BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T162611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T102825Z UID:44759-1708025400-1708030800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Lecture: Geology & Caves of N / NE Greenland -physical record - Paul Smith  DESCRIPTION:Carbonate rocks of Neoproterozoic to Silurian age are abundantly distributed around the coasts of North and North-East Greenland. Large cave entrances are distributed across the whole caves distributed across the whole of North Greenland\, an ice-free larger than England\, from 80–82.5°N and they constitute the northernmost documented karst caves globally. Data relating to the caves in this remote region have been collected on field expeditions over a 40-year period\, and they provide information about palaeoclimates in otherwise poorly documented geological intervals. These geological young caves are mainly phreatic (sub-water table) conduits\, and they are consistently located a few 100 m beneath the distinctive plateau that characterises the topography of the northern coast. Their identical context suggests that they developed in a single phase of cave formation\, and the timing of cave development is constrained by the mid- to late-Miocene (15–5 Ma) uplift of the plateau surface and the onset of fjord-forming glaciation in the latest Pliocene – earliest Pleistocene (c. 2.7–2.5 Ma). The caves of North and North-East Greenland offer a glimpse of large-scale phreatic drainage systems that developed below an uplifted coastal peneplain during Neogene time. They preserve an important part of the geological history of North and North-East Greenland that is otherwise absent from the physical geological record \n\n\n\nPaul Smith is Director of Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Professor of Natural History\, and has spent most of his career working in university museums in Cambridge\, Copenhagen\, Birmingham and Oxford. His geological research is focussed on the interactions of Earth systems and organisms from the late Neoproterozoic to the Ordovician\, using a combination of palaeobiology\, sedimentology and geochemistry. Paul also has interests in the application of digital technologies to science museums\, particularly in the areas of 3D visualisation\, virtual reality and the evaluation of user experience. Much of his geological research has been carried out in Greenland and Svalbard\, where he has over thirty years’ experience of field expeditions and he was awarded the Polar Medal in 2017. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will start at 7:30 pm at St Francis in Kenilworth. For those unable to attend in person the talk will be broadcast live on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd-mvpj4vGtQMAwtCeZQF3_SI6ukxkvfS URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/lecture-geology-caves-of-n-ne-greenland-physical-record-paul-smith/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL CATEGORIES:Talk ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T162210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T101847Z UID:44755-1705606200-1705611600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Lecture: La Palma Eruption by Dougal Jerram                                   DESCRIPTION:‘Volcanoes in the spotlight; Exciting examples from La Palma\, Stromboli and the ancient rock record.’ \n\n\n\nErupción volcánica de La Palma de 2021: Wikipedia – Eduardo Robaina\n\n\n\nRecent advances in the capture of 3D geological data has re-invigorated the way in which we study volcanoes and their deposits. The recent eruption on La Palma\, on going active volcanoes such as Sromboli act as modern day laboratories to observe and record\, while the ancient rock record is the legacy of such eruptions. Here we will explore some exciting footage and details of the 2021 La Palma eruption which Dougal visited in person\, learn about techniques developed for mapping volcanoes in 3D on Stromboli and will look forward to the role of digital geology in the ancient rock record. Dougal has authored a number of Earth Science and volcanology related books and has also made a number of appearances in the media\, and will look forward to highlight some of these informally after the talk. \n\n\n\nDougal Alexander Jerram is a earth sciences expert. He has appeared on the BBC\, National Geographic\, Discovery Channel\, History Channel and Channel 4\, and on many other TV and radio programs\, relating the earth sciences to the general public. He has published over 45 scientific papers\, has edited for scientific journals\, and has held posts on committees including the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group of the Geological Society. In 2006 he received the Murchison Fund by the Geological Society of London for his early career contribution to geology. \n\n\n\nWe encourage those able to join us at in Kenilworth for this talk. For those unable to attend in person we will be broadcasting the talk live on Zoom. Click the link below to register for Zom participation; https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAld-2pqzkpGtKXccbctcnPaIwFjuioxeUq \n\n\n\nFor those attending in person there will be an opportunity to buy signed copies of his books listed below : \n\n\n\nIntroducing Volcanology; a guide to