Any member can attend any event and places are filled on a first come, first served basis. Non members are also welcome to attend events, but members will be given priority if places are short.
Click the box in the top right of the page to search on Keyword, Branch or event type e.g. talk(s), day or longer trips etc.
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| Location: | Charmouth/Lyme Regis, Dorset |
| Event Title: | Fossil Hunting |
| Date: | Dec 28, 2008 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Leader - Bob Christian. A day's fossil hunting at these world famous locations. |
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| Location: | OU Milton Keynes UK |
| Event Title: | Geology in Forensic Science |
| Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Evening Talk (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | **PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF THIS TALK**
A talk by Dr Andrew Moncrieff (Cambridge) on geology in Forensic Science.
7.50 for 8.00pm start in Seminar Room of the Gass Building on the OU Campus at Milton Keynes. No booking necessary, all welcome. |
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| Location: | Brussels Belgium |
| Event Title: | OUGS Mainland Europe AGM and three-day event |
| Date: | Jan 16, 2009 - Jan 18, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: eur) |
| Summary: | The AGM is taking place in Brussels. Saturday trip to visit caves and underground mine. Annual dinner Saturday evening. AGM Saturday late afternoon. Price for three day, with accommodation, breakfast, evening meals Euro 200.-. No admission fee to AGM. Book per e-mail: annette.kimmich@bluewin.ch |
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| Location: | Pitlochry, Perthshire. Scotland |
| Event Title: | Joint AGM and Burns Supper with East of Scotland. |
| Date: | Jan 16, 2009 - Jan 18, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: wsc) |
| Summary: | Accommodation is in the Pitlochry Youth Hostel, which we have sole use of for the weekend. There will be a field trip on the Saturday morning - TBA. The AGM will be held in the afternoon, followed by a guest lecture and Burns Supper in the evening. |
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| Location: | Nottinghamshire |
| Event Title: | East Midlands Branch Annual General Meeting |
| Date: | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: emi) |
| Summary: | Branch AGM at BGS Keyworth, Nottingham. AGm in morning, lunch and Steph Flude, from the OU with be speaking on Icelandic Volcanoes in the afternoon |
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| Location: | Boars Hill - Oxford UK |
| Event Title: | Oxford Branch 2009 AGM and Lecture |
| Date: | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: oxf) |
| Summary: | Branch AGM followed by lecture by Dr George Darling from BGS:-
Isotopes and Earth Systems: Cosmic Connections |
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| Location: | D’Urberville Centre, Wool, Near Wareham, Dorset |
| Event Title: | WESSEX OUGS DAY OF LECTURES AND AGM |
| Date: | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Draft Programme
Saturday 24th January 2009.
D’Urberville Centre, Wool, Near Wareham, Dorset.
Map reference SY 843 865.
10.15am to 4.00pm
Charge £6 for the whole or part of day (NB no charge for AGM attendance only) |
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| Location: | Yorkshire |
| Event Title: | Yorshire Branch AGM |
| Date: | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: yor) |
| Summary: |
Friends Meeting House, York. Srart 10.30. |
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| Location: | Wrexham, Wales |
| Event Title: | Gogledd Cymru AGM |
| Date: | Jan 31, 2009 - Jan 31, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: gcy) |
| Summary: | University of Owain Glyndwr Library @ 2pm |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | AGM + Talk by Mike Widdowson on the Deccan Traps |
| Date: | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | The Dome Lecture Theatre, University of Birmingham England |
| Event Title: | Day of Lectures |
| Date: | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: wmi) |
| Summary: | The day will comprise of up to 5 quality speakers who will present lectures on a variety of interesting geological topics.
Speakers who have currently committed to support the event are:
Dr Chris Carlon – Vice President of Anglo-American – Chris’s lecture is: Mining the Ocean. The Geology, Exploration and Mining of Diamonds and Gold from the Seafloor – the Final Frontier?
Dr David Bond – Leeds University. David’s lecture is: The Emeishan flood basalts and their role in the late Guadalupian mass extinction
There will also be a display depicting the projects and work underway by the Earth Heritage Trust in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Some members of the team will be present to provide more details and explain how OUGS members can get involved with this interesting work.
