Event Diary
We recommend the use of "What Three Words" code for navigation, the code is listed under each task entry and will guide you to the same spot as the grid reference
Adverse Weather Protocol
WBCS uses a protocal when considering whether or not a notification of adverse weather conditions raises the possibility that a decision to run the task, cancel or modify it in some way, is made necessary by the weather warning. To download this protocol click HERE
Please note, all our tasks and events are open to non-members unless it specifically states otherwise, although we do ask that anyone who tries our weekly tasks and decides to become a “regular” joins the Society. In particular when a task involves hedge laying we will limit attendance to the task to our regular volunteers. This country craft is popular and we need to be sure that our regular volunteers have sufficient opportunities to practice it.
If you have any queries on the detail or content of our web site please address them to
web-site-queries@westberkscountryside.org.uk
Copyright © West Berkshire Countryside Society 2025
Tue 16th June 10:00 Eling Farm. Protecting a newly planted hedge. From Hermitage head North on B4009 toward Hampstead Norreys, after about a mile turn right towards Eling. Head for farm, take second entrance into the yard. SU522 752 ///Approvals.wider.plankton Please note the date for this task in an update on that shown in the current issue of Upstream
Guided Walk Thu 18th June 21:15 Nightjars on Bucklebury Common Join Society members to look for and hear these summer visitors to the heathland. Meet in the car park off The Common, closest to Chapel Row SU560 692 ///runner.rotate.musically
Tue 23rd June 09:00 Sulham Home Farm Continuing ragwort control on this SSSI. Parking at Sulham Home Farm, SU643 758. Please bring a fork if you can. ///artist.resist.humans
Tue 30th June 10:00 Holt Lodge Farm Kintbury, Clearing bracken. Meet at Holt Lodge Farmhouse near Kintbury SU387 648 ///skid.comments.tripling. please note the date for this task is an update on that shown in the current issue of Upstream
Tue 7th July 10:00 Sheepdrove, Lambourne Scrub clearance of a burial mound. Park near the red barn SU349816. Do not use sat nav guidance to locate this site
/// connected.ranges.over
Tue 14th July 10:00 Ashampstead Common Raking previously cut grass in woodland glades. Meet at car park SU587751 /// swells.wrist.dandelions
Guided Walk Wednesday 8th July 21:15 Nightjars on Bucklebury Common Join Society members to look for and hear these summer visitors to the heathland. Meet in the car park off The Common, closest to Chapel Row SU560 692 ///runner.rotate.musically
Tue 21st July 10:00 Rushall Manor Farm, off Back Lane, Bradfield Continuing conservation management tasks. Meet at the Black Barn off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield, SU584723 ///telephone.brink.crate
Tue 28th July 10:00 Grove Pit Common, Leckhampstead Scrub clearance on this parish wildlife site. Access the common via the track which leaves the B4494 west at Cotswold Farm. SU440777 Please leave your vehicles at the bottom of the track and walk up to the common. /// bossy.connected.tubes
Tue 4th Aug 10:00 Furze Hill, Hermitage Woodland and butterfly habitat management on this parish wildlife site. Ample parking at village hall - through double gates off Pinewood Crescent, SU512740 ///simmer.equipping.casual
Tue 11th Aug 10:00 Moor Copse Nature Reserve, Tidmarsh Clearing vegetation and removing fallen trees. Park in the entrance to the Nature Reserve near Tidmarsh off the A340 at SU633738 ///clays.reworked.speedily
Tue 18th Aug 10:00 TBC Please refer to this website nearer the task date
Tue 25th Aug 10:00 Rushall Manor Farm, off Back Lane, Bradfield Continuing conservation management tasks. Followed by BBQ. Meet at the Black Barn off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield, SU584723 ///telephone.brink.crate
Tue 1st Sept 10:00 Malt House, West Woodhay Hedge laying and coppicing. Parking is on the entrance to the field off the W. Woodhay Rd or as directed on the day, SU407639 /// belts.glorified.connects
Tue 8th Sept 10:00 Brightwalton - Dunmore Pond Clearing invasive vegetation and dead ash to enhance wildlife diversity and public access at this ancient parish site. Parking at the Village Hall, SU426793 ///globe.reverses.presses
Tue 15th Sept 10:00 Boxford Brash clearing and tree lopping. Park in driveway of Mill House or in field opposite. Nearest postcode RG20 8DP. ///corner.thickened.tilting
Tue 22nd Sept 10:00 Ufton Court Continuing conservation management tasks. Parking will be directed on the day, SU626666 ///ooze.stall.tubes
Tue 29th Sept 10:00 Rushall Manor Farm, off Back Lane, Bradfield Continuing conservation management tasks. Meet at the Black Barn off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield, SU584723 ///telephone.brink.crate