econet   conservation volunteers, reading, berkshire
conservation of the natural environment

Website: www.econetreading.org.uk
Email: info@econetreading.org.uk

Programme: January 2022 - May 2022

Programme: February 2022 - May 2022

Programme: March 2022 - May 2022

Programme: April 2022 - May 2022

Programme: May 2022

Programme

Sunday, 2nd January

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 17th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 5th January

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU705710 (zips.dull.fields)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0RP    Risk Assessment

Directions: The site is located near the Civic Amenity (recycling) site. From Island Road turn right into the lane opposite the Civic Amenity site entrance, we will meet in the parking area just before the bridge.

Next task/event at this site is on 2nd February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 7th January

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Monday, 10th January

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow harvest
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    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.

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 24th January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 12th January

Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Heathland restoration
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Tokers Bridleway, Kingfisher Drive
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7533272484 (spend.rotate.thigh)    Nearest Postcode: RG5 3LH    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Ample on-street parking, Reserve is next to road. View of Meeting Point

Next task/event at this site is on 9th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 15th January

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU700755 (skirt.thin.scope)    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).

Next task/event at this site is on 19th February

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Monday, 17th January

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 6th February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 19th January

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    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 Main Car Park.

Next task/event at this site is on 23rd February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 21st January

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 4th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 22nd January

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Hedgelaying
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 19th February

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 23rd January

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU678738 (gravy.edgy.races)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6BW    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite the Tyler's Rest public house. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.

Next task/event at this site is on 27th February

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Monday, 24th January

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow harvest
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    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.

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 7th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 26th January

Charvil Village Hall   New Site
Wildlife area creation
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 23rd March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 2nd February

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU705710 (zips.dull.fields)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0RP    Risk Assessment

Directions: The site is located near the Civic Amenity (recycling) site. From Island Road turn right into the lane opposite the Civic Amenity site entrance, we will meet in the parking area just before the bridge.

Next task/event at this site is on 2nd March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 4th February

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 18th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 6th February

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 21st February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Clearance
13:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 6th March

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Monday, 7th February

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow harvest
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    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.

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 6th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 9th February

Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Heathland restoration
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Tokers Bridleway, Kingfisher Drive
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7533272484 (spend.rotate.thigh)    Nearest Postcode: RG5 3LH    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Ample on-street parking, Reserve is next to road. View of Meeting Point

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 16th February

Nores Hill Wood, Shinfield
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Pascal Crescent
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU729692 (remedy.tasty.career)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 9FN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: There is no car park for this site. Follow Whitley Wood Lane past the Shinfield Players Theatre onto Greenwich Drive, turn left into Cirrus Drive, then after approx. 150 yards left again into Pascal Crescent (paved driveway). Site entrance with gate and kissing gate is in front of you. If conditions permit, the gate may be open allowing parking on the grass.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 18th February

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 4th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 19th February

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU700755 (skirt.thin.scope)    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).

Next task/event at this site is on 19th March

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 12th March

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Monday, 21st February

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 6th March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 23rd February

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    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 Main Car Park.

Next task/event at this site is on 16th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 27th February

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU678738 (gravy.edgy.races)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6BW    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite the Tyler's Rest public house. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.

Next task/event at this site is on 27th March

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 2nd March

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU705710 (zips.dull.fields)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0RP    Risk Assessment

Directions: The site is located near the Civic Amenity (recycling) site. From Island Road turn right into the lane opposite the Civic Amenity site entrance, we will meet in the parking area just before the bridge.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 4th March

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 18th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 6th March

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 21st March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Clearance
13:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 3rd April

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 9th March

Watermill Court, Woolhampton
Pond maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Clearing overgrowing vegetation from around pond.

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU574667    Nearest Postcode: RG7 5RD    Risk Assessment

Directions: Located on the Bath Road (A4) on left coming into Woolhampton from Reading, shortly after garage on right.

Wellies recommended.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 12th March

Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
10:00 - 13:00

Date to be confirmed. Continues tomorrow.

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 13th March

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 13th March

Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
10:00 - 13:00

Date to be confirmed.

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 16th March

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    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 Main Car Park.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 18th March

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 1st April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 19th March

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU700755 (skirt.thin.scope)    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).

Next task/event at this site is on 16th April

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Monday, 21st March

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 3rd April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 23rd March

Charvil Village Hall
Wildlife area creation
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 27th March

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU678738 (gravy.edgy.races)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6BW    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite the Tyler's Rest public house. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.

Next task/event at this site is on 24th April

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 30th March

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 1st April

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 15th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 3rd April

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 18th April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Clearance
13:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 6th April

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Garden maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Details of task to be finalised

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    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.

Next task/event at this site is on 27th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 13th April

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Woodland management
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5837272320 (acquaint.swinging.ties)    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.

Next task/event at this site is on 18th May

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 15th April

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Next task/event at this site is on 29th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 16th April

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU700755 (skirt.thin.scope)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 7DS    Site Information   

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).

Proposed task, details to be confirmed.

Next task/event at this site is on 17th September

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Monday, 18th April

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 20th April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 20th April

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Path clearance and bramble removal
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next task/event at this site is on 1st May

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 23rd April

Caversham Court
Bean Pole Day
10:00 - 15:00

Our annual event promoting local woodland products and wildlife friendly gardening.

Map: Google    Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Econet event

Sunday, 24th April

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU678738 (gravy.edgy.races)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6BW    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite the Tyler's Rest public house. Do not use the Tyler's Rest car park as you will be charged.

Next task/event at this site is on 22nd May

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 27th April

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Garden maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Details of task to be finalised

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    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.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 29th April

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 10 January 2022 9:59