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SUMMARY:Kenilworth Cutting - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:Geoconservation work at Kenilworth Cutting (Coventry Road) LoGS 97 to uncover an impressive outcrop of the Kenilworth Sandstone Formation.  \n\n\n\nInstructions:Meet at the bridge across the Coventry Road W3W ///metro.backed.eagle at 10am and we will walk along the Freeway. Lead by Jane Allum.  Please bring secateurs\, trowels\, spade\, wire brush if possible. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend please express your interest ASAP by sending an email to julieharrald@googlemail.com
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/geo-conservation-kenilworth-cutting-logs-97/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T210000
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SUMMARY:Mineralisation of the Malvern Hills - Adrian Wyatt
DESCRIPTION:On walking or driving through Malvern town the visitor will find it hard not to notice the many drab\, grey boundary walls and house frontages made of a jumble of angular blocks of rock\, each block cemented in place with lime mortar. These rocks were sold by many local quarries and were described as ‘Malvern Stone’; the peak of popularity being during Victorian and Edwardian times. Malvern Stone\, when freshly broken\, was sought after for the variety of colours and patterns that it displayed. The colours are due to different minerals and they occur either as separate\, easily discernible to the eye\, interlocking crystals in a specific type of rock or as crystallized veins filling fissures that were created when the rock was brittle fractured. The most common rock types are Precambrian age igneous granite and diorite with metamorphic and gneissose and schistose derivatives. The granite is composed of the minerals quartz\, feldspar and usually a little mica or amphibole; but what of the other rocks and were any other minerals found during the quarrying heyday that are visible to the naked eye? \n\n\n\nThere have been at least three determined attempts to establish the prospects for metalliferous mining in the Malvern Hills. One involved the sinking of a shaft and driving an adit and the other two used chemical laboratory analysis of samples of rock or soil. They all concluded that there are no minerals of economic value here. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the talk will share the results of research using archives including library books\, museum and private collections\, geological society papers and field club reports that show that a surprisingly wide variety of minerals were discovered during the period of quarrying and tunnelling that ended in 1976; and it will show that the Malvern Hills are not just made of granite and diorite! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrian WyattBorn in Malvern I have always been in awe of the Malvern Hills. I was introduced to geology in 1970 and took an interest in the subject as a hobby. After gaining a degree in Metallurgy in Sheffield I spent most of my working life in the aircraft component manufacturing industry in Worcestershire. As a Chartered Engineer and member of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing I was responsible for the NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) departments. During this time I was commissioned to create a display of local rocks for the opening of the Malvern Museum at its present location in the Priory Gatehouse. I am a long time member of several geological and mineral groups and societies and support the U3a geology group\, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust\, Malvern Hills Trust and Malvern Museum Association in their activities. Since 2014 I have organised occasional geological walks and talks; the most recent being a field trip for WGCG to the Malvern Hills in August last year. \n\n\n\nAdrian Wyatt\n\n\n\nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format. Please join us in person if you can\, or register to attend virtually via zoom using the link below. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CLx_apThR3WIXNH2UaFrVA \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/mineralisation-of-the-malvern-hills-adrian-wyatt-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
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SUMMARY:Gibbets Hill - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:Geoconservation work at the former Gibbet Hill Middle Quarry LoGS 22 to uncover the Gibbet Hill Congolmerate of the Kenilworth Sandstone Formation. \n\n\n\nInstructions:Park on a university road off Gibbett Hill Road W3W is ///pool.fortunate.thank. The first exposure is on the other side of side of Gibbett Hill Road W3W ///losses.jumpy.safety. Trip to be lead by Ray Pratt. Meet at 10am. Please bring secateurs\, trowels\, spade\, wire brush if possible. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend please express your interest ASAP by sending an email to julieharrald@googlemail.com
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/geo-conservation-gibbets-hill-logs-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20260113T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T220555Z
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SUMMARY:WGCG: Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session at Market Hall Museum in Warwick. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nptr
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-ask-a-geologist-4/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20260131T184005Z
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SUMMARY:Blackford Hill\, Henley-in-Arden - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:We’re organising a mid‑week conservation trip to Henley‑in‑Arden to help preserve a beautiful exposure of the Arden Sandstone Formation. Students from the University of Birmingham have kindly volunteered to assist with the heavier tasks (mainly soil removal and wheelbarrowing)\, but we’re still looking for additional volunteers to help carefully clean and uncover the rock face. \n\n\n\nThe work involved is similar to light gardening therefore nothing too strenuous. If you can bring tools such as a trowel or small spade\, secateurs\, or even a wallpaper scraper (great for removing moss)\, that would be very helpful. Don’t forget gloves! \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Meadows Lane\, Henley in Arden at What3Words: ///fevered.inclines.tornado \n\n\n\nWe’d love to see you there and appreciate any help you can offer in preserving this remarkable geological feature. \n\n\n\nThe WGCG has a long history of undertaking such geoconservation work. So\, if you’re interested in being part of this latest undertaking and making some new friends then please register your interest with julieharrald@gmail.com as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nFurther details will be sent out to interested persons nearer the date.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/blackford-hill-henley-in-arden-geoconservation-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
