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April 2021
Sunday, 4th April
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief) Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
By invitation only.
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:
Peter on 07748 766 340
Email:
clayfield@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 21st April
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 7th April
Stanlake Meadow Copse, Twyford
Pond creation
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Stanlake Lane
Map: Google Map Ref: SU795758 (salutes.glass.dislodge) Nearest Postcode: RG10 0BL Risk Assessment
Directions: From Ruscombe (B3024) site is on right just beyond traffic lights and railway bridge. Limited roadside parking adjacent to copse immediately before gates to Stanlake Meadow. View of Meeting Point
By invitation only. Change to previously advertised information. Wellies recommended.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise stated.
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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 2:30pm or shortly after, 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:
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email:
CRoW@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
Wednesday, 14th April
Kings Meadow
Willow bed maintenance
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Napier Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU723738 (still.corner.punchy) Nearest Postcode: RG1 8AB Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Meet at site entrance off Napier Road (the road leading to Tesco's) next to the 'blue' apartments.
By invitation only.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise stated.
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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.
-
Tasks normally finish about 2:30pm or shortly after, 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:
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email:
CRoW@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
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task - Wildflower sowing
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth) Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
By invitation only.
The sowings will be along the upgraded SUSTRANS route through the meadow with seed kindly provided by SUSTRANS.
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 (0118) 986 1544 or 07764 675 636
Email:
waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 17th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Saturday, 17th April
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Wildflower sowing
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
By invitation only.
The sowings will be along the upgraded SUSTRANS route through the meadow with seed kindly provided by SUSTRANS.
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 (0118) 986 1544 or 07764 675 636
Email:
waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 28th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 21st April
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Bramble clearance
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
By invitation only.
Burning bramble previous cut. We'll also be marking out the wildflower area.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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Meet on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise stated.
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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.
-
Tasks normally finish about 2:30pm or shortly after, 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:
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email:
CRoW@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
Sunday, 25th 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.
By invitation only.
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 park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road 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:
Philip (0118) 941 0471 or 07549 164910
Email:
mcilroy@econetreading.org.uk
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Please let Philip know if you would like to join us so that we can insure there are sufficient tools and if you are
unfamiliar with the site, arrange for you to be met.
Next task/event at this site is on 23rd May
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Wednesday, 28th April
Fox Hill Woods New Site
Scrub clearance
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Dorset Way
Map: Google Map Ref: SU791684 (values.minute.oldest) Nearest Postcode: RG41 3AL Risk Assessment
Directions: Meeting point at junction of Dorset Way and Hertford Close. On street parking, there is a small area of hard standing in Hertford Close. Path to woods next to 14 Dorset Way.
By invitation only.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
-
Meet on site at 10:00am, unless stated otherwise stated.
-
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 2:30pm or shortly after, 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:
Alan on 07732 223 006
Email:
CRoW@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
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Children's Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth) Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
By invitation only.
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 (0118) 986 1544 or 07764 675 636
Email:
waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 19th May
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Programme
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Advanced Notice
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Advanced Notice
Saturday, 22nd May
Caversham Court
Bean Pole Day
10:00 - 15:00
Map: Google Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot) Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD Site Information
Promoting wildlife friendly gardening and local woodland products.
Covid permitting!
Econet activity
Last Updated: 12 April 2021 13:05