Next Week 31st October to 6th November 2016

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS

31st October to 6th November 2016

The following is an extract from Bristol Geology Calendar

More details can be found in the Calendar and on the web sites of the relevant Society or organisation.

Monday 

Dave Green - Palaeontology and Evolution

WhenMon, 31 October, 19:30 – 22:30

WhereWynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)

DescriptionPalaeontology and Evolution. This will be a mainly practical class, focussing on the preservation, identification and classification of fossils, and an account of the evolution of life on Earth. Starts Mon 19th September for 10 weeks (not 17th or 24th Oct), until 5th December Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £70 (including tea, coffee etc at breaktime!).

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Bath Geol Soc Lecture WhenThu, 3 November, 19:30 – 20:30 Where16 Queen Square, Bath (map) DescriptionResolving the early record of animal evolution: Insights from the enigmatic Ediacaran biota Dr. Alex Liu, University of Bristol (Now University of Cambridge) The evolution of animals was one of the most important biological events in the history of life on Earth, not only because it paved the way for our own existence, but because animals have had an enormous and irreversible impact on the biosphere. In recent years, the focus of palaeontological studies into the initial evolution and radiation of animals has centred on the fossil record of the late Ediacaran Period, which documents diverse communities of unusual organisms that lived between 580 and 541 million years ago. Determining what these fossilized organisms were (i.e. animals, plants, algae or an entirely unique Kingdom of life), has proven very difficult, and is one of the most controversial topics in palaeontology. In this talk, Dr.Liu will outline the current state of knowledge surrounding the Ediacaran biota, and will discuss new findings and discoveries being made across the globe. These suggest that rather than being a confusing assortment of ultimately failed biological "experiments", the Ediacaran biota record diverse, thriving ecosystems that likely contained algae, bacterial colonies, protists, and some of the earliest animals. Such ecosystems thus paved the way for the complex animal-dominated marine communities of the Phanerozoic.

Dave Green - Geology of the Wye Valley WhenThu, 3 November, 19:30 – 20:30 WhereHeld at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye (map) DescriptionGeology of the Wye Valley and its tributaries This 10 week course, starting on Thursday September 22nd, aims to familiarise you with the geology of this part of western Britain. A 10 week, class-based course (with the possibility of day or residential field trip(s)). The course will examine the geology of the Wye and its tributaries (including the Ithon, Lugg, Arrow, Frome, Honddu, Dore, Garron, Monnow and Troddi) from its source on Plynlimon to the sea; including places such as Rhyader, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Leominster, Kington, Presteigne, Hay, Hereford, Ross and Chepstow. The geology covers a vast range of geological time – from the late Pre Cambrian (the oldest rocks in southern Britain, dated at 715 million years), through Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous to the Triassic (200 million years), a journey which took us from near the South Pole, across the Equator to 30oNorth Held at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye. Cost £45. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Enrol before 15th September.

Friday

Saturday

Festival of Geology at University College London WhenSaturday, 5 Nov 2016 WhereUniversity College London (map) DescriptionBristol Nats are making arrangements This annual event is organized by the Geologists’ Association and comprises geological displays and a varied programme of activities. It is the intention of the Section Secretary and several other members to attend the Festival travelling on the train that leaves Bristol Temple Meads at 8.00 am (Coach C) If you are interested in joining us for a good day out in London please get in contact with Richard Ashley.

Sunday

Dinosaur Brain fossilized

Large study of small object

The brain of an Iguanodon, found near Bexhill has been intensively studied - dinosaur brains may be bigger than we thought!

Brain work

Drilling the Mid Atlantic Ridge

Magma Power

In Iceland they are drilling towards a magma chamber to access supercritical water.

Magma Power

Aberfan

Ted Nield on Aberfan

An excellent article on the Aberfan disaster.

And another one on the lessons for engineering geology.

Next Week 24th to 30th October 2016

Next Week 24th to 30th October 2016

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS

24th to 30th October 2016

The following is an extract from Bristol Geology Calendar

More details can be found in the Calendar and on the web sites of the relevant Society or organisation.