There will be a nominal charge of £5 per head. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available free of charge throughout the day however delegates will have to provide their own lunches. |
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| Event Title: | Winter Weekend, Yorkshire. |
| Date: | February 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: yor) |
| Summary: | Early February. "Snowflake" weekend in Scarborough. |
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| Location: | Cardiff |
| Event Title: | AGM and Talk, Dr Paul Craze |
| Date: | Feb 01, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | To be held in the Icon Suite, Museum of Wales, Cardiff.
AGM begins at 11 am. Coffee available from 10 am onwards.
Lunch at InnCognitos
After lunch talk given by
Dr Paul Craze
"Is Darwin enough enough to explain the history of life?"
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| Location: | OU Milton Keynes UK |
| Event Title: | Geodynamics of the African Rift |
| Date: | Feb 05, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Evening Talk (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | A talk by Dr Nick Rogers, Head of Department, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the OU, Milton Keynes.
In the Seminar Room of the Gass Building, after the Walton Hall Branch AGM. |
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| Location: | OU Milton Keynes UK |
| Event Title: | Walton Hall Branch Annual General Meeting |
| Date: | Feb 05, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | The Walton Hall Branch AGM will take place at 8:00 pm in the Seminar Room of the Gass Building, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes. |
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| Location: | Northumberland England |
| Event Title: | Annual General Meeting |
| Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: nor) |
| Summary: | venue and time to be confirmed |
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| Location: | Preston England |
| Event Title: | NW Branch AGM and Social Event |
| Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | Tea/coffee 11am, AGM at 11.30am in the Poachers Tavern, Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs, PR5 6BA. Followed by Member's Social including lunch (£4 payable on the day) and geological quizzes, with prizes. Also member's photo-shows, library and books for sale. Finish at ~4pm. Booking required for lunch (sandwiches, chips, cakes and tea/coffee) |
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| Location: | Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton and AGM (venue is in Cafe opposit |
| Event Title: | South East Branch AGM |
| Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: sea) |
| Summary: | AGM at 2pm at the Dyke Park Road Cafe opposite the Museum.
Museum address: 194 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA |
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| Location: | Warbarrow Bay, Dorset |
| Event Title: | Introduction to Dorset Geology |
| Date: | Feb 08, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Leader - George Raggett
This will be of interest to S104 and S260 students |
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| Location: | Oxfordshire |
| Event Title: | Oxford Museum and Stone Walk |
| Date: | Feb 14, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: emi) |
| Summary: | A visit to Oxford Museum followed by a Building Stones walk in Oxford, led by Philip Powell. Joint with Oxford Branch |
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| Location: | Canal Court, Newry Ireland |
| Event Title: | Ireland Branch AGM |
| Date: | Feb 14, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: ire) |
| Summary: | The AGM will take place in the Canal court Hotel In Newry at 11am.
Followed by a talk (tba) & lunch. New members welcome. |
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| Location: | Hindhead |
| Event Title: | Geology of Hindhead Tunnel and bypass - Sorry Now Cancelled |
| Date: | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Hindhead Tunnel and bypass explained. S Chilton - Balfour Beatty
More detail (timings and exact location will be posted here). |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | Soft-bodied sensations: the fauna of Chengjiang & Herefordshire Lagerstatten by Derek Siveter |
| Date: | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | Freemasons Hall led by Di Smith |
| Date: | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Cambridge UK |
| Event Title: | East Anglian Branch AGM + Talks |
| Date: | Feb 21, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: ean) |
| Summary: | East Anglian Branch AGM + Talks
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| Location: | Lancaster University England |
| Event Title: | Talks on Limestone at Lancaster University |
| Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | Three Talks on Limestone
Start at 2.00pm Finish at ~5.00pm. Cost £1 including coffee/tea/biscuits/chat /library/books for sale |
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| Location: | Reading University Campus UK |
| Event Title: | The Geological Evolution of the Thames |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: oxf) |
| Summary: | 'Ten things you did not know about the geological evolution of the Thames' by Dr Andrew Newell of the BGS. |
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| Location: | "The Two Brewers", Olney, Nr Newport Pagnell UK |
| Event Title: | Walton Hall Annual Branch Dinner |
| Date: | Feb 28, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Evening Outing (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | This annual branch social event is to take place in the upstairs function room of "The Two Brewers" at Olney, Nr Newport Pagnell. All Branch Members welcome. Expected cost £18 per head, 3-course meal with coffee. Arrive 7:30 pm for 8:00 pn start. |
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| Location: | OU Milton Keynes UK |
| Event Title: | Taking samples from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Date: | Mar 05, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Evening Talk (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | Talk by Dr Peter van Calsteren (Senior Research Fellow, OU) on taking samples from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, by ROV. (title and details to be confirmed). |
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| Location: | Awre & Mugglewort-Flaxley UK |
| Event Title: | Introductory day |
| Date: | Mar 08, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | Introducuing new students to the OUGS.
