Stanton Drew

The Community Trust helping PreSchool in the Community.

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The PreSchool provides very valuable early years learning and social interaction for children from both Stanton Drew and Pensford villages, helping prepare them for their entry into fulltime education. The Trust is delighted to grant £1,000 to fund two staff members to renew their compulsory first aid training and to support the purchase of sets … Read more

Parish Council Chair wins Award

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On 29 January at a glittering ceremony in the Guildhall, Judith Chubb-Whittle, was presented with the Council Chairman’s annual Award for Volunteer Leader of the Year by Chairman Cllr Martin Veal. The award recognized Judith’s contribution to the Parish, which as well as chairing the Parish Council, includes being a governor of our primary school, … Read more

CT “Roks the Stones”

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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

Help the Stones Rok!

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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

Rok The Stones

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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!!

Mining into the Past – Sold Out!

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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

Successful Heritage Evening

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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