NEXT 3 WEEKS EVENTS
10th to 30th July 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 10th
WhenMon, 10 July, 19:30 – 21:30
WhereWynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
DescriptionThe Geology of the Oceans past and present (including plate tectonics, environments, and current/develop
Tuesday
WhenTue, 11 July, 19:00 – 21:00
WhereSee website, separate leaflet, and/or by contacting Dave Green. (map)
Description
Penyard Park, the Coughton Meander, and the strange Weston “hollows”
Penyard Park represents the furthest extent northwards of the outcrop of the Quartz Conglomerate, the extremely resistant rock that forms the outer ramparts of the Forest of Dean. It has been isolated from the main outcrop (on Howle Hill) by a large valley with a strangely small “misfit” stream (the Coughton Valley)which is thought to be one part of a large meander of the River Wye, now abandoned like a huge ox-bow.We will climb to the top of the hill to see the evidence for this, and the reason for the existence of the hill.
Meet at the rough (Church) car park just to the east of the Church in Weston under Penyard SO 632 232
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
WhenFri, 14 July, 19:00 – 21:00
WhereShurdington at The Century Hall (map)
DescriptionAdrian Wyatt
Minerals of the Malvern Hills
Saturday
Sunday
WhenSunday, 16 Jul 2017
WhereWorbarrow Bay, Dorset (map)
DescriptionClimate and environmental change in the Cretaceous - Jeremy Cranmer
An opportunity to see evidence of climate and environmental change in the Cretaceous at Worbarrow Bay, Dorset
Jeremy Cranmer is an amateur geologist who lives in West Dorset very near to the Jurassic Coast. He is OUGS Wessex Branch day trips organizer.
By starting at the summit of the Purbeck Hills we shall gain an overview of the geology of the valley we are about to visit so that we can understand how the landscape has been developed by the underlying geology.
We shall then visit the coast at Worbarrow Bay which crops-cuts this valley to follow the Cretaceous succession through its various climate and sea level changes between the Portland Stone and the Chalk.
Jeremy says "I have never visited this location without noticing something new.”
This expedition should be of particular interest to OU students studying environmental science as well as geologists.
Please contact the organiser of this event for booking information.
Jeremy Cranmer [wessexdaytrips
Monday 17th
Tuesday
WhenTue, 18 July, 18:00 – 19:00
WhereThe Hub, Aztec West (map)
DescriptionAlan Cattell, Structural Soils Ltd
The ground beneath our feet - Redcliffe Sandstone revisited
WhenTue, 18 July, 19:00 – 21:00
WhereSee website, separate leaflet, and/or by contacting Dave Green. (map)
Description
The Ledbury Hills
The Ledbury hills, although not as striking as their near neighbours, the Malverns, were formed as a result of the same set of earth movements, by folding of the Silurian rocks (approx 420 million years) from which they have since been carved. The rocks have varying resistance to erosion, forming ridges and valleys on an intimate scale, which are repeated by the effect of folding. A truly beautiful landscape. Highly fossiliferous limestones and mudstones
Meet at the laneside around the church and school at Eastnor GR SO 733 373
Wednesday
Thursday
WhenThu, 20 July, 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
Sunday
WhenSunday, 23 Jul 2017
WhereMeet at 10:00 am at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car park below Manorbier Castle (SS 063 977) (map)
Description Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Leader: Sid Howells
Monday 24th
WhenMon, 24 July, 18:00 – 21:00
WhereMartley Memorial Hall B4197 by Sports Ground (map)
DescriptionA series of 6 weekly Geo-Ambles with John Nicklin
Contact 01886 888318
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Sunday 30th
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