Monday 

Mendip Rocks! - Cheddar Springs and Totty Pot

WhenMon, 24 October, 10:30 – 15:00

WhereMeet outside the National Trust shop and information centre in Cheddar Gorge ST 468543. (map)

DescriptionCheddar Springs and Totty Pot Guided Walk A walk with the AONB Volunteer Rangers exploring the source of springs in Cheddar - one of our most spectacular natural sites. 4 miles - strenuous climbs. Adults/children 11+. Packed lunch, walking boots/waterproofs. Donations £3pp. Meet outside the National Trust shop and information centre in Cheddar Gorge ST 468543. Booking essential Andy Mallender Tel: 01761 462338 Email: andy@mendiphillsaonb.org.uk

Tuesday

Wednesday

Mendip Rocks! - Drystone Walling at Dolebury Warren

WhenWed, 26 October, 10:00 – 15:00

WhereDolebury Warren (map)

DescriptionDrystone Walling at Dolebury Warren Learn the ancient skill of drystone walling on a practical task day with Mendip Hills AONB volunteer team and Avon Wildlife Trust. Details sent after booking. Free event Boots/waterproofs/packed lunch and drinks. Booking: Tel: 01761 462338 Email: Nic Penn

Thursday

Mendip Rocks! - Cheddar Gorge Family Fun Day

WhenThu, 27 October, 12:00 – 16:00

WhereNational Trust Information Centre Cheddar Gorge BS27 3QE. (map)

DescriptionCheddar Gorge Family Funday Come along to the National Trust Information Centre in Cheddar Gorge for a FREE afternoon of activities with the Mendip Hills AONB team. National Trust Information Centre Cheddar Gorge BS27 3QE. Suitable for families, indoors and easy access. Car parking nearby in Cheddar, short walk from event. No need to book. Details: Andy Mallender, 01761 462338 andy@mendiphillsaonb.org.uk. Free but donations to Mendip Rocks! welcome.

Dave Green - Geology of the Wye Valley

WhenThu, 27 October, 19:30 – 20:30

WhereHeld at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye (map)

DescriptionGeology of the Wye Valley and its tributaries This 10 week course, starting on Thursday September 22nd, aims to familiarise you with the geology of this part of western Britain. A 10 week, class-based course (with the possibility of day or residential field trip(s)). The course will examine the geology of the Wye and its tributaries (including the Ithon, Lugg, Arrow, Frome, Honddu, Dore, Garron, Monnow and Troddi) from its source on Plynlimon to the sea; including places such as Rhyader, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Leominster, Kington, Presteigne, Hay, Hereford, Ross and Chepstow. The geology covers a vast range of geological time – from the late Pre Cambrian (the oldest rocks in southern Britain, dated at 715 million years), through Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous to the Triassic (200 million years), a journey which took us from near the South Pole, across the Equator to 30oNorth Held at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye. Cost £45. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Enrol before 15th September.

Friday

Mendip Rocks! -Velvet Bottom & Gruffy Ground Walk & Armchair Caving Talk WhenFri, 28 October, 14:00 – 15:00 DescriptionFriday 28th October 2pm-5.30pm Velvet Bottom & Gruffy Ground Walk & Armchair Caving Talk Walk to see cave remains above ground at Velvet Bottom and Gruffy Ground - Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves - followed by indoor "armchair caving talk" at St Hugh's Church opposite Charterhouse Centre. Charterhouse Centre, BS40 7XR. Boots/waterproofs. Booking: Andy Mallender Tel: 01761 462338 Email: andy@mendiphillsaonb.org.uk. Donations welcome £3pp. Max 20.

Saturday

South Wales Geologists' Association Lecture

WhenSaturday, 29 Oct 2016

WhereCardiff (map)

DescriptionSaturday 29th October: (Cardiff) Weaubleau structure in west-central Missouri: Three strikes and the serial impact hypothesis is out! Professor Kevin Evans ( Missouri)

Mendip Rocks! - Festival Finale!

