Pillowell

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Pillowell is a small village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.

[edit] Description

Pillowell sits on the south eastern edge of the Forest of Dean its co-ordinates are 51.75° N 02.55° W. It is located 0.6 miles to the east of Whitecroft and 0.6 miles to west of Yorkley and was established as a mining village.

It's current population stands at about 250 with a housing stock of 101.

They have the Pillowell Community Primary School.

[edit] Pillowell Silver Band

The Pillowell Silver Band are a 3rd Section nationally contesting band which performs at various fetes, concerts and contests throughout the year. They are conducted by Paul Uzzell. In 2004 the band were runners-up Champion 4th Section Band of Great Britain, narrowly beaten by a 1 point margain for the title. The bands website is [www.pillowellsilverband.com]