The March edition of the Quantock Messenger now out
QM March 25 Colour
Previous editions at Quantock Messenger Online
The Parish Council are seeking a new Councillor
Councillors are members of the community who care about the parish they represent. It helps to be good at listening and approachable, sharing your views and bringing your talents to help bring about the best outcomes for all parts of Nether Stowey. By becoming a Parish Councillor you become someone the community looks to for help, guidance and support, someone who can influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve. Seeing your community change for the better, as a result of decisions you have helped make, is something that can give you a sense of achievement and pride
Nether Stowey Parish Council currently has a vacancy to be filled by co-opting a suitable volunteer. We are looking for people who are willing to work with us and can bring ideas and make decisions about the future of the Parish. Click here for more information.
If you would like to consider becoming a Parish Councillor, please speak to any of our current Councillors or contact the Parish Council Clerk.
Co-option Notice Jan 25Public Consultation – Land at Stogursey Lane
Public Consultation Poster
The Parish Council has been asked to consider a proposal for a retail unit and ±60 houses on the land to the Land the North of A39 and East of Stogursey Lane
Given the importance of this proposal, the Parish Council are seeking the views of villagers before reaching a decision.
The consultation takes place on Saturday February from 10am to 2pm at the Church Centre, St Mary Street. Please come along and let us know your thoughts and comments. More information is available here. Please note further information has been added to the page on 11 February.
February’s Quantock Messenger now out
QM Feb 25 Colour
Previous editions at Quantock Messenger Online
Workshop invitation: Somerset people and wetland research by WWT
Workshop invitation: Somerset people and wetland research for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
This research is being undertaken by WWT’s Social Science team, and the workshops will be facilitated by an experienced neutral facilitator. This research is funded by The Somerset Coast, Levels and Moors Nature Recovery Project. Link for more information and to make an expression of interest.
Click here for more information about the WWT
Somerset wetland research invitation flyerCurrent EDF Community Bus Time Table
Current bus services to/from Nether Stowey. For the full EDF Community Bus including all stops visit
https://www.edfenergy.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Community%20bus%20-%20Timetable.pdf.
Please note that bus services can change without notice and we aren’t always told. Please let us know if you know of a change.
Bus timetable all services currentChildren’s Hospice South West – Incredible Hike
Children’s Hospice South West are organising an ‘Incredible Hike’ in May which is a fully guided 3-day challenge event where hikers take on 60 miles of the South West Coast Path. Every year, we tackle another 60 miles, walking to complete the South West Coast Path while raising money for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions. Find out more at Incredible Hike 2025 | Childrens Hospice South West.
Understand the complexities of care planning – webinars by Somerset Council
From Somerset Council:
Online sessions to help people understand complexities of care planning
Somerset Council is holding a series of free, online webinars to help individuals plan care and support needs for themselves or those they care for.
These informative sessions aim to provide valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of care planning.
The webinars follow the success of the previous in-person event held in November, which saw positive feedback. The new sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams and in the evenings and are scheduled to begin on 27 January 2025 and continue throughout February, offering another opportunity for Somerset residents to gain essential knowledge and resources.
Topics covered will include understanding your care options, financial planning, and how to access local support services. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from professionals in the field.
Councillor Sarah Wakefield, Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness at Somerset Council, said:
“The webinars are a fantastic resource for anyone looking to understand and plan for care needs, whether for themselves or their loved ones. The positive response from our November in-person event has encouraged us to keep this momentum going, and we hope that holding the webinars online in January will encourage even more people to join.
No one wants to start thinking about financing care for themselves or the people they support, but it is a position that many of us will be faced with sooner or later. These online sessions aim to help the people of Somerset get the information that they need to make the best-informed decisions for their lives or for the lives of their loved ones.
I really encourage you to drop in if you can.”
There will be a series of webinars taking place in the evenings between Monday, 27 January and Thursday, 27 February 2025.
For those that cannot attend, the webinars will all be available online after the sessions take place. Register for the free online-only events using the following links:
- Monday 27 January, 6.30pm to 8pm, Wills & Lasting Power of Attorney: Managing an Individual’s Finances
- Tuesday 4 February, 6.30pm to 8pm, Financial Assessments for Care Funding
- Wednesday 12 February, 6.30pm to 7.15pm, Navigating Direct Payments
- Wednesday 12 February, 7.15pm to 8pm, Supporting the Armed Forces community in Somerset
- Thursday 27 February, 6.30pm to 7.15pm, Personalised Community Support for Carers in Somerset
- Thursday 27 February, 7.15pm to 8pm, Understanding how Adult Social Care works
Further information at www.somerset.gov.uk/news/online-sessions-to-help-people-understand-complexities-of-care-planning
Christmas Working Hours
The Parish Office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 19th December 2024. We reopen at 10am on Monday 6th January 2025.
The phone answering service and e-mail will be checked during the Christmas break, so please leave a message. We do not call back if no message had been left.
If a matter is URGENT please leave a message:
Telephone 01278 733779
or e-mail to: clerk@netherstowey-pc.gov.uk or contact any Parish Councillor – details here.
You can report problems direct to Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224 or report online as follows:
- Roads: www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/report-a-problem-on-the-road/
- Street Lighting: www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/report-a-problem-with-a-street-light/
- Flooding: www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/flooding
- EDF Community Bus Christmas Timetable
- See also our Useful Links page