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Programme: April 2024

Programme

April 2024

Wednesday, 3rd April

Watermill Court, Woolhampton
Pond maintenance
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Car Park
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU574667    Nearest Postcode: RG7 5RD    Risk Assessment

Directions: Located on the Bath Road (A4) on left coming into Woolhampton from Reading, shortly after garage on right.

Wellies recommended.

Task contact: Sandra 07722 494 217

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 6th 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 4th May

Econet/Friends of Ruscombe Wood task

Sunday, 7th 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 15th April

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

Tuesday, 9th April

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

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 April

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 10th April

Holy Brook Nook   New Site
Coppicing and fencing repairs
10:00 - 14:30

Risk Assessment

Change to previously advertised information.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Monday, 15th 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 5th May

Econet/Friends of Clayfield Copse task

Wednesday, 17th April

Beech Wood, Caversham
Holly removal and dead hedging
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting Point: Grove Hill
Map: Google    Map Ref: SU712760 (vine.begins.tunnel)    Nearest Postcode: RG4 8PR    Site Information    Risk Assessment

Directions: From Church Street, Caversham take the Hemdean Road. At junction with Oakley Road/Rotherfield Way (mini roundabout), go right in to Rotherfield Way then immediately left in to Grove Hill. The entrance to the wood is at the top of the hill by the scout 'hut'.

Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Saturday, 20th April

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

Promoting local woodland products and wildlife friendly gardening.

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

Further information

Econet event

Tuesday, 23rd April

Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30

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 27th April

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Wednesday, 24th April

Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Woodland management
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.

Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task

Friday, 26th April

The Cowsey, Whitley
Path 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, 27th April

Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Wildflower preparation and sowing
12:30 - 15:30

Actual task to be confirmed.

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 7th May

Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task

Sunday, 28th April

McIlroy Park, Tilehurst
Regular monthly task - Site walk
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 26th May

Econet/Friends of McIlroy Park task

Our programme for the coming weeks will be published shortly.

Last Updated: 28 March 2024 13:17