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  • 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"

  • Bowleaze Cove: An Introduction to Geology

    Bowleaze Cove Dorset, United Kingdom

    This annual visit with an excellent teacher gives a superb introduction to new geology students, and a valuable refresher to the rest of us. This part of the Jurassic coast is of interest for its stratigraphy, fossils, and environmental features. Field Trip (Day) Leader: Alan Holiday Booking

    £2.50

  • Our Changing World

    The D’Urberville Centre The D’Urberville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Programme of talks and AGM of the Wessex OUGS. Non-members welcome but please don't vote at the AGM! The charge for the whole day, including lunch, is £8 per person (NB: no charge for the AGM) 10.10am Registration 10.30am Dr Giles Droop - 'Continental collision in the Alps' 11.30am Dr Steve Sweetman - 'The vertebrate … Continue reading "Our Changing World"

    £8

  • Wessex OUGS Field Workshop on Graphical Logging, Upwey

    An opportunity to practise geological field skills with an experienced OU geologist, Dr Fiona Hyden. This workshop aims to give members a basic grounding and some practical experience in graphic logging techniques using an exposure of early Cretaceous, Purbeck strata rocks near Weymouth. The location is easily accessible and is on a bus route. For … Continue reading "Wessex OUGS Field Workshop on Graphical Logging, Upwey"

  • Clatworthy Reservoir, Brendon Hills, West Somerset

    Clatworthy Reservoir Public Car Park at Clatworthy Reservoir, Clatworthy, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Local Geology Site (LGS) Conservation. This Field Trip (Day) is a continuation of the clearance work started at this Local Geology Site last Summer. We hope to reveal more of the geological structure of the site. This is a Local Geology Site consisting of three locations by Clatworthy Reservoir. Last year we cleared vegetation and … Continue reading "Clatworthy Reservoir, Brendon Hills, West Somerset"

  • Geology and Fossils, Lyme Regis

    Wessex OUGS Field Trip: Geology and Fossils, Lyme Regis with Sam Scriven. A day studying the geology and fossils of the Lower Jurassic at Lyme Regis. Sunday, 29th September.

    £2.50
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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

  • Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton

    Lower and Middle Triassic Rocks. Wessex OUGS Field Trip. Leaders Prof. John Mather and Dr. Jenny Bennett Further details and booking from Wessex OUGS Events

    £2.50

  • Chichester Harbour

    Wessex OUGS Field Trip. Leader David Bone. For further details and booking see Wessex OUGS Events

    £2.50

  • Studland

    Dorset geology, archaeology and history. Wessex OUGS Field Trip. Leader Kelvin Huff. Further details and booking from Wessex OUGS Events.

    £2.50

  • CANCELLED Horn Park

    Horn Park Quarry, National Nature Reserve and surrounding area. Wessex OUGS Field Trip. Leader Dr Bob Chandler. For futher information and booking see Wessex OUGS Events.

    £2.50

  • Axmouth and Goat Island

    Explore Axmouth and Goat Island on the oldest part of the Jurassic Coast with Richard Edmonds. This is an ideal trip for those who like a very pleasant walk.  In total it is about 4 and a half to 5 miles, but it isn't a race. We will visit Goat Island, perhaps the most famous … Continue reading "Axmouth and Goat Island"