Events Diary
For outdoor events please wear suitable footwear and
clothing. Practical tasks start at 10am and usually finish around 4pm, unless
otherwise stated, so bring a packed lunch. All tools are provided. For further
details or booking of any the events, please contact the Project Office on 0118
930 5336.
February
2010
Tuesday 9th - Malt
House, West Woodhay - Restoration coppicing - 10:00am
Join us for a
day of practical restoration coppicing within Holly Copse ancient woodland as
part of the BeWILD project. Meet at the Malt House, Grid ref:
SU 397 638.
Saturday 13th -
Bucklebury Common - Heathland Management - 10:00am
Join the
Bucklebury Heathland Management Group with their ongoing heathland management
tasks. Meet at Angel’s Corner on Bucklebury Common. Grid ref:
SU 550 688
Saturday 13th -
Hosehill Lake - Nestbox Making Day - 10am - 1pm
Come along
and learn how to make a nest box to help the birds through the spring. Drop in
anytime between 10am and 1pm. The main entrance to the reserve is opposite the
Fox and Hounds Pub, Station Road, Theale. Grid ref:
SU 649 698
Tuesday 16th -
Paices Wood Country Parkland - Coppicing/Scrub Management - 10:00am
Help us to
complete the programme of winter work by ensuring the scrub clearance in the
heathland area and coppicing are finished. Meet in the car park at Paices Wood
Country Parkland (through Young’s Industrial Estate). Grid ref:
SU 586 638
Thursday 18th -
Paices Wood Country Parkland - Woodland Treasure Hunt - 10:00am
Come along
and explore Paices Wood Country Parkland, while solving clues to find your
treasure! The starting point will be the Country Parkland car park (through
Young’s Industrial Estate). Grid ref:
SU 586 638. Drop in any time between 11am and
1pm.
Saturday 20th -
Braylands Copse – Coppicing - 10:00am
Join BTCV in
restoring the hazel coppice at Braylands Copse, Enborne. Meet at Enborne Primary
School, Skinner’s Green Lane. Please book in advance by calling 0118 930 5336
or email nathan.walker@fwag.org.uk
Tuesday 23rd -
Easton Meadows SSSI - Scrub clearance - 10:00am
Come and help
manage this special remnant of wet grassland by the clearing of willows. Meet
off Rood Hill. Wellies recommended. Grid ref:
SU 418 723
Wednesday 24th -
Rushall Manor Farm - Ride and glade creation - 10:00am
Join the CROW
volunteers restoring rides and opening up small glades at Rushall Manor Farm.
Meet at the Black Barn. Grid ref:
SU 583 723
Friday 26th
and Saturday 27th February - The Malt House West Woodhay - Hedgelaying Workshop
10:00am - 4:00pm
A section of
hedge leading up to Ball's Copse ancient woodland will be laid over the course
of these two days, led by Clive Leeke. If you would like to come along, places
are strictly limited so please
book you place using the BeWILD Training Workshop flyer which can be downloaded
HERE
Meet at the Malt House, Grid
ref:
SU 397 638. Appropriate clothing and footwear
are essential.
Saturday 27th - Pond Dipping
10:00am – 12:00pm: Paices Wood Country Parkland
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve
Come along
and try out pond dipping to discover what creatures are living in some of the
Kennet Valley’s ponds. We will be at Paices Wood Country Parkland in the morning
Grid ref
SU 586 638(follow signs from car park) and
Hosehill Lake in the afternoon (follow signs from main entrance opposite the Fox
and Hounds Pub, Station Road, Theale. Grid ref:
SU 649 698).
March
2010
Saturday 6th -
Pangfield Farm - Hedgelaying Competition - 9:30am
Enter or come
and watch the Natural England Countdown 2010 Hedgelaying Competition at
Pangfield Farm, Stanford Dingley. For competitors there are various classes.
Refreshments will be available. Entry into the competition is £3. Parking
available. To enter the competition, please contact the Project office on 0118
930 5336 or email nathan.walker@fwag.org.uk.
Tuesday 9th -
Pangfield Farm – Hedgelaying - 10:00am
Come and
practice your hedgelaying skills in the picturesque Pang Valley. Meet at the
gateway opposite Pangfield Farm. Grid ref:
SU 566 716. Please contact the Project office
to book your place 0118 930 5336
Sunday 14th -
Bucklebury Common - Heathland Management - 10:00am
Join the
Bucklebury Heathland Management Group with their ongoing heathland management
tasks. Meet at Angel’s Corner on Bucklebury Common. Grid ref:
SU 550 688
Wednesday 17th -
Rushall Manor Farm - Woodland Management - 10:00am
Join the CROW
volunteers to undertake woodland management tasks at Rushall Manor Farm. Meet
at the Black Barn. Grid ref:
SU 583 723
Tuesday 23rd -
Greenham Common - Tern raft repairs - 10:00am
Help repair
the rafts destined for the nesting birds of Hosehill Lake Local Nature
Reserve. Please call the project office to book a place for this task and to
confirm details.
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