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 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
Mendip Times – Article from November 2018 – PPSCT present cheque for grant regarding the installation of the new 6th bell in Stanton Drew.
There are a few new projects on their way, details will follow as they complete: Tower restoration work for All Saints Church, Publow, scheduled for August- PPSCT grant £4,000 (whole project c£40K). Restoration work and hanging of donated 6th bell in St Mary the Virgin, Stanton Drew to create a full peal scheduled for September- a minimum of … Read more
The PPSCT were delighted to be able to support Shirley Edwards and Stanton Drew School pupils with a litter poster project. Andrew Hillman, Chairman of PPSCT said, “This is exactly the sort of community engagement project the trustees want to support. While the posters were relatively inexpensive, the community awareness outcome for the children is invaluable.”
Liz Richardson and Sue Osborne manned a “pitch” at the Stanton Drew Flower Show in July 2017. Sue said, “we like to have a presence at the very well supported Stanton Drew flower show. It gives us the opportunity to reach out to villagers to explain how the Pensford, Publow and the StantonsCommunity Trust helps … Read more
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
The Community Trust has helped Stanton Drew School transform playtime. Children at Stanton Drew School returning from their summer holidays, were thrilled to see that during a quiet August their small playground had been transformed with brand new fixed play equipment including a mini climbing wall, a rolling log with grab rope, slatted bridge and … 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