NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
12th to 18th February 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.
All Week (except Monday)
WhenSun, 13 August 2017 to Sunday 18th February, 2018. 10:00 – 17:00
WhereBristol Museum & Art Gallery (map)
DescriptionTravel back in time 150 million years and dive into Bristol’s Jurassic seas.
Monday 12th
Teme Valley Geol Soc - Lecture
When
Mon, 12 February, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Martley Memorial Hall B4197 by Sports Ground (map)
Description
Mike Brooks on apps for geology, use of drones etc
Contact Janet 07968379330
Cost £3/£1
Tuesday 13th
WEGA Lecture - Dr Nick Teanby (Bristol University)
When
Tue, 13 February, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Earth Sciences Lecture Theatre, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol. (map)
Description
WEGA Lecture - Dr Nick Teanby (Bristol University)
Martian Seismology
Wednesday 14th
Down to Earth Course
When
Wed, 14 February, 10:30 – 16:30
Where
The Crown Centre, 39 St.John's St, Devizes SN10 1BL, UK. Tel: 01380 724108 (map)
Description
Rocks from the pressure cooker -metamorphism & metamorphic rocks
Wednesday, February 14 at the Crown Centre Devizes
KEY INFORMATION
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 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 metamorphism
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 rocks specimens and photographs with
an opportunity to share in discussion with your fellow learners
Buffet Lunch
1.30 - 2.30 Q & A from the morning session
2.30 - 3.00 Metamorphic minerals - George Barrow’s work on the Scottish
Dalradian rocks
3.00 - 3.30 Classifying metamorphic rocks
3.30 - 4.00 Metamorphic rocks and plate tectonics
Any questions?
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 February, 19:00 – 21:30
Description
Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury, and every 3rd Thursday in the month.
Friday 16th
Saturday 17th
South Wales GA - Lecture "Dinosaur Embryos"
When
Sat, 17 February, 11:00 – 12:30
Where
Cardiff, UK (map)
Description
Dinosaur embryos: Dr John Nudds [Manchester University]
Lectures at Cardiff University are held in the Department of Earth Sciences in the "Main Building". We meet in the Earth Sciences staff room and lectures are held in Lecture Theatre 1.25.
Sunday 18th
OU Geol Soc Wessex - Excursion
When
Sunday, 18 Feb 2018
Where
Mendip (map)
Description
Introduction to Mendip Geology
Leader Alan Holiday
Contact Jeremy Cranmer
wessexdaytrips@ougs.org
tel. 01305 267133
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