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SUMMARY:North Woodloes Quarry - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:Help us preserve a stunning exposure of the Helsby Sandstone Formation. This hands-on event focuses on maintaining the clarity of the rock face by removing encroaching saplings and clearing moss to reveal the geological detail beneath. \n\n\n\nAccess & Arrival: Warwickshire Gold Club Greenkeepers Compound: We have permission to park at the Greenkeepers compound (///keep.stored.coasting) but please supply your registration number to Jane Allum by the 14th February if you wish to do this. If you park elsewhere please make your own way to the site or contact Jane Allum on the day . \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Please wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves if you have them. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast or just love the outdoors\, your help is vital in protecting this local treasure. \n\n\n\nWalking route: We have agreement that we can walk around the perimeter of the golf course and as you can see on the figure below there is a public footpath which is in good condition that crosses the golf course. So if tripping over tree roots and wading through mud is not your thing you might consider taking the golf course routes\, albeit they are probably longer in distance terms. \n\n\n\nWalking route from Leek Wootton to North Woodloes Quarry exposure\n\n\n\nThe WGCG has a long history of undertaking such geoconservation work. So\, if you’re interested in being part of this latest undertaking and making some new friends then please register your interest with julieharrald@gmail.com as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nFurther details will be sent out to interested persons nearer the date.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/north-woodloes-quarry-geoconservation-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250712T074224Z
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SUMMARY:Stoer Group (Torridonian) - Peter Gutteridge
DESCRIPTION:Microbially-mediated carbonates in the Mesoproterozoic Stoer Group; earliest evidence of life in Britain?Carbonates within the Stoer Group\, previously interpreted as abiogenic structures\, are reinterpreted as microbial stromatolites. Stromatolites form by a combination of sediment trapping\, binding and precipitation of carbonates associated with microbial activity. They take the form of mats and domical structures a few tens of cm in size that grew in water a few cm deep around the margins of lakes. Some larger stromatolitic structures\, several tens of metres across\, formed in the deeper parts of lake margins and over the front of coarse-grained deltas as they built out into lakes. These stromatolites are also associated with sedimentary structures that bound the sediment during deposition\, but without carbonate precipitation. These may indicate the present of a range of calcifying and non-calcifying microbial communities during deposition of the Stoer Group. \n\n\n\nPeter Gutteridge – BiographyI first discovered the carbonates within the Stoer Group when I mapped the Stoer Peninsula as an undergraduate at Leeds University. Afterwards\, I did a Ph.D. at Manchester University on Dinantian carbonates in Derbyshire and since then spent my professional career looking at carbonate systems of all ages from all over the world. I am a visiting lecturer at Manchester University\, researching Dinantian carbonates\, carbonate breccia systems\, evaporites and Precambrian carbonates. \n\n\n\nPeter Gutteridge\n\n\n\nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format. Please join us in person if you can\, or register to attend virtually via zoom using the link below. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ySvT3aSJTiiqxk3a4-cqAA \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd7
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/stoer-group-torridonian-peter-gutteridge/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20260101T132126Z
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SUMMARY:WGCG Workshop - Turbidites- recognising and recording these economically important deposits
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop not to be missed! Turbidites are a large and economically important part of the sedimentary record. The workshop will include an excellent video presentation from industry experts explaining these deposits and their features in the field and in borehole core. To complement this\, we will have two hands-on sessions with first-hand instructions from experts. \n\n\n\nThe morning session will be led by Michal Brooks\, creator of GeoExplore software\, taking you through how to use this powerful\, convenient and easy to handle software tool to capture information when examining an outcrop. Using their mobile phone\, by the end of the session delegates will be able to create a project\, add photos\, measurements\, notes and recordings to their project and then view and extract entered data from their project. \n\n\n\nMembers will learn how to use this freely available software to take measurements and record geological information. Using our recently purchased section of core\, delegates will be shown how to identify and describe the core or outcrops and through sedimentological features\, determine the depositional setting. \n\n\n\nWGCG have acquired a 5m section of turbidite core cut from the North Sea Buzzard Field. Stuart Burley will lead a hands-on session examining and describing the core. \n\n\n\nFor more details on the Workshop Programme and details on how to register please view the event flyer by clicking here \n\n\n\nVenue:Kenilworth Senior Citizens’ Club\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth CV8 1QJhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/mwy1WDFQmGJLu4Rs5
