The annual RESCUE (Rivers and Environmental Spaces Cleanup Event) is taking place across Reading from 8-11 March. Caversham GLOBE has organised several events to tackle litter around our area. Please join us at any of these events if you can spare an hour or two. Litter pickers, gloves and sacks will be provided.
Our current timetable for RESCUE is as follows (any additional dates will be added to the Diary page):
Tuesday 28 February – 2pm BALMORE WALK
Meet at lower Rotherfield Way entrance to Balmore Walk, opposite Grove Hill
Thursday 8 March – 10 am BUGS BOTTOM
Hemdean Road to Bugs Bottom alley and adjacent green/wooded areas off Hunters Chase/Tredegar Road.
Meet at Hemdean Road/Badgers Rise by Alley to Bugs Bottom.
Thursday 8 March – 2 pm CENTRAL CAVERSHAM FOOTPATHS
Central Caversham/Church Street alley to Promenade Road and School Lane area.
Meet at Abbotsmead Place by the rear vehicle entrance to Iceland Store and adjacent shops premises
Central Caversham/Church Street alley to Promenade Road and School Lane area.
Meet at Abbotsmead Place by the rear vehicle entrance to Iceland Store and adjacent shops premises
Saturday 10 March – 11 am CHRISTCHURCH MEADOWS
Christchurch Meadow (eastern end) & The Dannall.
Meet at Gosbrook Road entrance to Christchurch Meadow opposite Queen Elizabeth Flats
Meet at Gosbrook Road entrance to Christchurch Meadow opposite Queen Elizabeth Flats
Sunday 11 March – 2 pm HILL’S MEADOW & VIEW ISLAND
Hill’s Meadow & The Dannall & View Island
Hill’s Meadow & The Dannall & View Island
Meet by Recycling Bins (NB Park adjacent & free of charge)
Litter pickers tools, Hi-Viz vests and gloves will be available at all events, but bring your own if you have them. Please, also wear suitable clothing & footwear.
Contact numbers of organisers: Richard Denney 07768 958407 or Dave Kenny 0790 6630378