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

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

Programme: February 2025 - April 2025

Programme: March 2025 - April 2025

Programme: April 2025

Programme

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

Greys Court (NT)
Bramble clearance
10:00 - 14:30

Possibly completing hedgelaying and protecting coppice stools.

Meeting Point: Visitor Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7268083496 (wishes.succumbs.gravy)    Nearest Postcode: RG9 4PG    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: National Trust property approximately 3 miles west of Henley on Thames.

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

Next activity at this site is on 30th May

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 12th 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

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

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

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Task to be decided
10:00 - 14:30

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

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Next activity at this site is on 17th March

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
10:30 - 13:00

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

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Task to be decided
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU5872063957 (snapper.tuxedos.firework)    Nearest Postcode: RG7 4PW   

Directions: The site entrance is off the A340 south of Aldermaston, near Young's Industrial Estate. Follow signs to Main Car Park.

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 21st March

Pound Copse, Arborfield
Planting hedge
10:00 - 12:30

Our first task at this site since 1994!

Meeting Point: Greensward Lane
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7478867245 (rally.gaps.landed)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 9HT   

Directions: Site entrance is at Reading Road end of copse. Greensward Lane is narrow road with the copse one side and houses on the other. Whilst not busy, please leave space between parked cars to allow for any overtaking traffic and for home owners leaving their properties.

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Next activity at this site is on 16th April

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

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU705710 (zips.dull.fields)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 0RP   

Directions: The site is located near the Civic Amenity (recycling) site. From Island Road turn right into the lane opposite the Civic Amenity site entrance, we will meet in the parking area just before the bridge.

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Wednesday, 2nd April

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Task to be decided
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   

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.

Next activity at this site is on 30th April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 5th April

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 3rd May

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 6th April

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 21st April

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

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

Please note change of start time.

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 4th May

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 9th April

Bugs Bottom, Emmer Green
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Tredegar Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7094076211 (yours.news.placed)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 8PH    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Entrance to Bugs Bottom from Tredegar Road is at point where there is a barrier across Tredegar Road and it becomes Hunters Chase.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Next activity at this site is on 23rd April

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 12th April

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 10th May

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Wednesday, 16th April

Pound Copse, Arborfield
Removal of invasive species
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Greensward Lane
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7478867245 (rally.gaps.landed)    Nearest Postcode: RG2 9HT    Risk Assessment

Directions: Site entrance is at Reading Road end of copse. Greensward Lane is narrow road with the copse one side and houses on the other. Whilst not busy, please leave space between parked cars to allow for any overtaking traffic and for home owners leaving their properties.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 19th April

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   

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).

Proposed task, to be confirmed.

Next activity at this site is on 20th September

Econet/Friends of Mapledurham Playing Felds task

Broad Hinton Copse, Twyford
Regular monthly task
10:30 - 13:00

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 17th May

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Monday, 21st April

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 4th May

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 23rd April

Bugs Bottom, Emmer Green
Coppicing
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Tredegar Road
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU7094076211 (yours.news.placed)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 8PH    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: Entrance to Bugs Bottom from Tredegar Road is at point where there is a barrier across Tredegar Road and it becomes Hunters Chase.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 26th April

Caversham Court Gardens
Bean Pole Day
10:00 - 15:00

Map: Google    Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Econet event

Sunday, 27th 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.

Next activity at this site is on 25th May

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Wednesday, 30th April

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Task to be confirmed
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   

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

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 22 February 2025 8:16