we have no water in Pen this morning around area of Church and the Green.  Wessex Water have confirmed there is a burst mains in the area. I’m not sure if it extends to the whole of the village but they will notify affected households.

See here and plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding from 6 July

You'll find it here.

If the NHS test and trace service contacts you, the service will use text messages, email or phone.

All texts or emails will ask you to sign into the NHS test and trace contact-tracing website.

If NHS test and trace calls you by phone, the service will be using a single phone number: 0300 013 5000.

All information you provide to the NHS test and trace service is held in strict confidence…

From 13 June and then from 15 June changes in the rules apply. See government statement here.

If you are weighing up the risks then remember there are three key factors that determine risk of exposure: proximity to people; duration of exposure; and how confined the environment is. The…

The Plant Swap is now up and running outside the door of the Village Hall. Did your seeds fail to germinate? Did you forget to water them?

There's a collection of surplus plants for you to chose from. Take what you need and swap with surplus ones if you have…

What you can and can't do…

Just what you've been waiting for, issue 3 of Pentertainment and the answers to the sports quiz.

Somerset County Council have set out the most recent information in a way that will guide you to what you want to know, with links to the various Government documents.

https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/reopen/  See restrictions.

Frome site will open on 11 May.   Castle Cary site will open on 26 May

Garden waste (Green bins) will be collected from week commencing 11 May

Read here

The Parish Council meeting on May 13^th  will be held as a virtual meeting at 3pm.  The agenda is published on Parish Council page and any questions to the Parish Council should be emailed to the clerk this week. Due to the circumstances this meeting will not be open to the public, a situation which we intend to remedy. Under the guidelines there will be no AGM or Village meeting this year.

The May newsletter is out with lots of good stuff for all whether you are a member of the Gardening Club or not. Go to the club news.  There's a wild flower quiz and a photographic competition you can have a go at.  

Karen Brooker

The government has extended who can apply to get tested for COVID-19.See here.

Here's the second issue with answers to the anagrams etc.

See the RAC advice on caring for your car during the lockdown

Read here

Today on the BBC News website Prince William and Stephen Fry open up about their own stress and anxiety during the current situation.  As the lockdown continues, many of us will be feeling stress and anxiety. It’s important to remember that although you may be isolated you are not alone. Pick up the phone and call a friend, neighbour or family. If you need to talk to someone Somerset Mindline 01823 276892 is available Monday-Friday 9am-11pm and Saturday and…