NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
17th to 23rd September 2018
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MONDAY 17TH
Course - Geology of the Bristol and Gloucester Region.
When
Mon, 17 September, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
Description
Geology of the Bristol and Gloucester Region.
One of the most varied regions of Britain, spanning the major divisions of the Variscan Front/Bristol Channel-Bray Fault, and the Malvern fault/ Worcester Graben, incorporating rocks varying in age from late PreCambrian to Cretaceous, and three of the terranes making up the geological “jigsaw” of Britain. The course will cover roughly the area covered by the eponymous BGS publication in the British Regional Geology series (3rd edition 1992). Starts Mon 17th September for 10 weeks (not 22nd or29th Oct or 5th Nov), until 10th December Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £75 (including tea, coffee etc at breaktime!).
Contact Dave Green by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Tuesday 18th
Joint Meeting of HOGG and GCG (History of Geology Group and Geological Curators’ Group) Collectors, Collections and the geology of South West Britain
When
18 – 19 Sep 2018
Where
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN, UK (map)
Description
Collectors, Collections and the geology of South West Britain
Tuesday 18th September 2018,
with a day of related field trips in Bath and immediate area on Wed 19th September
This collaborative meeting organised by two Special Interest Groups of the Geological Society focuses on the geology of South West Britain. We invite expressions of interest in presenting papers or posters on the broad topic of collectors and their collections related to the history of geology in the southwest, and on those who deciphered the geological story. Whilst William Smith and his role in mapping and stratigraphy has been very well presented in most recent years, there are many others whose stories remain less well known, such as William Lonsdale, who worked at both the Bath Literary and Scientific Institution and at the Geological Society. If there is sufficient interest, the proceedings may be published as a thematic issue of the GCG journal, The Geological Curator.
We invite any contributions on the meeting topic, especially on:
Collectors who worked in the southwest, contributing to the development of geological science. The role of more modern or even contemporary collectors should not be forgotten.
Collections from the southwest which are poorly known, or which have been returned to prominence with recent projects. These may be rock, fossil, mineral or archival collections.
Field geologists whose work and observations were important to the development of the science, without necessarily having made significant collections.
A series of social events are also planned but we do not expect registration for the first day to cost more than £20 maximum, with discounted rate for members of HOGG, GCG, BRLSI and Bath Geological Society. The second day will be costed on individual options, but some choices (e.g. cemetery and building stone walks) will be free.
Closing date for expressions of interest is April 30 and submission of abstracts (max 350 words) must be completed before May 18. Please submit to: swmeeting@geocurator.org
If you require further information on this call or on the meeting, please contact one of the organisers:
Matthew Parkes (GCG) mparkes@museum.ie, +353-87-1221967
Nina Morgan (HOGG) nina.morgan@cooptel.net +44-1608 676530 (or 01608 676530).
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MENDIPS NATURAL RESOURCES
September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
£3.00
BOOK HERE
A talk by geologist David Rowley from Wells Cathedral School to discover more about Mendip’s unique geo resources.
Parking available at WCS.
Tickets £3 donation.
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SMFS Evening Meeting
When
Tue, 18 September, 19:30 – 22:00
Where
The Friends' Meeting House, 1A, Ordnance Rd, Southampton. SO15 2AZ (map)
Description
The Dinosaurs of Crystal Palace, and a world of spin-off illustrations. Presentation by Phil James.
Members’ Display Table: Dinosaur fossils & memorabilia.
Wednesday 19th
JOINT MEETING OF HOGG AND GCG (HISTORY OF GEOLOGY GROUP AND GEOLOGICAL CURATORS’ GROUP) COLLECTORS, COLLECTIONS AND THE GEOLOGY OF SOUTH WEST BRITAIN
WHEN
18 – 19 SEP 2018 See Tuesday above.
