Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds & awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young because it's 10 years since we lost my brother Alex.

In January 2004 my sporty 17 year old brother Alex died suddenly and unexpectedly from suspected cardiac arrhythmia.  10 years on, my family would like to raise money and awareness for the…

The treasurer's report for the fete says: The results are again marvellous.  Once again the White Elephant has achieved the record as an individual stall and was the major contributor to the record result.

Expenses are also higher by £367, in part because of the costs of the beer tent (£267) (though these include stock of £100 of plastic glasses which will be used in future years) and in part due to increased insurance costs (£50) and tent hire (£60).

But overall, our…

Sometime on Saturday at the fete I lost a gold earring. Here is a photo of its partner. It could be anywhere as I went everywhere except the car park. 

It would be wonderful if was found. 

Jennifer Bower 840335

Former villagers weren't part of the 'posh lot'
Read more at http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/LETTER-villagers-weren-t-posh-lot/story-22075390-detail/story.html#sJiQA5rhlXQdVuMf.99

Anyone interested in serving the community in this way and want to become a candidate for co-option should complete the attached application form for candidacy. Completed application forms should be returned to the clerk by: 1st September 2014.

Information on eligibility the role of the parish council and its schedule of meetings may be obtained from the clerk and/or the chairman.…

Pen Selwood 2014 fete

The preliminary estimate of takings for today is a magnificent £6,147; it is really good to have raised such an amazing amount for the Church, the Hall and the Field, 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.…

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Last week I volunteered to help Hester and Richard repair and replace a pair of stiles as part of their maintenance programme of the footpaths around Pen. I can recommend it to others as fun, sociable, fresh air and great views. You'll learn a new skill, have a good workout avoiding gym fees, and leave with a sense of achievement as you stand back and admire your handiwork.…

The schedule and entry forms are available here.

Somerset County Council has reorganised the mobile library service reducing the routes from 5 to 4. 

From and including Tuesday 23rd September, the library will be in Queens Grove from 9:30 to 9:40 and then every four weeks after that.  They are included in Events.

The driver will change and let us hope that the new one will be as pleasant and helpful.

Hauser & Wirth are opening their new Art Gallery and centre at Bruton to the public on 15th July. There will be a new restaurant called the Roth Bar & Grill to be run by At the Chapel.

Get more details at http://www.hauserwirthsomerset.com/about

We had an excellent walk looking for dragonflies and found 10 species (beautiful demoiselle, banded demoiselle, white legged damselfly, azure damselfly, common blue damselfly, blue tailed damselfly, emperor dragonfly, golden-ringed dragonfly, black-tailed skimmer and a common darter) - and we saw the last two sets of the Wimbledon finals.

On a run today along Pen Ridge I saw notices about a wildflower meadow being established. You can read more here and you will encounter them on walks 13 and 14 

You are invited to the bell ringing open evening on Monday evening 30th June (see the events section).  This should be fun but don't expect anything like this!

GOOD NEWS FOR BOURTON'S BEES

Have a read of Jonathan Cox's fascinating article on the history of Pen Ridge.