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…

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

Jenny

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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strike action CANCELLED

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/waste-industrial-action/

Wessex Water have quite a bit of work to do outside no 1 Grove Close which will impact on the Queens Grove footpath and the adjacent parking area.

Work is due to start Monday 26th June and could last two weeks.

Ian Steadman, Parish Councillor for Highways.

I found a yellow & purple dog lead in the woods today. I have tied it around the gate along the path. If you are re-tracing your steps you should find it easily enough.

Set of 3 yale type keys found on the Brian Young field.  841563 if they're yours

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/property/gallery/modern-masterpiece-somerset-house-once-8470356

A high security key on fob has been found in the Pen Pits area.  If you are missing a key, please contact Neil or Helen on 01747 841082.

After a fantastic opening season in 2022, the team is back!  Do come and play or support the team. All standards & ages are welcome. We play local clubs in 20 over friendly matches. Players in neighbouring villages are most welcome to join too. We have male and some female players.

1. Sunday 21st May @ 12.30pm - Mere
2. Wednesday 7th June @ 6pm - Milton on Stour
3. Friday 16th June @ 6pm - Marnhull
4. Sunday 9th July…

I thought it would be sensible to bring everyone up to date on the accounts for the new oak tree.

Total money collected                        £468

Cost of tree and professional planting  £328

Money left over                                  £140

I hope that Liz Newton can source fencing to protect the tree within our resources and we will erect a small plaque with the remainder.

Again, thanks to all who supported the project with their generous…

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Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control it is necessary to cancel the AGM & May meetings due to be held on may 10 at 7 pm.

An alternative date will be posted here and on the village notice boards as soon as possible.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

jane Ashman (Parish Councillor) on behalf of Andrew Jenkins (Chairman)

In celebration of the coronation of HM Charles III

Saturday 6th May, lighting 8pm

Bucket collection in aid of village Church

Courtesy of Charles & Ros Buckler

Collections will be:

• Good Friday 7 April: Friday collections take place on Saturday 8 April.
• No collections on Easter Monday 10 April.
• Easter week collections are one day later, including Friday collections on Saturday 15 April.

Along with changes to collections, Somerset Council are asking residents to be “good eggs” this Easter and recycling as much as possible.

Almost all Easter egg packaging can be recycled in weekly kerbside…

From 1 April South Somerset District Council is no more and it is replaced with Somerset Council. I've done my best to update links but let Admin know if you spot any others to be updated on ourpenselwood@gmail.com

Let's keep Pen Beautiful with a village litter pick. See events for details.