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-workshop-field-skills-and-logging-techniques/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20260123T232104Z
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SUMMARY:Kenilworth Cutting - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a light maintenance session at Kenilworth Cutting to maintain an excellent exposure of the Kenilworth Sandstone Formation (LGS 97). Because this exposure is already in good condition\, we anticipate only about an hour of light work to get it looking its best. \n\n\n\nBonus Site Visit: If we finish ahead of schedule\, we’ll take the opportunity to head over to the Gibbet Hill Quarry (LGS 22). This site is a local geological highlight and well worth the visit if you haven’t experienced it yet. It’s a fantastic “two-for-one” opportunity to see some of the area’s best geology in a single afternoon! \n\n\n\nMeeting Place: what3words ///causes.trees.tent (bottom of slope to pedestrian bridge over Coventry Road) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe WGCG has a long history of undertaking such geoconservation work. So\, if you’re interested in being part of this latest undertaking and making some new friends then please register your interest with julieharrald@gmail.com as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nFurther details will be sent out to interested persons nearer the date.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/kenilworth-cutting-geoconservation-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250712T073953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172931Z
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SUMMARY:The Charnwood Terrane Revisited - Tim Pharaoh
DESCRIPTION:The Charnwood Terrane revisited: A new model for Ediacaran crustal evolution in southern Britain \n\n\n\nA new model is presented for the Ediacaran (635-541 Ma) evolution of the crust of southern Britain. Charnian magmatic activity (at 570-560 Ma) occurred towards the end of this phase of crustal evolution when southern Britain lay south of the Equator\, at the margin of the Gondwana supercontinent. The model is driven by a petrophysical model created by inversion of aeromagnetic potential-field data\, which provides insights into the possible internal structure of the Charnian Domain. The latter is inferred to comprise a primitive mafic magmatic arc (Oxfordshire-Warwickshire)\, which fed volcaniclastic material into adjacent fore-arc (Charnwood-Nuneaton) and back-arc marginal (Worcester) basins. The domain was emplaced as a magmatic rift wedge into older (> 600 Ma) Gondwanan crust in the Welsh Borderland (now referred to as the Marches Terrane). Contemporaneous volcanic rift successions here and in Wales (Uriconian\, Llangynog\, Pebidian etc) developed in coeval ensialic rifts within less strongly extended Marches Terrane lithosphere. The new model emphasises the role of extensional tectonics\, rather than accretionary processes\, as in previously published models. Comparable diversity of subduction-related magmatism is found in the Neogene–Recent Hikurangi destructive margin of New Zealand\, which provides a plausible analogue for Charnian magmatism and sedimentation. \n\n\n\nThe speaker Tim Pharaoh with the ’Bomb Rocks’ at Charnwood Lodge. Coarse volcaniclastic input into the Charnian fore-arc marginal basin.\n\n\n\nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format. Please join us in person if you can\, or register to attend virtually via zoom using the link below. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNDsw2L8Q1CYSg_AUxmBxQ \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/the-charnwood-terrane-revisited-tim-pharaoh/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250712T073540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T214700Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:The next evening meeting of Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group will be the Christmas Social on Thursday 11th December at Kenilworth Senior Citizens’ Club\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ at 7.00pm. \n\n\n\nThere will be a quiz and a short presentation. And there will be plenty of time to socialise. \n\n\n\nIt is hoped that members can share refreshments – if you are able\, please bring a plate of food to contribute to the buffet table. \n\n\n\nMulled wine and soft drinks will be provided. \n\n\n\nMerry Christmas!
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/christmas-social-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250809T082250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T082327Z
UID:92676-1765017000-1765027800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG: Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session at Market Hall Museum in Warwick. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nptr
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-ask-a-geologist-2/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250712T073323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T075950Z
UID:91671-1763667000-1763672400@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Deep geothermal fluids: From the hottest of the hot to dissolved resources - Dr Chris Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Deep geothermal fluids: From the hottest of the hot to dissolved resources We stand at the cusp of a revolution in deep geothermal exploitation\, as technological improvements enable economic exploitation of hot waters from great depths in areas of lower thermal gradient\, such as in the UK. These advances also allow access to super-hot resources near magmatic bodies\, which may have the potential to produce an order of magnitude increase in power produced per borehole. Maximising the value of produced fluids will also help drive economic success\, through a ‘cascade of uses’ along a decreasing temperature gradient (e.g. power\, heat supply\, extraction of dissolved minerals). \n\n\n\nIn this talk I will introduce some aspects of the exploitation of deeper /higher temperature fluids\, and give a few brief summaries of projects as examples of some on-going activities. These will include current geothermal and lithium developments in SW England\, and also investigations of potential ‘superhot’ geothermal resources overseas (with examples from Iceland and Mexico). \n\n\n\nDr Chris RochelleChris is a Senior Geochemist at the British Geological Survey with over 35 years research experience into various aspects of the geochemistry of fluid-rock interactions. Much of this work relates to ‘Energy’ – either in terms of energy supply (e.g. geothermal systems\, gas hydrates)\, energy storage (e.g. thermal energy storage\, hydrogen storage)\, or the subsurface disposal/storage of waste materials from energy generation (e.g. CO2 capture and storage\, radioactive waste). Chris’ technical skills include running lab experimental studies to quantify the direction\, rate and magnitude of fluid-rock reactions over a wide range of temperatures and pressures (basically cooking up rocks and water in very strong pressure cookers ….)