Recent Events

• Walk round footpaths in Tilehurst
• Our stall at the Hospital Fete 2010
• Planting more Spring bulbs at the Triangle 2010
• Planting Spring bulbs in Tilehurst 2009
• Our stall at the Traca Fete 2009
• Our stall at the Hospital Fete 2009
• Planting Snowdrops in the Triangle 2009
• Hedging Event in Blundells Copse 27th February 2009
• Corwen Road Garden Project
• Tilehurst Rescue Weekend 2009

Walk round Tilehurst

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

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.

Planting more Spring bulbs at the Triangle 2010

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.

Planting bulbs in Tilehurst 2009

As well as the planting program in the Triangle we have also planted spring bulbs in verges around Tilehurst.

Very many thanks to the volunteers who helped with the planning and planting. The weather was not always as kind as we would have liked. However, we are all looking forward to the difference it will make to Tilehurst. And don't forget - if you have any ideas about how you think Tilehurst could be made brighter,do let us know.

Our Stall at the Traca Fete

We had a stall at the Traca fete in Victoria Rec held on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend.

We ran another Quiz - this time we showed pictures of Urban Trees in and around central Tilehurst. People had to say what they were - that's all. It seemed to be thought provoking.

The winners of the quiz were:
First :Richard Connisbrough
Second : Ray Clayton

Prizes were boxes of chocolates (Celebrations and Roses), kindly donated by School Road Co-op - for which many thanks indeed.

Our Stall at the Hospital Fete 2009

We had our usual stall at the fete in Victoria Rec. We wanted to know about where people would like more snowdrops and daffodils to be planted (see also next item). As usual many people showed interest in our activities.

We ran the Tilehurst Globe Quiz - which is becoming a bit of an annual do. This year the subject of the quiz was "What do you know about Tilehurst". There were 10 questions to be answered.

Village Butchers and Tilehurst Co-op gave splendid prizes for the winner (Phil Allen) and runner up (Margaret Davies).

Many of you asked for the correct answers to be put on the web site - so here they are - and don't forget that the judges decision was final! (and if you want to know what the questions were you will have to ask!)

1. No 17 bus
2. Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
3. St Michael's Church
4. Prince of Wales Pub
5. The Triangle
6. Comparts Plantation
7. The Water Tower
8. Queen Victoria's Diamond Wedding Anniversary
9. Mr McIlroy
10. Mr Blagrave

Planting Snowdrops in the Triangle 2009

We have a planting program for the Triangle. The first stage of the programme took place on the 14^th February when volunteers, including a pack of guides, planted dozens of snowdrops and daffodils in the Triangle at the centre of Tilehurst Village. The weather was kind and the planting effort was much appreciated by passersby and local traders.

If you have any ideas about what you would like to see in the Triangle why not send use you views. Maybe they can be included in the next planting session later in the year.

Hedging Event in Blundells Copse 27th February 2009

This event was arranged quickly following discussions between a member ( William Macphee) and RBC officer ( Dave Booth)- advertising was largely electronic. A group of 8 people cleared weeds and planted hedging plants so strengthening the Calder Close hedge. People worked 9.30-12 noon so that all the plans were met. It was a beautiful day and great fun. A further event to do some maintenance /laying is proposed for the autumn.

Corwen Road Gardens project

This is going really well. The residents are delighted. Volunteers are now urgently needed to a) donate surplus plants – please pot up or pack for rapid transplanting, label as well as you can (eg name or height/colour shade loving/ground cover) but don’t worry if you can’t, b) do some weeding and planting at your own convenience re time etc. We have soil improver, compost bins, you will need to bring some tools (but loans can be arranged). At the moment we do not have secure on-site storage for a wheelbarrow, but are working on this. In the mean time a bucket might come in handy. You can do as much or as little as you want.

Tilehurst Rescue Weekend 2009

Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th

We spent the weekend clearing up the mucky spots in and around Tilehurst. We had more volunteers than ever before and are grateful for all the help given by local people. Each of the volunteers names were entered into a prize draw with many prizes donated by local businesses. We have sent a report to the Reading Borough Council Rescue team with proposals for keeping Tilehurst cleaner during the whole year – not just for the weekend. Click here to read the 2009 report.

Tilehurst Rescue - Our Sponsors

We are always extremely grateful for the support we get locally - in particular the local businesses are very helpful. They put posters in the shop windows and give prizes for our draw which we hold at the end of each day. This is particularly helpful since we rely on volunteers to help clear the area - and the advertising goes a long way to promoting the event.

The giving of prizes is a generous commitment by local businesses to the event. It goes down extremely well with the winners - and gives the right sort of encouragement to the helpers. All in all it feels like a community effort.

This year the following sponsors gave us prizes:

Meat Voucher £10

Village Butchers, Triangle

Lemon Plaice Fish and Chips, Norcot

Ipod Shuffle

Barclays Bank, Triangle

Picture Frame

Angles of Art, Park Lane

29pc modellers tool set

C&G Hardware/News, School Road

1 stain remover spray 

Regency Dry Cleaners, School Road

2 sets Coat Hangers

Regency Dry Cleaners, School Road

3 x clothes protector bags

Regency Dry Cleaners, School Road

1 Bottle white wine

Prince of Wales Pub, Triangle

Big Box of Fair Trade Chocs

Tilehurst Co-op, School Road

1 Bottle white wine

Threshers, Norcot Road

Tilehurst Shoe repairs, School Road

HSBC, School Road

Village Florist, Triangle

Nat West, School Road

Nat West, School Road

Prizes and donors

Thank you and we look forward to your continued support next year.

We are also pleased that other businesses support our efforts by  putting posters prior to the event. This plays a very important part; many of our volunteers are alerted to the event in this way. 

If you want to know more about the projects we are involved in contact us.

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