NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
10th to 16th September 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.
MENDIP HILLS AONB HAVE A SERIES OF EVENTS WHICH HAVE ONLY RECENTLY COME TO MY NOTICE. THEY CAN BE DISCOVERED HERE. I HAVE INSERTED SOME OF THEM BELOW. VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR BOOKING DETAILS.
MONDAY 10th
“SKETCHING THE QUARRY FACES AT FAIRY CAVES” ADULTS WORKSHOP AT FAIRY CAVE QUARRY, LIMEKILN LANE, STOKE ST MICHAEL
September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
£10.00
BOOK HERE
Guided by art tutor, be inspired to draw the dramatic rock faces of the disused quarry, responding in charcoal & paper or bring art materials of your choice. Quarry rarely open to the public.
Parking: On lane side & in private carpark on Limekiln Lane, Stoke St Michael, ST657347.
Limited places. £10pp.
Info: 01749 840156.
TUESDAY 11TH
Wednesday 12th
Thursday 13th
Triassic Coast Cruise
When
Thu, 13 September, 18:00 – 21:00
Where
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina Ltd, Pier Head,, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DS (map)
Description
A cruise through the oldest section of the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast, accompanied by expert commentary from local Jurassic Coast Trust Ambassadors.
Setting off at 6:00pm, we will cruise from Exmouth to Sidmouth, taking in the breath-taking Triassic cliffs of Orcombe Point, Ladram Bay, Sidmouth and more. We will return to Exmouth for 9:00pm.
We will be accompanied by music from the Exmouth Shantymen on the voyage back to Exmouth.
We hope to have some nice early evening light for the voyage out, and will have on-board lighting on the trip back to Exmouth.
Prices: £10 for adults, £8 for children.
Food and drink: Drinks available to purchase on board. Please feel free to bring your own food on board with you.
More information and Booking HERE
Friday 14th
Cheltenham Mineral and Geological Society - Lecture
When
Fri, 14 September, 19:00 – 21:00
Where
Shurdington at The Century Hall (map)
Description
'The Geology and Mineralogy of Welsh Gold '
Our guest speaker is Tom Cotterell, Senior Curator of Palaeontology , National Museum,Wales.
Saturday 15th
South Wales GA - Field Meeting
When
Saturday, 15 Sep 2018
Description
Three Cliffs Bay and Ilston, Gower: (Paul Wright)
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South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group - Colliery Open Day
When
Sat, 15 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Where
Oldwood Pits, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, near Yate, BS37 7PZ (map)
Description
Guided tours of colliery site remains.
Display of local mining artefacts
Refreshments
Sunday 16th
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group - Colliery Open Day
When
Sun, 16 September, 11:00 – 15:30
Where
Oldwood Pits, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, near Yate, BS37 7PZ (map)
Description
Guided tours of colliery site remains.
Display of local mining artefacts
Refreshments
September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
£10.00
BOOK HERE
Guided by art tutor, be inspired to draw the dramatic rock faces of the disused quarry, responding in charcoal & paper or bring art materials of your choice. Quarry rarely open to the public.
Parking: On lane side & in private carpark on Limekiln Lane, Stoke St Michael, ST657347.
Limited places. £10pp.
Info: 01749 840156.
TUESDAY 11TH
Wednesday 12th
Thursday 13th
When
Thu, 13 September, 18:00 – 21:00
Where
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina Ltd, Pier Head,, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DS (map)
Description
A cruise through the oldest section of the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast, accompanied by expert commentary from local Jurassic Coast Trust Ambassadors.
Setting off at 6:00pm, we will cruise from Exmouth to Sidmouth, taking in the breath-taking Triassic cliffs of Orcombe Point, Ladram Bay, Sidmouth and more. We will return to Exmouth for 9:00pm.
We will be accompanied by music from the Exmouth Shantymen on the voyage back to Exmouth.
We hope to have some nice early evening light for the voyage out, and will have on-board lighting on the trip back to Exmouth.
Prices: £10 for adults, £8 for children.
Food and drink: Drinks available to purchase on board. Please feel free to bring your own food on board with you.
More information and Booking HERE
Friday 14th
Cheltenham Mineral and Geological Society - Lecture
When
Fri, 14 September, 19:00 – 21:00
Where
Shurdington at The Century Hall (map)
Description
'The Geology and Mineralogy of Welsh Gold '
Our guest speaker is Tom Cotterell, Senior Curator of Palaeontology , National Museum,Wales.
Saturday 15th
When
Saturday, 15 Sep 2018
Description
Three Cliffs Bay and Ilston, Gower: (Paul Wright)
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South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group - Colliery Open Day
When
Sat, 15 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Where
Oldwood Pits, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, near Yate, BS37 7PZ (map)
Description
Guided tours of colliery site remains.
Display of local mining artefacts
Refreshments
Sunday 16th
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group - Colliery Open Day
When
Sun, 16 September, 11:00 – 15:30
Where
Oldwood Pits, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, near Yate, BS37 7PZ (map)
Description
Guided tours of colliery site remains.
Display of local mining artefacts
Refreshments
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