Sunday, 2nd July

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU725767    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 5th July

Decoy Heath, Silchester
Path clearance
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Car Park
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    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

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 12th July

Bugs Bottom, Gravel Hill, Emmer Green
Ragwort pulling
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Shipnell's Farm, Gravel Hill
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU705767    Nearest Postcode: RG4 8QL    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Access Gravel Hill from Highdown Hill Road, meet at the barrier by Shipnells Farm. (Bugs Bottom is also known as Hemdean Bottom).

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task - Tree care
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 19th July

Lough Down (NT), Streatley
Ragwort and thistle pulling
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Rectory Road
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU587815    Nearest Postcode: RG8 9LE    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: From A329, take A417 Wantage Road then left into Rectory Road. Site entrance is about 350 yards on left between Ivy Cottage and Westfields. Note: Space is very limited, those familiar with the site may wish to use the car park on the B4009 at the top of Streatley Hill and walk down via Lardon Chase.

We have received confirmation that this task will be at Lough Down meeting at the Rectory Road entrance.

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 22nd July

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Haymaking (Meadow area)
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

*** Full day task.

General Information and Contacts

Next task/event at this site is on 26th July

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 23rd July

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

Meeting Point: "The Bench"
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU678742    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6XJ    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area. Note: 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

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

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 26th July

Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Lambourn
Scrub clearance and scalloping
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre (Warren Farm)
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU358818    Nearest Postcode: RG17 7UU    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: For details please visit Sheepdrove directions.

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task - Haymaking
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 2nd August

Padworth Common
Bracken bashing
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Car Park, Rectory Road
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU619647    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4JB    Site Information    Risk Assessment

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

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 6th August

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU725767    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 9th August

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 15:00

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 16th August

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Scrub clearance
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Top Car Park
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU586638    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4PW    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: The site entrance is off the A340 south of Aldermaston, near Youngs Industrial Estate. Follow signs to Top Car Park.

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 19th August

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Pond and stream maintenance
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 23rd August

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU583723     Nearest Postcode: RG7 6DL    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: The Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm is situated off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield; take the gravel track north off Back Lane to the west of Scratchface Lane.

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 30th August

Hosehill Nature Reserve, Theale
Path construction
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Fox and Hounds
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU650697     Nearest Postcode: RG7 4BE    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance opposite the Fox and Hounds public house. Parking in the pub car park.

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 3rd September

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU725767    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 6th September

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 15:00

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 13th September

Hosehill Nature Reserve, Theale
Meadow raking
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Fox and Hounds
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU650697     Nearest Postcode: RG7 4BE    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance opposite the Fox and Hounds public house. Parking in the pub car park.

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Saturday, 16th September

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
9:30 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Community Orchard
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU700755    Nearest Postcode: RG4 7DS    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: The community orchard is located near the Chazey Road entrance (which is immediately to the right as you enter Chazey Road from St Peter's Avenue).

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Wednesday, 20th September

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU583723     Nearest Postcode: RG7 6DL    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: The Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm is situated off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield; take the gravel track north off Back Lane to the west of Scratchface Lane.

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 23rd September

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Bird and bat box care
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU714722    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN    Site Information    Risk Assessment

General Information and Contacts

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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 24th September

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

Meeting Point: "The Bench"
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU678742    Nearest Postcode: RG30 6XJ    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the bench overlooking Thirlmere Avenue towards the centre of the grassland area. Note: 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

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

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 27th September

Ruscombe Pond, Ruscombe
Pollarding willow
10:00 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Pond
Maps: Bing Google Streetmap    Map Ref: SU795762    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9JD    Risk Assessment

Directions: Site located on the corner of Ruscombe Lane (B3024) and Stanlake Lane. Suggested parking at top of Northbury Avenue (postcode RG10 9LG).

General Information and Contacts

Econet/CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task