hot rocks –  rrp£10 \n\n\n\nThe Travellers Guide to the Centre of the Earth – rrp£10 \n\n\n\nVictor the Volcano (childrens picture story book) – rrp£6.99 \n\n\n\nVolcanoes of Europe rrp £32 \n\n\n\nField description of Igneous Rocks £30 Field description of Metamorphic Rocks £30 URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/lecture-palma-eruption-by-dougal-jerram/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T161933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T161936Z UID:44751-1702580400-1702587600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Xmas Social (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Details to follow URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/xmas-social-members-only/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T161626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T151951Z UID:44747-1700163000-1700168400@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Lecture: The birds and rocks of Flamborough Head - Paul Hildreth DESCRIPTION:Flamborough Head is England’s most northerly outcrop of the Late Cretaceous Chalk Group and is home to the highest chalk sea cliffs and the only mainland gannet colony in the UK. In recognition of these latter claims\, the RSPB has established the very popular and successful Bempton Cliffs reserve which sees around half a million seabirds gather here between March and October to raise a family on towering cliffs overlooking the North Sea. Perhaps the most popular attraction is the puffin colony\, though each visitor will have his or her own favourite. \n\n\n\nThe headland\, though founded on solid chalk\, has a blanket of Quaternary deposits\, mainly till and stratified gravels. In places such as Danes Dyke\, these deposits fill deep ravines cut into the chalk bedrock and provide a completely different habitat from the cliffs at Bempton. A walk from the car park to the beach in early May will take you through woodland where the sometimes harsh calls of seabirds give way to the more melodious sounds of the blackcap\, wren and robin and the ‘tapping’ of woodpeckers. \n\n\n\nThe ornithologist notes that the northern side of Flamborough Head hosts most\, if not all\, of the breeding sites for sea birds such as gannet\, guillemot\, razorbill and puffin. The geologist notes that the Chalk of the northern side of the headland is different from that on the southern side and that there is a significant variation in the influence of the Quaternary “blanket”. So this talk will try to combine these observations and look for possible geological explanations to variations in bird distribution. In doing so I will throw in some questions based on observation: Do guillemots use clinometers? Can seabirds recognise deformed rock layers? Are gannets and auks fellow members of the Flint Appreciation Society? The preparation of this talk has been helped by the staff at RSPB Bempton Cliffs\, in particular Sarah Aitken\, with whom I collaborated for a number of years and for whom the YGS produced an information leaflet ‘The Geology of Bempton Cliffs’ for visitors to the reserve. Peter and Sylvia Nettleship of Buckton provided historical data and a ‘seabird fact sheet’\, and almost all of the stunning bird portraits are supplied by an old-school friend\, Tony Malt from Malton\, who came on a Yorkshire Geology Month boat trip from North Landing in 2016 \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given at St Francis church hall in Kenilworth and broadcast live to an online Zoom audiance. Those able are encouraged to come in person to the meeting in Kenilworth. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/lecture-northern-chalks-and-their-associated-flints/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T161020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T161704Z UID:44743-1697742000-1697749200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:AGM (members only event) DESCRIPTION:The AGM will be held at 7pm and is expected to take C.20 minutes. This will be followed by a slide show and a short talk given by a guest speaker. (Details to follow). URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/agm-members-only-event/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230730T161415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T135229Z UID:45247-1697277600-1697295600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Geo Conservation: Kenilworth Cutting / Greenway DESCRIPTION:Join our team of volunteers in a clearence session of our LGS exposure in Kenilworth Cutting. This is one of the very few exposures of the Permian Kenilworth sandstone\, an important site for geological education. A major benefit of participating in clearance sessions is that you get to examine details within the outcrop that may be overlooked in a simple visit\, and you have the opportunity to discuss your obdervations with others. Come along for 1 hour or the full session. This event is open to members and none members. For more details download the event flier. Contact warwickshiregcg@gmail.com to express interest. \n\n\n\nCurrent state of the exposure July 2023\n\n\n\nThe exposure is on the Kenilworth Greenway just to the NW of the A429 URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/geo-conservation-kenilworth-cutting-greenway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230222T101420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T150428Z UID:37408-1697193000-1697200200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Urban Geology of Warwick DESCRIPTION:Market place Warwick\n\n\n\nJon Radley of WGCG will lead an urban geology walk around Warwick starting and finishing at the entrance to the Market Hall Museum. The tour will focus on Warwick’s building stones with emphasis on the locally sourced examples and what they can tell us about ancient Warwickshire. Fossils\, minerals\, climate change and ancient environments will feature in the walk\, which will conclude back at the Market Hall Museum at about midday. There\, participants will have the opportunity to further explore the town and county geo-heritage through the museum displays \n\n\n\nThis event is taking place as part of the national Earth Science Week events (8-14/10/23). The length of the walk will be approximately 1-2 miles. The walk is open to all but will be limited to 15 participants. To register for this walk please contact Julie Harrald WGCG@JEGH.me.uk  \n\n\n\nFind out about other Earth Science Week events from the Geol Soc website URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/urban-geology-of-warwick/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230203T113618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T132338Z UID:36755-1696757400-1696784400@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cleeve Hill\, Gloucestershire. Led by Dr Nick Chidlaw DESCRIPTION:The location has the most complete stratigraphic succession of the Middle Jurassic InferiorOolite Group in the Cotswolds. A lot of sections were re-exposed by Gloucestershire GeologyTrust some years ago. Post-glacial landforms will be described.The scenery from this location is fabulous with great views over the Severn Valley to theMalverns and beyond on a clear day. Some details will be given of this view\, explaining thelandforms and underlying geology. This trip will entail about 4 miles of walking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register contact Julie Harrald WarwickshireGCG@gmail.com URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-cleeve-hill-gloucestershire-led-by-dr-nick-chidlaw/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T154149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T125430Z UID:44733-1695427200-1695513599@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Field Trip: Moorwood (Nuneaton) CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This trip has been cancelled as geo-conservation work is required on the exposures prior to a field visit. We will rechedule this visit for 2024. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-moorwood-nuneaton/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T155716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T142234Z UID:44739-1695324600-1695330000@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Evening Lecture: Stromatolites: Making Mountains out of Microbes - Prof Ian Fairchild DESCRIPTION:For most of Earth history the only macroscopic evidence of life are the intricately layered rocks called stromatolites. Like trace fossils they record an interaction between organisms and sedimentary processes. The key players are the cyanobacteria\, formerly known as blue-green algae\, which played a vital role in oxygenating the Earth through their photosynthesis. Build-up of sediments and precipitates over time under the sticky surface mats created by communities of such organisms mats can make limestone and dolomite masses up to hundreds of metres thick. Stromatolites reveal many fascinating stories of past environments and examples from several continents will be discussed. \n\n\n\nThe lecture will be given at St Francis church hall and will be broadcast live via Zoom to an online audiance. We encourage those able to be present in person to join us at the church hall. To participate by Zoom click on the Zoom link above. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/evening-lecture-details-to-follow/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL CATEGORIES:Talk ORGANIZER;CN="wgcg.co.uk":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230203T120139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T120143Z UID:36778-1694797200-1694797200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Field Trip: Suffolk Coast led by Tim Holt-Wilson DESCRIPTION:Friday 15th September to Sunday 17th September. \n\n\n\nTertiary amd Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology: \n\n\n\nDetails to follow URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/weekend-field-trip-suffolk-coast-led-by-tim-holt-wilson/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230722T152847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T202852Z UID:44728-1692453600-1692464400@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hill Farm\, Maxstoke & Corley Rocks DESCRIPTION:Field Trip leader will be Mike Allen or Stuart Burley. In addition to the main sites\, there is some Quaternary interest and the topographic expression of the Western Boundary Fault of the Coventry Horst is visible. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Please contact Julie Harrald to register interest julieharrald@googlemail.com URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/field-trip-hill-farm-maxstoke-corley-rocks/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230718T144009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T210528Z UID:44546-1689841800-1689886800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Guy's Cliffe SSSI field excursion DESCRIPTION:We will explore the spectacular Guy’s Cliffe exposures of the Warwick Sandstone on the banks of the river Avon\, recently conserved by the Friends of Guys Cliffe volunteers. The Helsby Sandstone\, (formally the Warwick\, or Bromsgrove Sandstone)\, exhibits outstanding examples of cross-bedding giving participants the opportunity to unravel the type and size of the rivers from which these were deposited and search for rhynchosaur fossil remains previously known from here. \n\n\n\nPre trip registration is essential. Please contact Julie Harrald for more details julieharrald@googlemail.com URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/guys-cliffe-sssi-field-excursion/ LOCATION:Guys Cliffe Centre\, Coventry Rd\, Warwick CV34 5YD\, Coventry Rd\, Warwick\, CV34 5YD\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230707T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230203T115713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T115717Z UID:36770-1688749200-1688749200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Field Trip: Flamborough Coast (Yorkshire)\, led by Paul Hildreth DESCRIPTION:Selwicks Bay\n\n\n\nThis weekend Field trip will commence on Friday evening with a presentation of the geology of the area followed by dinner. Saturday and Sunday will be spent in the field\, ending around 16:00 hrs Sunday 9/7/23. \n\n\n\nThe Flamborough headland coast is celebrated for its Chalk scenery\, geomorphology and tectonics. There are also some superficial glacial deposits. Locations expected / likely to be included in the finalised itinerary are Selwick’s Bay\, North Landing\, Dane’s Dyke to Sewerby\, Bempton Cliffs and Thornwick Bay. \n\n\n\nA detailed set of field notes will be made (electronically) available well before departure. Please advise if you require a printed version to be made available (possibly at small extra cost). \n\n\n\nRooms have been secured for those that wish to take them at the Sefton Hotel\, 26-28 Flamborough Road\, Bridlington\, YO15 2HX (Tel. 01262 674693). They have offered a flat rate of £45 pppn for B&B in a variety of double / twin rooms. The hotel offers private parking. The hotel prefers that rooms and any meals taken are paid for on an individual basis. No room deposit is required from participants – you simply need to state on your registration form what room you want – WGCG will allocate the room for you and inform the hotel\, then you will pay the hotel directly when you arrive. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/weekend-field-trip-flamborough-coast-yorkshire-led-by-paul-hildreth/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230324T124418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T102001Z UID:39355-1686855600-1686861000@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Evening Excursion to Roundberry Quarry\, Tamworth. Grid reference: SK 2765 0382 Post Code B79 0JW DESCRIPTION:Download Details \n\n\n\nRisk Assessment URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/evening-excursion-to-roundberry-quarry-tamworth-grid-reference-sk-2765-0382-post-code-b79-0jw/ LOCATION:B79 0JW\, B79 0JW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230222T094208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T083407Z UID:37329-1685701800-1685709000@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:An urban geology walk around Warwick DESCRIPTION:Jon Radley will lead a walk around Warwick starting and finishing at the entrance to the Market Hall Museum. The tour will focus on Warwick’s building stones with emphasis on the locally sourced examples and what they can tell us about ancient Warwickshire. \n\n\n\nThe length of the walk will be approximately 1-2 miles. Participants are encouraged to have a look around the museum afterwards to see examples of some of the rocks and fossils that will be discussing on the walk.  \n\n\n\nThe walk will be limited to 10 participants. (Please note that this walk will be repeated Friday 13th October 2023). To register for this walk please contact Julie Harrald WGCG@JEGH.me.uk  \n\n\n\nMarket Place Warwick\n\n\n\nThe walk is part of GeoWeek (27th May to 4th June) and that people can look up other activities across the UK at the GeoWeek website URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/an-urban-geology-walk-around-warwick/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230501T113759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T113801Z UID:40659-1685363400-1685368800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Deep time travel through Kenilworth DESCRIPTION:Ray Pratt will lead participants around the urban geology trail compiled by Ian Fenwick. \n\n\n\nParticipants to meet at 12:15 at Abbey Fields car park for a 12:30 start. (Ray will be wearing a yellow fluorecent vest). This event has been organised on behalf of Kenilworth Council and their Nature Week initiative \n\n\n\nPre registration is requested  