Dorset
Fleet Lagoon Walk
Moonfleet Manor Hotel Moonfleet Manor, Fleet Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomA journey towards the core... of the Weymouth Anticline. The Fleet shore has a number of Geological Conservation Review (GCR) locations and includes Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with a geological focus. However, nearby parking is limited and there is restricted access to privately-owned parts of the shore. This walk, led by Geoff Rowland … Continue reading "Fleet Lagoon Walk"
Holiday Rocks
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetHoliday Rocks: Geological talks at Broadmayne Village Hall. Tea and cake will be provided in the interval. Please let Kelvin know if you are attending as we need to plan refreshments. There will be a charge of £2 towards the costs of hall hire and refreshments. Any help with kitchen duties would also be appreciated.
Wimborne Minster
Wimborne Minster High St, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne, Dorset, United KingdomThe Minster authorities have agreed to private supervised DGAG Field Trip access into St Cuthburga’s Church, Wimborne from 3.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 6th November accompanied by Minster Friends. Those booking should please meet at 2.15 pm in the North Porch with a brolly, if possibly wet, and outdoor clothing to quickly circumvent the exterior in … Continue reading "Wimborne Minster"
Christmas Workshop
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetChristmas Workshop with buffet lunch at Broadmayne Village Hall. 10.00am-3.00pm Booking required for display tables and/or lunch (£3). If you just turn up you'll still be very welcome but we can't guarantee there'll be lunch for you!
The Geological Structural Evolution of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
John Whites Rectory at the Dorset County Museum, High West St, Dorchester, United KingdomA Dorset Geologists' Association Group (DGAG) talk by Vincent Shepard Starting promptly at 7:00pm and finishing at 8:00pm on Thursday 24 Feb 2022. Venue: John Whites Rectory at the Dorset County Museum, High West St, Dorchester DT11XA Lecture Entry Cost: £6 (£5 for DGAG members) collected on room entry Booking a seat: Contact DGAG events … Continue reading "The Geological Structural Evolution of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site"
Geowalk from Corfe Castle
The next geowalk is on Saturday 2nd April, start at 10:15am, finish by 3pm. To reserve a space please e-mail me with your mobile contact number (richard.rh.hallett@outlook.com) and I shall send you further details. What/Where: A circular walk along bridleways, footpaths and minor road from Corfe Castle westwards to Ridgeway Hill and Creech Barrow Hill and … Continue reading "Geowalk from Corfe Castle"
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Lyme Regis Lyme Regis, Dorset, United KingdomWelcome to the 2022 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival located on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. After two years of delivering the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival online, we are thrilled to be back in Lyme Regis town centre for a weekend of science, discovery and fun from Saturday April 30th – Sunday May 1st 2022! The coast around … Continue reading "Lyme Regis Fossil Festival"
Geowalk 3: Acton – Langton Matravers – Dancing Ledge
Geowalk 3: Acton - Langton Matravers - Dancing Ledge The next geowalk is on Thursday 5th May, start at 10:15am, finish by 3pm. It is a group walk (max. 15), start and finish together. To reserve a space please e-mail me with your mobile contact number (richard.rh.hallett@outlook.com) and I shall send you further details. -------- … Continue reading "Geowalk 3: Acton – Langton Matravers – Dancing Ledge"
Holiday Rocks Workshop – Broadmayne Village Hall
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetOur autumnal geological get together at Broadmayne Village Hall. Dorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual Holiday Rocks workshop on Saturday 22 October 2022. Theme: People bring and share their rocks they saw or collected on holiday or other occasions. Speakers: Anyone is welcome to share tales of their holiday rocks or indeed … Continue reading "Holiday Rocks Workshop – Broadmayne Village Hall"
Winter Workshop
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologists' Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual Winter Workshop on the Saturday 10 December 2022. Theme: Pre-Christmas get together around a few displays and paticipate in a few nibbles and buffet food! - Anyone is welcome to exhibit/present material on tables provided and share their geology and knowledge - Anyone is welcome to … Continue reading "Winter Workshop"
DGAG Annual General Meeting
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetSaturday 14th January, 2p.m. at Broadmayne Village Hall. DGAG AGM followed by refreshments and a talk. Details to follow. Any suggestions for agenda items or nominations for Committee posts should be addressed to the Secretary.
New Year Buffet and Mini-talk
John Whites Rectory at the Dorset County Museum, High West St, Dorchester, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a buffet with a mini-talk on the Thursday 19 January 2023. Theme: A new year start with mystery in the Museum! DGAG pearl anniversary year kick off. Speaker: To be confirmed but certainly a discussion over the buffet around hungry Pliosaurs in Dorset as one possible topic. Time: … Continue reading "New Year Buffet and Mini-talk"
OUGS Wessex Branch AGM & Talks
The D’Urberville Centre The D’Urberville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool, Dorset, United KingdomOUGS Wessex Branch AGM. To elect the Branch committee. If you wish to stand for a position, or just help, please let us know as soon as possible. The OUGS is open to all, not just past and present students of the Open University.
Building the Churches of of the Piddle Valley
A geoheritage field trip through Piddletrenthide, Piddlehinton and Puddletown. Contact Sheila Alderman for more details
Geology of Charmouth and Black Ven
Explore the popular Charmouth and Black Ven area with fossil expert Dr Christopher Reedman. Charmouth and Black Ven Black Ven is in Dorset, It's always popular. It is a part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Nearby is the ammonite pavement. The area is popular with tourists due to a number of fossils being found. Our … Continue reading "Geology of Charmouth and Black Ven"
What is a species?
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on the Tuesday 21 March 2023. Title: What is a species? Speaker: Dr. John Whicher (a lifelong member of GA) and one of our favourite speakers makes a return with another entertaining topic with a cryptic title, where does he get them from! Time: Talk will … Continue reading "What is a species?"
Why do all brachiopods look the same?
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on the Tuesday 18 April 2023. Title: Why do all brachiopods look the same? Speaker: Dr. Keith Holdaway with a fascinating talk on brachiopods and not to be confused with bivalve molluscs! Keith studied zoology and geology at Bristol before researching the distribution of mid Cretaceous … Continue reading "Why do all brachiopods look the same?"
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Lyme Regis Lyme Regis, Dorset, United KingdomAnnual arts and sciences festival celebrating Lyme Regis's natural heritage.
Cancelled CANCELLED (ORIGINS: How the Earth Shaped Human History)
Dorset County Museum High West St, Dorchester, DorsetCANCELLED Description: By taking us through millennia of human history, and billions of years into our planet’s past, Professor Lewis Dartnell tells us the ultimate origin story. When we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, revolutions, and technological advances. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet … Continue reading "CANCELLED (ORIGINS: How the Earth Shaped Human History)"
The News on Ancient Sea Reptiles
Dorset County Museum High West St, Dorchester, DorsetDorset County Museum will host a talk on the Thursday 14 March 2024 Title: The News on Ancient Sea Reptiles Speaker: Dr Darren Naish is an author and palaeozoologist who works on dinosaurs, ancient sea reptiles and the flying pterosaurs. He received his PhD in palaeontology from the University of Portsmouth in 2006. He has … Continue reading "The News on Ancient Sea Reptiles"