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SUMMARY:Fieldtrips Autumn 26-Landers Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Landers Quarry\, Purbeck – Fossil Trees discovery – 3 pm Saturday 17 October – Juliet Haysom leader.  Full details to be confirmed. \nIf 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.\nThese fieldtrips are free to DGAG members.\nWe are also working up a programme of trips for 2027.\n\nMany thanks\nJonathan Stiby\nFieldtrip Officer
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/fieldtrips-autumn-26-landers-quarry/
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:Talk- Listening to the past: The extraordinary evolution of the mammalian middle ear
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 20 October 2026.\nTitle: Listening to the past: The extraordinary evolution of the mammalian middle ear\nSpeaker: 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.\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: A synopsis kindly provided by the speaker is as follows:\nMammals are among the most widespread and ecologically significant animals on Earth\, spanning a huge range of sizes\, habitats and ecologies. Modern mammals\, from bats to whales to humans\, share several anatomical features but the most diagnostic is a unique middle ear containing three bones (hammer\, anvil\, stirrup). Remarkably\, two of these bones once performed a very different function; in all other vertebrates they form the joint between the lower jaw and the skull! The evolution of these elements from load-bearing jaw joint to delicate ear bones has long been upheld as a textbook example of function driving morphological adaptation\, with renowned naturalist Sir Richard Owen first describing fossil evidence for this transition in 1845. Questions surrounding this unique evolutionary story have persisted since Owen’s day\, including how\, and most importantly why\, mammals evolved one of their most unique features. This talk will follow the story of the mammalian middle ear from its origin in mammals’ Permian ancestors to the modern day and show how remarkable fossil discoveries from across the world have reshaped our understanding of mammal evolution over these last two mammal evolution over these last two decades. This talk will also cover some of the innovative methods palaeontologists are using to tackle big questions in mammal evolution\, borrowing methods from developmental biology\, engineering and biomedical science.\n“DGAG editors view —-> This talk is not to be missed as it gives an entertaining start to our 2026 Autumn talk season\nPhoto:  Early mammals- Courtesy of the speaker: Credit for the image should be given to Zhao Chuang\, and it was created for this study: Integrated hearing and chewing modules decoupled in a Cretaceous stem therian mammal Science. 5 Dec 2019. Vol 367\, Issue 6475. pp. 305-308\nAdditional Links:\n1. Link to paper that image was created for: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aay9220 \n 
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-listening-to-the-past-the-extraordinary-evolution-of-the-mammalian-middle-ear/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG,Dorset
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T190029Z
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SUMMARY:GEOFEST - Dorchester -24 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Link to further GEOFEST details opens in new tab \nDorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) is hosting a GEOFEST event on the Saturday 24 October 2026\n \n  \n 
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/geofest-dorchester-24-october-2026/
LOCATION:United Church South St Entrance\, 29 South St\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T190539Z
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SUMMARY:Fieldtrip Autumn 26 - Bowleaze
DESCRIPTION:Bowleaze Cove\, Weymouth – Saturday 14 November– John Scott leader.  Full details to be confirmed. \nIf you are interested in joining us for either or both of these trips\, please register your interest by emailing me at fieldtrips@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nspecifying which one(s) interest you.\n\nThe fieldtrips are free to DGAG members.\nWe are also working up a programme of trips for 2027.\n\nMany thanks\nJonathan Stiby\nFIeldtrip Officer
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/fieldtrip-autumn-26-bowleaze/
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 17 November 2026.\nTitle: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth\nSpeaker: 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 given the Geographical Award for public engagement by the Royal Geographical Society\, the RH Worth Award by the Geological Society of London and the Halstead Medal from the Geologists’ Association. Anjana lives with her family in Dorset in a house filled with rocks and fossils collected from all over the world. The Whispers of Rock is her first book.\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue: Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: A synopsis kindly provided by the speaker is as follows:\nIf you listen\, can you hear the rocks speak? The question seems absurd. After all\, rocks are lifeless\, inert\, and silent in The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth\, earth scientist Anjana Khatwa will ask us to think again and listen to their stories. Boldly alternating between modern science and ancient wisdom\, Khatwa will take you on an exhilarating journey through deep time\, from origins of the green pounamu that courses down New Zealand rivers to the wonder of the bluestone megaliths of Stonehenge\, from the fiery volcanoes of Hawai’i to Manhattan’s bedrock of schist. In unearthing those stories and more\, Khatwa will show how rocks have always spoken to us and we humans to them. Delicately intertwining Indigenous stories of Earth’s creation with our scientific understanding of its development\, she will showcase how our lives are intimately connected to time’s ancient storytellers.\n“DGAG editors view —-> This talk is not to be missed and will be a privilege to join the author in a fantastic dive into the universe of rocks merging science\, art and human existence”. \nIn addition\, as a real treat\, Teasel and Skylark (independent bookseller in Dorchester) will be at the meeting selling books and there will be a book signing on the night. \nPhoto: -Courtesy of the speaker’s representative and a paperback version hopefully later when available . Cover of the UK hard back published in 2025 \nAdditional Links:\nif and when available later