Thursday 20th
OUGS Oxford - Field Meeting, Wonderful Geology in Western Ireland
When
20 – 25 Sep 2018
Where
Dingle Peninsula and County Clare (map)
Description
Wonderful Geology in Western Ireland
Leader: Dr Brian Williams
Location: Dingle Peninsula and County Clare
Date: September 20th–25th, 2018
Type: Longer Trip
Summary: An extended weekend trip led by Dr Brian Williams as an introduction to the remarkable geology of County Clare and West Kerry. Please contact the organiser to express interest.
SHANNON & DINGLE BASINS; varied sedimentary infill architecture and tectonic settings in Mid to Late Palaeozoic basins of W. Ireland.
(Prof. Brian Williams, Geological Sciences, Universities of Aberdeen & Dublin)
The Namurian sediments of the Shannon (Clare) Basin preserve a range of depositional environments from turbidite fans, through slope deposits to deltaic systems. This Upper Palaeozoic clastic suite was accommodated in an intraplate location which had developed over the Iapetus Suture; the Basin's downwarp history clearly reflecting re-activation of this Caledonian feature. Thickness and facies variations in the Visean/Namurian sediments indicate that the Basin was centered on an ENE – WSW lineament [the Silvermines – Navan "line”] which is believed to be an extension of the Solway Firth Lineament. During the Namurian the Basin was filled by over 1.5 km of sediment. The clastic suite is preserved in the broadly synclinal W. Clare Basin and comprises a fine to medium grained sediment supply derived mainly from the W and SW via fluvio-deltaic. Sedimentation rates were generally high except during periods of rising relative sea level when slowly-deposited marine bands were developed.
In total contrast, the Siluro-Devonian sediments of the Dingle Basin preserves the most complete marine Silurian to ORS magnafacies (+ 4 km thickness) in W. Ireland which is structurally constrained between two fundamental (Caledonian) ENE-trending structural lineaments lying south of the Iapetus Suture zone. These bounding faults, of sinistral strike-slip style, exerted major control on the sedimentary architecture of this Basin fill. The broadly upward-coarsening sediment infill initially reflects the final phases of Iapetan subduction through the accumulation of lavas and volcaniclastics interbedded with shallow marine Silurian sediments; the overlying, continental ORS sediments exhibit a UC motif from lacustrine through ephemeral-fluvial to perennial-fluvial and alluvial fan sediments to complete the Basin fill prior to the late Lower Devonian [Emsian] Acadian Orogeny.
Professor Brian Williams
Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and is also Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin in Ireland. He has held teaching positions in the Universities of Bristol, Reading, Cork and Manchester, and also in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and written/edited several books including "New Perspectives on the Old Red Sandstone”.
Brian gained his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wales (Swansea), and in 2004 was further awarded a D.Sc. degree by that University in recognition of his global contribution to geological research on Mid to Late Palaeozoic Continental Sedimentary Systems; much of which was on the ORS of SW Wales, SW Ireland and E Canada. In addition to the UK and Ireland, his studies have taken him to Australia, SE Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America which has given him the opportunity to share his enthusiasm for sedimentary rocks and earth processes with varied audiences from undergraduate and post graduate students [he has supervised 40 Ph.D. research projects] to industry personnel and adult education/alumni groups.
In addition to being passionate about Geology, Brian is an ardent Rugby enthusiast [he's Welsh, of course!!], and a devoted follower and presenter of American Jazz (bi-monthly programmes on "Magnetic Radio”, out of Glasgow).
Itinerary for the trip is:
Thurs. 20 Sept. - am Fly LHR - Shannon (pick up rental cars); pm Loop Head geology [Kilkee - Bay View B&B]
Fri. 21 Sept. - am Shannon geology boat excursion; pm Tullig & Kilkee coastal geology [Kilkee - Bay View B&B]
Sat. 22 Sept. - am drive, via Shannon ferry, to N. Kerry - Ballybunion geology; pm to North Dingle - mountain geology & scenery [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Sun. 23 Sept. - am Geology of the Dunquin Group (W. Dingle); pm Dingle/Smerwick Basins - terrain boundary [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Mon. 24 Sept. - am Geology of the Dingle Group (W&S.Dingle); pm traverse Smerwick Group (N.Dingle) [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Tues. 25 Sept. - am Geology of the Caherbla Group (E. Dingle); pm drive to Cork for ORK - LHR flight [late afternoon]
If you are making your way by other routes please ensure your arrival by the start time indicated.
