BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Fox Hill - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Fox Hill X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Fox Hill REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211219T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210928T165451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T173331Z UID:1044-1639908000-1639918800@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party - December DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for our next conservation session\, meeting at the Conservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way. \n\n\n\nThis time our aims are to move the chippings to improve pathways\, to continue to clear the ditch behind Dorset Way\, and to remove more Rhododendron to increase biodiversity. If you are able to bring a wheelbarrow with you\, it would be extremely useful. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves.  Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow any current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19.  We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions.  All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. It is important to register so that we know how many to expect. \n\n\n\nConservation Area\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-session-december CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210901T104201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T213554Z UID:1042-1637488800-1637499600@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party - November DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for our next conservation session\, meeting at the conservation area in Fox Hill woods. \n\n\n\nOur conservation activities will include clearing the ditch parallel to Dorset Way to aid footpath drainage\, removing Rhododendron from where it is most dense\, and transporting the Rhododendron chippings onto pathways.  If time allows\, we have permission to remove some of the smaller Sycamores and to coppice some Hazel trees.  If you are very local and have a wheelbarrow it would be useful \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves.  Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow any current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19.  We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions.  All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nTo register your interest\, or for more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. \n\n\n\nConservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-november CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210901T103733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T171442Z UID:1040-1634464800-1634475600@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party - October DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for our next conservation session\, meeting at the Dorset Way entrance for Fox Hill woods. This session will focus on using the Rhododendron chips to improve pathways. We have a couple of wheelbarrows but would be grateful if anyone can bring their own along and/or a shovel. We will also be continuing with Rhododendron removal. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves.  Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nWe regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions.  All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. The event will follow any current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. \n\n\n\nConservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-session-october CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211009T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210926T160322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T171332Z UID:1072-1633777200-1633784400@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Bulb Planting DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us on Saturday the 9th\, between 11:00am and 1pm\, to plant some native wildflower bulbs. These will be Ransom\, also known as Wild Garlic\, Bluebells\, and Wood Anemones. This activity is suitable for all ages so families are welcome. \n\n\n\nAs well as the bulb planting\, the Countryside Officer from Wokingham Borough Council will be attending to answer your questions about woodland conservation. \n\n\n\nYou might like to bring: \n\n\n\nStrong gloves such as gardening gloves.Sturdy footwear would be advisable.Trowel if you wish\, although we will provide tools.Drink of water.\n\n\n\nTo find us\, enter the woods from the Dorset Way entrance opposite Heron Park and follow the path next to the stream towards the pylon line. Take the left path at the decorated tree (Hornbeam)\, and you should be able to hear us and see us in our Hi-Vis vests. \n\n\n\n\n\nConservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-bulb-planting CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210901T103307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T103309Z UID:1035-1632045600-1632056400@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for our next conservation session\, meeting at the Dorset Way entrance for Fox Hill woods. As before we will be clearing Rhododendron and litter picking. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves.  Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow the current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19.  We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions.  All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. \n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-september CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210601T100401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T143622Z UID:989-1623578400-1623589200@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation working party DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on removing Rhododendron and stacking it ready for shredding.  Please come and join us\, meeting at the Dorset Way entrance for Fox Hill woods. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves.  Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow the current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19.  We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions.  All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. \n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-2 CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210515T115851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T094351Z UID:938-1621159200-1621170000@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on removing Rhododendron and Himalayan Balsam\, both invasive species\, as the season for coppicing has passed. Please come and join us\, meeting at the Dorset Way entrance for Fox Hill woods. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a pair of gardening gloves. Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow the current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19. We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions. All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party CATEGORIES:Conservation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210411T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20210408T191555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T094409Z UID:885-1618135200-1618146000@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party April 2021 DESCRIPTION:Our first Conservation Working Party of 2021 will be taking place on Sunday\, 11th April from 10am – 1pm. Please come and join us\, meeting at the Dorset Way entrance for Fox Hill woods. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing with long sleeves\, long trousers\, sturdy shoes and bring a pair of gardening gloves. Don’t forget to bring something to drink\, and eat\, if you so wish. \n\n\n\nThe event will follow the current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19. We regret that no children under the age of 16 are permitted due to insurance restrictions. All work carried out is with the approval of Wokingham Borough Council. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, or would like more information\, please contact us by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/885 CATEGORIES:Conservation ORGANIZER;CN="Steph":MAILTO:events@friendsoffoxhill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20201205T093329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T184736Z UID:688-1607853600-1607864400@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party Dec 2020 DESCRIPTION:It is with great pleasure that Friends of Fox Hill can announce that Wokingham Borough Council has given us planning permission to perform conservation activities within Fox Hill woods. Please join us to give the woods some much needed love and attention. \n\n\n\nThe session will involve a variety of activities: \n\n\n\nCut back an area of rhododendron to ground level creating more light to the forest floor. The purpose of this is to create more biodiversity in the woodland. The brash removed will be used to create dead hedging\, a valuable wildlife habitat\, and the larger branches will be used to improve pathways.Plant native bluebells in the area already clearedCreate log stacks\, and remove the dead wood resting on healthy trees.Add brash covers to younger saplings to protect from feeding deer.\n\n\n\nNo prior knowledge is necessary as instruction will be given at the start of the session. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Dorset Way entrance\, opposite Heron Park. Please wear suitable footwear\, strong gloves and bring your own tools if you have them. Useful tools are loppers\, secateurs\, pruning saws and bow saws. \n\n\n\nWe’d love you to come and join us! The session is open to anyone sixteen or over\, but due to COVID19 our numbers are restricted\, and pre-registration of your interest is required. Please register your interest by emailing events@friendsoffoxhill.org to ensure we have enough places available. You will then be sent the associated risk assessment. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-dec-2020 LOCATION:Dorset Way entrance to Fox Hill Woods – next to no 14.\, 14 Dorset Way\, Wokingham\, RG41 3AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conservation ORGANIZER;CN="Steph":MAILTO:events@friendsoffoxhill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20191021T075215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T094425Z UID:455-1576404000-1576414800@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party - December DESCRIPTION:Please join our FOFH conservation working party in the woods. \nOur medium term aim is to work in one small area to create more light as this will increasebiodiversity. We are removing the invasive ground cover which is mainly holly and sycamore andusing this to create a dead hedge. Dead hedges encourage a greater variety of wildlife and make useof the scrub we have cleared. Most of the larger dead wood will be left unless it is impeding thegrowth of neighbouring trees. Dead standing wood that is not dangerous will also be left as this is avaluable habitat. \nOur sessions will begin with introductions and a short health and safety briefingWe will provide traditional woodland hand tools and instruction will be given. Everyone isencouraged to work within their capabilities and there will be a mixture of jobs. \nHalfway through we will stop for a short break and you are encouraged to ask at any time if youhave questions about the tools or the work you are doing. \nYou will need sturdy shoes\, warm waterproof clothing\, gardening gloves and something to drink – a flask of something hot is ideal for the winter months. \nIf you’re thinking of attending\, or would like more information please let us know by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-december LOCATION:Dorset Way entrance to Fox Hill Woods – next to no 14.\, 14 Dorset Way\, Wokingham\, RG41 3AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conservation ORGANIZER;CN="Steph":MAILTO:events@friendsoffoxhill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T214108 CREATED:20191020T075015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T094437Z UID:448-1573984800-1573995600@friendsoffoxhill.org SUMMARY:Conservation Working Party - November DESCRIPTION:Please join our FOFH conservation working party in the woods. \nOur medium term aim is to work in one small area to create more light as this will increasebiodiversity. We are removing the invasive ground cover which is mainly holly and sycamore andusing this to create a dead hedge. Dead hedges encourage a greater variety of wildlife and make useof the scrub we have cleared. Most of the larger dead wood will be left unless it is impeding thegrowth of neighbouring trees. Dead standing wood that is not dangerous will also be left as this is avaluable habitat. \nOur sessions will begin with introductions and a short health and safety briefingWe will provide traditional woodland hand tools and instruction will be given. Everyone isencouraged to work within their capabilities and there will be a mixture of jobs. \nHalfway through we will stop for a short break and you are encouraged to ask at any time if youhave questions about the tools or the work you are doing. \nYou will need sturdy shoes\, warm waterproof clothing\, gardening gloves and something to drink – a flask of something hot is ideal for the winter months. \nIf you’re thinking of attending\, or would like more information please let us know by sending an email to events@friendsoffoxhill.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDorset Way entrance to Fox Hill woods\n\nView Larger Map URL:https://friendsoffoxhill.org/event/conservation-working-party-november-2019 LOCATION:Dorset Way entrance to Fox Hill Woods – next to no 14.\, 14 Dorset Way\, Wokingham\, RG41 3AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conservation ORGANIZER;CN="Steph":MAILTO:events@friendsoffoxhill.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR