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Dorset Wildlife Trust Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

Dorset's Important Geological Sites group Annual General Meeting at 7:00 pm and follow up sites management meeting at 7:30 pm at Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ, Forston.

Crack Lane Quarry conservation

Crack Lane Quarry Crack Lane, Langton Matravers, Dorset

An opportunity to study a geologically and historically important site. In the morning we shall carry out conservation work on this exposure of Purbeck Limestone of the Lower Cretaceous.  This is a shelly limestone (Broken Shell Limestone or Burr) used for building and the famous Purbeck Marble was extracted. Lunch will be taken in Worth … Continue reading "Crack Lane Quarry conservation"

Fossil Fayre at the Square and Compass

The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

Unfortunately, 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.

DIGS AGM and general meeting

Dorset Wildlife Trust Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

7:00 pm Tuesday 24 September (moved from 10 September)

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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

DGAG Annual General Meeting

Because of National Covid-restrictions, our usual AGM at Broadmayne Village Hall cannot take place. Instead, there will be an online AGM via Zoom videoconferencing. Connection details will be emailed directly to Members.

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation workparty meeting at the Poxwell Quarry Date: Thursday, 12 October 2023 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend Contact DIGS liaison officer: Alan Holiday at email: alanholiday@btinternet.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is well-known for its status as … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty"

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 28 October 2023

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation workparty meeting at the Holt Farm Quarry Date: Saturday, 28 October 2023 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend Contact DIGS liaison officer: Alan Holiday at email: alanholiday@btinternet.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is well-known for its status … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 28 October 2023"

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 3rd Nov 2023

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation workparty meeting at the Crook Hill Date: Friday, 3rd November 2023 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend Contact DIGS liaison officer: Alan Holiday at email: alanholiday@btinternet.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is well-known for its status as … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 3rd Nov 2023"

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 18 Nov 2023

Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) will host a geological conservation workparty meeting at the Rockpit Farm Date: Saturday, 18 November 2023 For further information on exact time, meeting place and to attend: Contact the DIGS liaison officer: Alan Holiday at email: alanholiday@btinternet.com Theme: Although the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is well-known for its status … Continue reading "Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group (DIGS) – Geological Conservation workparty – 18 Nov 2023"