Leader: Dave Green |
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| Location: | Exmouth Devon |
| Event Title: | Triassic dune and river sediments |
| Date: | Mar 08, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Leader Professor Chris Wilson to explore Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Devon concentrating on the Triassic dune and river sediments |
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| Location: | Namibia and South Africa |
| Event Title: | Namib to the Cape with Alan Baird |
| Date: | Mar 11, 2009 - Apr 01, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Namib to the Cape with Alan Baird |
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| Location: | Weymouth |
| Event Title: | Examine the Weymouth Relief Road |
| Date: | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day of Talks (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | It is all in the title really. But keep an eye on this one because the details - including the date is still subject to change. |
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| Location: | Pendle |
| Event Title: | Carboniferous of Pendle |
| Date: | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: yor) |
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| Location: | Tenerife Spain |
| Event Title: | Volcanoes on a Shoestring No 11- Fully booked |
| Date: | Mar 17, 2009 - Mar 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | Leader: Linda Fowler
Organiser:Jan Ashton-Jones
Back again by popular request.Explore the amazing variety of Tenerife's Volcanics |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | Athabasca Tar Sands - Origin and extraction by Joe Jennings |
| Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells |
| Event Title: | High Rocks with Gareth Jones |
| Date: | Mar 21, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: sea) |
| Summary: | Further details will be available at a later date |
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| Location: | Ogmore-by-Sea |
| Event Title: | The geology of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast |
| Date: | Mar 21, 2009 - Mar 22, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: swe) |
| Summary: | The geology of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast between Ogmore-by-Sea and Dunraven Bay |
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| Location: | Manchester England |
| Event Title: | Manchester City Building Stones walk with Fred Broadhurst |
| Date: | Mar 22, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | A walk from the new guide book, led by one of the authors, Dr Fred Broadhurst. See Feb NW newsletter for details. |
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| Location: | Charnwood Forest UK |
| Event Title: | Charnwood Forest |
| Date: | April 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: ean) |
| Summary: | Leader Richard Siddaway |
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| Location: | South Hams |
| Event Title: | Geography and Geomorphology in the South Hams |
| Date: | April 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: swe) |
| Summary: | Geography and Geomorphology in the South Hams with Dr Gerd Masselink, University of Plymouth, date tba |
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| Location: | North Yorkshire |
| Event Title: | Norber & Crummackdale |
| Date: | April 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: yor) |
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| Location: | OU Milton Keynes UK |
| Event Title: | "Up the down escalator" |
| Date: | Apr 02, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Evening Talk (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | A Talk by Clare Warren (NERC Postdoctoral Fellow, OU) on high pressure rocks and their exhumation. |
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| Location: | Kent |
| Event Title: | Student Day at Herne Day |
| Date: | Apr 05, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | Travels in Antarctica by Linda McArdle |
| Date: | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Derbyshire |
| Event Title: | Basic Geology Day, Tideswell area |
| Date: | Apr 18, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: emi) |
| Summary: | An introduction to basic geological techniques, in a scenic area of Derbyshire, led by East Midlands Branch committee members. |
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| Location: | Cyprus Cyprus |
| Event Title: | The geology of southern Cyprus and the eastern mediterranean. |
| Date: | Apr 18, 2009 - Apr 25, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: nor) |
| Summary: | The geology of southern Cyprus and the eastern mediterranean. Cost IRO 650 GBP. Staying at the Hotel Atlantica in Limassol. |