Note the dates have changed since first announced bringing the whole trip forward by one week.
Please complete the Booking Form as soon as possible.
Please note the dates have changed since first announced bringing the whole trip forward by one week.
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Course - Understanding Geology and Scenery around Ross-on-Wye
When
Thursday, 20 Sep 2018
Description
Understanding Geology and Scenery around Ross-on-Wye
Starts September 21st (not 25th Oct or 8th Nov), finishes 6th December.
This 10 week course aims to introduce you to the ways in which the varied and beautiful landscape round our area has come into being. The effects of folds, faults and tectonic dip in exposing different rock types, and the past and present processes of uplift, weathering, erosion and deposition that have acted upon them, will be examined by reference to local scenery. Use will be made of local maps and cross-sections across them, both geological and topographic; together with specimens of local rocks. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Cost £60 Enrol before 15th September to ensure that the course runs.
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Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm, The Chantry, Thornbury
When
Thu, 20 September, 19:00 – 21:30
Description
Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury, and every 3rd Thursday in the month
friday 21st
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - See above
saturday 22nd
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - SEE ABOVE
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STONE CARVING WORKSHOP WITH TANYA JOSHAM
September 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
£20.00
BOOK HERE
Stone Carving Workshop with Tanya Josham at Somerset Earth Science Centre, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU.
Learn the craft of stone carving using Bath stone, carve a simple piece for your garden or home, £20 for materials/tools/hot drinks, but bring lunch.
Limited places, 10 max.
Sunday 23rd
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - SEE ABOVE
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Undercliffs Guided Walk
When
Sun, 23 September, 10:00 – 15:00
Where
Pinhay House, Pinhay House, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RQ (map)
Description
Enjoy a 5-mile walk through the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve.
Though the focus of this walk will be a ‘fungal foray’ there is also the opportunity to experience the geology and geomorphology of this extensive coastal landslip environment.
Join local fungi expert Dr David Allen to hunt for mushrooms in the wilds of the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. We will explore the area below Pinhay including the secluded and remote Humble Glades, a series of open sheltered areas of grassland, and the surrounding woodland.
Meet at Pinhay House at 10:00am. Estimated 4 hours for the walk with an hour’s lunch break, finishing by 3:00pm.
Further information and Booking
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Bumps in the Bay. Newly discovered seafloor structures in Weymouth Bay
When
Sun, 23 September, 14:30 – 14:30
Where
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, Kimmeridge, Dorset, BH20 5PE, United Kingdom (map)
Description
The remarkable seafloor images of Weymouth Bay obtained by Dorset Wildlife Trust’s DORIS project provide new insights into the geology of the Jurassic Coast. Large circular structures revealed in the Purbeck Limestone have not previously been seen in any of the coastal cliffs or quarries from Durlston Bay to Portland, despite over a hundred years of geological research. Many geological processes can generate circular arrangements of strata from meteorite impacts to collapsed caves, volcanoes, reefs or to salt injection structures. The talk will describe the structures as revealed in echo sounding images, explore the different interpretations and the implications for our understanding of this classic geological area.
Speaker: Dan Bosence, Emeritus Professor Geology, Royal Holloway University of London.
With welcome and introduction about the DORIS project by Peter Tinsley, Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Entry by donation on the door.
To reserve your seat contact Julie Hatcher
01929 481044
kimmeridge@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Bumps in the Bay poster
Course - Geology of the Bristol and Gloucester Region.
