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Programme: March 2025 - April 2025
Programme: April 2025
Programme
March 2025
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 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.
Morning task.
Task contact: Dave 07703 309 611
Next activity at this site is on 16th April
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task
Saturday, 22nd March
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Sowing wildflower seed
12:30 - 15:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth) Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Change to previously advertised information.
Next activity at this site is on 1st April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task
Sunday, 23rd March
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 Risk Assessment
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.
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.
Next activity at this site is on 25th April
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task
April 2025
Tuesday, 1st April
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. 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 5th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task
Wednesday, 2nd April
Rushall Farm, Bradfield
Hedge laying / hurdle fence building
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.
Next activity at this site is on 7th May
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
Waterloo Meadows
Site Cleanup
12:30 - 15:30
Litter pick.
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. 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 15th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows 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
Hawthorns Park, Charvil
Regular monthly task
10:00 - 13:00
Meeting Point: Park Entrance
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
Tuesday, 15th April
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. 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 19th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows 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
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
Waterloo Meadows
Regular monthly task - Manuring orchard
11:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. Children's Centre)
Map: Google Map Ref: SU714722 (cross.taped.teeth) Nearest Postcode: RG2 0BN Site Information Risk Assessment
Change to usual task time.
Next activity at this site is on 29th April
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows 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
Friday, 25th April
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.
Next activity at this site is on 30th May
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
Tuesday, 29th April
Waterloo Meadows
Evening task
18:45 - 20:30
Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub (ex. 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 13th May
Econet/Friends of Waterloo Meadows task
Wednesday, 30th April
Task to be arranged
10:00 - 14:30
Econet/CRoW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) task
Last Updated: 20 March 2025 9:10