Really good to see this great article in the Mendip Times!
Rain and strong winds preceded a sunny frosty morning for the third Rok the Stones Trail Marathon on Saturday 4th February 2017. The Marathon is the brainchild of Simon Whittle and his wife Judith, both avid runners who are often seen running around the village and across the fields. Since its inauguration in 2015 the … Read more
A COMMUNITY ENDEAVOUR The second ROK The Stones Trail Marathon took place on Saturday 30 January. After the success of the first marathon in 2015, rated the 4th best UK trail race, the demand for places saw the marathon fully subscribed within 6 weeks of the registration lines opening. Rok the Stones is a husband and wife endeavour by Simon Whittle and wife Judith … Read more
Christmas came early for some at the Community Trust 100 Club Annual Christmas Draw. The eagerly awaited third 100 Club Christmas Draw took place in the merry surroundings of the Carpenters Arms at Stanton Wick. The restaurant area was full of hopeful 100 Club members and relatives eagerly hoping that Robert Bailey, our local celebrity … Read more
Pensford Publow and the Stantons Community Trust fundraiser wins accolades from runners Saturday 24th January 2015 saw the inaugural running of the “ROK THE STONES” off-road marathon in Stanton Drew and surrounding villages in the beautiful Chew Valley, North East Somerset. A gloriously sunny but cold day greeted the 91 runners who took part, comprising … Read more
ROK THE STONES is getting nearer – 24th January 2015 There is still time to volunteers to help welcome the runners, act as checkpoint marshals, or to help with catering. All profits from the event will go to the Community Trust. As well as OR instaed of that you could donate cakes and savouries to help with … Read more
A Chew Valley Marathon!! Yes the PPSCT are holding a Trail Marathon on Sat 24th of January. If you are not a ‘runner’ then why not volunteer to help!!
Shane Gould from English Heritage and Robert Bailey, retired Stint Measurer from Pensford Colliery guided a fascinated audience through the local mining heritage of North Somerset and in particular, life for men, women, children and horses working at Pensford Colliery which closed in 1958. Judith Chubb Whittle who was part of a team raising funds … Read more
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mining Heritage event on 19th Sep 2014 in Stanton Drew. A really great night – fantastic interesting talks by Robert Bailey and Shane Gould. We raised over £700. All profits go to The Community Trust
We are holding a fundraising event on 19th Sep 2014 in Stanton Drew.
A talk by 2 well known local people – with supper – £12.50pp. There will be a paid bar.
All profits go to The Community Trust
For more info click here.