Many tributes have been paid following the sad loss of our longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II.

A monarch who was true to the promise she made on her 21^st birthday in 1947  –             “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all…

On Thursday we heard the sad news of the death of our monarch – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Here is a prayer for personal use. God of love, We thank you for the life of The Queen, for her service to our nation, and for her faith in you. Be close to all of us who mourn, that we may find comfort and hope in your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

As a result we have altered our plans…

You can find the Post fete meeting minutes and the 2022 accounts here.

Back issues of the Pen Paper are available under the Services tab at the top of the page

or here.

I would like to thank all those who attended our Beacon Bonfire and especially those who donated to RABI (The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution). A cheque for £250 has been forwarded.  

To see so many people enjoying the special occasion for the Queen made the work on the bonfire worthwhile.

Charles…

Field is all setup ready. Come along at 12:30.  Limited shelter is available for picnickers.…

The Friday waste collection has been shifted to Monday 6th June due to Jubilee holidays.

A meeting was held in the village hall for those interested in helping Ukrainian refugees. Several people were prepared to host refugees either for 6 months or more or for a couple of weeks holiday to give long term hosts a break.

It was recognised that the village without public transport or other amenities was not the obvious place for refugees to be placed and that it would be better if there was more than one family at a time so that they had the company of people speaking the…

BT has plans to remove copper wire fed landlines and replace them with fibre optic cables and digital phones by 2025. In the recent storms some people were unable to call 999 and health alarms and burglar alarms would not function. They have delayed the roll-out while they resolve these issues. Check with BT if you have concerns.…

A number of people in the village have expressed an interest in providing accommodation or other help for refugees from Ukraine.

A meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 31 March to share information about possible routes for helping refugees, identify further information needed and see what the village could do collectively. Everyone with an…

PEN SELWOOD CRICKET CLUB

We are keen to revive the Pen Selwood Cricket Club & have scheduled a handful of friendly away matches with local clubs

Sun 22-May-22 Mere 

Sun 29-May-22 Queen Camel

Sun 24-Jul-22 Stourhead 

Sun 14-Aug-22 Buckhorn Weston

If you are interested, please contact Rob Loder-Symonds at Pen Mill Farm…

I've been made aware of a new publication which looks at fourteen archaeological mysteries/controversies arising out of fakes or misrepresentations over the period 1830s-1930s.

One of the chapters is devoted entirely to Pen Pits. It focusses on the row between Winwood and Kerslake and is an important turning point in…

Recycling as normal tomorrow,  Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve)

Recycling again on Sunday 2nd January

Recycling and Refuse collection on Saturday 8th Jan

When are my bins collected?

St Michaels Church Christmas coffee morning, held last Saturday, raised a total of £550.
Many thanks to the helpers and to everyone who braved the weather and gave so generously.

Heather & Sandra.

St Michael’s is having services of worship most Sundays now (and you will find the details in the events column). The arrangements are (approximately 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Sunday at 9am and 4^th Sunday at 6:30 or 4:00, with a 5^th Sunday combined service in either Pen Selwood or Wincanton). Occasionally things will vary so do look at the diary of events on this site. If you visit the church for worship or for private prayer…