Geology in the West Country

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Earth scientists sentenced to six years in jail

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Permian extinction - could it happen again?

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Thursday, 18 October 2012

West Country Geology field programme 2013

A meeting was held at Box during August where it was agreed by representatives of BNS Geology Section, Bath Geological Society and West of England Geologists’ Association that, as a one-year trial, the three societies will organise a joint programme of field meetings for 2013. This should be of benefit to members of all the societies, as we can all draw on a wider base of expertise, avoid clashes and repetitions, and ensure good attendance. I am sure that this will be a positive improvement for all involved.
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24th October - The Forgotten Engineer

'The Forgotten Engineer'
19:30 Wednesday 24 October
Speaker: Trevor Thompson
This an illustrated talk on Charles Richardson (1814-1896) former President of the Bristol Naturalists’ Society Engineering Section. His many engineering feats, some of which are known to us all, could not have been achieved without the required knowledge and understanding of geology.
Talks take place in the S H Reynolds lecture theatre, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol, BS8 1RJ.
Further details - Bristol Naturalists' Society - geology

Thursday, 11 October 2012

21st October Itchington Lane clearance

John Toller is organising a clear-up of the exposure at Itchington Lane (Nr Thornbury) on Sunday 21st October
Map Ref ST 655877
Simple gardening tools will suffice. Bring gloves, wellies and a drink
The limestone outcrop is next to "Bristol's Time Gap" geological information sign, adjacent to road bridge under M5 motorway.
Please let John know if you may be free - otherwise he can try for an alternative date - email.