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Green Thursday - Raking through Castlefield

Green Thursday - Raking through Castlefield

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Overcast · 15°C

Feels like 12°C · Chance of rain 35% · Wind 20 km/h

Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.

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About This Event

Green Thursday is a community raking session scheduled for 17 September 2026 starting at 09:15. Led by Simon Hanly, the event involves an army of rakes clearing chalk grassland at a venue to be announced in High Wycombe. The morning begins promptly at the specified time.

Join us and our army of rakes for a busy morning clearing the chalk grassland

Lead Ranger: Simon Hanly Mobile: 07778 696289

Transport & Address:

The minibus will be running as usual for anybody who wishes to get a lift from the Lido car park (The Rye, High Wycombe). The bus will leave at 10am promptly.

Alternatively, you can meet us onsite. We will meet opposite 174 Dashwood Avenue at the entrance to the nature reserve. Free parking is available on Dashwood Avenue. The nearest postcode is: HP12 3DD. W3W: ///modest.extend.oppose. Please park considerately.

Please can we ask everyone to arrive on time to ensure you do not miss the health & safety and task briefing. If you are late and the session has already started, you may not be able to join. Thank you.

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The Task:

We'll be working on raking the chalk grassland, helping to create a welcoming habitat for butterflies.

Timings (please note these timings are approximate):

10.00: Minibus departs from Wycombe Lido

10.15: Arrival on site for safety briefing, please don’t be late!

11.30: Tea & coffee break

13.00: Minibus arrives back at Lido, work finishes, time to go home!

What to Bring:

Please bring your gloves (we will have spares) and dress for the weather and the task.

Long trousers are advisable as there is thorny vegetation. We also recommend wearing steel toe capped or sturdy boots rather than trainers.

Wear layers that you can remove if you get hot whilst working. Bring a waterproof as most of our sites have no shelter from the rain. If it's hot bring a hat and suncream.

Please bring plenty of fluids. We will bring a tea kit and biscuits.

Please note:

Biscuits are served at all Chiltern Rangers sessions. Please advise if you have an allergy.

Sometimes there is a need for us to use power tools that can be noisy.

Anything else?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss anything further on 01494 474486 or email info@chilternrangers.co.uk.

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Green Thursday - Raking through Castlefield takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 10:15.

Green Thursday - Raking through Castlefield is held at High Wycombe (Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3DD).

Entry to Green Thursday - Raking through Castlefield is free.

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