econet   conservation volunteers, reading, berkshire
conservation of the natural environment

Website: www.econetreading.org.uk
Email: info@econetreading.org.uk

Programme: December 2024 - March 2025

Programme: January 2025 - March 2025

Programme: February 2025 - March 2025

Programme: March 2025

Programme

Saturday, 14th December

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 11th January

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Monday, 16th December

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular mid-month task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 5th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 18th December

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5837272320 (acquaint.swinging.ties)    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.

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Next activity at this site is on 29th January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 21st December

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 18th January

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Wednesday, 25th December

No task
It's Christmas!

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 27th December

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 31st January

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 1st January

No task
New Year's Day!

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 4th January

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 1st February

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 5th January

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 20th January

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area.

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 8th January

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
Willow harvest
10:00 - 14:30

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.

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Next activity at this site is on 19th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 11th January

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 8th February

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 15th January

Reserved (National Trust)
Task to be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 18th January

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 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).

Next activity at this site is on 15th February

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 15th February

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 20th January

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular mid-month task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 2nd February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 22nd January

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 26th January

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
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

Next activity at this site is on 23rd February

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

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.

Next activity at this site is on 23rd February

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 29th January

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Hedgelaying
10:00 - 14:30

Reserved for possible continuation of this task.

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5837272320 (acquaint.swinging.ties)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 6DL    Site Information   

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.

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 31st January

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 28th February

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 1st February

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 1st March

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 2nd February

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 17th February

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area.

Next activity at this site is on 2nd March

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 5th February

Prospect Park
Orchard maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU691728 (bumpy.sunset.deaf)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 2ND    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 12th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 8th February

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 8th March

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 12th February

Blundells Copse, Tilehurst
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Calder Close
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU675735 (ground.bake.flying)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 4XL    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Calder Close, off Chichester Road.

Next activity at this site is on 5th March

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 15th February

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 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).

Next activity at this site is on 15th March

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 15th March

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 17th February

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular mid-month task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 2nd March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 19th February

Five a Day Market Garden, Englefield
To be confirmed
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: The Street, Englefield
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU625719 (learn.speak.alert)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 5ES    Site Information   

Directions: The site is located in The Street, Englefield off the A340 Tidmarsh to Theale road, opposite Englefield Garden Centre.

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 23rd February

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
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

Next activity at this site is on 23rd March

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

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.

Next activity at this site is on 23rd March

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 26th February

Reserved (National Trust)
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 28th February

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 1st March

Ruscombe Wood
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7989876572 (welfare.statement.clings)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9XH    Risk Assessment

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

Next activity at this site is on 5th April

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 2nd March

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 17th March

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Reading Old Cemetery
Regular monthly task
14:00 - 16:00

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU732731    Nearest Postcode: RG1 3AQ    Risk Assessment

Directions: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area.

Next activity at this site is on 6th April

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 5th March

Blundells Copse, Tilehurst
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Calder Close
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU675735 (ground.bake.flying)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 4XL    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Directions: Meet at the site entrance in Calder Close, off Chichester Road.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 8th March

Charvil Village Hall
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7740375541 (scrapping.sheets.dozens)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 9TR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 12th April

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 12th March

Prospect Park
Reserved for possible continuation of orchard maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU691728 (bumpy.sunset.deaf)    Nearest Postcode: RG30 2ND    Site Information   

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 15th March

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 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).

Next activity at this site is on 19th April

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
11:30 - 15:00

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7973575255 (heavy.nourished.ribcage)    Nearest Postcode: RG10 0XP    Risk Assessment

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

Task contact: Mike 07305 220 404

Next activity at this site is on 19th April

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 17th March

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Regular mid-month task
10:00 - 12:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7256976789 (remain.hurt.chief)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 6AA    Site Information    LNR    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 6th April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 19th March

Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 23rd March

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
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

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

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.

Next activity at this site is on 27th April

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 26th March

Pound Copse, Arborfield
Possibly holly clearance, to be agreed.
10:00 - 14:30

Our first task at this site since 1994!

Meeting Point: To be confirmed
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7508067360    Nearest Postcode: RG2 9JP   

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 28th March

The Cowsey, Whitley
Ride clearance and glade creation
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU723702 (skills.field.wiser)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 8DF    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 25th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 14 December 2024 9:21