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Programme: May 2021
May 2021
Sunday, 2nd May
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 5th May
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 5th May
Mapledurham Playing Fields
Tree care
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Chazey Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU701754 (cling.field.bleak) Nearest Postcode: RG4 7DQ Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Chazey Road, on your right as you enter Chazey Road from St Peter's Avenue.
By invitation only.
Mulching newly planted trees with woodchip and possibly watering.
Task may be cancelled at short notice if woodchip is unavailable. In the event of cancellation an alternative task has been arranged at Clayfield Copse.
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 18th September
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regenerating oak protection
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
THIS TASK WILL ONLY GO AHEAD IF THE TASK AT MAPLEDURHAM PLAYING FIELDS IS CANCELLED.
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 6th June
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Wednesday, 12th May
Reading Hydro, View Island New Site
Landscaping
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Reading Hydro
Map: Google Map Ref: SU720741 (loyal.handy.socket) Nearest Postcode: RG1 8BP Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: From the Thames Path, at Caversham Lock cross onto De Bohun island, then follow the path across Caversham Weir.
Restoring site following construction and installation of turbines.
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, 19th May
Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30
By invitation only.
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
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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 22nd May
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Saturday, 22nd May
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Wildflower planting
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.
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 2nd June
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Caversham Court
Bean Pole Day
10:00 - 15:00
Map: Google Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot) Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD Site Information Risk Assessment
Promoting wildlife friendly gardening and local woodland products.
Covid permitting!
Econet activity
Sunday, 23rd May
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 27th June
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Wednesday, 26th May
Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30
By invitation only.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Programme
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Last Updated: 1 May 2021 17:56