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Conservation and wildlife

The Berkshire Ornithological Club promotes education and study of wild birds and their conservation in Berkshire.

Area of operation:	Berkshire
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Reading University Time: September to April alternate Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm
Contact details:	Eleanor Pitts Email: treasurer@berksoc.org.uk
Web site:	http://www.berksoc.org.uk

The Berkshire Ornithological Club promotes education and study of wild birds and their conservation in Berkshire.

Area of operation:	Berkshire
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Reading University Time: September to April alternate Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm
Contact details:	Eleanor Pitts Email: treasurer@berksoc.org.uk
Web site:	http://www.berksoc.org.uk

Caversham GLOBE (Go Local On a Better Environment) works to improve and protect green spaces for the benefit of wildlife and local residents by taking practical action on the ground as well as influencing Reading's policy and planning decisions. We do tree and hedge planting, rubbish clearance, graffiti removal; also commenting on planning applications and consultations on issues such as landscaping, flood risk, conservation, light pollution and visual impact. We also operate a used battery collection scheme with some local retailers.

Area of operation:	All parts of Reading Borough north of the Thames plus adjoining riverside & S. Oxon areas
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Church House, 59 Church Street, Caversham RG4 8AX (by Prospect Street mini roundabout) Time: First Thursday of most months at 7.15pm
Contact details:	Richard Denney Telephone: 07768 958407 Email: info@cavershamglobe.org.uk
Web site:	http://www.cavershamglobe.org.uk

To enthuse Earley residents about their local natural environment by informing them through walks, talks, newsletter, website (all free) and a presence at the annual Earley Green Fair. To involve both adults and children in various events, e.g. bird boxes, annual children's bug hunt. Members volunteer for a weekly work party to improve and enhance the Local Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve and the annual litter pick.The Group is run by its members, who are principally residents of Earley. Membership is free.

Area of operation:	Earley
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: varous for walks, talks and events Time: see web site and newsletter
Contact details:	Mrs Sheila Crowson Telephone: 0118 962 0004 Email: sheila.crowson@ntlworld.com
Web site:	http://www.earleyenvironmentalgroup.co.uk

Conservation of the natural environment

Area of operation:	Greater Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: see web site for group programme Time:
Contact details:	Alan Stevens Telephone: 07732 223 006 Email: info@econetreading.org.uk
Web site:	http://www.econetreading.org.uk

We know we are on the brink of a global catastrophe. Life on Earth is in danger, with scientists agreeing we are entering a period of climate and ecological breakdown. From wildfires to heatwaves, droughts to rising sea levels, the symptoms of our inaction will only worsen, the longer we take to address the causes of this crisis. Extinction Rebellion is a global and politically non-partisan movement where we use non-violent direct action to persuade governments to act justly on the climate and ecological emergency. Our vision of change involves mass participation. Our Demands are : Tell The Truth - Things are getting worse faster than we expected Act Now - Those in power aren't acting quickly enough Decide Together - We need change that is decided fairly and transparently. We need a Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice XR Reading is a busy, welcoming and friendly group; we work together on regular, local and national actions .

Area of operation:	Reading and surrounding areas/national
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Usually Zoom or Reading Friends Quaker's meeting House. 2 Church St, Reading RG1 2SB Time: fortnightly meetings - typically Tuesday evenings, and regular local actions
Contact details:	Dani Email: xrreading@gmail.com
Web site:	https://www.facebook.com/xrReading/

Building community and improving the quality of the Newtown environment. We do this through meetings, community improvement and community clear up events.

Area of operation:	Newtown area of Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: no Time: no
Contact details:	Rob White Telephone: 0118 966 7183 Email: bobby.blanc@gmail.com
Web site:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newtownglobe

Community garden for the residents of West Reading

Area of operation:	West Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: In the garden Time: First Thursday of the month
Contact details:	Ricky Josey Telephone: 07577777079 Email: oxfordroadgarden@yahoo.co.uk
Web site:	http://www.orcg.org.uk

To promote and encourage the development of a sustainable local community. Our particular aims are: Reduce community carbon footprint; promote sustainability projects, act as a source of sustainability advice to the community and foster the biodiversity of the local natural environment.

