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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T103000
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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\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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T123000
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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
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T133000
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SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-6/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240925T193253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T194954Z
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SUMMARY:Alpine peaks and salt intrusions - geological windows into deep Earth’s mantle - Jonathan Turner
DESCRIPTION:The blood-red serpentinites exposed at Kynance Cove in the Lizard of south Cornwall are arguably Britain’s most beautiful rocks and they tell a fascinating geological story. Serpentinite is an unusual rock type that forms where seawater circulates through deep mantle rocks\, changing their mineralogy from olivines and pyroxenes to amphiboles such as the curiously named lizardite. But Earth’s mantle lies deep beneath the crust – at least 7km below the surface and\, on the continents\, at least 35km. So how do mantle rocks such as serpentinite come to be exposed at Earth’s surface? The answers to this question have relevance not only for our general understanding of plate tectonic processes but also for oil and gas exploration in ultra-deep water ocean basins such as Brazil and West Africa. This talk looks at some of the settings where mantle rocks are exposed and will discuss the geological processes that lead to their “exhumation”. \n\n\n\nJonathan Turner is a structural geologist and studied the deep structure of the Pyrenees for his PhD. He spent his career in oil and gas exploration\, in academia at Birmingham University\, and with Nuclear Waste Services. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.jonathanturner.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceCgrjwrHdI7EARmlrqPJvwrSJnkDsnX \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/alpine-peaks-and-salt-intrusions-geological-windows-into-deep-earths-mantle-jonathan-turner/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240925T191252Z
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SUMMARY:Footprints from the past: the nature and value of the UK’s dinosaur track record - Kirsty Edgar
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs were a hugely successful group of vertebrates with a wide array of morphologies and ecologies that dominated terrestrial ecosystems globally during much of the Mesozoic (~228-66 million years ago). Dinosaur tracks (footprints) are a key means of determining the palaeoecology and distribution of dinosaurs through time and highly complementary to the skeletal record. There is a long history of dinosaur tracks being reported and studied in the UK\, from the mid-19th century to the present day\, reflecting the excellent exposure of Mesozoic rocks through many parts of the UK and a long history of public and scientific interest in fossils. \n\n\n\nDinosaur tracks are also amongst the most popular and recognisable trace fossils encountered in the natural world by the public and are a major draw to some areas of England\, Scotland and Wales. Thus\, beyond their scientific value\, they provide key aesthetic and pedagogic opportunities in the tourism and education sectors. However\, the protection\, monitoring\, communication\, and our scientific knowledge of the sites varies considerably. \n\n\n\nThis talk will review the UK dinosaur track record including recent new discoveries in Oxfordshire\, assess the scientific and cultural value of existing in-situ dinosaur track sites in the UK\, and identify threats and opportunities at UK sites where future conservation and public engagement actions should be focused. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \n\n\n\nKirsty is a Professor of Micropalaeontology in the School of Geography\, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham\, UK. The bulk of her research focusses on the timing\, nature and interaction between global climate\, biogeochemical cycling and marine life in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic. However\, more recently\, she has also become involved with how to record\, communicate and protect the UK’s palaeontological heritage with an initial focus on the UK’s dinosaur record. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister in advance to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcO2ppjIpGN0kXNpSU19CxxNc5cAH6L8u \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/dinosaur-tracks-kirsty-edgar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20250115T222148Z
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UID:87268-1739613600-1739635200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG Workshop - Practical use of geological resources and techniques
DESCRIPTION:This annual WGCG workshop will include presentations from British Geological Survey (BGS) and WGCG geologists and include training in accessing and understanding geological data as well as recording it. \n\n\n\nNote – participants are asked to bring a laptop / tablet / phone so that they can access the BGS website\, and also a ruler\, pencils and crayons. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited to 24 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.Event Form \n\n\n\nPlease note that the registration deadline is Saturday 9th February \n\n\n\nFor more information on this event\, please view the 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-practical-use-of-geological-resources-and-techniques/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240313T095101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T204819Z
UID:59473-1737055800-1737061200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Glaciations of the British Isles - Jim Rose