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| Location: | Portland, Dorset |
| Event Title: | Geological Resources of Portland |
| Date: | Apr 18, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | M Godden & I West will lead a study of the Quarrying, Mass movement and Portland Sand |
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| Location: | Yorkshire England |
| Event Title: | Mapping at Ingleton (high and low mobility) |
| Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | Two different routes (low mobility led by Norma Rothwell, and high mobility led by Chris Arkwright and Alan Diggles) will be used to map the Ingleton valleys. Classic mapping field trip - for beginners and those who need to revise their mapping. Details given on booking by email. |
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| Location: | Swansea Valley Wales |
| Event Title: | Penwyllt and Ogof Ffynnon ddu |
| Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | Leader :Alan Bowring
Meet at Craig-y-Nos country Park. 10 am |
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| Location: | Forest of Dean UK |
| Event Title: | A Field Weekend in the Forest of Dean with Dave Green |
| Date: | Apr 24, 2009 - Apr 26, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: wha) |
| Summary: | A field weekend in the Chepstow-Monmouth area, staying in "The Malt Shovel" at Ruardine, led by Dave Green. All details still in planning. |
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| Location: | Derby UK |
| Event Title: | Society AGM & annual dinner dance |
| Date: | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Annual General Meeting (organising Branch: ouc) |
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| Location: | Hengistbury Head, Dorset |
| Event Title: | Hengistbury Head, Dorset led by Graham Williams |
| Date: | May 02, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: sea) |
| Summary: | This trip is on the Saturday of the same weekend as the Studland trip on Sunday 3rd May. If these are booked together, they form a weekend field trip. This can also be booked as a single day trip. |
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| Location: | Kykeakin, Skye Scotland |
| Event Title: | MOINE THRUST THE OTHER END. |
| Date: | May 02, 2009 - May 09, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: wsc) |
| Summary: | Looking at Lewisian,Mesozoic and a little Palaeocene. |
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| Location: | Studland, Dorset |
| Event Title: | Studland, Dorset led by John Chaffey |
| Date: | May 03, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: sea) |
| Summary: | This trip is on the Sunday of the same weekend as the Hengistbury Head trip on Saturday 2nd May. If these are booked together, they form a weekend field trip. This can also be booked as a single day trip. |
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| Location: | Hertfordshire |
| Event Title: | 'Hertfordshire Puddingstone an incomplete story' led by Jane Tubb |
| Date: | May 10, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | The Isle of Skye Scotland |
| Event Title: | Exploring Skye with Charlie Bendall |
| Date: | May 11, 2009 - May 16, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | B&B at Saucy Mary's, Kyleakin.
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | "Hobbit SOS" by Lorraine Cornish |
| Date: | May 21, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Berwick Northumberland |
| Event Title: | Geology of Northumberland with Lesley Dunlop |
| Date: | May 23, 2009 - May 28, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Outer Hebrides Scotland |
| Event Title: | Geology of the Outer Hebrides: Dr John Mendum (fully booked) |
| Date: | May 24, 2009 - May 30, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | Joint trip - NW and Wessex branches: Five days in the field exploring the geology of 4 Outer Hebridean islands (Harris, N.Uist, S.Uist and Barra). Leader: Dr John Mendum (BGS and Edinburgh Geol Soc). Staying at the Orasay Inn on S Uist (website: www.orasayinn.com ) Cost: approx £500 including 6 nights at the hotel, meals, transport on the islands and internal ferry crossings, but not the cost of getting there. |
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| Location: | Pembrokeshire UK |
| Event Title: | Pembrokeshire Field Trip |
| Date: | May 30, 2009 - Jun 03, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: ean) |
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Outline Itinerary
Sunday (am) Marros Sands and Amroth. (pm) Saundersfoot, Tenby (South and North Beaches).
Monday (am) Skrinkle Haven (Manorbier), Lydstep. (pm) Freshwater West, West Angle Bay.
Tuesday (am) Marloes Sands, Little Haven. (pm) Broadhaven, Solva. Wednesday (am) Whitesands Bay, St David's Head. (pm) Abereiddy and Porth Gain.
