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SUMMARY:Evening field meeting at Gibbets Hill
DESCRIPTION:Evening field meeting at Kenilworth Castle Quarry led by Stuart Burley and Jane Allum. \n\n\n\nW3W: larger.waving.ages\, SP 305 751 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please view the flyer by clicking here \n\n\n\nExtreme caution is required when crossing the busy Gibbet Hill Road to access these sites. If you have a high visibility vest or jacket\, we recommend it is worn. \n\n\n\nPaid parking bays are available within the university area\, whilst free street parking after 6pm is available in Moreall Meadows. Meet in Moreall Meadows for 18.30pm. \n\n\n\nTo register for this trip\, send an email to: warwickshiregcg@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/evening-field-meeting-at-gibbets-hill/
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SUMMARY:WGCG Bridgenorth Field Trip - Led by Stuart Burley\, Mike Allen & Ray Pratt
DESCRIPTION:Bridgnorth\, straddling the Severn Valley in a spectacular setting\, is well known for its striking topography\, defined by the Bridgnorth Sandstone Formation\, a bright orange-red\, soft sandstone of Permian age\, some ≈ 256-260 million years ago. The succession is composed of well-sorted\, quartz arenite sandstones organised into large scale sets of cross-strata and has long been interpreted as an aeolian dune deposit (e.g. Shotton\, 1937). It is one of several lower Permian aeolian dune-field (‘erg’) successions present within the United Kingdom and adjacent offshore regions and is thought to be broadly time-equivalent to the desert sandstones of the Kinnerton Sandstone Formation in Cheshire and the Rotliegend Group in the Southern North Sea Basin\, including the Leman Sandstone\, which formed the main gas-bearing interval. The Bridgenorth Sandstone Formation is considered to be the time equivalent of the Clent Breccias\, and possibly the Kenilworth Sandstone Formation. \n\n\n\nThe Permo-Triassic successions of the West Midlands mainly overlie Carboniferous basement rocks that were deformed during the Variscan Orogeny and partly eroded during early Permian sub-aerial exposure. The Bridgenorth Sandstone Formation occurs in the Stafford Basin\, a major half-graben structure filled principally by Permian-Triassic deposits of continental origin. It forms part of a chain of interconnected rift basins that extend from Lancashire in the north to Warwickshire and beyond in the south\, forming a large rift basin system in which a variety of non-marine environments developed including large ergs\, small isolated dune fields\, sandsheets\, basin margin alluvial fans and\, in the case of the Irish Sea Basin\, a large interior-draining playa lake. The Variscan highlands occupied an equatorial latitude and the Stafford Basin lay approximately 400 km further north under the influence of a semi-arid to arid climatic regime. Aridity was maintained because the region occupied an interior continental position within the Pangaea supercontinent\, away from any maritime influence\, and because it lay in the rain shadow of the Variscan mountain chain that stretched east-west through Europe. \n\n\n\nWithin the Stafford Basin\, the Bridgnorth Sandstone formed as the product of the migration of straight-crested and crescentic dunes that coalesced laterally to form elongate ridges (‘draa’). Many bedform slip faces were orientated transverse to the palaeo-wind with bedform migration occurring to the west. Along slope winds modified the dunes on a seasonal basis. The Stafford Basin contains only 200-300 m of Permian strata. By analysing the shape slip face orientations of these fossilised dunes the predominant wind direction when the dunes were formed can be determined. Analysis indicates winds blew from the east and south-east which is consistent with sub-tropical trade winds found at 20 degrees north of the equator today. \n\n\n\nOverlying the Bridgenorth Sandstone Formation is the basal conglomerate of the Kidderminster Formation (formerly known as the Bunter Pebble Beds) within the Sherwood Sandstone Group. These conglomerates were laid down approximately 250 million years ago during the early Triassic. They represent massive high-energy river systems that swept across the region during periods of flash flooding\, eroding deeply into the landscape. \n\n\n\nOn this field trip we will learn how to recognise aeolian dune sandstones and compare the Bridgnorth Sandstone Formation with the depositional characteristics of the Kenilworth Sandstone Formation. \n\n\n\nTo register for this trip please email julieharrald@googlemail.com \n\n\n\nFor more details please view the event flyer by clicking here
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-bridgenorth-field-trip-led-by-stuart-burley-mike-allen-ray-pratt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T194500
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SUMMARY:WGCG Summer Social field walk in Leek Wooton
DESCRIPTION:Evening field meeting at Leek Wooton led by Jane Allum\, Stuart Burley\, and Ray Pratt \n\n\n\nMembers and their guests are invited to participate in our summer social event\, centred around the Anchor pub in Leek Wooton. For the physically active we have scheduled a gentle summers evening walk along the Millenium Way footpath on the western side of Leek Wooton golf course to visit\, to Woodloes Quarry. Sedimentological features are now clearly revealed following recent geo-conservation work by WGCG volunteers. The round trip walk to Woodloes Quarry is 2.4km over undulating ground on a well-established footpath. Returning to Leek Wooton we will meet up at the Leek Wooton bus stop\, meeting up with others unable to undertake the earlier walk. Here we can view another exposure of the Helsby sandstone and its sedimentological features. We will then take refreshments in the Anchor pub. Please note that participants will need to pay for their own for food and drinks. Free car parking in Leek Wooton is available by the village hall and at the Anchor Pub. \n\n\n\nThe field trip Itinerary is:17:45 Meet\, registration and HSE at Leek Wooton Golf Club – Groundsman area-free parking. (W3W:///captive.wove.anchorman SP 283 676)  18:00-18:15 Walk to Woodloes Quarry LGS 81 (W3W: ///admire.golden.continues\, SP 276 679)18:15-18:45 Examine and discuss the geology of the quarry faces18:45-19:00 Return to cars and drive to Anchor Pub Car Park19:30 Congregate at Leek Wooton bus stop on Warwick Road for exposure 2.19:45 Head to Anchor pub for food & drinks https://www.anchorleekwootton.co.uk/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese exposures are of the Middle Triassic Helsby Sandstone Formation\, known locally as the Warwick Sandstone\, and nicely supplement the spectacular exposures of the Helsby Sandstone at Guys Cliffe\, revealing complex bedding structures and beautifully preserved calcified fossil root structures. Participants will discuss the type of river deposits represented by the sandstones and what the root structures tell us about sand bar stabilisation and Triassic water tables. \n\n\n\nTo register for this trip\, send an email to: julieharrald@googlemail.com \n\n\n\nPlease indicate if you will be participating in the walk or just meeting up in Leek Wooton \n\n\n\nFor the event flyer please click here