DESCRIPTION:Although our understanding of the history of the Last Glaciation in Britain (c. 35\,000 to 11\,000 years ago) is the best in the world\, our understanding of earlier glaciations is far from secure and subject to much disagreement and controversy.  Recent publications relating to the glaciation of the West Midlands\, using up-to-date methods of dating the glacial and related deposits\, have provided much new information\, but controversy still remains. This presentation provides an introduction to the science of reconstructing glacial histories\, by reference to the work done on the Last Glaciation in Britain and an outline of the evidence for the earlier glaciations.  The lecture examines the range of evidence available\, including the nature of landscape change associated with each glaciation.  It also considers the nature of landscape change and the presence of human activity between the glacial episodes.  Particular attention is given to the evidence now available from the West Midlands and especially the area around Warwick. \n\n\n\nJim Rose is Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of London having been at Birkbeck and Royal Holloway Colleges. He is also a Visiting Research Associate of the British Geological Survey and an Honorary Fellow of Clare Hall\, Cambridge. \n\n\n\nJim Rose demonstrating one of the sites with evidence for multiple glaciations in East Anglia\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/tZEpduutqTMvHtJrf-H82eUYzjKlg92ZJ68w \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/early-humans-in-britain-jim-rose/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240313T094827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T222638Z
UID:59469-1734031800-1734037200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:The next evening meeting of Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group will be the Christmas Social on Thursday 12th December at St Francis’ Church Hall\, Warwick Road\, Kenilworth at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nThere will be a quiz and a short presentation from a local artist. 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20241117T211628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T113456Z
UID:84385-1733567400-1733578200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-5/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240313T094654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T210704Z
UID:59465-1732217400-1732222800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:AGM Evening (Members only) \n\n\n\nAgenda and voting• Welcome Chair• Apologies received Chair• Minutes of the 2023 AGM Chair• Chairman’s report (TAR) Chair• Finance report Treasurer• Trustee nominations received Secretary• Members Questions / Suggestions Members / Secretary• Collate Ballot / Results Secretary• Nominations for awards Secretary \n\n\n\nMembers are reminded to bring their voting slips along if they have not voted by email. \n\n\n\nThe AGM will be followed by presentations by \n\n\n\n• Brian Ellis• Mike Allen (display of specimens)• Ray Pratt
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/agm-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240727T135210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T135212Z
UID:76499-1729247400-1729254600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Urban Geology tour of Warwick
DESCRIPTION:Dr John Radley will give a guided tour of historic Warwick town centre looking at the building stones used in its construction. Jon will enlighten participants with his historical snippits of information\, which have literally “shaken” the town. This is a popular gentle walk commencing from the museum entrance over a distance of about 1.5 miles lasting between 1.5 to 2 hours. In the event of bad weather Jon will give a very illuminating guided tour of the museum geological collection. Not to be missed. Places limited to 16. To secure your place please register by email to warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/urban-geology-tour-of-warwick/
LOCATION:Market Place\, Warwick\, Market Place\, Warwick\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240313T093835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T160406Z
UID:59454-1729193400-1729198800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dawn of the Modern World: Life\, Death and Rain in the late Triassic - Mike Simms
DESCRIPTION:In November 1987 two young geologists stumbled upon evidence that the prevailing aridityof the Late Triassic was interrupted\, for about a million years\, by an interval of greatlyincreased rainfall that appeared synchronous with mass extinction and diversificationevents in both marine and terrestrial environments. This key episode in the evolution oftaxa from dinosaurs to dinoflagellates\, coccoliths to coral reefs\, has been described as theDawn of the Modern World. First published in 1989\, the Carnian Pluvial Episode wasvirtually ignored for almost 20 years. Since 2010 there has been a huge upsurge in interestworldwide. Research groups have confirmed much of what was reported\, and hypothesized\,in that first paper. The CPE is now entering the scientific ‘mainstream’. It featuredprominently in episode 1 of the recent BBC documentary Earth and was the main focus of arecent Japanese documentary.This talk will provide a history of the discovery of the CPE\, the evidence for the climatic andbiotic changes discovered back in the late-1980s\, and more recent developments in thestudy of the CPE. The speaker is well placed to describe these events. He was one half ofthat geological partnership of 1987\, still works with his co-author Alastair Ruffell all theseyears later\, and recently published another major paper on the CPE. \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.Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84030428334?pwd=4oGPSMLvuEr1CfOads98GHNI858DJz.1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \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/carnian-pluvial-event-mike-simms/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240727T141252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T141253Z
UID:76504-1728729000-1728736200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off Earth Science Week we shall be holding a special Ask a Geologist session at Warwick Museum. WCG geological experts will be at hand to discuss geology in our everyday lives\, geological careers\, and geological science in general. Come along and examin 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. For teachers and schools we will have a limited supply of Earth Science Tool Kits available free of charge. This is a drop in event\, no need to book ahead.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-4/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240127T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T112945Z