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-the-whispers-of-rock-stories-from-the-earth/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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SUMMARY:Talk - Somerset Geology and Ham Hill  (Provisional\, to be confirmed)
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 08 December  2026.\nTitle: Somerset Geology and Ham Hill (Provisional\, to be confirmed)\nSpeaker: Geoff Rowland\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: To be confirmed\nPhoto: Provisional pending  a better one from speaker\nAdditional Links: To be confirmed \n 
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-somerset-geology-and-ham-hill-provisional-to-be-confirmed/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T160623Z
CREATED:20260905T195207Z
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SUMMARY:Talk- The story of Meteor Crater
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 19 January 2027.\nTitle:\nSpeaker: Colin Morley-Member of DGAG and OUGS and rock and mineral clubs in Arizona. Together with Linda\, they ran a series of geology tours of north and south Arizona for many years. They have been exploring the geology of Arizona for about 30 years.\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: The story of Meteor Crater—the world’s best‑preserved meteorite impact site. The first ever scientifically proven impact site and still used for teaching geologists and astronauts today. A story of patronage\, scientific discoveries and personal disasters.\nPhoto: a pretty dorset scene till we get a more relevant one from speaker \nAdditional Links: To be confirmed
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-the-story-of-meteor-crater/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260921T160214Z
CREATED:20260905T195459Z
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SUMMARY:Talk - Somerset Geology
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 23 February 2027.\nTitle: Somerset Geology\nSpeaker: Andy Gordon\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: To be confirmed\nPhoto: a pretty Dorset scene till we get a more relevant one from speaker\nAdditional Links: To be confirmed
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-to-be-confirmed-2/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260905T210021Z
CREATED:20260905T205600Z
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SUMMARY:AGM -DGAG 6 March  2027
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual AGM on the Saturday 06 March 2027\nTheme: DGAG AGM.\nAny suggestions for agenda items or nominations for Committee posts should be addressed to the Secretary DGAG – Kelvin Huff: kelvinhuff30@gmail.com \nTime: start at 10:00 am\, finish 12:00 midday\nVenue:  The main Hall at the United Church\, 49/51 Charles Street\, Dorchester\, Dorset DT1 1EE (postal address and rear entrance to church buildings).\nEntrance can be from either of 2 entrances:\n– Perhaps easiest for pedestrians will be from the alleyway entrance on the South Street pedestrian zone. Exact location using what 3 words: ///whips.cooked.denser. South Street\, Dorchester\, Dorset DT1 1BY (front entrance to church 29 South St)\n– Otherwise make your way around to the Dorchester Library and enter from Charles Street opposite to the Dorchester Library and car parks.\nEntry Cost: None
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/agm-dgag-6-march-2027/
LOCATION:United Church South Street entrance\, Dorchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTAMP:20260921T155948Z
CREATED:20260905T201135Z
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SUMMARY:Talk- to be confirmed - Stones\, Bones\, Signs or symbols!
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 23 March 2027.\nTitle: to be confirmed\nSpeaker: Dr Judyth Sassoon BSc\, ARCS\, DPhil (oxon) Stones\, Bones\, Signs and Symbols: Phenomenology of vertebrate fossils\nPalaeobiology Research Group\, School of Earth Sciences\, University of Bristol\nRMT Scientist in Residence\, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life (MJML – The Etches Collection)\, Kimmeridge\nhttps://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/persons/judyth-sassoon \nhttps://experts.exeter.ac.uk/35397-judyth-sassoon \nhttps://www.theetchescollection.org/scientist-in-residence \nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: To be confirmed\nPhoto: Jurassic sea monster\,  till we get a more relevant photo from speaker\nAdditional Links: To be confirmed
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-to-be-confirmed-3/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T201512Z
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SUMMARY:Talk - To be confirmed
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on Tuesday 20 April 2027.\nTitle: to be confirmed\nSpeaker: to be confirmed\nTime: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately 8pm\nVenue:  Activity Meeting Room: Dorford Centre\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RR\nLecture Entry Cost: All welcome: £6 non-members (£5 DGAG members)\, cash please.\nBooking a seat: contact Chris Webb at email: events@dorsetgeologistsassociation.org\nTalk Description: To be confirmed\nPhoto: a pretty Dorset scene till we get a more relevant one from speaker\nAdditional Links: To be confirmed
URL:https://dorsetgeologistsassociation.org/index.php/event/talk-to-be-confirmed-4/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, Dorchester Baptist Church\, Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DGAG
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