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THE BIG DRAW: Quantock Hills Art Project

On the 29th June the children from schools across the Quantock Hills are gathering together for a ‘BIG DRAW’.

This is part of an art project being carried out this year by artists Sally Clark and Liz Gregory. They have been painting views looking into and out of the Quantock Hills as well as visiting local primary schools so that the children will be ready to produce some fabulous drawings out in the countryside.

On the 29th June the children from the schools of Spaxton, Crowcombe and Kingston St Mary will line up together along the drove road above Triscombe and draw the view. This will be a great opportunity for neighbouring communities to join each other in a unique and creative project.

The project, which has been supported by the Quantock Hills Sustainable Development Fund, will culminate in an exhibition at Fyne Court, the beautiful National Trust house and gardens (with cafe) at Broomfield from the 19th July to the 1st August, entrance free where you will be able to see the children’s work along with the paintings by Liz and Sally.

Georgie Grant - June 2010

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Annual Reports

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AONB Planning Consultation Comments 2011

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Information leaflets

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Management Plan

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Planning Guidance and Position Statements

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PREPARING FOR CHANGE

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Quantock Deer Count Results 7 March 2010

The results of the annual Quantock Deer Count held on 7 March 2010.

QUANTOCK ECO EVENTS PROGRAMME

Building Resilient Villages

Quantock Hills Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) Papers

Papers from the partnership committee the Joint Advisory Committeeqhjac_papers_22nd_july_11.pdf

Quantock Hills Visitor Guide

Recreation Leaflets

a full range of leaflets from circular walks to event guides and leaflets to allow you to enjoy the best of the hills

SCC disposal of land

Find out the Quantock Hills AONB Service position

Sustainable Development Fund forms

The SDF for 20011/12 has £45,000 to allocate. This will provide grants to organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals who wish to explore and develop practical projects that enhance, conserve and develop the environment, economy and way of life.

Tick Leaflet

Ticks are becoming more common and a bite from this spider-like parasite could lead to Lyme Disease. This is a treatable infection caused by bacterium transmitted by ticks when they bite. Not every tick carries Lyme Disease and it is important to realise that the disease is relatively rare.