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Dave's volunteering Story
I started volunteering when I retired early and, free from working Monday-Friday, had time available. Having always enjoyed walking,...
Mar 2, 20191 min read
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International Volunteer Day
What have the Volunteers done this year for the Quantocks.... From the end of March 2017 to the end of March this year volunteers...
Dec 5, 20183 min read
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5th December - International Volunteering Day - here's Jackie's experience on the Quantocks
I came to volunteer for the AONB through their Quantock Countryside Volunteers partnership with the National Trust approximately eighteen...
Dec 4, 20181 min read
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A Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme update from Bill
The Landscape Partnership Scheme (LPS) is the big partnership funding bid that the AONB has been leading on. It focuses on landscape...
Oct 16, 20181 min read
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Hunting for the Gurt Worm, Quantock Dragon and fairy Lords and Ladies of Dowsborough Hillfort!
Last Tuesday we welcomed groups of families onto the Quantock Hills for a Folklore Walk starting at Dead Woman’s Ditch. This adventurous...
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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Summer Work Experience - Thank you Jacob for all your help
In July the AONB team were joined by Jacob Cook from Bishop’s Lydeard for a week of work experience with us. He worked alongside our...
Aug 1, 20181 min read
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Gold Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering - Millie's journey with the AONB begins
As part of our volunteering links with Somerset County Council we are welcoming Millie Sandford to our team as a volunteer. She will be...
Aug 1, 20181 min read
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Nothing is more evocative of spring than seeing new lambs by their mothers out in the Quantock count
But please remember that it is at this time of year when sheep and lambs are at their most vulnerable. From 1st March - 31st July dog...
Feb 21, 20182 min read
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Time to take stock and reflect
“Whatever I chance upon there is always that peace and wellbeing that finds me here – what are we meant to gain from nature if you share...
Dec 18, 20173 min read
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