Events
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Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 14 September 2026
Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation work party meeting at the Bookham Farm Date: Monday, 14 September 2026 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend Contact: Richard Barrett at email: richard.barrett.uk@gmail.com or Geoff Pettifer at email: geoff.pettifer@gmail.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is well-known … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 14 September 2026"
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Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 02 October 2026
Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation work party meeting at the Kingston Maurward quarry Date: Friday, 02 October 2026 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend Contact: Richard Barrett at email: richard.barrett.uk@gmail.com or Geoff Pettifer at email: geoff.pettifer@gmail.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 02 October 2026"
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Fieldtrips Autumn 26-Landers Quarry
Landers Quarry, Purbeck - Fossil Trees discovery - 3 pm Saturday 17 October - Juliet Haysom leader. Full details to be confirmed. If you are interested in joining us for either or both of these trips, please register your interest by emailing me at fieldtrips@dorsetgeologistsassociation.orgspecifying which one(s) interest you. These fieldtrips are free to DGAG … Continue reading "Fieldtrips Autumn 26-Landers Quarry"
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Talk- Listening to the past: The extraordinary evolution of the mammalian middle ear
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Title: Listening to the past: The extraordinary evolution of the mammalian middle ear Speaker: Dr James Rawson finished his PhD in Bristol last year and has just started a new job as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at King's College London. Time: … Continue reading "Talk- Listening to the past: The extraordinary evolution of the mammalian middle ear"
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GEOFEST – Dorchester -24 October 2026
United Church South St Entrance 29 South St, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomLink to further GEOFEST details opens in new tab Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) is hosting a GEOFEST event on the Saturday 24 October 2026
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Fieldtrip Autumn 26 – Bowleaze
Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth - Saturday 14 November- John Scott leader. Full details to be confirmed. If you are interested in joining us for either or both of these trips, please register your interest by emailing me at fieldtrips@dorsetgeologistsassociation.orgspecifying which one(s) interest you. The fieldtrips are free to DGAG members. We are also working up a … Continue reading "Fieldtrip Autumn 26 – Bowleaze"
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Talk: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth
FeaturedThe Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists' Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Title: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth Speaker: Dr Anjana Khatwa is an award-winning earth scientist, presenter and writer who has worked for several universities, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the National Trust. She has been … Continue reading "Talk: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth"
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Talk – Somerset Geology and Ham Hill (Provisional, to be confirmed)
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 08 December 2026. Title: Somerset Geology and Ham Hill (Provisional, to be confirmed) Speaker: Geoff Rowland Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm Venue: Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR Lecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 … Continue reading "Talk – Somerset Geology and Ham Hill (Provisional, to be confirmed)"
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Talk- To be confirmed
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 19 January 2027. Title: to be confirmed Speaker: to be confirmed Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm Venue: Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR Lecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members), cash please. Booking … Continue reading "Talk- To be confirmed"
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Talk – to be confirmed
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 23 February 2027. Title: to be confirmed Speaker: to be confirmed Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm Venue: Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR Lecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members), cash please. Booking … Continue reading "Talk – to be confirmed"
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AGM -DGAG 6 March 2027
United Church South Street entrance Dorchester, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual AGM on the Saturday 06 March 2027 Theme: DGAG AGM. Any suggestions for agenda items or nominations for Committee posts should be addressed to the Secretary DGAG – Kelvin Huff: kelvinhuff30@gmail.com Time: start at 10:00 am, finish 12:00 midday Venue: The main Hall at the United … Continue reading "AGM -DGAG 6 March 2027"
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Talk – To be confirmed
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 23 March 2027. Title: to be confirmed Speaker: Dr Judyth Sassoon BSc, ARCS, DPhil (oxon) Stones, Bones, Signs and Symbols: Phenomenology of vertebrate fossils Palaeobiology Research Group, School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol RMT Scientist in Residence, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life (MJML … Continue reading "Talk – To be confirmed"
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Talk – To be confirmed
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 20 April 2027. Title: to be confirmed Speaker: to be confirmed Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm Venue: Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR Lecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members), cash please. Booking … Continue reading "Talk – To be confirmed"