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Programme: November 2020 - December 2020
With the new lockdown we have decided to cancel all tasks at least until the 2nd December.
We will resume our volunteering activities as soon as circumstances permit.
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.
November 2020
Sunday, 1st November
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 6th December
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 4th November
McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00
Task 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 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:
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 24th January
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Path clearance
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
Additional task.
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.
Next task/event at this site is on 6th December
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Monday, 9th November
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Garden maintenance
10:00 - 12:30
Task 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.
-
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, 11th November
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 and also gathering tree stakes for a community tree planting event at Stanlake Meadow at the end of the month.
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
Wednesday, 18th November
The Cowsey, Whitley
Path and glade clearance
10:00 - 15:00
Task 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.
-
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, 21st November
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.
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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 19th December
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Hedgelaying
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.
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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
Email waterloo@econetreading.org.uk
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows activity
Sunday, 22nd November
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.
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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 24th January
Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park activity
Monday, 23rd November
Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Garden maintenance
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.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Wednesday, 25th November
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 and also gathering tree stakes for a community tree planting event at Stanlake Meadow at the end of the month.
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
Programme: December 2020
With the new lockdown we have decided to cancel all tasks at least until the 2nd December.
We will resume our volunteering activities as soon as circumstances permit.
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.
December 2020
Wednesday, 2nd December
Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Scrub clearance
10:00 - 15:00
Task cancelled.
General Information and Contacts
CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays)
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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 16th December
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) activity
Sunday, 6th December
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 6th December
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Afternoon Guided Tree Walk
Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google Map Ref: SU725767 (remain.hurt.chief) Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Coronavirus restrictions permitting. Numbers limited, please call (0118) 9484454 for further details and to book.
Next task/event at this site is on 3rd January
Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse activity
Wednesday, 9th December
Stanlake Meadow Copse, Twyford
Woodland management
10:00 - 15:00
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.
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, 12th December
Caversham Court
Christmas Sale
9:30 - 13:00
Map: Google Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot) Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD Site Information Risk Assessment
Econet activity
Wednesday, 16th December
Highwood Nature Reserve, Woodley
Scrub clearance
10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Kingfisher Drive
Map: Google Map Ref: SU753725 (sticks.fact.field) Nearest Postcode: RG5 3LQ Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Ample on-street parking, Reserve is next to road.
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 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, 19th December
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
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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 16th January
Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds activity
Programme
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.
Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.
Last Updated: 25 November 2020 11:34