fete, which takes place on Saturday, 5 August, from 12 noon. Record donations have been received for many stalls this year, including the Toy Stall, Pre-loved Clothing and Books Stall, which has received several specialist and hardback music books.

Please note that the Fete will still go ahead should the weather prove inclement. Various marquees and gazebos will keep you dry whilst browsing…

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Added by Tony Harrison on August 4, 2023 at 9:02 — No Comments

No Black Bin Cafe this Friday 4th August

Hall in use preparing for fete teas. Next café August 18th. See you there.

Jenny

Added by Jenny Steadman on July 31, 2023 at 10:06 — No Comments

Not long until Pen Selwood’s 68th Traditional Summer Fete!

Saturday 5 August - opens 12 noon

The villagers of Pen Selwood are preparing for their 68th traditional Village Fete, which is held every August on the first Saturday. This family-friendly event is organised and run by an enthusiastic team of villagers which is how we keep our prices affordable! Please remember this is a cash event. Note the date now!

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Added by Stella Parcell on July 29, 2023 at 11:06 — No Comments