We have just added a new series of walks in and around Pensford to our Parish Walks page. These have been brought to you by the Pensford Local History Group (PLHG).
Great Flood of 1968 – Commemoration Events
Communities along the Chew Valley and Keynsham are busy planning events to remember the Great Flood of 1968. The West of England Rural Network website has published a full list of local commemorative events. You can view the events list here. Please put the dates in your diary and come along.
You can view our local photo album here and you can read some local memories here
30 Years of Conservation Status in Pensford
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Pensford Village being granted conservation status; Tony Heaford has kindly supplied this press cutting from Western Daily Press, which on Monday May 9th 1988 , announced Wansdyke Council’s momentous decision.
The article has been added to our Parish Scrapbook page for permanent reference. We appreciate receiving articles or photographs of historic interest and we are always happy to post such material to the Parish website to share with others.
Emergencies: Parish Defibrillator Information
Following the Defibrillator Awareness Evening which was very much appreciated I have been asked to give some further information for those who were unable to attend.
There are 4 Defibrillators in the Benefice – Locations are:
- By the mail box at the Post Office in Pensford
- In the telephone kiosk in Hillcrest
- In the telephone kiosk in Woollard
- In the telephone kiosk in Compton Dando
In the case of a collapsed person – possible cardiac arrest – call for help from somebody around. Ring 999 and ask for an ambulance – person collapsed and not responding.
State where you are. You will be given instructions to get the defibrillator and what to do. STAY ON THE PHONE. Once you have phoned 999 then an ambulance or Paramedic will be on their way to you.
The Parish Council will organise refresher sessions from time to time.
Janette Stephenson
Acker Bilk memorial bench revealed – video
A memorial bench to Pensford’s most famous son the jazz musician Acker Bilk MBE has been unveiled in Pensford just two months before the third anniversary of his death. Commissioned by Pensford, Publow and the Stantons Community Trust in conjunction with the Parish Council and Pensford Music Festival the bench was crafted by local man George Tyler out of granite and wood. The bench was unveiled by leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council, Tim Warren and local councillor Paul May.
For more on this news item see the full story in Chew Valley Gazette
View the You Tube video here
Warning of new fraud scam targeting elderly and vulnerable
Avon & Somerset Constabulary are warning people in their area to be on their guard against a growing fraud.
A number of incidents have been reported where people have been duped out of cash and coerced into purchasing valuable items by fraudsters posing as police officers. Continue reading “Warning of new fraud scam targeting elderly and vulnerable”
Pensford residents say more needs to be done after traffic incidents on A37
An article has appeared in the Chew Valley Gazette regarding three road incidents in one week during August. These have reignited calls from our residents that more needs to be done to improve road safety on the A37 through Pensford village.
If you would like to comment on any aspect of traffic management in Pensford you can now do so on the Parish website. using the link below:
https://www.publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk/pc/have-your-say-pensford-roads-and-traffic-forum/
Traffic Meeting on Wednesday 19 July 2017
On Wednesday 19th July residents attended a meeting at Pensford Village Hall chaired by our ward councillor Paul May.
Kelvin Packer, Bath & North East Somerset Council Group Manager Highways and Traffic spoke at length concerning the issues surrounding roads and road safety in the Pensford area.
Councillor Sue Grimes and two other residents took notes at this meeting. A consolidated summary of these notes can be downloaded from the link below.
The notes are not official minutes but they may be useful as an aide memoire.
To comment on any aspect of Traffic Management in Pensford please go to https://www.publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk/have-your-say-pensford-roads-and-traffic-forum/
PUBLIC MEETING – A37 PENSFORD CONCERNS
Our Ward Councillor Paul May has organised a public meeting in Pensford to follow-up villagers’ concerns with Kelvin Packer from Bath & North East Somerset Council Traffic and his team.
The meeting is on Wednesday 19th July at 2.00 pm in the Memorial Hall and Paul May will be in the chair.
The meeting will be in two parts (a) Pensford Hill and other improvements plus (b) a separate discussion about the A37 / Belluton junction.
The meeting is intended to bring ideas for local discussion but not a specific scheme that cannot be changed. Kelvin wants to be positive and is willing to change to suit the local community views.
Please save the date and try to attend if you can. Also, as the Parish Council can’t contact everyone individually, please do pass on this announcement to other residents.
Thank you
Sue Grimes
Councillor
Publow-with-Pensford Parish Council
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Official Rebuttal from Parish Council – Neighbourhood Plan