\, and also field-based activities to both monitor the natural environment (e.g. sampling waters\, gases\, and particulates in the air). \n\n\n\nChris works with researchers and industry in the UK and abroad\, has been particularly active within European projects\, and for the past decade has led on BGS deep\, high temperature geothermal projects. \n\n\n\nDr Chris Rochelle\n\n\n\nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format. Please join us in person if you can\, or register to attend virtually via zoom using the link below. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YVOSIf6mTpSqlFGwmuXY9g \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd7
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/geothermal-energy-chris-rochelle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250712T073134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200710Z
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SUMMARY:AGM followed by a talk on the Warwick Sandstone - Xiang Yan
DESCRIPTION:The AGM followed by a talk on the Warwick Sandstone\, presented by Xiang Yan\, a PhD student at Imperial College London. \n\n\n\nReconstructing Triassic landscapes and rivers in the Warwick Sandstone \n\n\n\nThe Warwick Sandstone\, known more generally as the Helsby Sandstone Formation (HSF)\, was deposited by large rivers and aeolian dunefields approximately 240 million years ago during the mid-Triassic. The HSF is a part of the regionally significant Sherwood Sandstone Group (SSG) in the British Isles\, which has been previously explored for hydrocarbons\, groundwater and for geothermal energy. More recently\, this geologic unit has become a key target for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a measure to combat climate change. Despite its societal importance\, and the release of new geological data\, a holistic depositional model for the HSF has not been created in the last 30 years\, and substantial uncertainties remain in the paleogeography for this time period. \n\n\n\nTo this end\, we present a new depositional map for the HSF across the British Isles\, tracing the fluvial system from its source region in north France\, into and beyond the Irish Sea\, where it is thought to have terminated. We begin by constructing a new\, integrated age model for the lower and Middle Triassic to correlate key rock units across the British Isles. We resolve existing paleogeographic discrepancies using existing sedimentological\, provenance and paleocurrent data. We then present sediment thickness maps and volumes for the first time. We further supplement our geological dataset with a synthesis of sediment mineralogy across the British Isles. Using the resources we have created\, we then present a unified\, updated sediment routing map for this Triassic fluvial system. Finally\, we use this information to evaluate the extent and nature of the mountainous source areas for the rivers of the HSF to place the river system in the wider context of northwest Europe. \n\n\n\nWe then present the results of a new field study in Warwickshire. Despite having excellent exposures\, the Warwick Sandstone has received less geological attention than equivalent units in Devon\, Cheshire and the Irish Sea\, and thus represent a gap in the paleo-river system. From outcrops at Guy’s Cliffe and Woodloes Quarry\, we made measurements of dunes\, bars and sediment grain size. From these measurements\, we derive hydrological characteristics of these palaeo-rivers\, including their depth and width\, their fluvial style (planform) and their sediment and water discharge. From this data\, we are able to visualise the rivers which deposited the Warwick Sandstone and their surroundings. \n\n\n\nOutcrop of the Helsby Sandstone Formation at Guy’s Cliffe\, Warwick\n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd7
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/agm-then-a-talk-on-the-warwick-sandstone-xiang-yan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T191736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T153029Z
UID:87310-1760176800-1760198400@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ask a Geologist - Under Dippy!
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session under Dippy at the Herbert Galleries\, Coventry. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:Herbert Art Gallery & Museumhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3w57Gv8vonQH8sxT9
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-under-dippy-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250904T190427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T115852Z
UID:93584-1758223800-1758229200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Preserving Earth’s first complex life - Dr Ross Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Blurb:Fossils have been used to track the history of life on Earth from trilobites\, through to dinosaurs\, woolly mammoths\, and eventually humans. Yet\, most fossils only preserve skeletons or shells\, the hard parts of organisms. Soft tissues\, like skin and internal organs\, are rare in the fossil record. So how do we understand the early history of life before skeletons evolved? In this talk\, we will see how antibacterial clay-rich rocks hold the key. Their exceptionally preserved fossils illuminate life on Earth before 500 million years ago when multicellular organisms were first evolving. \n\n\n\nBio:Dr Ross Anderson is a palaeontologist studying how multicellular life first evolved on our planet over 500 million years ago. His research uses innovative techniques to examine fossils and their host rocks\, focusing on the interactions