Next week 13th to 19th March 2017

NEXT WEEKS EVENTS

13th to 19th March 2017

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

Tuesday

19:30

 WEGA Lecture

WhenTue, 14 March, 19:30 – 20:30

WhereEarth Sciences Lecture Theatre, Wills Memorial Building, Park street, Bristol (map)

DescriptionProf. Paul Pearson, University of Cardiff. 'Investigation of Earth's climate history using isotopes in foraminifera'

Wednesday

Thursday

19:30

 Thornbury Geology Group meeting

WhenThu, 16 March, 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

10:30

 South Wales Geologists' Association - Lecture

WhenSat, 18 March, 10:30 – 12:00

WhereLectures at University of Wales Swansea are held in the department of Geography in the Wallace building. We meet on the landing area inside the main entrance to the building for refreshments with lectures in the main lecture theatre. (map)

DescriptionSaturday 18th March: (Swansea): AGM: Recognition and interpretation of sea-level changes in the Marros Group (Namurian) of South Wales. Dr Gareth George (Greenwich)

13:30

 Gravestone Geology

WhenSat, 18 March, 13:30 – 14:30

WhereHeadington Municipal Cemetery, Dunstan Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 9BY (map)

DescriptionThe wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. For geologists – whether amateur, student or professional – almost any urban cemetery provides a valuable opportunity to carry out scientific field work at leisure, right on the doorstep and at no cost. From minerals to fossils, to sedimentary and flow structures and exotic metamorphic rocks, there's a lot to see. Join geologists Nina Morgan and Philip Powell on guided geological walks through three different burial grounds in Oxford during British Science Week. You'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again! The walks last around an hour. All are free to attend, no need to book – just turn up.

Sunday

OUGS Severnside - Excursion

WhenSunday, 19 Mar 2017

DescriptionEvent: Waterfall Country, Brecon Beacons Leader: Gareth George Location: South Wales Date: March 19th 2017 (Sunday) Type: Day Trip Summary: The itinerary will include: Penwyllt, Henrhyd Falls, Clun Gwyn Falls, Sgwyd Gwladys, River Nedd Fechan More info: Copies of both Gareth's books (Sedimentology in South Wales & A field guide to South Wales) will be available for sale on the day for a discounted price. Contact #1: Janet Hiscott [janethiscott@netscape.net] Contact #2: Janet Hiscott [janethiscott@netscape.net] Booking Form: Please contact the organiser of this event for further information. Itinerary and Risk Assessment: Please contact the organiser of this event for the Itinerary and Risk Assessment.

13:30

 gravestone Geology

WhenSun, 19 March, 13:30 – 14:30

WhereHolywell Cemetery, behind St Cross Church, Longwall Street, Oxford OX1 3TP (map)

DescriptionThe wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. For geologists – whether amateur, student or professional – almost any urban cemetery provides a valuable opportunity to carry out scientific field work at leisure, right on the doorstep and at no cost. From minerals to fossils, to sedimentary and flow structures and exotic metamorphic rocks, there's a lot to see. Join geologists Nina Morgan and Philip Powell on guided geological walks through three different burial grounds in Oxford during British Science Week. You'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again! The walks last around an hour. All are free to attend, no need to book – just turn up.