Woodlands Pool

Woodlands Pool

A group of enthusiasts aided by the National Trust are undertaking a scheme to renovate an old pond on Woodlands hill. This includes the creation of a hibernaculum for use by amphibians to over-winter. We have made a contribution, and …

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The FoQ AGM

Wednesday 23 March ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Crowcombe Village Hall, Crowcombe.

The 2016 FoQ Events Calendar

There are some exciting events planned for 2016. Some fun, some interesting, some both. Members will get the FoQ Events newsletter in the post in February and details will be posted here after our members have had the chance to …

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Quantock Birds of Prey

Quantock Birds of Prey

Chris Sperring brought this beautiful barn owlet and a tawny owl to our September talk In Nether Stowey. Very informative on the best sort of habitats for these beautiful birds. If you have any spare land, his advice to attract …

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Crowcombe Park Gate Car Park

Crowcombe Park Gate Car Park

The present car park is a cause of concern because of its condition and also because it is an ugly scar. We are exploring the possibility of creating a new parking area close to Crowcombe Park with much improved parking …

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Footpath at Kilve

Footpath at Kilve

We are working to create a footpath beside the A39 to link Kilve village with the footpath up Holford Glen without having to walk along this dangerous section of the A39.

Funding the AONB Service

Current financial constraints mean that there is pressure on local authorities to reduce their funding contribution and we work to ensure that they are aware both of the importance of the service and what good value it gives.

St David’s Well

St David’s Well

This is an ancient but undated structure over a spring at the top of Quantock Combe in Great Wood. Two years ago we paid for its clearance and restoration and we continue to monitor its condition.

The Seven Sisters on Cothelstone Hill

The Seven Sisters on Cothelstone Hill

Last year English Heritage decided that the clump of trees on Cothelstone Hill was damaging a heritage monument and should be felled. We made representations that the clump also had a visual importance and arranged a meeting on the hill …

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