between microbes and minerals. This research is key to improving our understanding of how ancient fossils are preserved and what they can reveal about the original biology and chemistry of early life. \n\n\n\nRoss received a bachelor’s degree (2012) in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University\, before master’s (2014) and doctoral (2017) degrees in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University. At Yale\, his doctoral work was funded by a NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship. He was elected a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Life Sciences at All Souls College\, University of Oxford in 2017. In 2022\, he was awarded a Royal Society University Research Fellowship at Oxford’s Department of Earth Sciences and began his position as Senior Researcher in Natural History at the University Museum of Natural History in 2024. He continues as a Fifty-Pound Fellow at All Souls College. Ross was a recipient of the President’s Prize of the Palaeontological Association in 2017. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy: Royal Society\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy: Robert Gill\n\n\n\nTo view the event flyer please click here. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OgX3WYBuRmuidRpSMn6gWA \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd7
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/preserving-earths-first-complex-life-ross-anderson/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T193054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T095522Z
UID:87320-1757664000-1757955600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Field Trip to Northumberland\, N. E. England - Karl Egeland-Erikson
DESCRIPTION:Residential Field Trip to Northumberland\, N. E. England to be led by Karl Egeland-Erikson. This trip will include exposures at Seahouses (Snook Point ). The Cheviots (Brough Law). Holy Island (Southern coastline). Cocklawburn (Saltpan Rocks to Far Skerr). \n\n\n\nFor more information please click here \n\n\n\nTo register for this event please complete the form by clicking here and return by Friday 19th July.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-to-northumberland-n-e-england-karl-egeland-erikson/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250809T081427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T082316Z
UID:92670-1756549800-1756560600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG: Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session at Market Hall Museum in Warwick. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nptr
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-ask-a-geologist/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250325T214808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T073335Z
UID:88342-1755597600-1755621000@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Geological field trip to the north Malvern Hills - Adrian Wyatt
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to see a selection of unique geological features including examples of a fault\, a dyke\, a sill and micro folding together with panoramic views (weather permitting). \n\n\n\nTo view the flyer containing full details of the trip and geological features\, please click here. Note that there is a small charge of £3 for this trip and a parking charge on the Malvern Hills. \n\n\n\nItinerary \n\n\n\n\nAssemble at Wyche Cutting car park (09.45 for 10.00hrs start).\n\n\n\nCircular walk (approx. 2 km) to various sites (at least 5).\n\n\n\nLunch (picnic or local café); (approx. 12.30-13.30hrs).\n\n\n\nDrive to North Quarry (approx. 4km).\n\n\n\nWalk (approx. 1 km) to various sites (at least 5).\n\n\n\nDrive to church hall (approx. 0.75km).\n\n\n\nDiscussion\, Q & A\, (approx. 45 mins).\n\n\n\nClose and disperse at 16.30hrs.\n\n\n\n\nThe Malvern Hills
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/geological-field-trip-to-the-north-malvern-hills-adrian-wyatt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T193824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T185700Z
UID:87329-1754218800-1754235000@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY: A ‘Geowalk’ around the “Dudley Volcano”- Mike Allen
DESCRIPTION:A ‘Geowalk’ to be led by Mike Allen at Barrow Hill Nature Reserve\, north of the A4101\, 3 km west of Dudley. The walk will offer a glimpse of the Midlands in late Carboniferous times\, with a mixed sequence of sedimentary and volcanic rocks including small intrusive bodies of microgabbro (dolerite). The walk will include a visit to the summit of Barrow Hill\, from which there are good views of surrounding hills if conditions are favorable. \n\n\n\nExposures are\, unfortunately\, not at their best but are sufficient to present a record of the geological\, prehistorical and industrial history of the area\, as we follow trails over Barrow Hill and around the wider vicinity. \n\n\n\nApproximate walking distance 2-3 miles (3-5 km) mostly on gravel tracks\, locally muddy\, steep or stepped in places; with ‘off-piste’ options into thickly wooded and overgrown (!) areas on rough and narrow tracks. A short diversion into Tansey Green claypit can be wet and muddy underfoot. \n\n\n\nProgress will be at a modest pace\, planning to finish around 3.00 – 3.30 p.m. \n\n\n\nFor more information please click here \n\n\n\nThe summit cross on Barrow Hill\n\n\n\nAn ‘honest’ current (April) view of columnar jointing in the Eastern Quarry
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/barrow-hill-volcano-west-of-dudley-mike-allen/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250325T214327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T214352Z
UID:88336-1753005600-1753027200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lickey Hills Field Trip - Ray Pratt
DESCRIPTION:A WGCG visit on the Landscape and Geology of the Likely Hills Country Park\, Birmingham to be led by Ray Pratt. This field trip will include a visit to three quarries examine the structural\, sedimentological and lithological features of the Ordovician Lickey Quartzite. Unconformities and and folding found with the Palaeozoic Strata found here will also be explained in more detail.  \n\n\n\nDistance: approx. 2.5 miles. There are a few steep stretches both up and down\, with one awkwardshort section to a ‘surprise’ geological feature (optional). Wear strong footwear and suitableclothes. Hard hats recommended for close inspection of rock face (bring your own if possible.Walking poles may be useful. Lunch timing is approximate. The itinerary and schedule may varyslightly according to weather conditions. The plan is to complete the geo walk by 16:00 hrs. \n\n\n\nFor more details on this field trip please view the flyer by clicking here.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/lickey-hills-field-trip-ray-pratt/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250809T083200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T083201Z
