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SUMMARY:Snelsmore Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sue White \nMeet near the café at Snelsmore Common Country Park. With a diverse underlying geology\, the Common has a rich variety of wet and dry heathland and woodland habitats. \nSnelsmore Common\n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/snelsmore-common-2/
LOCATION:Snelsmore Common\, Newbury\, RG14 3BQ
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T213000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture – looking to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Dr Erica Bower (Univ of Reading) has worked on projects with small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa\, the Caribbean and Central Asia and is currently involved in a project to develop programmes for farmer trainers in regenerative agriculture in Eastern Europe. Her talk will give fascinating insights into this work.  \nArable field margin
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/regenerative-agriculture-looking-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T143253Z
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SUMMARY:Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:Leader Katie Jenks \nSaturday 22nd August afternoon and evening \n2:00 to 4:00pm Childrens’ activities\nCome to the play area opposite the main car park near the Ranger Station for children’s nature play activities. For all ages there will be sweep netting\, a hoverfly hunt and a short guided walk. This activity will not take place if it is raining. \n8:15 to 10:30pm Evening Bat Walk and Moth Trap\nMeet at the main car park by the ranger station for the bat walk. Bat detectors are available for use during the walk. The walk will finish by the Cedar of Lebanon in front of the Mansion House where there will be a moth trap set up. Then stay on to see the results of the moth trapping. Please bring a torch. \nThis event will not take place if it is raining or very windy. \nPlease note that there is a 24 hour parking system at the Mansion House car park so if you are coming a little later just for the moth trapping then you either need to go into the Mansion House\, enter your registration number\, and have a drink or park at the main car park and walk up. \nThese two events are being held jointly with Wild Tilehurst. Prospect Park Liebenrood Road\, Reading\, RG30 2DZ. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/prospect-park/
LOCATION:Prospect Park\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG30 2ND
CATEGORIES:Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T142531Z
CREATED:20260418T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T142531Z
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SUMMARY:River Thames at Sonning
DESCRIPTION:Leader Renee Grayer. \nMeet at the far end of Sonning Lane (B4446) off the A4 (SU756753)\, where it should be possible to find a parking space\, which is usually impossible at the Bull Inn at Sonning where we could have our lunch afterwards. From Sonning Lane the walk goes through St Andrew’s churchyard to the River Thames and westwards on the footpath along the river\, where hopefully many water plants should still be flowering at this time of the year despite the drought. The footpath also leads to a Nature Reserve\, which we will explore\, before turning back to Sonning and the Bull Inn for lunch. Please\, let us know beforehand if you intend to come and also whether you need a reservation for the pub lunch.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/river-thames-at-sonning/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T142658Z
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SUMMARY:Summer R&DNHS Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Visitor Centre outside seating area which has views over the lake. The café will be open from 3:00 to about 3:45 for hot drinks\, cake and ice-cream (and water)\, \nThere will be a gentle nature ramble around the lake at 3:30 looking at whatever is around including great crested grebe chicks on the lake. Alternatively\, continue to chat with old and new friends or\, perhaps\, play a game of boules. \nAfter the walk\, at 4:30 we will take tea together. Bring your own thermos (iced or boiling) and comestibles. It would be nice to share the food\, but please remember that we don’t have access to plates or cutlery so it needs to be finger-friendly. \nThe Nature Discovery Centre has two main car parks and an overflow. Disabled Parking is on the reed bed car park\, straight on as you enter the main gate. Although the car parks and toilets are accessible from an outside door until dusk\, the visitor centre building\, shop and café close at 4:00. There are seating areas in the shade and\, in the unlikely event of rain\, cover for picnicking. \nIf you’d like to come but don’t have transport then please contact Tricia. No guarantees that there is a vehicle with spare seats leaving from your area\, but we’ll try to match you up. If you are definitely coming and have a spare seat\, please let Tricia know that too. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/summer-rdnhs-social/
LOCATION:Nature Discovery Centre\, Thatcham\, RG19 3RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T133000
DTSTAMP:20260703T164446Z
CREATED:20260418T151359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T164446Z
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SUMMARY:Old Winchester Hill