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-summer-social-field-walk-in-leek-wooton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T103000
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UID:99828-1788604200-1788615000@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-6/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T140000
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SUMMARY:EMGS and WGCG Joint Residential Field Trip - Nick Chidlaw
DESCRIPTION:EMGS: Residential Field Trip: Friday 11th – Sunday13th September 2026 Conducted Jointly with WGCG: Led by Nick Chidlaw‘South Malverns to Cleeve Hill’ \n\n\n\nItinerary: \n\n\n\nFriday p.m (c.2 – 5 p.m) – Gullet Quarry and Hangman Hill.Circular walk viewing Gullet Quarry\, along crest of Swinyard Hill\, to Hangman’s Hill to see aspects of the late Pre-Cambrian Malverns Complex & Warren House Volcanics and contrasting views of the Welsh Borderland and Severn Valley / Cotswold landscapes (subject to weather conditions). (approx. 3-4km.) \n\n\n\nGullet Quarry\n\n\n\nSaturday a.m. p.m. (timings t.b.c.)Visit two contrasting Severn River cliff exposures in the Severn Vale:Late Triassic at Garden Cliff\, Westbury (approx. 1km.); and\,Early Jurassic at Hock Cliff (approx. 2km.). Picnic lunch taken en route (details t.b.c.) \n\n\n\nHock Cliff\n\n\n\nSunday (c.9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m) – Cleeve Hill Traverse of Cleeve Hill to examine mid-Jurassic limestones (approx. 3km.).This will involve transferring all participants using some vehicles from our assembly point finish about at the golf clubhouse (north side of hill) to a car park by the radio masts on Cleeve Common (south side of hill).Picnic lunch en route with further use of the clubhouse facilities nearby. \n\n\n\nCleeve Hill\n\n\n\nParticipants will be expected to be suitably prepared for whatever weather conditions arise\, and sufficiently mobile / fit for the walking involved……mostly on rough tracks and footpaths. In wet conditions Hock Cliff can get very muddy; Garden Cliff and the Malverns less so. Malvern terrain includes some steep sections. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also be required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. \n\n\n\nTewksbury is the focal point for this trip. The price will be £5 for a half day (Friday) and £10 per full day. Total trip £25.  \n\n\n\nTo register email julieharrald@googlemail.com \n\n\n\nFor full details\, click here to view the event flyer.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/emgs-and-wgcg-joint-residential-field-trip-nick-chidlaw/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T210000
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SUMMARY:Late Carboniferous - Dr Bernard Besley
DESCRIPTION:A talk from Dr Bernard Besley on the Late Carboniferous. \n\n\n\nMore details to follow. \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/late-carboniferous-dr-bernard-besley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T214006Z
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SUMMARY:Day Field Meeting: Smestow Valley and Wightwick Bank - Andrew Harrison and Julie Schroder
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/day-field-meeting-smestow-valley-and-wightwick-bank-andrew-harrison-and-julie-schroder/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T210000
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SUMMARY:Geology & Industrial Archaeology of Harlech – Allison Barraclough
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow. \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/geology-industrial-archaeology-of-harlech-allison-barraclough/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260117T104816Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Geologist - Under Dippy!
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Earth Science Week 2026\, the Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG) is hosting a special “Ask a Geologist” session. Join us right beneath the tail of Dippy the Diplodocus at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in 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\nVenue:Herbert Art Gallery & Museumhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3w57Gv8vonQH8sxT9
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/ask-a-geologist-under-dippy-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260308T111915Z
CREATED:20260308T111914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T111915Z
UID:99842-1795115700-1795122000@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:Geology of Stonehenge - Peter Worsley
DESCRIPTION:A talk on the geology of Stonehenge by Peter Worsley. \n\n\n\nMore details to follow. \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/geology-of-stonehenge-peter-worsley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T112206Z
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UID:99846-1796466600-1796477400@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-7/
LOCATION:Market Hall Museum\, Market Hall Museum\, Market Pl\, Warwick\,\, CV34 4SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T214817Z
CREATED:20260602T214727Z
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UID:103863-1797084000-1797094800@www.wgcg.co.uk
SUMMARY:WGCG Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:The next Christmas Social of Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group will be on Saturday 12th December at Kenilworth Senior Citizens’ Club\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ at 7.00pm. This year will feature wine tasting. \n\n\n\nDetails TBC.
URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-christmas-social-2/
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