UID:92686-1751711400-1751722200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG: Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session at Market Hall Museum in Warwick. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\n\nptr
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-ask-a-geologist-3/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T192552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T112137Z
UID:87315-1749826800-1750003200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG Field Trip to Shropshire - Dr Martin Whiteley
DESCRIPTION:Residential Field Trip to Field Trip to Church Stretton\, Shropshire to be led by Dr Martin Whiteley. \n\n\n\nFor more information on this event\, please view the flyer by clicking here \n\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited to 15 participants – first come\, first served. If you would like to attend\, please complete the below form and return it to\, Julie Harrald\, as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nEvent Form \n\n\n\nPlease note that you are asked to book your own accommodation for this trip\, so don’t leave that too late in this popular area of the country.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-to-church-stretton-shropshire-martin-whiteley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250325T212426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T221954Z
UID:88328-1748772000-1748797200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bradgate Park\, Charnwood Field Trip - Dr Nick Chidlaw
DESCRIPTION:A few miles north west of Leicester the landforms of the east Midlands are conspicuously interrupted by the craggy\, locally-wooded hills of Charnwood Forest. Here are found rocks formed from explosive volcanic eruptions about 600 million years ago\, together with lavas and igneous intrusions; these comprise the Charnian Supergroup. Most of the rocks are thought to have formed in submarine environments\, where turbidite deposition was common\, and landslides repeatedly took place. Within the rocks are found remains of world-famous organisms that predate the earliest shelly fossils. Overlying these rocks are others formed in a contrasting shallow marine environment. On this one-day field visit\, we look at these rocks in accessible exposures in Bradgate Country Park\, on the SE margin of Charnwood. \n\n\n\nThe trip will be led by Dr Nick Chidlaw. To view trip details and registration information please click here. \n\n\n\nThere are 15 places available\, which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. There is a charge of £5 per person for this trip\, payable by cash or cheque on the day. There is also a charge of about £5 for parking and on a fine weekend\, the car parks at Bradgate Park can be busy\, so lift sharing would be sensible where possible – please therefore indicate whether you can offer or need a lift when you register. \n\n\n\nBradgate Sliding Stone Slump BrecciaBradgate – view towards Old JohnBradgate – view towards Old John
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/bradgate-park-charnwood-field-trip-nick-chidlaw/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T191328Z
UID:87302-1748687400-1748698200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ask A Geologist - Under Dippy!
DESCRIPTION:The WGCG shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session under Dippy at the Herbert Galleries\, Coventry. WGCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examine specimens in super detail with our blue tooth microscope. We will have a number of rocks\, minerals and fossils on hand to be viewed and discussed\, a number of posters\, geological references and free brochures of nearby geology trails. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead. \n\n\n\nVenue:Herbert Art Gallery & Museumhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3w57Gv8vonQH8sxT9
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-under-dippy/
LOCATION:Herbert Galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250408T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T204530Z
UID:88581-1748169000-1748176200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Urban Geo Walk Royal Leamington Spa - Jane Allum and Michaela Bokor
DESCRIPTION:A WGCG Geo Walk through the town of Royal Leamington Spa that will be lead by former residents Jane Allum and Michaela Bokor who will expertly guide you around the town explaining the origin of the rocks\, and what can be interpreted from these urban exposures. The walk will look at a range of the building stones\, statues\, and decorative stone cladding and the history associated with these. \n\n\n\nThe tour will end in the delightful setting of Jephson Gardens where a number of monuments constructed of different stone can be appreciated. \n\n\n\nRegistration is essential for this event\, the number of participants will be limited to 20To register\, please email: warwickshiregcg@gmail.com \n\n\n\nMore information can be found on the event flyer please click here to view.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/urban-geo-walk-royal-leamington-spa-jane-allum-and-michaela-bokor/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250325T221358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T112334Z
UID:88365-1747486800-1747494000@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth Castle quarry - Geoconservation Work
DESCRIPTION:WGCG plan to carry out some much-needed conservation work at Kenilworth Castle Quarryon the afternoon of Saturday 17th May.  We need all the help you can offer – more handsmake for a shorter task.  If you can help\, please register your interest no later than 8th May. This will help with planning the work\, which will be led by our new trustee Jane Allum\, who hasprovided detail about the site and work to be done in this flyer. \n\n\n\nFor more information and how to volunteer please view the flyer by clicking here.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/kenilworth-castle-quarry-geoconservation-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250325T091639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T221925Z
