Rhododendron cutting/removal

An activity with Berkshire Biodiversity Action Team

Activity date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:30

Activity description

Removing invasive rhododendron

Meeting place

Wokingham Cricket Club carpark 9.50am

Activity location

St Catherine's Lodge, St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN

Site description

The Lodge was part of the estate of the Walter family who were the founders of The Times newspaper. They built the village of Sindlesham and planted the mile long rhododendron drive that lead up to St Catherine's Church. The wood was originally called Bishop's Bear Wood and was always claimed by the bishops of Salisbury as their personal hunting chase where they rode with their guests when staying at Sonning Palace. The original Bearwood House is now a private boys school. br>Approximately 40 acre site surrounding office accommodation. Largely wooded, heavily infested with rhododendron and cherry laurel. Some more open rides with public access.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Jan Trchalik

Telephone: 07731450839
Email: jan.trchalik@tcv.org.uk
Website: http://www.tcv.org.uk/se/biodiversity

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Nearest Toilets - Portaloo at Church, Cricket Club, or The Walter Arms pub

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