Events 2010

Planting daffodils at Corwen Road 2010

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We had bags and bags of daffodils to plant at the corner of Corwen Road and School Road. And along came the volunteers to get the job done. We were particularly pleased to be joined by the local Guides and Brownies who set to and helped enormously.

We are all looking forward to the spring to see how we did.

But very many thanks to everyone who helped.

Our Stall at the Traca Fete 2010

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Downpours and a bit of sunshine... but never mind. We had a good, interesting stall at the recreation ground and lots of people interested in the quiz. It was simple enough - all you had to do was say what the building in the photos were and when they were built. We even gave you the dates to pick from!

So here are the actual results that you have all been waiting for!

A       The Plough       1861
B       Tilehurst Station       1882
C       Kentwood House/Farm       1723
D       Water Tower 1       1902
E       Water Tower 2       1932
F       St Michaels Church Tower       1737
G       Park Lane School       1890
H       Roebuck Bridge       1897
I         Lyon Square       1962
J       Blenheim Cottage, 26 Armour Hill       1650

Walk round Tilehurst

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An unbelievably sunny evening greeted us (after days of rain) for a walk round Tilehurst. The walk was organized by Ray Clayton; Ray has produced a wonderful map of the footpaths in and around Tilehurst and Purley and he led us on a circular walk around some of these. On the way he explained how the map came about and told us about special places on the route. The main purpose behind the map is to encourage people to walk and to demonstrate that many local journeys can be made on foot and it is often quicker to walk than to go by car.

Thank you Ray for leading an inspiring walk.

Look out for copies of the map in the library.

Our Stall at the Hospital Fete 2010

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We had our usual stall at the fete in Victoria Rec. It was a lovely day even though it got a bit heavy by the end of the afteroon! After the successful planting program that we ran last year we again wanted to know where people would like more snowdrops and daffodils to be planted.

We were lucky to have on the stand Mr James Freeman, Head of Reading Buses, who was there to explain the proposed bus routes that will serve the new Station in Reading.

Rescue 2010

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In 2010 the event took place on March 13th and 14th.

The weather was very pleasant and we had a good number of people out to help tidy up - although not as many as there have been in recent years.

Each Rescue weekend is preceded by a poster campaign during which local businesses are asked to display posters in their windows, and also asked to sponsor the activities by providing prizes for the volunteers.

Many thanks to all the people who came and helped us tidy Tilehurst! And a big thank you also to the many sponsors of the 2010 event.

Planting more Spring bulbs at the Triangle 2010

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Last year volunteers (see below) came to the Triangle to plant snowdrops in the grass verges at the Triangle. This year the snowdrops look lovely.

Also, thoughout the winter, volunteers have been planting bulbs in and around Tilehurst (also see below) and now some of these are beginning to brighten our village.

On February 27th more bulbs were planted at the Triangle along with crocus, daffoldils, aconites and more snowdrops. Loads of volunteers turned up on a decidedly damp Saturday to plant two big clumps of bulbs under the newly planted trees. Many of the volunteers were brownies and guides; thank you very much all of you for giving your time to this activity. A job well done.

The sun did eventually come out, barely enough to warm us. but many passers by and local shoppers did stay long enough to express their delight at the way the Tilehurst Globe group were improving these local verges.


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