Programme: March 2019 - April 2019
March 2019
Sunday, 3rd March
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU725767 Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Clayfield Copse tasks
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Tasks held on 1st Sunday of the month throughout the year.
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Meet Caversham Park Road Car Park at 10:00am
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
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Contacts:
Anne Latto on (0118) 948 4454
Email clayfield@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 7th April
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 6th March
Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford New Site
Scrub management
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Farm Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU351711 Nearest Postcode: RG17 0PN Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Farm located off the A338 between the M4 (Junction 14) and Hungerford about 300 yards on the Hungerford side of the Hungerford Newtown crossroads. Further information can be found on the Contact page of the farm website.
The task will be maintaining butterfly habitat in particular that of the threatened Duke of Burgundy.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
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Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
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Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
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Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
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Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Saturday, 9th March
Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Task not on usual task day.
Continues tomorrow.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Waterloo Meadows
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Monthly tasks held throughout the year generally on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month except in March when the task may be on the Saturday of the
RESCUE event. These tasks are normally from 10:00 to 13:00.
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During the spring and summer there may also be weekday evening tasks, generally fortnightly on Wednesday from 18:45 to 20:30.
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Meet Katesgrove Children's Centre. While we always endeavour to meet at the stated time, please allow 10 minutes for lateness.
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Contacts:
Mike Cox (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 10th March
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 10th March
Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Task not on usual task day.
Continuation of yesterday's task.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Waterloo Meadows
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Monthly tasks held throughout the year generally on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month except in March when the task may be on the Saturday of the
RESCUE event. These tasks are normally from 10:00 to 13:00.
-
During the spring and summer there may also be weekday evening tasks, generally fortnightly on Wednesday from 18:45 to 20:30.
-
Meet Katesgrove Children's Centre. While we always endeavour to meet at the stated time, please allow 10 minutes for lateness.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Contacts:
Mike Cox (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 13th March
Lavell's Lake, Hurst
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Sandford Lane Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU786726 Nearest Postcode: RG10 0SU Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Car park is opposite the entrance to the Activity Centre.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
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Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
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Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Next task/event at this site is on 29th March
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Saturday, 16th March
Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
9:30 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google Map Ref: SU700755 Nearest Postcode: RG4 7DS Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The community orchard is located near the Chazey Road entrance (which is immediately to the right as you enter Chazey Road from St Peter's Avenue).
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Mapledurham Playing Fields
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Tasks generally held on 3rd Saturday of the month from September to April.
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Meet in the community orchard at 9:30am.
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
- Contacts:
Steve Ayers (0118) 947 3294 or 07777 681 362
Email mapledurham@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 21st September
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Wednesday, 20th March
Ruscombe's Ponds, New Road Pond
Pond maintenance
10:00 - 13:30
Meeting Point: New Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU796764 Nearest Postcode: RG10 9LL Risk Assessment
Directions: Pond on New Road about 100m on right from junction with Ruscombe Lane (B3024) almost opposite Northbury Avenue. Suggested parking at top of Northbury Avenue (postcode RG10 9LG).
Change to usual task time.Wellies recommended.
After lunch we may move to the pond at the junction of Castle End Road and the Waltham Road (not that specified in the weekly email - sorry about the error).
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
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Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Sunday, 24th March
McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: "The Bench"
Map: Google Map Ref: SU678742 Nearest Postcode: RG30 6XJ Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.
Please call Chris on (0118) 941 7818 if you intend joining this task so we can insure there are sufficient tools and if you are unfamiliar with the site, arrange for you to be met.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of McIlroy Park
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Tasks held on 4th Sunday of each month except August and December.
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Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area at 10:00am.
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Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
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No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
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Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
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Contacts:
Chris Cliburn (0118) 941 7818
Email mcilroy@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 28th April
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Wednesday, 27th March
Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Scrub management
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Top Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU586638 Nearest Postcode: RG7 4PW Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The site entrance is off the A340 south of Aldermaston, near Young's Industrial Estate. Follow signs to Top Car Park.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
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Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Friday, 29th March
Lavell's Lake, Hurst
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Sandford Lane Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU786726 Nearest Postcode: RG10 0SU Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Car park is opposite the entrance to the Activity Centre.
Task not on usual task day. Morning only task.