WhenSat, 29 October, 09:30 – 16:00

WhereWells Museum, Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE. (map)

DescriptionUnderground and Overground in the Mendip Hills Celebrating the 450 million year history of the Mendip Hills £10 to include ploughman’s lunch, tea and cake A day of lectures and lunch, celebrating the finale of Mendip Rocks! 2016. Speakers include: Alan Gray -"Ochre & Mineral mining on the Mendip Hills/Mendip Caves & Cave Registry". Duncan Price - "Deepest Mendip" - cave dives to the source of the Mendip’s largest springs. Dr Chris King "Mendip Volcanoes" – the Silurian era produced the oldest rocks in Somerset Les Davies MBE "Mendip Hills Through the Time Tunnel". Local fossil collections on display and view the “Mendip Rocks! Box”. Somerset Geology Group table. Wells Museum, Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE. Booking via Wells Museum Tel : 01749 671779 Email: Wells Museum

Sunday

Bigger earthquake for San Francisco?

Why San Francisco’s next quake could be much bigger than feared

New Scientist reports that two faults in the San Francisco Bay area, previously thought to be separate, are actually linked and that this could lead to future earthquakes being larger than earlier predictions suggested.

See the article HERE.

Bath GS Meeting 3/11/16

Notice of a Meeting of the Bath Geological Society

B.R.L.S.I.

16 QUEEN SQUARE, BATH

01225 312084

Resolving the early record of animal evolution

Dr Alex Liu

Cambridge University

Thursday 3rd November 2016 

At 7.30 p.m.

Visitors welcome: £4 charge if not a member of Bath Geological Society

Further details on the website www.bathgeolsoc.org.uk

Here is a link to the original Poster.

Next Week 17th to 23rd October 2016

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS

17th to 23rd October 2016

The following is an extract from Bristol Geology Calendar

More details can be found in the Calendar and on the web sites of the relevant Society or organisation.

Monday 

Teme Valley GS - Geology of the Andes

WhenMonday, 17 Oct 2016

WhereMMH Martley Memorial Hall B4197 by Sports Ground (map)

DescriptionGeology in the Andes with Prof. Donny Hutton

Mendip Rocks! - Mendip Lead

WhenMon, 17 October, 14:00 – 16:30

WhereMeet: Blackmoor Reserve, Charterhouse BS40 7XR. ST498553. (map)

DescriptionGuided Walk with Dr Richard Brunning South West Heritage Trust. Guided walk around Blackmoor/Charterhouse reserves to see remains of post-medieval & Roman lead industry. Walk led by Dr Richard Brunning of SW Heritage Trust. Meet: Blackmoor Reserve, Charterhouse BS40 7XR. ST498553. Boots/waterproofs. No need to book, Details: Dr Richard Brunning Tel:01823 347432 Email:Richard Brunning Donations welcome £3 pp

Tuesday

Geological Society - Western Regional Group

WhenTue, 18 October, 18:30 – 19:30

WhereS H Reynolds lecture theatre, Bristol University (map)

DescriptionGeology and Engineering on the Severnside Levels The Western Regional Group is pleased to invite Dr Alan Cattell. Alan is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Associate Director at Structural Soils Ltd. Alan will be here to share his knowledge about the ground conditions and engineering considerations of the Severnside Levels. The geology and engineering properties of the estuarine alluvium of the Severnside Levels were investigated and reported on in the 1960s to 1980s, spurred by the construction of the M5, culminating in Hawkins’ (1984) observations on engineering consequences of the geology. Structural Soils have carried out many site investigations on the Severnside Levels in subsequent years, which have included >140 boreholes, most of which reached bedrock, and many extended into bedrock by rotary coring. Many investigations include CPT testing. Based on these, maps are presented showing features such as the depth to bedrock, buried cliff lines, the distribution of sands with the Holocene alluvium, the extent of earlier gravels and even the distribution of a cockle bed which provides a useful marker horizon. Also presented are detailed logs and photographs of typical profiles based on piston samples and adjacent CPTtests, which show the true nature of the soft alluvium and peats, which is far removed from that depicted in a typical borehole log. The soils are often layered, and contain long and open root traces, down to 15m depth, which will dramatically affect consolidation rates, a key factor in construction. The stratigraphy is compared with that used in archaeological reports, which provide very detailed descriptions of the upper parts of the alluvium. The effects of these observations on estimates of the amount and rate of settlement are discussed, and also correlations of the engineering properties are presented.