UID:88291-1747476000-1747587600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cotswold Scarp Field Trip (Hawkesbury - Stroud) - Dr Nick Chidlaw
DESCRIPTION:In May 2023 (13th and 14th) we ran a Cotswold scarp 2-day field trip comprising 2 linear walks in the southern Cotswolds between the city of Bath and the village of Hawkesbury Upton. \n\n\n\nSome attendees on this field trip indicated that they would be interested in a similar event\, continuing further N along the scarp\, in order to see and recognise the changes that occur in the Jurassic strata\, and the associated changes in scenery\, compared with the area they had studied between Bath and Hawkesbury. The strata change noticeably. The sedimentary basin these strata were deposited in is the ‘Severn Basin’\, a rift basin that subsided from Permian – Late Jurassic times\, associted with the opening of the North Atlantic Ocean. There is a basin-wide angular unconformity within the Middle Jurassic strata that occurred at 170 Ma. The strata below the 170 Ma angular unconformity become thicker and units begin to appear that do not occur in the S Cotswolds\, as they are traced across a major underlying extensional fault\, marking the W margin of the Basin. The strata pass from thinner\, somewhat discontinuous rocks deposited on the more tectonically-stable Avon Platform\, into the subsiding Severn Basin rift (see attached image below) . Some of these strata also change lithologically\, notably the Marlstone Rock Formation. As the strata are traced further into the Severn Basin\, towards the town of Stroud\, thickness changes continue\, particularly in the Early Jurassic rocks\, in response to subsidence variations that were occurring as they were deposited\, in the underlying\, moving block-faulted basement. The strata above the 170 Ma angular unconformity become thinner than they are to the S\, since they were deposited where subsidence was lower\, being further from the main area of subsidence in the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire. \n\n\n\nThis proposed 2 day trip is independent of the one run in 2023 – enrollees do not need to have attended the earlier one in order to understand what is covered on the one this year. \n\n\n\nSimilarly to the trip in the Bath – Hawkesbury area\, this proposed trip follows the Cotswold scarp taking two selected linear walking routes within the stated geographic extent. It would utilise the Cotswold Way National Trail footpath\, adjacent public footpaths and country lanes. Along the route\, rock exposures in old quarries\, the sides of incised trackways\, bases of footpaths and field ‘brash’ will be examined\, together with related landforms. The purpose of the field trip is to note changes in the rocks and their landforms along the planned route\, and learn how geologists have accounted for them. \n\n\n\nNote that the field trip would\, as before\, focus on the scarp itself\, as opposed to using the scarp as a viewpoint from which to study and explain the landforms and their underlying geology to the west. Some reference would be given to this western area\, but the main study is of the rocks and landforms underfoot and nearby. \n\n\n\nEmphasis is placed on seeing key exposures\, so the first day has a short linear walk followed by driving between selected locations during the rest of that day. The second day involves longer linear walks\, amounting to c. 5 miles in total. The walking is at a gentle pace with plenty of stops to examine the geology and landforms. Details of meeting points will be provided to those enrolled. As the walks are ‘linear’\, they would require volunteers to park at the far end of each day’s walk to bring the field party back to the start point. I would meet such volunteers at this far end before the start of each day’s schedule\, and drive them back to the start points. If you are interested and available for this field trip\, please let me know when you enrol if you are willing to be a volunteer driver\, and how many passengers you would be able to take in your vehicle besides yourself. \n\n\n\nIf the proposal proves of interest\, additional geological walks continuing further north along the scarp will be considered and offered to run in the future. \n\n\n\nProposed Dates \n\n\n\nSaturday 17th and Sunday 18th May \n\n\n\nTuition fee would be £60.00 per person. \n\n\n\nTimes each day would be 10.00 am – 5.00 / 6.00 pm. \n\n\n\nViability Deadline \n\n\n\nSunday 30th March. If the proposal reaches viability (minimum of 10 enrollees) we will be able to continue with arranging the event. If there are not enough enrollees\, the event will be cancelled and received fees returned soon after this date to those who have sent them in. If viability is reached\, enrolments will be able to continue up to 2 weeks (Saturday 3rd May) before the event runs. \n\n\n\nNo prior knowledge of geology or the study area would be assumed. Please note that you would need to make your own transport arrangements\, and accommodation arrangements if your home location is beyond reasonable commuting distance. Tutor can advise on accommodation information\, and assist attendees contacting each other regarding sharing transport and accommodation to save on costs\, should they wish to do this. \n\n\n\nA detailed illustrated handout would be sent out (PDF or printout) to those enrolled a few weeks before the trip is due to run\, so they have full advance details on what we would be visiting and when\, and its geological significance. \n\n\n\nNote: This field trip is exclusively for WGCG members. If you’re interested in joining\, please reach out to Nick Chidlaw directly. You can find his email address in the email sent by Julie Harrald on March 19th. \n\n\n\n\nCotswold scarp view SW from Coaley Peak towards the dormitory village of Cam (near Dursley). At Cam\, the Marlstone Rock Formation shelf on the scarp is c. a mile wide\, denoted in this image by housing developments (pinkish colour). This shelf is either absent or weakly developed along the Cotswold scarp between Bath and Hawkesbury\, and reflects the thickness of the Marlstone\, which is greater within the Severn Basin rift. The Marlstone shelf progressively thins towards the town of Stroud\, where subsidence in the Basin was less than at Cam.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/cotswold-scarp-field-trip-hawkesbury-stroud-nick-chidlaw/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20240313T095331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093008Z
