Field visit to Somerton and Langport - 19th September

SOMERTON AND LANGPORT

Friday 19 September, 10.30 - 3.30

Leaders: Simon Carpenter and Richard Ashley

This meeting visits two working quarries. In the morning we will visit Ashen Cross Quarry near Somerton where the very lowest beds of the Blue Lias are worked. Following a pub lunch in Somerton we will visit Bowdens Lane Quarry near Langport where beds in the White and Blue Lias are worked. 

Please note that this meeting is being held on a Friday, as access to these quarries cannot be obtained on the usual Saturday. Hard hats and high visibility jackets or vests are required and the party will be limited to 16 so bookings are essential. Collecting is permitted. 

Please contact Richard Ashley

Meet at 10.30 am at Ashen Cross Quarry south of Somerton. Grid reference ST 495 275. 

January 12th - Ramble and fossil hunt

Ramble and fossil hunt led by Judy Hible in an area described by William Smith (February 6th Cirencester to Bath ,1803)
This will be a 7.5km walk with 400m of ascent from Cold Ashton, down St Catherine's Valley to Monkswood Reservoir, which provides water for Bath. Up the Limestone Link and on a path cut through Great Oolite with potential for fossil collecting.
Time : approx 2.5 hours (1.5 hours walking).
Please wear stout, waterproof boots with good grip. Some stiles and wet fields.  No need for hard hats. Bring refreshments.
Contact Judy by email or 07765 266908
Park in Cold Ashton and meet near the church, ST 751 727 at 10.30am

Geology in West Country JULY field trip

It is with regret that we have to cancel the field trip to Coln in July; the management has banned all future trips due to significant health and safety concerns and a change in company policy. The leader has tried to secure an alternative location  but without success so is giving as much notice as possible.
The full field trip programme for 2013 may be seen on the Bath Geological Society website.