Wednesday

Mendip Rocks! - Tor Hill Geological Mapping Walk Wells

WhenWed, 19 October, 15:30 – 16:45

WhereMeet outside Wells and Mendip Museum, Cathedral Green. (map)

DescriptionTor Hill Geological Mapping Walk, Wells. An exploration of the geology of Tor Hill on the edge of Wells with Cathedral School geologist David Rowley. The geological structure & rock types of Tor Hill will be looked at on a walk involving steep hills, stiles, and brambles. We will provide clipboards/clinometers and hand lens. Meet outside Wells and Mendip Museum, Cathedral Green. Booking essential Adel Avery, 01749 840240 or adel@nettlebridge.com. Donations £3pp.

Thursday

Mendip Rocks - Whatley Quarry Tours

WhenThu, 20 October, 10:00 – 12:00

WhereSomerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. (map)

DescriptionWhatley Quarry Tours Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. Join the team at Somerset Earth Science Centre for a minibus tour of one of the UKs largest working Limestone Quarries, at Whatley. Morning/afternoon tours, boots/waterproofs. Booking essential: Gill Odolphie 01749 840156 gill@earthsciencecentre.org. £5 pp. Adults only. Max 10 in group.

Mendip Rocks! - Whatley Quarry Tours

WhenThu, 20 October, 14:00 – 17:00

WhereSomerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. (map)

DescriptionWhatley Quarry Tours Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. Join the team at Somerset Earth Science Centre for a minibus tour of one of the UKs largest working Limestone Quarries, at Whatley. Morning/afternoon tours, boots/waterproofs. Booking essential: Gill Odolphie 01749 840156 gill@earthsciencecentre.org. £5 pp. Adults only. Max 10 in group.

Dave Green - Geology of the Wye Valley

WhenThu, 20 October, 19:30 – 20:30

WhereHeld at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye (map)

DescriptionGeology of the Wye Valley and its tributaries This 10 week course, starting on Thursday September 22nd, aims to familiarise you with the geology of this part of western Britain. A 10 week, class-based course (with the possibility of day or residential field trip(s)). The course will examine the geology of the Wye and its tributaries (including the Ithon, Lugg, Arrow, Frome, Honddu, Dore, Garron, Monnow and Troddi) from its source on Plynlimon to the sea; including places such as Rhyader, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Leominster, Kington, Presteigne, Hay, Hereford, Ross and Chepstow. The geology covers a vast range of geological time – from the late Pre Cambrian (the oldest rocks in southern Britain, dated at 715 million years), through Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous to the Triassic (200 million years), a journey which took us from near the South Pole, across the Equator to 30oNorth Held at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye. Cost £45. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Enrol before 15th September.

Thornbury Geology Group meeting WhenThu, 20 October, 19:30 – 20:30 Description Thornbury Geology Group, The Chantry, Thornbury, 7.30pm, contact 01454 416882 The group is is an offshoot of Thornbury and District Museum and we welcome new members. Previous geological knowledge can be helpful but is not necessary as members are very willing to share their own knowledge with anyone keen to learn more about Earth Science. The group is loosely following a pre-recorded lecture series which is supplemented by use of other material and geological specimens. On occasions a guest speaker will talk on their specialist topic. Costs are met from attending members' monthly contributions and the group does not have membership subscriptions or a committee

Friday

Saturday

Mendip Rocks! - Coal Mines and Railways WhenSat, 22 October, 11:00 – 14:00 WhereRadstock Museum, BA3 3EP. (map) DescriptionCoal Mines and Railways - Radstock and Kilmersdon walk with the Mendip Society. A walk with Roger Moses of the Mendip Society around the industrial remains of the Somerset Coal Field. Remains of old mines, railways and the Somerset Coal Canal. Some moderate climbs/descents, stiles, may be muddy in places, easy return along railway. Museum open at finish for refreshments. Radstock Museum, BA3 3EP. Walking boots/shoes. No need to book: details 01179620541. Donations welcome £3pp. Max 15

