2017 FoQ Events Programme
*N.B. Numbers are limited for all these walks so please register your interest with Barbara Shaw on [email protected] or 01823 432812. All the walks are free.
Reporting Minor Crime Around the Quantocks
The Quantocks suffer from occasional bouts of anti-social behaviour such as fly-tipping, off-roading etc. When the culprits are known, the police will take action but of course they have limited resources and can only patrol the hills occasionally. You can …
2017 AGM in Nether Stowey
The Friends of Quantock AGM will take place atSt Mary’s Church Centre, Nether Stoweyon Wednesday 22nd March 7.00pm Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles7.30pm Annual General Meeting which we hope to conclude quickly and which will be followed by a talk …
Spring ’17 Newsletter
One of the best things about being a member of FoQ is the Newsletter delivered to your door. ‘Newsletter’ doesn’t really describe the quality publication packed with articles of interest alongside regular updates. It also gives you a preview of …
The Chairman’s Report
The Chairman’s Round-Up of news and issues for the December 2016. Lottery Funding, Crowcombe Park Gate, Our Land, Hinkley Point and the Landscape Character Assessment The Big Bid The AONB’s application for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant has not been successful mainly …
Quantock Show
As in previous years, Friends of Quantock had a stand at this year’s Quantock Show. On a glorious August day in the spectacular setting at Cothelstone, the FOQ committee enjoyed the sunshine and the show and were pleased ot catch …
Roger Habgood walks The Greenway
Roger Habgood, a volunteer Quantock Ranger, raised funds for FOQ by walking the entire 40 mile figure-of-eight Greenway Walk on the 30 June. His aim was to raise awareness of the importance of conservation of wild spaces and landscapes like …
Living on the Edge: Where the Quantocks Meet the Sea
Local Naturalist, Author, Chairman of the Somerset Wildlife Trust‘s Marine Awareness Campaign Nigel Phillips will be giving a talk about the Quantock Coast for Friends of Quantock. This event is open to everyone, members and non-members are all welcome.
Vandalism Hits Friends’ Land
Two weeks ago a car was driven 200 yards down a bridleway across our land on Over Stowey Custom Common. It was then set fire to, destroying the vehicle and causing damage to adjacent trees. All identification had been removed …
Aisholt Hay Meadows
A group of Friends of Quantock Members enjoyed a walk through the hay meadows at Durborough Farm on 11 June. The setting of the farm is particularly lovely and the wild orchids, both common spotted and marsh, were truly stunning …