Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has visited Nether Stowey to meet members of the Stowey Green Spaces Group (SGSG) and hear about their work protecting and enhancing the local environment.
During the visit, Ashley met volunteers at the Thomas Poole Library, where part of the building has been earmarked as an environmental information hub to help educate and engage the community on local wildlife and sustainability.
He then joined members of the group for a walk through the woods managed by SGSG. Along the way, volunteers explained how they maintain public paths, manage woodland habitats, and organise monthly litter picks across Nether Stowey and Over Stowey. The walk also offered a view over New Stowey Farm, which is now managed by the Quantock Hills National Landscape team and is expected to become an exemplar of wildlife-friendly farming over the coming years.
Ashley Fox said, “It was a pleasure to meet the dedicated volunteers of the Stowey Green Spaces Group. Their work helps keep our green spaces thriving. Groups like this play a vital role in protecting Somerset’s natural environment and encouraging community pride.”