When
Mon, 17 September, 19:30 – 21:30
Where
Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester (map)
Description
Geology of the Bristol and Gloucester Region.
One of the most varied regions of Britain, spanning the major divisions of the Variscan Front/Bristol Channel-Bray Fault, and the Malvern fault/ Worcester Graben, incorporating rocks varying in age from late PreCambrian to Cretaceous, and three of the terranes making up the geological “jigsaw” of Britain. The course will cover roughly the area covered by the eponymous BGS publication in the British Regional Geology series (3rd edition 1992). Starts Mon 17th September for 10 weeks (not 22nd or29th Oct or 5th Nov), until 10th December Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £75 (including tea, coffee etc at breaktime!).
Contact Dave Green by email at davegeostudies@gmail.com, by phone at 01594 960858 and by post at Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QU
Joint Meeting of HOGG and GCG (History of Geology Group and Geological Curators’ Group) Collectors, Collections and the geology of South West Britain
When
18 – 19 Sep 2018
Where
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN, UK (map)
Description
Collectors, Collections and the geology of South West Britain
Tuesday 18th September 2018,
with a day of related field trips in Bath and immediate area on Wed 19th September
This collaborative meeting organised by two Special Interest Groups of the Geological Society focuses on the geology of South West Britain. We invite expressions of interest in presenting papers or posters on the broad topic of collectors and their collections related to the history of geology in the southwest, and on those who deciphered the geological story. Whilst William Smith and his role in mapping and stratigraphy has been very well presented in most recent years, there are many others whose stories remain less well known, such as William Lonsdale, who worked at both the Bath Literary and Scientific Institution and at the Geological Society. If there is sufficient interest, the proceedings may be published as a thematic issue of the GCG journal, The Geological Curator.
We invite any contributions on the meeting topic, especially on:
Collectors who worked in the southwest, contributing to the development of geological science. The role of more modern or even contemporary collectors should not be forgotten.
Collections from the southwest which are poorly known, or which have been returned to prominence with recent projects. These may be rock, fossil, mineral or archival collections.
Field geologists whose work and observations were important to the development of the science, without necessarily having made significant collections.
A series of social events are also planned but we do not expect registration for the first day to cost more than £20 maximum, with discounted rate for members of HOGG, GCG, BRLSI and Bath Geological Society. The second day will be costed on individual options, but some choices (e.g. cemetery and building stone walks) will be free.
Closing date for expressions of interest is April 30 and submission of abstracts (max 350 words) must be completed before May 18. Please submit to: swmeeting@geocurator.org
If you require further information on this call or on the meeting, please contact one of the organisers:
Matthew Parkes (GCG) mparkes@museum.ie, +353-87-1221967
Nina Morgan (HOGG) nina.morgan@cooptel.net +44-1608 676530 (or 01608 676530).
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MENDIPS NATURAL RESOURCES
September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
£3.00
BOOK HERE
A talk by geologist David Rowley from Wells Cathedral School to discover more about Mendip’s unique geo resources.
Parking available at WCS.
Tickets £3 donation.
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SMFS Evening Meeting
When
Tue, 18 September, 19:30 – 22:00
Where
The Friends' Meeting House, 1A, Ordnance Rd, Southampton. SO15 2AZ (map)
Description
The Dinosaurs of Crystal Palace, and a world of spin-off illustrations. Presentation by Phil James.
Members’ Display Table: Dinosaur fossils & memorabilia.
JOINT MEETING OF HOGG AND GCG (HISTORY OF GEOLOGY GROUP AND GEOLOGICAL CURATORS’ GROUP) COLLECTORS, COLLECTIONS AND THE GEOLOGY OF SOUTH WEST BRITAIN
WHEN
18 – 19 SEP 2018 See Tuesday above.
