Event Diary

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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.

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Tue 4th Aug 9:00 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 Please note the start time details are an update on that shown in the current issue of Upstream

Tue 11th Aug 9:00 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 Please note the start time details are an update on that shown in the current issue of Upstream

Tue 18th Aug 10:00  Beech Hill Pond, Mortimer Clearing overgrown vegetation around and in the shallow areas of this village wild life pond. Parking on green triangle opposite the pub. SU695 641 ///evolving.riverboat.kitten  please note these task details are an update on those shown in the current issue of Upstream

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