Sunday

Mendip Rocks - Explore Ebbor Gorge Family Funday WhenSun, 23 October, 10:00 – 17:00 WhereEbbor Gorge National Nature Reserve, ST 520484. Car park on Priddy to Wookey road. (map) DescriptionExplore Ebbor Gorge Family Funday Fun packed family day of ‘sand pit fossil digs’, story telling, guided walks to gorge and caves and much more to reveal the reserve’s unique geology and rare archaeological finds. With National Trust, Mendip Hills AONB, SESC and Natural England. Family activites/rocks and fossils. Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve, ST 520484. Car park on Priddy to Wookey road. Booking for walks of gorge and caves only Simon Clarke Tel:01458 860120 Email: simon.clarke@naturalengland.org.uk

Life on Mars

Finding Life on Mars on Earth?

Panorama view of the Gusev crater on Mars, where the Spirit rover examined volcanic basalts. NASA/JPL

The author of this paper suggests that the examination of the surface of (what he calls) meteorites from Mars - actually tektites - could show whether forms of life had existed on them.

He has used these techniques to show that samples of basalt rock from hundreds of metres under the floor of the Pacific Ocean had organic compounds deposited around microscopic “tunnels”.

Link to the paper

The Secret Lives Of Rocks

The Secret Lives Of Rocks

This might prove to be an interesting series - Answers for adults to the questions a child asks. It starts off with an essay on rock mechanics inspired by the question - What does a rock do?

The Secret Lives of Rocks

Mining exhibition in Yate

Exhibition about mining around Yate and South Gloucestershire

Yate Heritage Centre is holding an exhibition from 11th October to the 26th November celebrating the history of mining and quarrying in the area.

Mining around Yate& South Gloucestershire

Yate & District Heritage Centre

11th October—26th November

Discover the rich history of mining & quarrying around Yate and see the amazing finds from recent excavations in the area.

Contact Yate Heritage Centre on 01454 862200,

email us at yate.heritage@southglos.gov.uk or visit our website: http://www.yateheritage.co.uk

Eruptions, Earthquakes & Emissions

Every Major Eruption, Earthquake and Emission in the last 50 Years on an Animated Map

The Smithsonian's "Eruptions, Earthquakes, & Emissions" web application (or "E3") is a time-lapse animation of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes since 1960. It also shows volcanic gas emissions (sulfur dioxide, SO2) since 1978 — the first year satellites were available to provide global monitoring of SO2. 

Find it HERE

Click the image and a map of the world appears on anew page. It may take a little time to load but the wait is worthwhile! The amount of data in this animation is incredible!

New Ichthyosaur species found in Bristol University display!

New Ichthyosaur species found in Bristol University display!

A Manchester University palaeontologist examined it and says it is a new species

Dean Lomax (centre) and Judy Massare (right) with someone else and an icthyosaur

British "sea dragon" fossils are "new to science"

Next Week 10th to 16th October 2016

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS

10th to 16th October 2016

The following is an extract from Bristol Geology Calendar

More details can be found in the Calendar and on the web sites of the relevant Society or organisation. 

Monday

 Dave Green - Palaeontology and Evolution

WhenMon, 10 October, 19:30 – 22:30

WhereWynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)

DescriptionPalaeontology and Evolution. This will be a mainly practical class, focussing on the preservation, identification and classification of fossils, and an account of the evolution of life on Earth. Starts Mon 19th September for 10 weeks (not 17th or 24th Oct), until 5th December Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £70 (including tea, coffee etc at breaktime!).