OUGS Oxford - Field Meeting, Wonderful Geology in Western Ireland
When
20 – 25 Sep 2018
Where
Dingle Peninsula and County Clare (map)
Description
Wonderful Geology in Western Ireland
Leader: Dr Brian Williams
Location: Dingle Peninsula and County Clare
Date: September 20th–25th, 2018
Type: Longer Trip
Summary: An extended weekend trip led by Dr Brian Williams as an introduction to the remarkable geology of County Clare and West Kerry. Please contact the organiser to express interest.
SHANNON & DINGLE BASINS; varied sedimentary infill architecture and tectonic settings in Mid to Late Palaeozoic basins of W. Ireland.
(Prof. Brian Williams, Geological Sciences, Universities of Aberdeen & Dublin)
The Namurian sediments of the Shannon (Clare) Basin preserve a range of depositional environments from turbidite fans, through slope deposits to deltaic systems. This Upper Palaeozoic clastic suite was accommodated in an intraplate location which had developed over the Iapetus Suture; the Basin's downwarp history clearly reflecting re-activation of this Caledonian feature. Thickness and facies variations in the Visean/Namurian sediments indicate that the Basin was centered on an ENE – WSW lineament [the Silvermines – Navan "line”] which is believed to be an extension of the Solway Firth Lineament. During the Namurian the Basin was filled by over 1.5 km of sediment. The clastic suite is preserved in the broadly synclinal W. Clare Basin and comprises a fine to medium grained sediment supply derived mainly from the W and SW via fluvio-deltaic. Sedimentation rates were generally high except during periods of rising relative sea level when slowly-deposited marine bands were developed.
In total contrast, the Siluro-Devonian sediments of the Dingle Basin preserves the most complete marine Silurian to ORS magnafacies (+ 4 km thickness) in W. Ireland which is structurally constrained between two fundamental (Caledonian) ENE-trending structural lineaments lying south of the Iapetus Suture zone. These bounding faults, of sinistral strike-slip style, exerted major control on the sedimentary architecture of this Basin fill. The broadly upward-coarsening sediment infill initially reflects the final phases of Iapetan subduction through the accumulation of lavas and volcaniclastics interbedded with shallow marine Silurian sediments; the overlying, continental ORS sediments exhibit a UC motif from lacustrine through ephemeral-fluvial to perennial-fluvial and alluvial fan sediments to complete the Basin fill prior to the late Lower Devonian [Emsian] Acadian Orogeny.
Professor Brian Williams
Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and is also Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin in Ireland. He has held teaching positions in the Universities of Bristol, Reading, Cork and Manchester, and also in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and written/edited several books including "New Perspectives on the Old Red Sandstone”.
Brian gained his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wales (Swansea), and in 2004 was further awarded a D.Sc. degree by that University in recognition of his global contribution to geological research on Mid to Late Palaeozoic Continental Sedimentary Systems; much of which was on the ORS of SW Wales, SW Ireland and E Canada. In addition to the UK and Ireland, his studies have taken him to Australia, SE Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America which has given him the opportunity to share his enthusiasm for sedimentary rocks and earth processes with varied audiences from undergraduate and post graduate students [he has supervised 40 Ph.D. research projects] to industry personnel and adult education/alumni groups.
In addition to being passionate about Geology, Brian is an ardent Rugby enthusiast [he's Welsh, of course!!], and a devoted follower and presenter of American Jazz (bi-monthly programmes on "Magnetic Radio”, out of Glasgow).
Itinerary for the trip is:
Thurs. 20 Sept. - am Fly LHR - Shannon (pick up rental cars); pm Loop Head geology [Kilkee - Bay View B&B]
Fri. 21 Sept. - am Shannon geology boat excursion; pm Tullig & Kilkee coastal geology [Kilkee - Bay View B&B]
Sat. 22 Sept. - am drive, via Shannon ferry, to N. Kerry - Ballybunion geology; pm to North Dingle - mountain geology & scenery [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Sun. 23 Sept. - am Geology of the Dunquin Group (W. Dingle); pm Dingle/Smerwick Basins - terrain boundary [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Mon. 24 Sept. - am Geology of the Dingle Group (W&S.Dingle); pm traverse Smerwick Group (N.Dingle) [Dingle Town – Dingle Harbour Lodge]
Tues. 25 Sept. - am Geology of the Caherbla Group (E. Dingle); pm drive to Cork for ORK - LHR flight [late afternoon]
If you are making your way by other routes please ensure your arrival by the start time indicated.
