You may have noticed the scaffolding up at St Mary The Virgin Church? The church’s bell stair turret requires quite a lot of work to help sustain it for the future. The total cost of the project is around £20,000. Trustees of Pensford, Publow and the Stanton’s Community Trust are pleased to have been able … Read more
The PPSCT (100 Club) are proud to have supported and helped fund the Pensford Local History Group (PLHG) on their publication of the book Places of Worship, a history of the religious buildings in Pensford, Publow and Woollard. In early 2021 PLHG was asked by Andrew Hillman (in his capacity as church warden of All … Read more
The PPSCT were delighted and proud to help fund the recent repair of the ancient clock at St Thomas à Becket Tower in Pensford. A summary of the work involved was prepared by Alex Carr of Breathe Conservation: The Victorian clock dial face was in urgent need of repair. It is located high on the … Read more
The new Pensford Tennis Pavilion was officially opened on 18th June 2023. The PPSCT was pleased to support this project, with both a £5,000 grant as well as gift aid through nominated donations. It was great to see Beryl, one of our members and a longstanding member of Pensford Tennis Club cut the ribbon. Beryl … Read more
The Pensford, Publow and The Stantons Community Trust, usually referred to as The PPSCT, has had a busy year supporting community projects. The latest project has seen a collaboration between Pensford School Eco Team, School Council, Friends of Pensford PTA , Chelwood Community Fund providing a grant of £3437 together with a grant of £2000 … Read more
The beautiful village of Stanton Drew is mostly off the main route of most residents in the Chew Valley, but if you are driving along the B3130 between Chew Magna and Belluton you will surely notice the beautifully refurbished finger post near to the iconic ‘Round House’. Stanton Drew Parish Council decided it was high … Read more
The Pensford Publow and the Stantons Community Trust is delighted to have been able to cover the full cost of the work to make the walkway round the top of the tower safe and to improve and make safe the access to the roof. Andrew Hillman, Chair of the Community Trust said: “This is exactly … Read more
Community Trust provide largest grant ever to Pensford School. Andrew Hillman, Chairman and Sue Osborne Trustee of The Pensford, Publow and the Stantons Community Trust presented a cheque of £7500 to Warrick Barton Headteacher at Pensford School representing the largest grant ever awarded . The children of Pensford School were very eager to get climbing following … Read more