Thursday, 16 February 2012
20th March - Waste Classification - WRGS
Tuesday 20th March 2012, 'Dragging waste classification into the 21st Century'. Ian Bishop of Haswaste Online will discuss how the use of proprietary online software can assist waste producers, for example geo-environmental consultants and contractors, civil engineers and developers classify mirror entry wastes.
Refreshments will be available from 6.00 p.m. followed by the evening lecture which will commence at 6.30 p.m. The event is open to non-fellows, so please feel free to invite your colleagues or friends. As usual, the venue is the University of Bristol Earth Sciences Department.
Refreshments will be available from 6.00 p.m. followed by the evening lecture which will commence at 6.30 p.m. The event is open to non-fellows, so please feel free to invite your colleagues or friends. As usual, the venue is the University of Bristol Earth Sciences Department.
El Hierro eruption - update
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
One space available on Bordeaux trip
GEOLOGY OF THE BORDELAIS
March 10-14 - 6 nights
Leaders: Jean-Pierre Tastet of the University of Bordeaux and Dr Graham Evans of Imperial College
This proposed trip has the full title 'Geology of the Bordelais: the control on the siting of vineyards and the character of the coastal zone'. The geology of various AOC (Appelations) vineyards will be demonstrated and illustrated by wine-tastings in the different chateaux.
Also, the evidence of the evolution of the coastline during the last 6000 years and the impact of man will be examined by visits to the coastal dune systems, especially the Dune du Pilat, the Lac de Sanguinet, the Bassin d'Arcachon and the Gironde estuary marshes. Visits to some local museums will provide opportunities to understand the history of human occupation of the area during the Holocene.
Transport will be by coach, and the approximate maximum cost will be 770 Euros, to include 6 nights hotel accommodation (extra for single occupancy), breakfasts, and lunches with Bordeaux wines. A geological tour of the city of Bordeaux and its building stones will be included.
Interested members should contact Sarah at the G.A. Office, 020 7434 9298.
March 10-14 - 6 nights
Leaders: Jean-Pierre Tastet of the University of Bordeaux and Dr Graham Evans of Imperial College
This proposed trip has the full title 'Geology of the Bordelais: the control on the siting of vineyards and the character of the coastal zone'. The geology of various AOC (Appelations) vineyards will be demonstrated and illustrated by wine-tastings in the different chateaux.
Also, the evidence of the evolution of the coastline during the last 6000 years and the impact of man will be examined by visits to the coastal dune systems, especially the Dune du Pilat, the Lac de Sanguinet, the Bassin d'Arcachon and the Gironde estuary marshes. Visits to some local museums will provide opportunities to understand the history of human occupation of the area during the Holocene.
Transport will be by coach, and the approximate maximum cost will be 770 Euros, to include 6 nights hotel accommodation (extra for single occupancy), breakfasts, and lunches with Bordeaux wines. A geological tour of the city of Bordeaux and its building stones will be included.
Interested members should contact Sarah at the G.A. Office, 020 7434 9298.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
16th February - Rock Detectives in Devizes
Come to the Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes to discover more about rocks and fossils through a variety of activities and find out what it was like to be there, millions of years ago.
Rock Detectives will discover more about rocks and fossils through a variety of activities. The emphasis will be on fun and discovery, providing an ideal environment for family learning if parents want to stay for the activities and join in the fun.
As 'members of the club' each child will receive a Rock Detectives kit bag with badge, hand lens, rock and fossil ID leaflet, pencil, sharpener and notebook ...
Two sessions:
11am to 12.30pm for ages 5 to 7
1.30pm to 3pm for over 7s
Siblings can be booked together, but under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential:
* Contact 01380 727369
* Send an e-mail.
Notes:
(1) To reserve a place payment must be made at time of booking, or 48 hours before the session.
(2) An activity may be cancelled at short notice if insufficient bookings are received. Any payments will be refunded.
Cost: £5 per workshop for first child, £4 for other children in family.
Rock Detectives will discover more about rocks and fossils through a variety of activities. The emphasis will be on fun and discovery, providing an ideal environment for family learning if parents want to stay for the activities and join in the fun.
As 'members of the club' each child will receive a Rock Detectives kit bag with badge, hand lens, rock and fossil ID leaflet, pencil, sharpener and notebook ...
Two sessions:
11am to 12.30pm for ages 5 to 7
1.30pm to 3pm for over 7s
Siblings can be booked together, but under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential:
* Contact 01380 727369
* Send an e-mail.
Notes:
(1) To reserve a place payment must be made at time of booking, or 48 hours before the session.
(2) An activity may be cancelled at short notice if insufficient bookings are received. Any payments will be refunded.
Cost: £5 per workshop for first child, £4 for other children in family.
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Feb 15th - Meet the Ecosaurs at Lyme Regis
Free admission for adults and children and free art materials. Suitable for children ages 5 to 10 years.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
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