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Programme: January 2021 - March 2021
We regret that while we remain in lockdown, our tasks will be cancelled. Cancelled tasks will be rearranged as soon as possible.
With the easing of lockdown Econet has resumed its activities primarily for those who have previously volunteered with us. We are continuing to limit numbers and participation is by invitation only. Please contact us if you wish to be included.
We have created an additional risk assessment which you should read and with which you must comply before participating in any activity: Coronavirus Risk Assessment.
January 2021
Sunday, 3rd January
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
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 7th March
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 6th January
Ruscombe Church
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
In addition to laying the hedge, we will be cutting stakes and binders for the hedge from nearby Ruscombe Woods.
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.
-
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:
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
Wednesday, 13th January
Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Heathland restoration
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
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 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:
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
Saturday, 16th January
Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
9:30 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Mapledurham Playing Fields
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Tasks generally held on 3rd Saturday of the month from October to March.
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Meet in the community orchard at 9:30am.
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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 by 1:00pm.
- Contacts:
Steve (0118) 947 3294 or 07777 681 362
Email mapledurham@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 20th March
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Wednesday, 20th January
Ruscombe Church
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
In addition to laying the hedge, we will be cutting stakes and binders for the hedge from nearby Ruscombe Woods.
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 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:
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
Saturday, 23rd January
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
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.
-
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
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 13th March
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 24th January
McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
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.
-
No previous experience necessary, training will be given and tools supplied.
-
Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
-
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 28th March
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Wednesday, 27th January
No task
Task cancelled.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Programme: February 2021 - March 2021
We regret that while we remain in lockdown, our tasks will be cancelled. Cancelled tasks will be rearranged as soon as possible.
February 2021
Monday, 1st February
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow cutting
10:00 - 12:30
Task cancelled.
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 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:
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 1st March
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Wednesday, 3rd February
Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Heathland restoration
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
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 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:
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, 7th February
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Clayfield Copse tasks
-
Tasks held on 1st Sunday of the month throughout the year.
-
Meet Caversham Park Road Car Park at 10:00am
-
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 by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Peter on 07748 766 340
Email clayfield@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 7th March
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 10th February
No task
Task cancelled.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Monday, 15th February
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow cutting
10:00 - 12:30
Task cancelled.
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 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:
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 1st March
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Wednesday, 17th February
No task
Task cancelled.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Saturday, 20th February
Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
9:30 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Mapledurham Playing Fields
-
Tasks generally held on 3rd Saturday of the month from October to March.
-
Meet in the community orchard at 9:30am.
-
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 by 1:00pm.
- Contacts:
Steve (0118) 947 3294 or 07777 681 362
Email mapledurham@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 20th March
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
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
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 13th March
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Wednesday, 24th February
Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Heathland restoration
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
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 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:
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, 28th February
McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Task cancelled.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of McIlroy Park
-
Tasks held on 4th Sunday of each month except August and December.
-
Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road at 10:00am.
-
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.
-
Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Philip (0118) 941 0471 or 07549 164910
Email mcilroy@econetreading.org.uk
-
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 28th March
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Programme: March 2021
March 2021
Monday, 1st March
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow cutting
10:00 - 12:30
Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert) Nearest Postcode: RG7 5ES Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The site is located in The Street, Englefield off the A340 Tidmarsh to Theale road, opposite Englefield Garden Centre.
By invitation only. Morning only task.
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 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:
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 15th March
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Sunday, 7th March
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
-
Tasks held on 1st Sunday of the month throughout the year.
-
Meet Caversham Park Road Car Park at 10:00am
-
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 by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Peter on 07748 766 340
Email clayfield@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 4th April
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Saturday, 13th March
Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
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.
Continues tomorrow.
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
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 14th March
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 14th March
Waterloo Meadows
Site clean up
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.
Continuation of yesterday's 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 (0118) 986 1544
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Monday, 15th March
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow cutting
10:00 - 12:30
Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert) Nearest Postcode: RG7 5ES Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: The site is located in The Street, Englefield off the A340 Tidmarsh to Theale road, opposite Englefield Garden Centre.
By invitation only. Morning only task.
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 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:
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
Saturday, 20th March
Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
9:30 - 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).
By invitation only.
General Information and Contacts
Friends of Mapledurham Playing Fields
-
Tasks generally held on 3rd Saturday of the month from October to March.
-
Meet in the community orchard at 9:30am.
-
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 by 1:00pm.
- Contacts:
Steve (0118) 947 3294 or 07777 681 362
Email mapledurham@econetreading.org.uk
Next task/event at this site is on 17th April
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Sunday, 28th March
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
-
Tasks held on 4th Sunday of each month except August and December.
-
Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road at 10:00am.
-
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.
-
Tasks normally finish by 1:00pm.
-
Contacts:
Philip (0118) 941 0471 or 07549 164910
Email mcilroy@econetreading.org.uk
-
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 25th April
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Programme
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Last Updated: 7 January 2021 12:51