Author: Peter Foster

What follows is an urgent reminder from the Nettlebed Estate Manager about the importance of dog control. There was a sheep killed by a dog near Nettlebed yesterday, in a field bordering the Estate Road that heads from the Nettlebed church towards Witheridge Hill/Stoke Row.   Can I ask that dog walkers please have complete control of their dogs at all times and if that’s not possible do not let it off the lead?  A dog chasing sheep causes them extreme stress which can kill them even if they are not attacked directly.  In these difficult times, I appreciate that there are more people than normal needing to take exercise in the countryside but I ask that you respect the property of those who farm the land. Thank you in advance. ...

Dear Nettlebed resident 31st March 2020 You may have seen the communication and contact list popped through your doors last week listing local residents who are available to help support those who can’t get out for essential supplies. The response from our community to requests for help has been heart-warming and during the challenging times ahead of us, particularly over the next weeks, we will need to work together to support each other and particularly the elderly, medically vulnerable and anyone who becomes unwell.This letter is to give you some contact information as we continue to need everyone’s help to keep an eye on your neighbours, to make sure they are coping and to support them if needed. Information: Updates will be posted on the Nettlebed News Network website: www.nettlebed.orgContact details: If you need help, there is a central email address: nettlebedcovid19@icloud.com If you do not have access to email, please contact by phone and leave a message: Noel Sheeran: 01491 641114 Assistance required and...

Nettlebed Creamery is open every weekday 9:30 am - 4 pm selling organic cheese and milk from the Cheese Hatch. Please ring the bell and bear with them - the cheesemakers are sometimes busy in another part of the building but will come and serve as soon as they can. Obviously all protections are taken during the pandemic so contact is kept to absolute minimum. For pre-orders please email orders@nettlebedcreamery.com they can be collected from the Cheese hatch as well. The Creamery want to pass on their best wishes to everyone and hope everyone remains safe and well. ...

Nettlebed Good Neighbours Lunch/Coffee Mornings Sadly we have taken the decision to cancel the coffee morning next week - 17th March. There will be no coffee or lunches for the rest of March and all of April.  We will, however, re-assess the situation in mid-April to see if we can continue with lunch in May. We are sure you understand the reasoning - watch this space for more details. Sue Abbott ...

It's back and it bigger and better every year - so make a note in your diary, calendar and smartphones ... Nettlebed village fete is planned for Saturday 27th June 2 - 5pm It’s a fun day for all the family. (More details to follow soon.) ...

No one likes to see a churchyard not tended properly and the work of the Nettlebed Churchyard Gardeners volunteers group is making sure our churchyard looks the best it can. But they need a little help - could that be you? :-) They require someone who would be interested in grass cutting in the churchyard...they meet weekly to attend to the graves, flowerbeds etc and have done so now for 7 years. The churchyard looks its best when the grass has been cut. Please help and pass on the word to anyone you might think can help. If you can help please contact Nan McDonnell on 01491 641710 or on jandnmcd@greenbee.net ...

NETTLEBED 4 FOR ALL1st March 4.00 pm at St Bartholomew’sAn informal gathering for all ages which will explore Lent and why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Lasting about 35 minutes, this is suitable for all ages and will include a couple of songs, a short talk and an activity. Refreshments afterwards. Please do join us! ...

Sorry to have to report we still appear to be having significant issues with our beloved Nettlebed.org site these days. We have worked hard to resolve this but now it seems we are going to have to start all over again as we can't seemingly solve this issue. I know a lot of people are disappointed about this but we aren't able to solve this any other way. We will endeavour to use a new way to get promotion of event and village issues out to the subscribers. ...

Branch Annual General Meeting,  Thursday, December 5th - 8.00 pm  Nettlebed Village Club ...