West Berkshire Countryside Society - July 2026 Events
The Society exists to promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of the West Berkshire Countryside. We also learn a lot and get to have fun while we do so.We hold free events where you can meet friendly and like-minded folk; organise regular walks guided by a knowledgeable leader; organise talks on natural and local history; and support Barn Owl conservation.When you join the Society, there is a £15 annual subscription. This entitles you to four copies of the ‘Upstream’ newsletter per annum.
The events below give you the opportunity to come out on practical tasks, learn new skills, meet new people and, above all, enjoy yourself. Tasks begin at 10.00am and finish by 3.00pm. You are welcome stay for as long as you wish. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring work gloves and make sure you have refreshments for your day. All tools will be provided. Grid references and ‘What Three Words’ listings locate the task meeting point.
Please check the website for updates
Find out more and become a member! membership@westberkshirecountryside.org.uk
Events Diary July 2026
Tuesday 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
Tuesday 14th July 10:00 Ashampstead Common
Raking previously cut grass in woodland glades. Meet at car park SU587751/// swells.wrist.dandelions
Thursday 8th July 21:15 Nightjars on Bucklebury Common
Guided Walk -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
Tuesday 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
Tuesday 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