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Julia Cooper and Ian Duddle \nMeet in the NNR car park on Hayden Lane (///doves.frogs.sleepers\, GU32 1HN nearest postcode). It is signposted off the A32 at Warnford but the sign is partially obscured by branches. The turning is almost opposite the George and Falcon pub (now closed). \nThe reserve of chalk downland\, scrub and woodland has a rich chalk flora including the rare Round-headed Rampion\, butterflies such as Dark Green Fritillary and Chalkhill Blue\, and farmland birds. Circular walk of 2.5 miles with some steep slopes; Rampions near the hill fort can be accessed via level ground. Bring a picnic lunch to eat during the walk which should finish by 3pm; depending on time and conditions we might visit another local site afterwards. There are no facilities at the NNR but a café in the village shop and the Thomas Lord pub (GU32 1LJ or N) both open at 9am in nearby West Meon High Street. Please let Julia know by Thursday 23 July if you intend to come\, or by Tuesday 21st if you can offer a lift or would like one. \n \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/old-winchester-hill/
LOCATION:Old Winchester Hill\, Old Winchester Hill\, West Meon\, Hampshire\, GU32 1HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T115203Z
CREATED:20260418T115142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T115203Z
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SUMMARY:Erleigh Road Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader Grahame Hawker \nMoths and muffins breakfast event. Tea\, coffee and muffins and opening of moth trap. Arrangements for joining the mothing evening on 17th to follow in July newsletter. The garden entrance is by St Luke’s Church. \nSallow Kitten
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/erleigh-road-community-garden/
LOCATION:Erleigh Road Community Centre\, Erleigh Road\, Reading\, RG1 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T061240Z
CREATED:20260418T152338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T061240Z
UID:7452-1784110500-1784120400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Theale river and canal
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robert Stallard \n** This event has been cancelled **
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/theale-river-and-canal/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260703T164050Z
CREATED:20260418T114624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T164050Z
UID:7438-1783764000-1783774800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Decoy Heath
DESCRIPTION:Leaders Alan Holmes and Tricia Marcousé \nThe heathland at Decoy is an SSSI for Odonata and we will visit the various wetland areas. It is also a site for adders\, grass snakes and common lizard and we will look out for these too. Wellies or waterproof boots advisable as despite the recent sweltering weather\, there are parts of Decoy Heath that are below the groundwater table and will be wet. Meet in the Soke Road car park. \n*** Note earlier start time than in the printed programme *** \nFemale Adder – photo Rob Stallard
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/decoy-heath/
LOCATION:Decoy Heath\, Berkshire\, RG7 2PF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T113010Z
CREATED:20260418T113010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113010Z
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SUMMARY:Water: How We Use and Abuse it
DESCRIPTION:Water\, whether too much or too little around the globe is at the forefront of how the changing climate is affecting communities. \nThe talk will cover wastewater treatment\, drinking water treatment and the current national and global water issues and impact of the climate crisis. \nSpeaker: Dr Jane Sellwood (RDNHS\, WDVTA\, EEG) \nRiver Dun
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/water-how-we-use-and-abuse-it/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T080435Z
CREATED:20260418T114437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T080435Z
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SUMMARY:Aston Rowant
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Grahame Hawker and Sally Rankin  \nWe could see 20 species of butterfly\, including Silver-spotted Skipper and Chalkhill Blue\, plus stunning chalk grassland flowers. Some steep ascents and descents. Meet at the Natural England office\, grid reference SU728976\, post code OX49 5SG\, where the Ridgeway crosses the A40 to the North of the reserve (and we have access to toilets!). There is some parking on the Ridgeway south of the A40 but it is limited so please car share if possible. \nAston Rowant
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/aston-rowant/
LOCATION:Aston Rowant\, Aston Rowant\, Oxfrdshire\, OX49 5SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T080303Z
CREATED:20260418T114155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T080303Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham Place
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Tricia Marcouse \nWe are invited to take part in a bioblitz at Waltham Place\, a biodynamic farm and gardens\,  with local naturalists Trevor Brown\, Linda Fenwick and Martin Woolner. Morning area will be around  a large lake\, grassland\, hedgerows and copse. Bring a packed lunch with hot drinks and cake provided. Afternoon may include the formal gardens if there are no coach parties. Booking essential – use our contact form. She will send out directions and parking details before the event\, together with afternoon plans. Please do not use Sat Nav to get there: it is a weird area.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/waltham-place/
LOCATION:Waltham Place\, Waltham Place\, Church Hill\, White Waltham\, Berkshire\, SL6 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip,Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112811Z
CREATED:20260418T112811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T112811Z
UID:7418-1780429500-1780435800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:House Martins: how can we help them?