Area of operation:	Pangbourne, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Tidmarsh, Upper Basildon
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Time:
Contact details:
Web site:	http://www.pawsg.com

The basic aim of the group is to promote greater awareness and understanding of all matters that link population growth to the environment and sustainability within the RG postcode area. We hope to be working closely within the Greater Reading Environmental Network,aiming to share our knowledge and information by gaining speaking and presentation engagements amongst GREN members, as well as amongst many other community and voluntary groups in the district. We will also be trying to get speakers into all secondary schools within the Reading district as a high priority. In addition, we intend to be actively engaged in writing letters to local papers and aim to engage with the MP and Town Councillors for Reading on population and all related matters - such as the ongoing need for ever more housing, schools, roads and dealing with flooding, traffic congestion and overstretched local resources etc in the area.

Area of operation:	The whole of the RG postcode area
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Place: Various locations, sometimes Reading Museum Cafe, or on-line by Zoom Time: Time: Please check with the contact below for dates & times
Contact details:	Peter Bloyce Telephone: 01256 810910 Email: peterbloyce@btinternet.com
Web site:	http://populationmatters.org.uk

Promoting the study of Natural History within a 20 mile radius of Reading since 1881. We are an active society with a wide range of interests. Our winter programme, from October to March includes lectures and meetings, some in Pangbourne village hall, some on Zoom, at 7.45pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. We also have field meetings on a Saturday or Sunday and also Wednesday morning walks of 4-5 miles in length, with the option of a pub lunch afterwards. Field meetings and walks continue during the Summer. See Website for full programme details.

Area of operation:	Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Pangbourne village hall and Zoom Time: first and third Tuesday evenings at 7.45pm from October to March
Contact details:	Tricia Marcouse Email: tricia@marcouse.com
Web site:	http://www.rdnhs.org.uk

Try to preserve at least some of the Bath Road Reservoir Site from development due to its unique nature, situation& wild life it supports.

Area of operation:	West Reading/ Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Foresters Arms Time:
Contact details:	Graham Griffiths Telephone: 07808 143 649 Email: grahamgriffiths375@btinternet.com
Web site:	http://www.savethebathroadreservoir.co.uk

The Conservation Volunteers support, encourage and celebrate volunteers and volunteering. We focus on helping people to give some of their time, skills and enthusiasm, to protect and care for their local environment - the parks, woods and other green spaces that we see and use everyday. We do this by providing individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, opportunities and confidence to do so.

Area of operation:	Reading, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Time:
Contact details:	Oonagh French Telephone: 0118 956 8959 Email: volunteer-berkshire@tcv.org.uk
Web site:	http://www.tcv.org.uk/southeast

The Mustard Tree Foundation (MTF) seeks to enable the community to speak for itself, to empower members of society who are marginalised and enable them to speak into and shape their community. This is done through a number of different projects: - Lifeline - The Rahab Project - Starting Point Reading - TLG School (in partnership with RCC) - Let's Grow - The Parenting Initiative - Engage:Befriending (starting May 2013)

Area of operation:	Reading and surrounding area
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Time:
Contact details:	Telephone: 01189567000
Web site:	http://www.themustardtree.org

a) to promote sustainable development locally, particularly with regard to such issues as : • environmental sustainability • health • homes • employment and the local economy • the conservation of biological diversity b) to promote participation in local governmental processes.

Area of operation:	Tilehurst
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Tilehurst Methodist Church Hall, SchoolRd ,Tilehurst Reading Time: 7.15pm on the third wed every month ( 2nd in December,not Aug)
Contact details:	Telephone: 0118 9425169 Email: tilehurstglobe@hotmail.com
Web site:	http://www.tilehurst-globe.org.uk

Act as a forum for local groups to network and share information

Area of operation:	Tilehurst, Theale
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Time:
Contact details:	Evangeline Wood Email: ewood@westberkshire.gov.uk
Web site:	http://www.wbge.org.uk

To celebrate and showcase the work done by organisations, groups and individuals across the area to restore, preserve, and conserve our local green spaces.

Area of operation:	Across Reading
Regular meeting arrangements:	Place: Planning meetings annually Time: n/a
Contact details:	Charlotte Allchin Email: wildaboutreading19@gmail.com
Web site:	https://www.wildaboutrg.com