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Programme: October 2024 - January 2025

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Programme: December 2024 - January 2025

Programme: January 2025

Programme

October 2024

Saturday, 19th October

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

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 activity at this site is on 16th November

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Sunday, 20th October

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Small Meadow - Bramble clearance and meadow cut
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 activity at this site is on 24th November

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Monday, 21st October

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular mid-month task - Bluebell seed sowing and path clearance
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 28th October

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 23rd October

Basildon Park (NT)
Coppicing, scrub clearance, ivy removal
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Ranger Yard
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU602776 (bumpy.communal.redeemed)    Nearest Postcode: RG8 9PD    Site Information    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

Friday, 25th October

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride clearance and scalloping
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.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 29th November

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 27th October

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 activity at this site is on 24th November

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Monday, 28th October

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Half term treat!
10:00 - 12:00

Meet Charlotte Alchin and her mouse, foraging for winter supplies! An 'Autumn fruits walk', could be muddy!

Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Details and booking

Next activity at this site is on 3rd November

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse event

Wednesday, 30th October

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

We'll be collecting materials for hedgelaying and possibly other tasks

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4PW    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 activity at this site is on 1st January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

November 2024

Saturday, 2nd November

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

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    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 December

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 3rd November

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 18th November

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

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

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

Next activity at this site is on 1st December

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 6th November

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Hedgelaying
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 activity at this site is on 18th December

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 9th November

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

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

Next activity at this site is on 14th December

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 13th November

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford   New Site
Inaugural task
09:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

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

Change to usual task time.

Next activity at this site is on 16th November

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 16th November

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

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 activity at this site is on 21st December

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

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

Next activity at this site is on 21st December

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 18th November

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 1st December

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 20th November

Reserved (National Trust)
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 24th November

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 activity at this site is on 26th January

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

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 activity at this site is on 26th January

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 27th November

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

Meeting Point: Tay Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU682733 (civil.wants.first)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 4DH    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet on Tay Road near junction with Spey Road.

Next activity at this site is on 29th January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 29th November

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride 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.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 27th December

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

December 2024

Sunday, 1st December

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 16th December

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

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

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

Next activity at this site is on 5th January

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 4th December

Padworth Common
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Rectory Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU620648 (circus.rooftop.post)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4JB    Site Information    LNR   

Directions: Car park is off Rectory Road near junction with Baughurst Road and Reading Road

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 7th December

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

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    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 January

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Wednesday, 11th December

Thrive, Beech Hill
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: The Geoffrey Udall Centre
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU6932464566 (woven.beard.flats)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 2AT    Site Information   

Directions: Access from Beach Hill Road, see directions

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 14th December

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

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

Next activity at this site is on 11th January

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 16th December

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 5th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 18th December

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
To be decided
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.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 21st December

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

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 activity at this site is on 18th January

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

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

Next activity at this site is on 18th January

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Wednesday, 25th December

No task
It's Christmas!

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 27th December

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride 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.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 31st January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

January 2025

Wednesday, 1st January

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4PW    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

Saturday, 4th January

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

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    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 February

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 5th January

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 20th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

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

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

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 8th January

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
To be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 5ES    Site Information   

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

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Next activity at this site is on 19th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 11th January

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

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

Next activity at this site is on 8th February

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 15th January

Hosehill Lake, Theale
Task to be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Fox and Hounds Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU649698 (deep.blaze.shade)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4BE    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

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

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 18th January

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

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 activity at this site is on 15th February

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

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

Next activity at this site is on 15th February

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 20th January

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 2nd February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 22nd January

Reserved (National Trust)
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 26th January

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 activity at this site is on 23rd February

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

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 activity at this site is on 23rd February

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 29th January

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

Meeting Point: Tay Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU682733 (civil.wants.first)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 4DH    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet on Tay Road near junction with Spey Road.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 31st January

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride 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.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 28th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 19 October 2024 11:13