DGAG
Purbeck Field-trip
Landers Quarry Lander's Quarries Ltd, Kingston Road, Langton Matravers, DorsetIncludes a visit to Lander's Quarry for 10.30 a.m. We'll be shown round by Trev Haysom, a leading authority on the Purbeck Beds. We will visit both the quarry and the mine. Therefore participants should have a torch, hard hat, waterproofs and wellies. We will then go to the Square and Compass for lunch before … Continue reading "Purbeck Field-trip"
The deep structure beneath the Dorset region
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomUsing seismic lines, gravity, magnetics, boreholes and pure conjecture to re-construct the history from the Lower Paleozoic to the Triassic. Talk by Dr Malcolm Butler. This continues the series of Earth Science-based lectures organised by DGAG in collaboration with other groups. As the Dorset County Museum is closed for refurbishment, 'til summer 2020, the lectures will take … Continue reading "The deep structure beneath the Dorset region"
Glamorgan Heritage Coast: DGAG Residential weekend
Premier Inn Premier Inn, Pencoed, Bridgend, United KingdomDGAG Residential weekend 2019 This year we are visiting the Glamorgan Heritage Coast (south-east Wales). Dates: Fri.3rd May to Sunday 5th May. Some may want to stay over Sunday night and do more on Monday. Leaders: John Scott and Kelvin Huff Come and view the results of Dinantian storms (Lower Carboniferous), the effects of the … Continue reading "Glamorgan Heritage Coast: DGAG Residential weekend"
Hay Tor and other Dartmoor locations
Igneous rocks and weathering. The trip will cover locations such as Hay Tor, looking at the geological and geomorphological features of the granite. There will also be visits to localities looking at the evolution of tors and a chance to view the metamorphic aureole and contact zone. If you wish to attend please contact Alan … Continue reading "Hay Tor and other Dartmoor locations"
Fossil Fayre at the Square and Compass
The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomUnfortunately, the Fossil Fayre has been cancelled. It is hoped to reschedule at a later date. When this happens, we would anticipate that both the Dorset Geologists' Association Group (DGAG) and Dorset's Important Geological Sites (DIGS) will be still be represented.
Ferruginous upwelling and phosphate availability in the Roper Basin, Australia
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomOur first Autumn 2019 Lecture. It is by Brooke Johnson (University of Oxford) on: Ferruginous upwelling and phosphate availability in the Roper Basin, Australia. Wednesday September 11 Dorset County Hall 7 pm
When did the Moroccan High Atlas get high?
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomLecture by Dr Sarah Boulton (University of Plymouth) Wednesday October 9 Dorset County Hall 7 pm
Holiday Rocks
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetBroadmayne Village Hall. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Please consider telling us about your 'geology on holiday' memories. Let Kelvin or Alan know if you can help.
Dangerous Minerals!
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDangerous Minerals! Lecture: Dr Giles Droop (University of Manchester, Rtd.) Wednesday 13 November 7 p.m. Dorset County Hall, Admission £5 Please note that this is a change to the original lecture programme. We hope to reschedule 'Sarsens: Troublesome Stones of Dubious Origin' by Dr Stewart Ullyott (University of Brighton, Rtd.) to a later date.
DGAG Annual Dinner
Hotel Rembrandt Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt, 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomDGAG Annual Dinner at the Rembrandt Hotel, Weymouth. Guest Speaker: Dr. Jon Murden of Dorset County Museum. 7.00 p.m. Booking forms in the Newsletter or contact Kelvin
Telling the Stories of the Jurassic Coast
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomTalk by Sam Scriven, Head of Heritage and Conservation at the Jurassic Coast Trust. Effective engagement is a cornerstone of environmental conservation but the geological stories that can be derived from the Jurassic Coast are seemingly endless in number. Making sense of such a vast and varied repository is a significant challenge - we can't … Continue reading "Telling the Stories of the Jurassic Coast"
Xmas workshop
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetSaturday December 14th: Xmas workshop at Broadmayne Village Hall, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Offshore wind farms: the importance of geology for renewable energy
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomOffshore wind farms: the importance of geology for renewable energy Talk by David Shiston (Atkins) Welcome to the next decade of the Anthropocene and the first DGAG lecture of the year.
DGAG AGM
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetSaturday January 11th: DGAG AGM, Broadmayne Village Hall. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
From South Georgia to the South Downs
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomFrom South Georgia to the South Downs. Lecture by Professor Rory Mortimore (University of Brighton, retired). The geology of Chalk is likely to feature at some point!
The surface of Mars: ancient and modern processes on the Red Planet
Dorset County Hall Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomThe surface of Mars: ancient and modern processes on the Red Planet. Lecture by Dr Joel Davis (ExoMars, Natural History Museum)
DGAG Events and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the National restrictions begin to relax, we hope to restart many of our planned events, including field trips. All events will be compliant with the relevant COVID-guidelines. Geologists' Association Coronavirus Action Plan
CANCELLED Portishead
Portishead , United KingdomDGAG Field Trip to Portishead. Leader Alan Holiday. Meet at 10.30 am at the western end of the esplanade at Portishead. Nearest postcode to rendezvous: BS20 7HU. Then walk SW along the Severn Estuary foreshore looking at Devonian Old Red Sandstone (ORS) sediments with interesting sedimentary structures before seeing a fine example of an … Continue reading "CANCELLED Portishead"
Holiday Rocks! ONLINE
Instead of our usual meeting at Broadmayne Village Hall, we shall be hosting a number of virtual, online presentations: Corsica Holiday Rocks 2020 part 1 Holiday Rocks 2020 part 2 Holiday Rocks 2020 part 3 Explore the Geology and Terrain of Dorset Mining in the Newlands Valley, Cumbria
CANCELLED DGAG Annual Dinner 2020
Hotel Rembrandt Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt, 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomProvisionally booked at the Hotel Rembrant, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7JU. More details and booking arrangements to follow...