News Items
- There are two new leaflets on the download page. Both show veteran trees of the future, one for Bucklebury Common and the other for Ashampstead Common. There is also a document on the download page giving the answers to the tree challenge in the Bucklebury leaflet.
- Our newsletter, Upstream, for July to September 2010 can be found on the download page.
- We have now added Lesley Dunlop and Dick Greenaway’s latest leaflet describing a walk in the countryside to the south and west of Hungerford, to the web site. This can be downloaded from the “Download page” from the heading “Above and Below Hungerford”.
- We have also added Dick Greenaway’s leaflet describing a walk between Grimsbury Castle and Bucklebury Common along Fence Lane. This can also be downloaded from the “Download Page” from the heading “Hill Fort, Ancient Trees & Green Lanes”.
Diary Items
To view a map giving the location of the meeting point, click once on the grid reference, some of the more frequently visited locations are locatable on the Map page
September -
Sat 11th -
A day of guided walks around the Country Parkland as part of Heritage Open Day in Aldermaston, looking at historical features, management techniques and wildlife. Please contact the office for more details.
Tue 14th September – Kings Copse – Bracken Clearing – 10:00am
Spend the day clearing invasive Bracken at Kings Copse to help maintain the native woodland flora. Meet at Kings Copse House (Grid ref: SU 579 707) which is accessed via Jennett’s Hill. Please note this task is not listed in Upstream.
Sat 18th & Sun 19th -
We will be attending this year’s show displaying our work in the three counties, and as usual running our fun activities. Why not come along and find us out.
Sat 25th -
A chance to meet the new Exmoor ponies and find out how they are helping to manage the meadow at Hosehill. Please call 01635 874381 to book a place (£1 each).
Sun 26th -
A 6 mile walk (with optional short cut) to look at the landscape and geology of the Kennet valley. Bring a packed lunch. Well behaved dogs welcome. Meet at Woolhampton bridge car park. Grid ref: SU 572 664