The second Sunday in August is a special date for local riders and dog owners. The Pen Selwood Horse & Dog Show was a great success this year. We were blessed with a lovely day, not too warm or too cold.

The entries were up on last year, particularly for the dogs.

Two of our charities were present with stands, Horseworld from Bristol and Greyhound Rescue West…

A very unpleasant burglary has taken place in Pen Selwood (see the Neighbourhood Watch alerts).

If you do see anything suspicious, please report it to the police on 101.

Bruce Bower

Coombe Street Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

You can read it here and make your views known.

Closing date for views is 3 Nov 2013.

THESE ARE THE 2013  ACCOUNTS FOR THE FETE AND SHOW WHICH WILL BE PUT BEFORE THE POST FETE MEETING TO BE HELD AT WOODLANDS AT 7:30 ON WEDNESDAY 14^TH AUGUST 2013.

PEN SELWOOD FETE & SHOW 2013   ACCOUNTS

Part of the Selwood Sports and Social Club

The results for the 2013 fete and show are set out below together with the detail stall by…

Another successful fete and show!

Here are some pictures from Sharon. Did you take any pictures you want to share? …

The preliminary estimate of takings for yesterday is a magnificent £4,381; it is really good to have raised so much for the Church, the Hall and the Field, despite the untimely downpour.  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.

All claims for expenses or any other income to me as soon as maybe please

Bruce Bower (840335)                                          

Treasurer

28^th…

We have made some significant progress with our plan. Some items are going extremely well but we could use more volunteers for the items marked in red.  Here is a progress report at June 2013.

Rob Backus has sent out a request for bottles. Why not go to https://penselwood.ning.com/group/fete and join the group and add you own comments and requests?

For detours see this link.

You will find the agenda here  and minutes of past meetings here.

Want to know more about the history of the place you live in?  A brochure is now available in the church and downloadable here which describes the various historical sites in the village.

[RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SOMERSET EAST - FN019 030713]

Following a recent spate of thefts and attempted thefts of lawn mowers and strimmers, residents in the FN policing area are advised to review their shed and garage security. Consider renewing locks and hasps to improve external security and secure valuable items using floor bolts and security chains fitted with good quality padlocks. If you have any information about suspicious incidents or activity please telephone the…

[RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SOMERSET WEST - F530 03072013]

You may remember on 27 June we forwarded a message asking for your help relating to 4 stolen vehicles.

We are pleased to be able to update you that three of the 4 vehicles have now been located. The outstanding vehicle is:Black Audi A3, registration YA55VKJ.

Police at Yeovil are grateful to the assistance given in relation to this matter and hope

that information may come forward shortly relating the…

The Annual Flower & Produce Show will be held on Saturday 27th July 2013. Go to the Show page for details of the schedule and an entry form for you to print.

Here is the latest Newsletter from Rural Services Network. It is all about Transport.

This message is sent to all areas with a warning about bogus telephone calls. A number of incidents have occurred over recent days where unsolicited telephone calls have been made to members of the public. These calls allege to be from a security company and the suggestion is that the police are aware of crime prevention surveys taking place by the company in the area. The caller asks to make an appointment to view the property to give a crime prevention survey whilst they are in the area. …

We are holding a Special Meeting on 26th June to consider obtaining Charity Status for the club, and if agreed to authorise the necessary steps to achieve this. Come and give your views.

Details can be found on the Events page.

Did you know that we have 11.5 miles of footpaths and bridleways within the Parish of Pen Selwood, plus of course the many miles of permissive paths on land owned by the Hoare family and Sir Cameron Mackintosh ? If you look on the Pen Selwood web site you will find suggested walks with a clear map which you can print, the mileage of each walk is also shown. Local social walks are now being organised in and around the village, look out for the posters if you would like to join us.

Most…

Access to adequate broadband - and indeed the lack of it - remains a big challenge for rural business and communities. The Rural Services Network in association with Calor are tackling three key rural issues: fuel poverty, broadband and rural transport. Read more here.