Note the dates have changed since first announced bringing the whole trip forward by one week.
Please complete the Booking Form as soon as possible.
Please note the dates have changed since first announced bringing the whole trip forward by one week.
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Course - Understanding Geology and Scenery around Ross-on-Wye
When
Thursday, 20 Sep 2018
Description
Understanding Geology and Scenery around Ross-on-Wye
Starts September 21st (not 25th Oct or 8th Nov), finishes 6th December.
This 10 week course aims to introduce you to the ways in which the varied and beautiful landscape round our area has come into being. The effects of folds, faults and tectonic dip in exposing different rock types, and the past and present processes of uplift, weathering, erosion and deposition that have acted upon them, will be examined by reference to local scenery. Use will be made of local maps and cross-sections across them, both geological and topographic; together with specimens of local rocks. Contact Paul Mason on 01989 760399. Cost £60 Enrol before 15th September to ensure that the course runs.
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Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm, The Chantry, Thornbury
When
Thu, 20 September, 19:00 – 21:30
Description
Thornbury Geology Group, 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury, and every 3rd Thursday in the month
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - See above
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - SEE ABOVE
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STONE CARVING WORKSHOP WITH TANYA JOSHAM
September 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
£20.00
BOOK HERE
Stone Carving Workshop with Tanya Josham at Somerset Earth Science Centre, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU.
Learn the craft of stone carving using Bath stone, carve a simple piece for your garden or home, £20 for materials/tools/hot drinks, but bring lunch.
Limited places, 10 max.
OUGS OXFORD - FIELD MEETING, WONDERFUL GEOLOGY IN WESTERN IRELAND
WHEN
20 – 25 SEP 2018 - SEE ABOVE
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Undercliffs Guided Walk
When
Sun, 23 September, 10:00 – 15:00
Where
Pinhay House, Pinhay House, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RQ (map)
Description
Enjoy a 5-mile walk through the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve.
Though the focus of this walk will be a ‘fungal foray’ there is also the opportunity to experience the geology and geomorphology of this extensive coastal landslip environment.
Join local fungi expert Dr David Allen to hunt for mushrooms in the wilds of the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. We will explore the area below Pinhay including the secluded and remote Humble Glades, a series of open sheltered areas of grassland, and the surrounding woodland.
Meet at Pinhay House at 10:00am. Estimated 4 hours for the walk with an hour’s lunch break, finishing by 3:00pm.
Further information and Booking
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Bumps in the Bay. Newly discovered seafloor structures in Weymouth Bay
When
Sun, 23 September, 14:30 – 14:30
Where
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, Kimmeridge, Dorset, BH20 5PE, United Kingdom (map)
Description
The remarkable seafloor images of Weymouth Bay obtained by Dorset Wildlife Trust’s DORIS project provide new insights into the geology of the Jurassic Coast. Large circular structures revealed in the Purbeck Limestone have not previously been seen in any of the coastal cliffs or quarries from Durlston Bay to Portland, despite over a hundred years of geological research. Many geological processes can generate circular arrangements of strata from meteorite impacts to collapsed caves, volcanoes, reefs or to salt injection structures. The talk will describe the structures as revealed in echo sounding images, explore the different interpretations and the implications for our understanding of this classic geological area.
Speaker: Dan Bosence, Emeritus Professor Geology, Royal Holloway University of London.
With welcome and introduction about the DORIS project by Peter Tinsley, Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Entry by donation on the door.
To reserve your seat contact Julie Hatcher
01929 481044
kimmeridge@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Bumps in the Bay poster
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