UID:59477-1744313400-1744318800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Triassic of Warwickshire - Joe Mazgajcyk & Kieren Quigley
DESCRIPTION:Kieren and Joe will provide an overview of part of the geological succession of the Triassic geology comprising the Helsby Sandstone Formation (Sherwood Sandstone Group) and the formations of the Mercia Mudstone Group relevant to the Warwickshire region. \n\n\n\nDuring the talk we will set the scene during the Triassic: \n\n\n\n\nGeological age\n\n\n\nHigh level depositional environments\n\n\n\nPresent day distribution\n\n\n\n\nProvide findings from recent field trips and cover the following information for the different formations: \n\n\n\n\nWhat does it look like?\n\n\n\nCharacterisation challenges\n\n\n\nKey ground-borne engineering hazards\n\n\n\n\nJoe graduated from University of Portsmouth with Geology BSc (2011) and Engineering Geology MSc (2012) and joined Mott MacDonald soon after in 2012. Joe is a senior geotechnical engineer at Mott MacDonald\, where he has gained extensive experience of geotechnical engineering\, engineering geology and contaminated land disciplines whilst working on projects such as Midland Metro\, A417 ‘missing link’ and most recently\, High Speed 2 (HS2) where he has worked on the design stages of the northern section of HS2 since 2018 and now supporting construction in Birmingham. Joe is Fellow of the Geological Society and a Chartered Geologist. \n\n\n\nKieren Quigley has worked for twelve years as an Engineering Geologist at Mott MacDonald primarily on hydropower\, nuclear\, and rail infrastructure projects with expertise in slope stability and tunnelling. Over the last five years\, Kieren has studied the geomechanical properties of the Mercia Mudstone Group and other Triassic geologies for HS2 and as a potential host rock for deep disposal of nuclear waste. These studies included experimental swelling tests undertaken with the British Geological Survey and field trips to Triassic coastal exposures in Devon and Somerset.  \n\n\n\nKieren (left) and Joe (right) examining an exposure of the Branscombe mudstone formation on the South Coast of England\n\n\n\nClick here for event flyer \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocumqqzopG9HD3waV-oVESjjW1dFqXQIV \n\n\n\nVenue:St Francis Of Assisi RC Church\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9CGWRNdgFfttDKtd7
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/the-triassic-of-warwickshire-joe-mazgajcyk-kieren-quigley/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T185228
CREATED:20250117T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T203354Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip Arden Sandstone - Stuart Burley
DESCRIPTION:Led by Stuart Burley for BCGS\, WGCG members welcome. \n\n\n\nMeet in the car park to St. Laurence Church\, Rowington\, at 10.30am. \n\n\n\nEstimated finish time approximately 4pm. \n\n\n\nThe car park is on the south side of the B4439 (Old Warwick Road) opposite the church of St Laurence\, in Rowington\, OS Sheet 221 Coventry & Warwick GR 420321 269307. There is no church service on the Sunday morning of our visit so there is parking for around 15 cars. \n\n\n\nThere are 3 scheduled stops on this trip\, which will require driving short distances between the localities\, and short walks at each location. Stop 1 is in Rowington and visits St Laurence Church\, where the Rev. Brodie is buried and has a stained-glass window dedicated to him\, and the BGS reference section of the Arden Sandstone on the Grand Union Canal\, recently cleared by WGCG. Stop 2 is at Shrewley\, to examine exposures of the Arden Sandstone at both ends of Shrewley Tunnel on the Grand Union Canal\, a designated geological SSSI\, which was cleared in 2022. Stop 3 is in Henley-in-Arden to climb the ‘Mount’ for the distant views\, take in the Norman church of St Nicholas and its building stones\, as well as a walk to the recently cleared Arden Sandstone exposure on Blackford Hill. \n\n\n\nStuart will have hand specimens and core samples from the Arden Sandstone\, including fossils and sedimentary structures\, to help elucidate features seen in the outcrops and church buildings. \n\n\n\nThere is the option for an additional stop 4 to either Mows Hill Dingle or Inkberrow depending on time/group enthusiasm. Mows Hill Dingle is a 10-minute drive north of Henley-in-Arden\, whilst Inkberrow is a 30-minute drive some 15km SW of Henley. \n\n\n\nThis cultural extravaganza in the former Forest of Arden will explore geological details of the Arden Sandstone\, including on-going geoconservation work by WGCG and the historical fossil finds of the Rev. P. Brodie\, along with associated culture-history in west-central Warwickshire encompassing Norman churches\, the Grand Union canal\, the option of a pub lunch\, the De Montfort hill fort (Beaudesert or the ‘Mount’) and a visit to the Henley Ice Cream shop. Each of the Arden Sandstone exposures reveal different and distinct facies which will be discussed in the context of the ‘Carnian Pluvial Episode’. Details of the Carnian debate are given in the accompanying article with Geology Today whilst the recent geoconservation work is detailed in the Earth Heritage Magazine article. The associated Henley-in-Arden Heritage trail guide is a useful map whilst details of the excavation on the Mount by Time Team can be watched by clicking here. \n\n\n\nWear warm clothing for the time of the year. Light walking boots or strong shoes are recommended\, although there is no difficult terrain. Bring waterproofs and sun cream / sun hat according to the weather forecast for the day. \n\n\n\nWe will stop at the canal-side Fleur-de-Lys pub in the charming village of Lowsonford for an hour. You can sit in their grounds to eat a packed lunch or purchase a light lunch from the public house. https://www.thefleur.co.uk/. They are famed for their home-made pies. \n\n\n\nShewley Cutting next to the Grand Union Canal looking towards Shrewley Tunnel entrance from the west
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-arden-sandstone-stuart-burley/
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