THE MINERS COFFEE SHOP here in Pensford has very kindly agreed to display and sell some of the framed artworks by the late Robert Bailey.  A small selection at a time will be on display to view and / or purchase and these will be rotated on a regular basis.  Donations of frames from a few local people have enabled us to frame an additional 31 artworks and we hope that they are much more appealing and will generate even more money for donation to both All Saints’ Church and the Pensford Local History Group (PLHG).  So please, pop in to The Miners for a drink and / or a snack and have a look at what’s available.

And also, to let everyone know, the PLHG will have another stall at the Church Market at All Saints’ Church in Publow (BS39 4HP) on Saturday 1^st October 2022 from 10:00am to 11:30am.  We look forward to seeing you there.

An updated Catalogue can be found here 

Enquiries: pensfordhistorygroup@gmail.com

Bath & North East Somerset councillors voted unanimously to refuse permission for a supersized anaerobic digester plant, north east of Pensford as you head to Keynsham.  But the developer is appealing the decision, hoping a Planning Inspector will overrule the council’s decision. 

If the developer succeeds, Pensford will face around 13,000 extra HGV trips through the village every year – meaning more noise, traffic and pollution!

A renewed campaign to counter the developer is now needed.  This is being led by Protect Our Keynsham Environment (POKE) – the group behind the highly successful campaign to oppose this development at the earlier planning stage.  POKE have already got off to a flying start, calling for money to fight the appeal at a 3-week public planning inquiry starting in October 2022.

POKE is holding a residents meeting on Tuesday, 12th July at Pensford Memorial Hall from 7pm to 8pm. 

Find out what POKE have done so far, what they intend to do to fight the appeal and what you can do to help protect Pensford.  You can ask questions of your local councillor and others. 

Publow with Pensford Parish Council are kindly supporting the meeting and everyone is welcome.

Publow with Whitchurch councillor Paul May, said: “I urge members of the local community to attend this meeting on 12th July and I thank POKE for setting it up.  If we are successfully to fight this appeal, we must come together as a community and present a united front.”

POKE spokesperson Kerry Morgan added: “If the development were to go ahead, there will be around 28,500 extra two-way HGV movements every year – meaning more noise, traffic and pollution!  The battle is not yet won and I encourage everyone to do what they can before it is too late.”

 
Pensford Local History Group (PLHG)

Extraordinary Meeting on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at 7:00pm at Pensford Memorial Hall (BS39 4HW)

The Pensford Local History Group (PLHG) is holding a second Extraordinary Meeting to discuss ideas and options for the next steps to ensure the PLHG’s continued success. This meeting, which is free to attend, will be held as detailed above. Since our first Extraordinary Meeting in February 2020, the world turned upside down and nothing further was decided. Please put the date in your diary, and we encourage you to speak with people (family, friends and neighbours) about it. We are confident there is a group of people willing and able to take over the baton and we look forward to seeing you in June.

Hilary Cox (Chair) 

Chris James and Phil Wallhead, who have been volunteer coordinators of our Neighbourhood Watch group, have decided to stand down.  We are all very grateful for the work they have done for our group over many years.

We extend a warm welcome to the new coordinator, Dom Lowe, who will now be taking responsibility for all areas covered by the group.

You can read more details about how to contact and join our Neighbourhood Watch group on our dedicated webpage here. 

There are changes coming to our mobile library service.

For Pensford the day of the week remains the same but there is a change to the rota. The time of day has changed to the morning to try to attract more usage. The  Hillcrest stop is deleted due to low footfall.

Service dates for the village are Tuesday 24^th May (current timetable) then Tuesday 14^th June (new timetable).

This leaflet provides more details including a full timetable and details of the “Library at Home “service, which is for residents who may have mobility issues.

For information our nearest libraries are Bishop Sutton Community Library and Keynsham Library and Information Centre.

Come along to the Big Pensford Tennis Weekend on Sunday 22nd May. Join in the fun at Pensford Tennis Club on the Pensford Memorial Hall Playing Fields, Publow Lane, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4HW

Pensford Tennis Club is holding an Open Day to mark the start of season. No need to be a member – everyone welcome to join in – just come along from 10am to 1PM. Equipment will be provided. Free parking available.

Publow with Pensford Parish Council has planted a tree on the village green to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022, to honour of her leadership of our nation and to leave a legacy to benefit future generations.

A record of our tree planting has been uploaded to The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) map. (Click the link to view on the QGC map).

Please share the photographic record of our QGC virtual plaque on social media using the hashtag #QueensGreenCanopy or #plantatreeforthejubilee to encourage others across the UK to get involved. You can use the link below to share:

https://www.publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/qgc-souvenir-square.png

Now that our planting is complete, volunteers will be taking care of our tree to give it the best chance of flourishing.

You can follow QGC’s digital channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where they will be sharing other Jubilee tree plantings throughout the official planting season, which is from October to March.

Calling all 11–18-year-olds! What do you want from your library services? Have your say now!

 We are running a short survey to find out what young people aged 11 to 18 want from their library services. We want to know how you are using them now and how you might use them in the future.

We want to hear from everyone, so if you haven’t used our library services before, take part and tell us why!

The Young People and Libraries survey will close on 10th April 2022. Complete it at www.bathnes.gov.uk/youngpeopleandlibraries

 To find out more about Bath and North East Somerset Library Services visit our website or library blog.

More new photographs have been added to our Pensford Rail History page.

We are always pleased to receive contributions of historical photographs of Publow and Pensford. We will happily add these to the Parish website with an acknowledgement to the contributor. If you are able to send in new material please simply email your photos to webmaster@publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk with as much background as possible.   

A new photograph has been added to our Pensford Rail History page.

Staff of Pensford Station, probably in the early1930’s.  It is believed that at one time there were 17 staff who worked on the station. This photograph was contributed by Gerald Penney who was born in 1942 and brought up here. His father Jesse Penney, is on the left, but we do not have names for the others. Please let us know if you can identify any.

We are always pleased to receive contributions of historical photographs of Publow and Pensford. We will happily add these to the Parish website with an acknowledgement to the contributor. If you are able to send in new material please simply email your photos to webmaster@publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk with as much background as possible.