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Polonara\, committee member of House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland\, the only UK – IE charity solely dedicated to the preservation and protection of the house martin\, for a talk on these amazing migratory birds and how we can help stop their decline.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/house-martins-how-can-we-help-them/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145705Z
CREATED:20260418T152125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T145705Z
UID:7450-1779272100-1779282000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Thames at Hurley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Inge Beck \nMeet at the Hurley car park at the end of the High Street. The Pub lunch will be at The Olde Bell\, High Street Hurley SL6 5LX and those eating there can park in the pub’s car park. This will be a 3-mile walk of general and historical interest looking at riverside and field flora. We walk along a stretch of the Thames footpath and explore Hurley village and make a short visit to Temple nearby. The ground is all even\, partly paved and there are no stiles.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/hurley/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T113823Z
CREATED:20260418T113823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113823Z
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SUMMARY:Paices Wood
DESCRIPTION:Leader: John Lerpiniere \nMeet at Paices Wood Country Park top car park\, off the A340 south of Aldermaston (see 11th April event for details). A walk to look at late spring flowers and butterflies. The site is very varied\, with woodland\, heathland and lakes. \nPaices Wood
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/paices-wood-2/
LOCATION:Paices Wood\, Paices Hill\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192918Z
CREATED:20260402T192918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192918Z
UID:7410-1778010300-1778016600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bringing Moths to Light
DESCRIPTION: (President of R&DNHS\, Vice Chair of Upper Thames Butterfly Conservation and Vice chair of Berkshire Moth Group) \nPresidential address from Grahame Hawker \nThe talk will cover the differences between moths and butterflies\, macro and micro moths\, lifecycle\, finding moths\, identifying moths and recording moths and their role in the environment. \nIn person event at Pangbourne Village Hall.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/bringing-moths-to-light/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250930T083353Z
CREATED:20250930T083312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083353Z
UID:7277-1777212000-1777222800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Moor Copse in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Anne Booth \nOur leader Anne is the Volunteer Warden of BBOWT’s Moor Copse Reserve. Meet at the reserve car park on the east side of the A340 Theale – Pangbourne road\, about 200m north of the bridge over the M4. On the 2 mile walk round the woods and meadows of the reserve\, we should see Bluebells at their peak\, together with Goldilocks Buttercup\, Solomon’s-seal and Early-purple Orchid in the woods\, Large Bittercress along the river bank and Cowslips\, Marsh-marigolds and Water Avens in the meadows. The reserve sometimes floods and can be very muddy after rain. \nEarly-purple Orchid
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/moor-copse-in-spring/
LOCATION:Moor Copse
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192311Z
CREATED:20250930T083818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192311Z
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SUMMARY:Stanford Dingley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Julia Cooper & Ian Duddle \n*** Please note change of date from the printed Winter Programme *** \nMeet in the car park of the Old Boot Inn\, Stanford Dingley\, RG7 6LT (SU577714) for a 4 mile walk westward along the River Pang\, then to the south through fields and the SSSI King’s Copse\, an old coppice with varied woodland flora. Includes one stile and a short steep ascent and descent\, muddy in places. Shorter option possible. Please let Julia (juliacc@mail.com) know by 10th April if you intend to come in case of changes\, and whether you would like to stay for lunch at the Old Boot.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-26/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192218Z
CREATED:20250930T083212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192218Z
UID:7275-1775903400-1775908800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pond dipping at Paices Wood