Tuesday

Somerset Museum - Talk "The Haunt of the Hippo" WhenTue, 11 October, 19:30 – 21:00 WhereThe Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA (map) DescriptionHaunt of the Hippo - The Ice Age in Southern England. A talk by Professor Danielle Schreve, Royal Holloway, University of London. Tickets cost £10 from either 01823 255088, or from www.ticketsource.co.uk/themuseumofsomerset

WEGA Lecture

WhenTue, 11 October, 19:30 – 21:00

WhereEarth Sciences Department, Bristol University (map)

Description Prof. Brian Williams: "Deserts and Diamonds in SW Africa"

Wednesday

Mendip Rocks! - Drystone Walling Dolebury Warren WhenWed, 12 October, 10:00 – 15:00 DescriptionLearn the ancient skill of drystone walling on a practical task day with Mendip Hills AONB volunteer team and Avon Wildlife Trust at Dolebury Warren. Boots/waterproofs/lunch & drinks. Booking: Nic Penn Tel: 01761 462338 Email: Nic Penn Donations welcome for Mendip Rocks! 12 max in group.

Wednesday to Friday

Mendip Rocks! - Earth Science School “Ups and Downs in the Mendips” When12 – 14 Oct 2016 WhereMeet: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moon's Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. (map) DescriptionEarth Science School – “Ups and Downs in the Mendips” - with geologist Dr Peter Hardy and Somerset Earth Science Centre (SESC). Wednesday 12th October Thursday 13th October Friday 14th October £50 for all 3 days £25 per day if only attend 1 or 2 days

Thursday

Dave Green - Geology of the Wye Valley

WhenThu, 13 October, 19:30 – 20:30

WhereHeld at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye (map)

DescriptionGeology of the Wye Valley and its tributaries This 10 week course, starting on Thursday September 22nd, aims to familiarise you with the geology of this part of western Britain. A 10 week, class-based course (with the possibility of day or residential field trip(s)). The course will examine the geology of the Wye and its tributaries (including the Ithon, Lugg, Arrow, Frome, Honddu, Dore, Garron, Monnow and Troddi) from its source on Plynlimon to the sea; including places such as Rhyader, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Leominster, Kington, Presteigne, Hay, Hereford, Ross and Chepstow. The geology covers a vast range of geological time – from the late Pre Cambrian (the oldest rocks in southern Britain, dated at 715 million years), through Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous to the Triassic (200 million years), a journey which took us from near the South Pole, across the Equator to 30oNorth Held at 6th form and adult education centre John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye. Cost £45. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Enrol before 15th September.

Friday

Cheltenham Mineral and Geological Society

WhenFri, 14 October, 19:00 – 21:00

WhereShurdington at The Century Hall (map)

DescriptionA Claim to Paternity ' (work and life of William Smith) Our guest speaker is Eric Williams

Saturday

Bath Geological Society Field Trip WhenSat, 15 October, 10:30 – 18:00 Where10.30 am Portishead: Meet at the end of Pier Road near the Royal Inn (BS20 7HG), parking in the road there or in Woodlands Road close by (map) DescriptionFieldtrip to Clevedon and Portishead Leader: Professor Maurice Tucker, University of Bristol & BGS

Mendip Rocks! - Vallis Vales Geological Gems

WhenSat, 15 October, 11:00 – 16:30

WhereMeet: Mells river bridge, at Great Elm parking for 12 cars, ST749492. (map)

DescriptionVallis Vales Geological Gems - Dr Peter Hardy. Guided walk to explore the fascinating De la Beche Unconformity at Vallis Vale, followed by a fossil foray on the ancient Jurassic sea beds and Neptunian Dyke at Tedbury Camp, near Frome. Meet: Mells river bridge, at Great Elm parking for 12 cars, ST749492. Bring boots/waterproofs/lunch & drinks. Booking: Gill Odolphie 01749 840156 gill@earthsciencecentre.org.uk. Donations welcome for Mendip Rocks! £3 pp (Max 25 - suitable for children over 10yrs/adults/amateur geologists)

Sunday

OUGS - Severnside Field Trip WhenSunday, 16 Oct 2016 WhereBrecon Beacons (map) DescriptionThe Old Red Sandstone of the Brecon Beacons Contact: Janet Hiscott [janethiscott@netscape.net]