Programme: July 2019
Wednesday, 3rd July
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.
No transport from Prospect Park for this task.
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, 6th July
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Meadows Day
11:00 - 16:00
Location: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU725767 Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
A celebration of meadows and the wildlife they support.
Come for a wonderful day out and bring a picnic. Activities for children all day including mini-beast hunts over lunchtime, environmental stalls and music under the oak tree. Experts on bees, butterflies, hoverflies, trees, birds and plants will be leading guided walks at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:30, along with a herbalist walk at 13:30.
nature nurture will be joining us with nature based activities for children as well as "Small Silent Soundwalks" for adults - an opportunity to explore the local soundscape through a variety of contemplative listening exercises.
Reading Beekeepers, RSPB, BBOWT will be among the stallholders offering plants, bird food, fair trade items, second hand tools and books.
Music by Readifolk at lunchtime and in the afternoon.
Next task/event at this site is on 4th August
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Sunday, 7th July
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
Task cancelled.
Task rearranged for the 30th June to prepare for Meadows Day.
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 4th August
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Tuesday, 9th July
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
Change to previously advertised information.
Task previous advertised for Wednesday, 10th July.
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 20th July
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 10th July
The Holies (NT), Streatley
Grassland management
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Lardon Chase Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU583806 Nearest Postcode: RG8 9AF Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Car park is located on the right of the B4009 shortly after leaving the A329 at Streatley. To reach the Holies cross the road and follow the track into the woodland passing through the gate in the dip and up the slope. Continue following the track across the open plateau, through the open gate and finally a pedestrian gate onto the top of the Holies.
Change to previously advertised information.
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
Wednesday, 17th July
Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Path clearance
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)
-
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
Saturday, 20th July
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Meadow area - haymaking
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Full day task.
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 24th July
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 24th July
Decoy Heath, Silchester
Path clearance
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU613634 Nearest Postcode: RG7 2PF Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Travelling west from Padworth Common, after half mile turn left at roundabout to The Soke. After 200m, immediately before bend, turn right into car park.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
-
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 - Meadow area - haymaking
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 7th August
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 28th July
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 22nd September
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Wednesday, 31st July
Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Main 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 Main Car Park.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
-
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
Reading Old Cemetery
The 3 Bees of Cemetery Junction
11:00 - 15:00
Map: Google Map Ref: SU732731 Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ Risk Assessment
Meet local beekeepers. Bee & minibeast hunts. Make bee homes. Learn the Waggle Dance and enjoy lots of other bee related crafts and activities.
Details
Econet/Friends of Cemetery Junction activity
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Last Updated: 19 July 2019 16:05