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

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

Programme: September 2025 - March 2026

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Programme

Saturday, 6th September

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 4th October

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 7th September

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 15th September

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 5th October

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Tuesday, 9th September

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 20th September

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 10th September

Basildon Park (NT)
Vegetation clearance and grassland maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

We'll be cutting back and tidying up the Ranger yard area, woodland path clearance/grassland work

Meeting Point: Ranger Yard
Map: Google    what3words: bumpy.communal.redeemed    Risk Assessment

Directions: From Reading on the A329 take next left after main entrance to Basildon Park into Park Wall Lane. After about 0.6 miles turn left through large grey gates into Basildon Park; please beware, this is the Park's main exit and is signed 'No Entry'. Take first right and continue until you reach a gravel area. Park on gravel area, leaving space near diesel tank clear.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 13th September

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 11th October

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 15th September

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 5th October

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 17th September

Ruscombe's Ponds, Castle End Road Pond
Willow pollarding
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: refilled.shorter.projects    Risk Assessment

Directions: Pond is at junction of Castle End Road and the Waltham Road (B3024). Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Wellies recommended.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Next activity at this site is on 1st October

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 20th September

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope   

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, to be confirmed.

Next activity at this site is on 18th October

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 18th October

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Bird and bat box maintenance
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 18th October

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 24th September

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    what3words: acquaint.swinging.ties    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.

Warning: "The Ashampstead Road is closed until November at Bradfield for work on the college.

From A4 Theale roundabout turn north and first left. Before Bradfield turn left towards Southend. Close to Southend turn right down Mariners Lane signed Tutts Clump. At the end turn left to The Barn track.

The roads from Tidmarsh and Pangbourne are not affected."

Next activity at this site is on 17th December

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 28th September

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 26th October

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 1st October

Ruscombe's Ponds, Castle End Road Pond
Willow pollarding
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: refilled.shorter.projects    Risk Assessment

Directions: Pond is at junction of Castle End Road and the Waltham Road (B3024). Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Wellies recommended.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Next activity at this site is on 12th November

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 3rd October

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

Rearranged from the 26th September.

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 4th October

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 1st November

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 5th October

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 20th October

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 2nd November

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 8th October

Withy Copse, Tilehurst
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Voller Drive
Map: Google    what3words: gross.shall.news    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Voller Drive.

Next activity at this site is on 29th October

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 11th October

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 8th November

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 15th October

Pound Copse, Arborfield
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Greensward Lane
Map: Google    what3words: rally.gaps.landed    Risk Assessment

Directions: Site entrance is at Reading Road end of copse. Greensward Lane is narrow road with the copse one side and houses on the other. Whilst not busy, please leave space between parked cars to allow for any overtaking traffic and for home owners leaving their properties.

Next activity at this site is on 5th November

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 18th October

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 15th November

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 15th November

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Bramble clearance, small meadow cut
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 29th November

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Monday, 20th October

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 2nd November

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 22nd October

Hosehill Lake, Theale
Scrub clearance and raking
10:00 - 14:30

We'll be working on the Butterfly Bank

Meeting Point: Fox and Hounds Car Park
Map: Google    what3words: deep.blaze.shade    Risk Assessment

Directions: Parking in the pub car park, site entrance opposite.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 26th October

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 23rd November

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 29th October

Withy Copse, Tilehurst
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Voller Drive
Map: Google    what3words: gross.shall.news    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Voller Drive.

Next activity at this site is on 19th November

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 31st October

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 28th November

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 1st November

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 6th December

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 2nd November

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 17th November

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 7th December

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 5th November

Pound Copse, Arborfield
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Greensward Lane
Map: Google    what3words: rally.gaps.landed    Risk Assessment

Directions: Site entrance is at Reading Road end of copse. Greensward Lane is narrow road with the copse one side and houses on the other. Whilst not busy, please leave space between parked cars to allow for any overtaking traffic and for home owners leaving their properties.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 8th November

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 13th December

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 12th November

Ruscombe's Ponds, Castle End Road Pond
Wattle fence building, scrub clearance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: refilled.shorter.projects    Risk Assessment

Directions: Pond is at junction of Castle End Road and the Waltham Road (B3024). Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Wellies recommended.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 15th November

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 20th December

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 20th December

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 17th November

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 7th December

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 19th November

Withy Copse, Tilehurst
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Voller Drive
Map: Google    what3words: gross.shall.news    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Voller Drive.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 23rd November

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 25th January

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 26th November

Reserved (National Trust)
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 28th November

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 26th December

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 29th November

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 24th January

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 3rd December

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    what3words: zips.dull.fields    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 activity at this site is on 7th January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 6th December

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 3rd January

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 7th December

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 15th December

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 4th January

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 10th December

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 13th December

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 10th January

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 15th December

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 4th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 17th December

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    what3words: acquaint.swinging.ties    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.

Warning: "The Ashampstead Road is closed until November at Bradfield for work on the college.

From A4 Theale roundabout turn north and first left. Before Bradfield turn left towards Southend. Close to Southend turn right down Mariners Lane signed Tutts Clump. At the end turn left to The Barn track.

The roads from Tidmarsh and Pangbourne are not affected."

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 20th December

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 17th January

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 17th January

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Wednesday, 24th December

No task

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 26th December

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 30th January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 31st December

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 3rd January

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 4th January

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 19th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 1st February

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 7th January

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    what3words: zips.dull.fields    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

Saturday, 10th January

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 14th February

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 14th January

Blundells Copse, Tilehurst
Hedge and ride maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Calder Close
Map: Google    what3words: ground.bake.flying    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Calder Close, off Chichester Road.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 17th January

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 21st February

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 21st February

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 19th January

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 1st February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 21st January

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

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    what3words: learn.speak.alert    Risk Assessment

Directions: The site is located in The Street, Englefield off the A340 Tidmarsh to Theale road, opposite Englefield Garden Centre.

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 24th January

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 21st February

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 25th January

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 22nd February

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 28th January

Reserved (National Trust)
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 30th January

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 27th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 1st February

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 16th February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 1st March

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 4th February

Blundells Copse, Tilehurst
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Calder Close
Map: Google    what3words: ground.bake.flying    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Calder Close, off Chichester Road.

Next activity at this site is on 25th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 7th February

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 7th March

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Wednesday, 11th February

Reserved (National Trust)
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 14th February

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 14th March

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 16th February

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 1st March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 18th February

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 21st February

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 21st March

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 22nd February

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 22nd March

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 25th February

Blundells Copse, Tilehurst
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Calder Close
Map: Google    what3words: ground.bake.flying    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Calder Close, off Chichester Road.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 27th February

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 27th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 1st March

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 16th March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

Next activity at this site is on 5th April

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 4th March

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 7th March

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 4th April

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Wednesday, 11th March

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 14th March

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 11th April

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 16th March

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 5th April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 18th March

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 21st March

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Map: Google    what3words: skirt.thin.scope    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 activity at this site is on 18th April

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 18th April

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 22nd March

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

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 activity at this site is on 26th April

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 25th March

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

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    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

Friday, 27th March

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 24th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 6 September 2025 11:09