Friday 9 March 2018

12th to 17th March 2018

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
12th to 17th March 2018

The following is an extract from Bristol and West Country Geology Calendars

More details can be found in the Bristol and the West Country Calendars and on the web sites of the relevant Society or organisation.

  
Monday 12th



Dave Green - The Geology of Norway (and Scandinavia)

When
Mon, 26 February, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
Description
Scandinavia forms a large part of the ancient continent of Baltica. Although once extensively covered by Phanerozoic rocks, these have been largely eroded apart from those preserved in downfaulted graben (as in the North Sea and Oslo) and upththrust nappes, pushed onto Baltica during the violent collision with Laurentia in the Caledonian Orogeny at the end of the Silurian. Otherwise, Scandinavia is composed of PreCambrian rocks (mainly igneous and metamorphic) accreted to Baltica during its formation, from 3500 to 900 million years ago. The course aims to introduce you to this long and fascinating history. Monday 8th for 10 weeks (not 12h or 19th Feb) until 26th March. Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays . Cost £70
Contact Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Forge Hill, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9QU Tel 01594 860858
davegeostudies@gmail.com


Tuesday 13th

WEGA Lecture - Geology of Bhutan
When
Tue, 13 March, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Earth Sciences Lecture Theatre, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol. (map)
Description
Dr Daniel Clark-Lowes (Nubian Consulting) "The geology of the Kingdom of Bhutan" 


Wednesday 14th

Down to Earth Course
When
Wed, 14 March, 10:30 – 16:30
Where
The Crown Centre, 39 St.John's St, Devizes SN10 1BL Tel: 01380 724108 (map)
Description
Reading & understanding rocks and landscapes
Wednesday, March 14 at the Crown Centre Devizes 

KEY INFORMATION
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 14
Soft start at 10.30, ending at 4.30
LOCATION: The Crown Centre, 39 St.John's St, Devizes
SN10 1BL Tel: 01380 724108
COST: £30.00 per person including drinks & lunch
£25.00 for Club Class members and groups of
six or more - early booking advised
LEVEL: This day school is suitable for anyone
wanting to learn more about rocks &
landscapes
DELIVERY: The day school will be delivered by the use of
both presentations and a hands-on practical
session with time for Q & A
ACCESS: Upstairs meeting room, lift available
PARKING: Available nearby (at a charge)
BRING: Paper, pen and pencil
TUTORS: Chris Darmon & Colin Schofield 

Outline programme
10.30 - 11.00 Welcome & tea/coffee
11.00 - 12.30 Practical hands-on session using pictures and rock
specimens with opportunity to discuss with your fellow
learners
Buffet lunch
1.30 - 2.30 Discussion and answers to the practical session
2.30 - 3.30 Contrasting landscapes: limestones and deserts, ancient
and modern - talk
3.30 - 4.30 Recognising glacial landscapes in NW Scotland - talk
Any question?
NB After we have confirmed your booking and sent you this, you will not receive
anything further from us, unless any of the details change or we have
to cancel - just turn up!
If you have any questions or queries - contact Chris Darmon as follows:-
Email: downtoearth@geosupplies.co.uk • Tel: 0114 245 5746 • FAX: 0114 240 3405


Thursday 15th

Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm, The Chantry, Thornbury
When
Thu, 15 March, 19:00 – 21:30
Description
Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury, and every 3rd Thursday in the month.  


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Sunday 18th

OUGS Severnside - Field Meeting
When
Sunday, 18 Mar 2018
Where
Portishead, North Somerset (map)
Description
An Introduction to the Geology of Portishead 

Leader: Mark Howson FGS 

Location: Portishead, North Somerset 

Date: March 18th 2018 (Sunday) 

Type: Day Trip 

Summary: This is our annual Introductory Day, and will be particularly suitable for those with little or no previous experience of geological field trips.


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