The 31st Hampshire Mineral & Fossil Show
Lyndhurst Community Centre Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, United KingdomAfter an absence of three years, The Hampshire Mineral & Fossil Show returns for its 31st year in 2023.
Field Trip: Poxwell Pericline
Poxwell Quarry nr. Poxwell, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field trip on the Saturday 23 Sept 2023 Title: Poxwell Pericline Leader: Jeremy Cranmer Time/Location: Exact meeting time, location and further important information will be forwarded upon registration via email but a start at about 10am and finish approximately 4pm. Cost: No fee Registration Contact: jeremydorset1@hotmail.co.uk Open … Continue reading "Field Trip: Poxwell Pericline"
Mendip Rocks!
Mendip Rocks! Mendip Rocks! is an annual festival that hosts a series of geological events during the autumn in October to celebrate the fascinating 450-million-year history of the Mendip Hills. The festival involves the local community in experiencing our beautiful landscape and understanding the story of the Mendips. Whatever your level of interest, there are … Continue reading "Mendip Rocks!"
International Geodiversity Day
International Geodiversity Day is a worldwide celebration, bringing people together on October 6 each year, to promote the many aspects of geodiversity. International Geodiversity Day was proclaimed by UNESCO at the 41st General Conference in 2021.
Sidmouth Science Festival
Sidmouth Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomExciting Curiosity. Sidmouth Science Festival started as a weekend event in 2012 and has grown to lasting 10 days now. It is aimed at all ages and abilities and most events are FREE. If you would like to have a hand in the 2023 event. Contact the team on www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org
Earth Science Week
A national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth.
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"
Talk – Geoarchaeology of puddingstone in Hertfordshire and Dorset
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on the Tuesday 17 October 2023. Title: Geoarchaeology of puddingstone in Hertfordshire and Dorset Speaker: Mervyn Jones with a talk mixing in archaeology with geology. The talk is based on a recent publication co-authored by the speaker in the Proceedings of the Geologists' Association in Feb … Continue reading "Talk – Geoarchaeology of puddingstone in Hertfordshire and Dorset"
Holiday Rocks Workshop with Talks
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual Holiday Rocks Talks & Workshop on the Saturday 21 October 2023. Theme: Post summer holiday (or indeed from other occasions!) talks of places visited and puzzling over rocks or fossils found. Anyone is welcome to share tales of their holiday rocks/fossils or indeed bring any! If … Continue reading "Holiday Rocks Workshop with Talks"
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"
Talk -Aspects of the geology of the Hampshire Basin – “an idiosyncratic view”
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 November 2023. Title: Aspects of the geology of the Hampshire Basin - an idiosyncratic view Speaker: Tony Cross with an educational and entertaining talk on a “basin scale” that will be a mix of geology and human history. A talk to get … Continue reading "Talk -Aspects of the geology of the Hampshire Basin – “an idiosyncratic view”"
Field Trip: Weymouth Bay: Nothe and Portland Harbour
Dorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field trip on the Saturday 25 Nov 2023 Title: Weymouth Bay: Nothe and Portland Harbour Leader: Alan Holiday Time/Location: Exact meeting time, location and further important information will be forwarded upon registration via email but a start at about 10am and finish approximately 4pm. Cost: No fee … Continue reading "Field Trip: Weymouth Bay: Nothe and Portland Harbour"
Winter Workshop
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual Winter Workshop on the Saturday 09 December 2023. Theme: Pre-Christmas get together around displays and participate 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 bring any … Continue reading "Winter Workshop"
DGAG AGM
Broadmayne Village Hall Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host the annual AGM on the Saturday 13 January 2024. Theme: DGAG AGM followed by refreshments and a short geological flavoured talk. Any suggestions for agenda items or nominations for Committee posts should be addressed to the Secretary DGAG – Kelvin Huff: kelvinhuff30@gmail.com If you would like to … Continue reading "DGAG AGM"
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)"
Talk – A Geological Tour of Namibia
The Dorford Centre Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on the Tuesday 20 February 2024. Title: A Geological Tour of Namibia Speaker: Alan Driscole (DGAG member) – forty years in the oil & gas business including the Atlantic margin from the Barents Sea south to …… Namibia Time: Talk will start at 7pm; finish approximately … Continue reading "Talk – A Geological Tour of Namibia"
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"
Field Trip: Geomorphology and Archaeology in a Chalk Downland Landscape
Down Farm, Woodcuts, Dorset Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field trip on the Saturday 23 March 2024 Title: Geomorphology and Archaeology in a Chalk Downland Landscape Leader: Martin Green Location/Time: Down Farm, Woodcuts, Dorset. The exact meeting time, location details and further important information will be confirmed upon registration via the email contact listed below. As … Continue reading "Field Trip: Geomorphology and Archaeology in a Chalk Downland Landscape"