A morning only task to complete the laying of the section of hedge on which we have been working this winter.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
-
Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Programme: April 2019
April 2019
Wednesday, 3rd April
Lousehill Copse, Tilehurst
Coppicing
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Tay Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU682733 Nearest Postcode: RG30 4DH Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Meet on Tay Road near junction with Spey Road.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
-
Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Waterloo Meadows
-
Monthly tasks held throughout the year generally on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month except in March when the task may be on the Saturday of the
RESCUE event. These tasks are normally from 10:00 to 13:00.
-
During the spring and summer there may also be weekday evening tasks, generally fortnightly on Wednesday from 18:45 to 20:30.
-
Meet Katesgrove Children's Centre. While we always endeavour to meet at the stated time, please allow 10 minutes for lateness.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Contacts:
Mike Cox (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 13th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 7th April
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU725767 Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Clayfield Copse tasks
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Tasks held on 1st Sunday of the month throughout the year.
-
Meet Caversham Park Road Car Park at 10:00am
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Anne Latto on (0118) 948 4454
Email clayfield@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 5th May
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 10th April
Task to be arranged
10:00 - 15:00
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Saturday, 13th April
Caversham Court
Bean Pole Day
10:00 - 15:00
Map: Google Map Ref: SU710748 Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD Site Information Risk Assessment
Promoting local woodland products and wildlife friendly gardening.
Next task/event at this site is on 7th December
Econet activity
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Task not on usual task day.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Waterloo Meadows
-
Monthly tasks held throughout the year generally on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month except in March when the task may be on the Saturday of the
RESCUE event. These tasks are normally from 10:00 to 13:00.
-
During the spring and summer there may also be weekday evening tasks, generally fortnightly on Wednesday from 18:45 to 20:30.
-
Meet Katesgrove Children's Centre. While we always endeavour to meet at the stated time, please allow 10 minutes for lateness.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Contacts:
Mike Cox (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 17th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 17th April
Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google Map Ref: SU583723 Nearest Postcode: RG7 6DL Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm is situated off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield; take the gravel track north off Back Lane to the west of Scratchface Lane.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
-
Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Waterloo Meadows
-
Monthly tasks held throughout the year generally on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month except in March when the task may be on the Saturday of the
RESCUE event. These tasks are normally from 10:00 to 13:00.
-
During the spring and summer there may also be weekday evening tasks, generally fortnightly on Wednesday from 18:45 to 20:30.
-
Meet Katesgrove Children's Centre. While we always endeavour to meet at the stated time, please allow 10 minutes for lateness.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Contacts:
Mike Cox (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 1st May
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 24th April
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Garden maintenance
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google Map Ref: SU625719 Nearest Postcode: RG7 5ES Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The site is located in The Street, Englefield off the A340 Tidmarsh to Theale road, opposite Englefield Garden Centre.
Main task will be to rebuild a raised bed.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet Prospect Park Car Park (off Liebenrood Road) at 9:30am [Map]
or on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise.
-
Lifts may be available from Prospect Park but please check as space is limited, contact details below.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves together with tea and coffee provided.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish about 3:00pm, see below.
-
Tasks and meeting arrangements may change especially in adverse weather. We will always try to notify any change via the website or email. If in doubt please check,
contact details below.
-
Contacts:
John on (0118) 375 1756 or 07757 001 159
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email info@econetreading.org.uk
-
Note: If you need to leave before the end of the task, e.g. you are only available in the morning, that is not a problem providing you have your own transport.
Similarly we do not expect you to come every week, we will be happy to see you whenever you are able to join us.
Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Sunday, 28th April
McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: "The Bench"
Map: Google Map Ref: SU678742 Nearest Postcode: RG30 6XJ Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.
Please call Chris on (0118) 941 7818 if you intend joining this task so we can insure there are sufficient tools and if you are unfamiliar with the site, arrange for you to be met.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of McIlroy Park
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Tasks held on 4th Sunday of each month except August and December.
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Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area at 10:00am.
-
Wear clothing and footwear suitable of outdoor work. Gloves provided, please bring a drink.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Chris Cliburn (0118) 941 7818
Email mcilroy@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 26th May
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Last Updated: 20 March 2019 20:08