Welcome to the official website of the Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG).
Upcoming events of general geological interest in Dorset, and the surrounding region, are listed below.
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Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG), Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire.
Get involved! For geoconservation work parties, see the Dorset’s Important Geological Sites (DIGS) events list.
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March 2020
DGAG Events and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In view of current Government advice concerning the Coronavirus pandemic we must regrettably postpone or cancel many of our planned events, including evening lectures and field trips. However, we are beginning to schedule some small-scale, outdoor events, within COVID-19 guidelines, together with online activities. Geologists' Association Coronavirus Action Plan
Find out more »October 2020
Sidmouth Science Festival ONLINE
Visit the 2020 Sidmouth Science Festival online for talks and competitions which you can do from home. Learn about fossils, dinosaurs, stars, energy, light, weather, boats, rockets and much more. Race a rubber band car. Visit the gallery of schools’ art. Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with a female speaker. We aim to excite curiosity in people to explore Science in their lives. There will be family friendly events which are educational as well as fun. Something for all abilities and…
Find out more »CANCELLED Conservation on a Dorset RIGS
Combined OUGS/DIGS field trip/geoconservation work party. Leader: Alan Holiday. Further details and booking from Wessex OUGS Events.
Find out more »Lyme Regis Fossil Festival ONLINE
Virtual Fossil Festival Coming Soon! Launch Date Saturday October 24th!
Find out more »Holiday Rocks! ONLINE
Instead of our usual meeting at Broadmayne Village Hall, we shall be hosting a number of virtual, online presentations
Find out more »November 2020
CANCELLED Bowleaze Cove: Introduction to geology
Wessex OUGS Field Trip: Leader Alan Holiday. Further details and booking from Wessex OUGS Events.
Find out more »REAL Urban Geology Walk in Weymouth
This is a 7 km walk which includes the geology of Newton Cove, Nothe Fort and Gardens, the Outer Harbour, the shops in St Mary's Street and St Thomas Street, the Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle. As things stand at the moment we will do this walk in small groups of six or less. The cost will be £2. Please get in touch with our field Officer Val Fogarty if you wish to come on this trip. This walk is…
Find out more »CANCELLED DGAG Annual Dinner 2020
Provisionally booked at the Hotel Rembrant, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7JU. More details and booking arrangements to follow...
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