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Programme: December 2024 - March 2025
Programme: January 2025 - March 2025
Programme: February 2025 - March 2025
Programme: March 2025
Programme
December 2024
Saturday, 7th December
Caversham Court Gardens
Christmas Sale
09:30 - 13:00
Scots Pine Christmas trees. Holly, mistletoe, cones, willow wreaths and natural decorations. BBOWT and RSPB cards and gifts. Fairtrade goods. Peter the local wood turner with hand-crafted wares. Honey and beeswax products from Reading & District Beekeepers.
Map: Google Map Ref: SU710748 (noon.wizard.robot) Nearest Postcode: RG4 7AD Site Information Risk Assessment
Further Information (Home Page)
Next activity at this site is on 26th April
Econet event
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 4th January
Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task
Wednesday, 11th December
Thrive, Beech Hill
Clearing overgrown irises from pond
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: The Geoffrey Udall Centre
Map: Google Map Ref: SU6932464566 (woven.beard.flats) Nearest Postcode: RG7 2AT Site Information Risk Assessment
Directions: Access from Beach Hill Road, see directions
Wellies recommended.
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task
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
January 2025
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
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.
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
Hosehill Lake, Theale
Task to be decided
10:00 - 14:30
Meeting Point: Fox and Hounds Car Park
Map: Google Map Ref: SU649698 (deep.blaze.shade) Nearest Postcode: RG7 4BE Site Information LNR Risk Assessment
Directions: Parking in the pub car park, site entrance opposite.
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
Reserved (National Trust)
To be decided
10:00 - 14:30
Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217
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
February 2025
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
March 2025
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
Last Updated: 5 December 2024 11:58