An activity with Berkshire Biodiversity Action Team
Activity date: Thursday 19th December 2024
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:30
Rhododendron cutting
We meet in Wokingham Cricket Club carpark just before 10am.
St Catherine's Lodge, St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
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.
Telephone: 07731450839
Email: jan.trchalik@tcv.org.uk
Website: http://www.tcv.org.uk/se/biodiversity
Please let us know before attending each session (email is best). If you are new we will send you full details & a welfare form to fill in.