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| Location: | Scotland |
| Event Title: | Gold panning in Wanlockhead |
| Date: | June 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: yor) |
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| Location: | Styal Country Park, Cheshire |
| Event Title: | A trail of the geology of Styal Country Park |
| Date: | Jun 07, 2009 - Jun 07, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: gcy) |
| Summary: | a visit to Styal Country Park led by Fred Owen who will look at the geology and some of the industrial archeology of this area. |
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| Location: | Gwynedd Wales |
| Event Title: | Geology of the Lleyn Penisula |
| Date: | Jun 12, 2009 - Jun 14, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Weekend Trip (organising Branch: oxf) |
| Summary: | Led by Dr Jana Horak of the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, we take a field trip to the fascinating geology of North West Wales. |
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| Location: | Cumbria England |
| Event Title: | The Geology of White Scar and Witherslack: Mike Dewey |
| Date: | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: nwe) |
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| Location: | To be confirmed |
| Event Title: | Haldon volcanics |
| Date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | This is still being planned. Keep checking here for details as we get them. |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | "Sinking Slabs - Moving Plates by Saskia Goes |
| Date: | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Talk(s) (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Sussex |
| Event Title: | Bognor & Selsey led by Roger Birch |
| Date: | Jun 21, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Touring Iceland Iceland |
| Event Title: | OUGS Presidential Field Trip 2009, waiting list only |
| Date: | Jun 28, 2009 - Jul 12, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: ouc) |
| Summary: | Touring, stopping at Thingvellir, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Husavik, Myvatn, Landmannalauger, Skaftafell and Skogarfoss. |
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| Location: | Purbeck |
| Event Title: | Ballclay Production |
| Date: | Jul 04, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | Learn about Ballclay production with Imerys plc.
This date may change keep checking here for any changes. |
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| Location: | Sychnant Pass North Wales |
| Event Title: | The geology of Sychnant Pass and Deganwy |
| Date: | Jul 05, 2009 - Jul 05, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: gcy) |
| Summary: | Leader Jonathan Wilkins. We will visit Sychnant Pass in the morning and Deganwy in the afternoon |
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| Location: | Powys Wales |
| Event Title: | Glaciation in the Llangorse area |
| Date: | Jul 12, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: ssi) |
| Summary: | Leader: Duncan Hawley |
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| Location: | National Oceanography Centre Southampton UK |
| Event Title: | Oceanography Experience 2009 |
| Date: | Jul 16, 2009 - Jul 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: oxf) |
| Summary: | A two-day practical experience of Oceanography at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS). Two courses will be run, 16/17 July and 20/21 July 2009. A third course 23/24 July 2009 may also be made available, dependent on demand.
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| Location: | Essex |
| Event Title: | Walton on the Naze Family Day led by Gerald Lucy |
| Date: | Jul 19, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | London |
| Event Title: | Evening Event on the Thames Foreshore at Hammersmith |
| Date: | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: lon) |
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| Location: | Trinity & All Saints, Horsforth, Leeds UK |
| Event Title: | Symposium 2009 |
| Date: | Jul 31, 2009 - Aug 02, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Symposium (organising Branch: ouc) |
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| Location: | Hindhead |
| Event Title: | Hindhead Tunnel and bypass |
| Date: | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | S Chilton, Balfour Beatty will lead a trip to look at Hindhead Tunnel and bypass. As with the other trip to the tunnel and bypass the details need to be confirmed so keep checking here for updates. |
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| Location: | Northern Ireland |
| Event Title: | Wessex and DGAG joint trip to Northern Ireland |
| Date: | Aug 17, 2009 - Aug 24, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Longer Trip (organising Branch: wsx) |
| Summary: | A Wessex and DGAG residential week in Antrim and Donegal.
More detail to follow. |
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| Location: | Cumbria England |
| Event Title: | Upper Borrowdale Volcanics and Quaternary Glacial Features with Alan Smith |
| Date: | Aug 23, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: nwe) |
| Summary: | Leader: Dr Alan Smith (author of several booklets about the geology of the Lake District). A valley floor walk approx 7 km long, with no significant climbing. |
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| Location: | Newhaven |
| Event Title: | Newhaven with Geoff Toye |
| Date: | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: sea) |
| Summary: | Further details will be available at a later date |
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| Location: | Peak District |
| Event Title: | Excursion to Mam Tor, Joint with Yorkshire Branch |
| Date: | September 2009 |
| Event Type: | Day Trip (organising Branch: emi) |
| Summary: | Excursion to the Mam Tor area, Castleton, Derbyshire; led by OU Tutor Chris Arkwright. A joint event with the Yorkshire Branch. Date to be confirmed. |
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| Location: | Caselton |
| Event Title: | Cast |
