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

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

Programme: April 2025 - May 2025

Programme: May 2025

Programme

Saturday, 26th April

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

Map: Google    what3words: noon.wizard.robot   

Further Information (Home Page)

Econet event

Sunday, 27th April

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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

Tuesday, 29th April

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 13th May

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 30th April

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Clearing fallen ash
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Next activity at this site is on 4th May

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 3rd May

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

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road
Map: Google    what3words: welfare.statement.clings    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 7th June

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 4th May

Clayfield Copse, Caversham
Dawn Chorus Walk
05:00 - 07:00

Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief   

Further Information (Home Page)

Next activity at this site is on 4th May

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse event

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 19th May

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

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

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch
Map: Google    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 1st June

Econet/Friends of Reading Old Cemetery task

Wednesday, 7th May

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Hedge maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm
Map: Google    what3words: acquaint.swinging.ties    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.

Warning: "The Ashampstead Road is closed until November at Bradfield for work on the college.

From A4 Theale roundabout turn north and first left. Before Bradfield turn left towards Southend. Close to Southend turn right down Mariners Lane signed Tutts Clump. At the end turn left to The Barn track.

The roads from Tidmarsh and Pangbourne are not affected."

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 10th May

Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance
Map: Google    what3words: scrapping.sheets.dozens    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 14th June

Econet/Econet Charvil task

Tuesday, 13th May

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 17th May

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 14th May

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

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 17th May

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

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton
Map: Google    what3words: heavy.nourished.ribcage    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 21st June

Econet/Econet Broad Hinton Copse task

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task
12:30 - 15:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Monday, 19th May

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

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road
Map: Google    what3words: remain.hurt.chief    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 1st June

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 21st May

Paices Wood Country Park, Aldermaston
Bracken cutting, coppice protection
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Main Car Park
Map: Google    what3words: snapper.tuxedos.firework    Risk Assessment

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

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Sunday, 25th May

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road
Map: Google    what3words: gravy.edgy.races    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 22nd June

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Tuesday, 27th May

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google    what3words: cross.taped.teeth    Risk Assessment

Next activity at this site is on 10th June

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 28th May

Moor Copse Nature Reserve
Ragwort removal
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    what3words: growl.remission.judges    Risk Assessment

Directions: Site entrance and car park located on the A340 between Pangbourne and Theale.

Next activity at this site is on 25th June

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 30th May

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

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue
Map: Google    what3words: skills.field.wiser    Risk Assessment

Morning task.

Task contact: Keith 07766 275 377

Next activity at this site is on 27th June

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 26 April 2025 10:39