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Alan Holmes \nMeet at Paices Wood Country Park top car park\, off the A340 south of Aldermaston. Approaching from the North (Aldermaston village) with AWE on your left\, go past the Young’s estate entrance and you will see a brown sign for the entrance to the park about 300m further on. However it is a No Right Turn\, so you have to drive on to the next roundabout and drive back again when the park will be on your left. As you enter the site\, drive past the car park on the right\, go under the height barrier\, continue along the road for 200m\, then turn left and follow signs to the top car park. We will be looking in particular for the larval stage of dragonflies\, but will do our best to identify other taxa as well. Paices Wood is a good site for adult dragonflies later in the year. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/pond-dipping-at-paices-wood/
LOCATION:Paices Wood\, Paices Hill\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192958Z
CREATED:20250930T084828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192958Z
UID:7295-1775591100-1775597400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to attend the RDNHS Annual General Meeting at Pangbourne Village Hall. \nThis will begin with the AGM at 7.45pm\, followed by short talks; there will also be a book sale and free refreshments. \nAll committee positions will be up for re-election. The role of Secretary will be up for election; any nominations to be forwarded to the General Secretary\, Katie Jenks. We also welcome new committee members – if you are considering this\, please contact Katie. \nThe 2026 AGM agenda and 2025 AGM minutes have been attached to the April newsletter. The annual accounts will be sent out shortly. \nPangbourne Village Hall\, Station Road\, Pangbourne. RG8 7AN. \nThe car park has introduced a £1 charge for evening parking (after 6pm). Payment by cash or app. There is\, however\, limited free parking at the back of the hall (fork right at entrance) that can be used by hall users.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-5/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260306T091529Z
CREATED:20250930T083710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T091529Z
UID:7283-1773224100-1773230400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hailey\, Ipsden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sally Rankin \nPark at the pub\, the King William IV\, Hailey\, Ipsden\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 6AD (///weeds.whistling.sloping\, SU642858). A 3.5 mile walk SE of Wallingford\, taking in farmland and semi-natural woodland\, including Fludger’s Wood\, Little Common and Bixmoor Wood. Some quite steep sections. \nIf you would like to join us for lunch afterwards at The King William (https://kingwilliamhailey.uk/)\, please let Sally know by Friday 6th March; she will then e-mail you the menu and request that you e-mail your choice direct to the pub by Monday 9th March. \n*Rescheduled from February 18th *
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-25/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20250930T083436Z
CREATED:20250930T083112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083436Z
UID:7272-1772892000-1772902800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mosses and Liverworts at Braziers Park
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sean O’Leary \nBraziers Park is a new venue for the Society\, NW of Woodcote and with road signs from the A4074 Caversham – Wallingford road. Meet in the car park of Braziers Park for a look round the beautiful grounds of this lovely house and community\, with a strong emphasis on mosses and liverworts.  The going should be easy\, but bring stout footwear for woodland tracks and a hand lens if you have one. \nGrimmia pulvinata
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/mosses-and-liverworts-at-braziers-park/
LOCATION:Braziers Park\, Ipsden\, OX10 6AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T084641Z
CREATED:20250930T084641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084641Z
UID:7293-1772567100-1772573400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Plant galls (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to their enormous variety\, function\, and occasional use for us. \nSpeaker: Martin Woolner (Wild Maidenhead) \nOak apples\, Robin’s pin cushions\, Witches’ brooms … are all found around Berkshire along with hundreds of others\, each specific to their host plant. They are parasites offering no benefit to the plant\, but generally doing no harm either\, and have been collected through the ages and used as ink (the Magna Carta was written in oak gall ink) and for medicine. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/plant-galls-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T082830Z
CREATED:20250930T082830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T082830Z
UID:7270-1770544800-1770552000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Woolhampton and Beenham