UID:56778-1726837200-1727024400@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Charnwood Forest Field Trip - Nick Chidlaw
DESCRIPTION:Note the date: Nick Chidlaw will lead a field weekend around Charnwood commencing Friday September 20 ending Sunday 22 September 2024. Base likely to be in Loughborough.  \n\n\n\nDetails to follow. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Rob Holloway
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/charnwood-forest-field-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240313T093636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T220017Z
UID:59448-1726774200-1726779600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bones and Badlands - Phil Manning
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs in some cases were awkwardly large. This led to some incredible adaptations to overcome the challenge of vast size but makes them particularly difficult to excavate and study! Some of the largest dinosaurs were the sauropods\, growing up to 37 metres in length…if we are to believe some of the skeletons in museums\, which are often based on partial/fragmentary remains. This talk will take you on an excavation to the Morrison Formation of Wyoming (USA) that has produced several moderate sized (20+ metres long) sauropod dinosaurs that were excavated over a period of five years. \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 for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfuyvpj0rG9bz9c3CdYgbsOYq4nMyjxGr \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Phil Manning\n\n\n\nSauropod femur & Professor Phil Manning\, Wyoming 2017\n\n\n\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/working-with-dinosaurs-phil-manning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240608T091136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T091138Z
UID:65315-1725705000-1725715800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:‘Ask a Geologist’ with the Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group at the Market Hall Museum in Warwick is back!!Don’t miss your chance to speak to real geologists and view an incredible collection of minerals\, rocks and fossils. You can even bring your own rock samples to learn more about them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo view the flyer for this event please click here
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-3/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240405T143749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T210226Z
UID:63153-1723989600-1723989600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Moorwood Cutting and area near Nuneaton - Mike Allen
DESCRIPTION:A ‘Geowalk’ from Hartshill Hayes Country Park\, via Mancetter (Oldbury) Quarry viewpoint\, to Moorwood Cutting (approx. 3km) & return (approx. 2km) unless provision is made to leave car(s) at Moorwood. For more information please read the flyer. \n\n\n\nTo view the flyer for this event please click here
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/moorwood-cutting-and-area-near-nuneaton-mike-allen/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240216T171735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T074046Z
UID:57591-1722175200-1722175200@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tardebigge reservoir circular walk (near Bromsgrove) - Mike Allen
DESCRIPTION:Joint field trip with BCGS.  \n\n\n\nPlease arrive a little earlier if you wish to attend a picnic beforehand which is to be arranged by Mike Allen (weather dependant).  \n\n\n\nDetails to follow.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/bromsgrove-field-excursion-mike-allen/
ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240725T104957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T104958Z
UID:76149-1722164400-1722182400@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Warwick Folk Festival - fringe event
DESCRIPTION:WGCG will have a stall in the Market Place by the Museum in Warwick to promote WGCG and Earth Sciences in general to the general public. Members and friends are invited to come along\, bringing friends and family to say hello and take a look at some of the exhibits and leaflets we will be displaying. We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/warwick-folk-festival-fringe-event/
LOCATION:Market Place\, Warwick\, Market Place\, Warwick\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240216T171203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T113116Z
UID:57576-1720184400-1720371600@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Castleton (Peak District) Field Trip - Martin Whiteley
DESCRIPTION:Discounted rates have been agreed at the Bike and Boots inn located in Hope Valley for participants not wishing to arrange their own accommodation. Full details to follow. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Ian Fenwick
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/derbyshire-field-trip/
ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240405T143132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T143135Z
UID:63148-1719046800-1719046800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Saltwells\, Doulton's Claypit (Black Country) - Andy Harrison (BCGS)
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow. Start time to be confirmed.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/saltwells-doultons-claypit-black-country-andy-harrison-bcgs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T210246
CREATED:20240131T173330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T203039Z
UID:56989-1717237800-1717245000@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ask a Geologist
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to come and engage with WGCG geologists to discuss anything geologically of interest to them. We will have a number of samples and teaching material availabl. Visitors are encouraged to bring along any samples they wish to discuss.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-2/
LOCATION:Warwick Museum\, Market Place\, Warwick\, CV34 4SA
ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
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