International Geodiversity Day and Virtual Festival of Geology
The Geologists' Association annual Festival of Geology is being brought forward this year to coincide with International Geodiversity Day. Unfortunately the physical gathering, which normally occurs, will not take place during 2022. We are, however, planning to return to a physical gathering for Festival of Geology in 2023.
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"
Volcanic activity up close
Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya, University of Leeds. Available via Zoom. Non-members are welcome free of charge
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
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Is it safe ? Will it Work ?
Dorset County Museum High West St, Dorchester, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a talk on the Thursday 16 February 2023. Title: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Is it safe ? Will it Work ? Speaker: Giles Watts (a member of DGAG) and with a topic relevant for the geological time we live in! He is a consultant geophysicist and an … Continue reading "Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Is it safe ? Will it Work ?"
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?"
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"
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.
Field Trip Worbarrow Bay
Worbarrow Bay Worbarrow Bay, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field event on the Saturday 20 May 2023 Title: Field Trip Worbarrow Bay: Evidence of Climate and Environmental Changes in the Cretaceous, Worbarrow Bay, Dorset Leader: Jeremy Cranmer is an amateur geologist who lives in West Dorset very near to the Jurassic Coast Time/Location: Meeting time, location and … Continue reading "Field Trip Worbarrow Bay"
GeoWeek
Active Geoscience. GeoWeek is an established initiative that seeks to introduce geoscience to as many members of the public as possible. If you want to learn more about the history of our planet, and learn how understanding how the Earth works helps us all live on the planet sustainably, get involved with GeoWeek outdoor activities … Continue reading "GeoWeek"
Field Trip Frogden Quarry
Frogden Quarry Sherborne, DorsetDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field trip on the Saturday 10 June 2023 Title: Field Trip: Frogden Quarry Leader: Dr. Robert Chandler Time/Location: Meeting time, location and further important information will be forwarded upon registration but a start at about 10am and finish approximately 4pm. DT9 4JU Sherborne Cost: £2 collected on … Continue reading "Field Trip Frogden Quarry"
Field Trip: Somerton & Langport quarries
Ashen Cross Quarry Catsgore Road, Somerton, Somerset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) & combined with the Bristol Naturalists’ Society will host a field trip on the Saturday 24 June 2023. Title: Field Trip: Somerton & Langport quarries Leaders: Simon Carpenter and Dr. John Whicher (DGAG) Time/Location: Meet at 11am at Ashen Cross Quarry, south of Somerton, Somerset. UK ordnance survey Grid reference … Continue reading "Field Trip: Somerton & Langport quarries"
Field Trip:Purbeck Quarries day
Spyglass Quarry Worth Matravers, Dorset, United KingdomDorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a field trip on the Thursday 13 July 2023 Title: Field Trip: Purbeck Quarries day Leader: John Scott Time/Location: Meeting time, location and further important information will be forwarded upon registration but a start at about 10am and finish approximately 4pm. BH19 3LB Worth Matravers Cost: £2 collected … Continue reading "Field Trip:Purbeck Quarries day"
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.