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Andy Bolton \nPark on road verge at Cod’s Hill\, either side of Beenham Lodge (///mavericks.deliver.hurt\, RG7 5QG). A 3 mile walk SW of Beenham\, taking in farmland\, pasture\, village edges and semi-natural woodland\, including Greyfield Wood\, a Community Woodland restoration site. May be muddy\, wellies advised after rain. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/upper-woolhampton-and-beenham/
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T085007Z
CREATED:20250930T084229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T085007Z
UID:7289-1770147900-1770154200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Action for the River Kennet (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Anna Forbes leads the Corporate Volunteer Programme at ARK and will tell us about some of their practical conservation and restoration projects in and by the river. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information. \nRiver Kennet at Southcote
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/action-for-the-river-kennet-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T083612Z
CREATED:20250930T083612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083612Z
UID:7281-1768990500-1769000400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday walk
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Fiona Brown \nDetails will be added nearer the time.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-24/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T082844Z
CREATED:20250930T082728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T082844Z
UID:7267-1768041000-1768050000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trees of Palmer Park and Reading Old Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Marcus Wheeler \nMeet in front of the Palmer Park stadium\, where there are toilets and a café. We will look at trees in Palmer Park\, then continue to Reading Old Cemetery where there are more interesting old trees. Free parking for first 3 hours\, or bus 17 stops outside Palmer Park. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/trees-of-palmer-park-and-reading-old-cemetery/
LOCATION:Palmer Park\, Wokingham Road\, Reading\, RG6 1LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T084336Z
CREATED:20250930T084040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084336Z
UID:7287-1767728700-1767735000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities  -> Connecting Landscapes (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Catriona Bass (Long Mead Foundation – Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project) \nBurnet floodplain meadows are on the brink of extinction. Only 4 square miles remain in the UK – an area the size of Heathrow Airport. This project is a rare community driven landscape-scale restoration project dedicated to bringing this plant community back from the brink. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/connecting-communities-connecting-landscapes-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T111831Z
CREATED:20250929T201611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T111831Z
UID:7259-1765704600-1765713600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Birds at Hosehill Lake
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Peter Driver \nMeet at the car park of the Fox & Hounds pub (RG7 4BE) at Sheffield Bottom near Theale. We will walk round the lake (about 1.5 miles)\, looking for winter wildfowl on the water and for interesting passerines in the woodland which surrounds the lake. The ground can be very muddy after rain. The walk will end around 12:15\, thereafter the pub will be open for drinks and toilet facilities but not food. \nBlack-headed Gulls
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/winter-birds-at-hosehill-lake/
LOCATION:Hosehill Lake\, Fox and Hounds\, Hosehill Lake\, Sheffield Bottom\, RG7 4BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T213000
DTSTAMP:20251115T213523Z
CREATED:20250929T200745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T213523Z
UID:7251-1764704700-1764711000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party and Photographic Competition
DESCRIPTION:Our annual get together with scrumptious food\, drinks\, quizzes and our photographic competition. For details on the rules for entering the photographic competition see here. Members are asked to bring a dish of food to be shared and also their own cutlery and plate to save on washing up and use of plastic. \nPangbourne Village Hall. The car park has introduced a £1 charge for evening parking – payment by cash or app. There is limited free parking at the back of the hall (fork right at entrance) that can be used by hall users.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/christmas-party-and-photographic-competition-6/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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