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deep-time-travel-through-kenilworth-tickets-627449437157 URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/deep-time-travel-through-kenilworth/ LOCATION:The car park – Abbey Fields\, Bridge Street\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1BN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20230501T112721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T115624Z UID:40650-1685181600-1685203200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:WGCG Public Engagement Stall DESCRIPTION:As part of Kenilworth Nature Week an Geo-Week activities\, WGCG will have a stall in Talisman Square\, Kenilworth. The aim is to engage with the general public on the importance of geology in their daily lives. We will have a selected number of specimens available to help engage with the public and lots of brochures to hand out. Come along and say hi. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-public-engagement-stall/ LOCATION:Talisman square Kenilworth\, Talisman Square\, Kenilworth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221109T113822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T153607Z UID:33944-1682019000-1682024400@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:The geology of the Chilterns and the potential impact of HS2 - by Haydon Bailey DESCRIPTION:The Chiltern Hills are underlain by Chalk\, predominantly what was traditionally called the Middle Chalk (now the lower part of the White Chalk Group) capped by the Top Rock – Chalk Rock complex. It is this series of chalk hardgrounds which effectively forms the spine of the Chiltern Escarpment. The Chalk dips gently into the London Basin\, and the overlying basal Tertiary succession provides minor outliers around this northern rim of the basin. The other major geological event we have to recognise in this area is the re-routing of the Proto-Thames River during and following the Anglian glaciation\, some 450\,000 years ago. This created the landscape we currently see in much of the southern parts of the Chilterns. The route of the HS2 fast rail link passes straight across the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the geology underlying this region is being impacted during tunnelling; some concerns will be raised regarding the tunnelling under the Chilterns\, the geology it will encounter and its impact on Chalk aquifer and the surrounding AONB. \n\n\n\n\n\n Cross section of the Chilterns by Geoff Larminie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaydon Bailey graduated in Geology a long time ago from the University of Sheffield; he has a PhD in Chalk micropalaeontology (from Plymouth)\, is a Chartered Geologist and has worked as a consultant stratigrapher in the oil and gas industry for over forty years. He still specialises in Upper Cretaceous Chalk stratigraphy\, although his career has led to projects throughout much of the geological time scale around Europe\, Africa and the Middle East. He recently retired for the position of co-Director of Network Stratigraphic Consulting Ltd.\, a company he co-founded some 25 years ago. He’s a past Chairman and Industrial Liaison Officer of The Micropalaeontological Society and a past President of the Geologists’ Association. He still serves on the GA Council as Chair of the Curry Fund and Chair of the Awards committee. Between 2012 and 2020 he was Honorary Lecturer on the M.Sc. in Applied & Petroleum Micropalaeontology at the University of Birmingham. He also holds the position of Geological & Environmental Adviser to the Chiltern Society (since 2008)\, where his initial brief was to prepare a report on the underlying geology of the Misbourne valley; subsequently this valley became the preferred route for HS2. This project still takes up too much of his time. More recently he has become increasingly involved in the preservation of Chalk Streams. He’s married to a talented musician\, has two children\, one a Speech and Language therapist\, the other flies people on stage and film sets and he has three brilliant grandchildren. \n\n\n\n\n\n Haydon Bailey\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk will be held at St Francis of Assisi church hall in Kenilworth. We will also attempt to broadcast this talk live on Zoom. To Join the Zoom Meeting copy this path into your web browser.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471101420?pwd=dTc4M1lBeVZjWlowd1Z2UDlFT0o0UT09 \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, log into Zoom using the following Meeting ID: 864 7110 1420 and Passcode: 643942 URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/haydon-bailey-on-hs2-chilterns-chalk/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221109T113653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T091857Z UID:33941-1678995000-1679000400@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Peter Worsley on ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’ DESCRIPTION:In his time\, Charles Darwin became one of the world’s leading geologists.  The background to his geological training prior to embarkation on the Beagle will be outlined.  Some of the geological highlights which occurred during the long voyage will be visited and discussed along with an assessment of his geological publications. \n\n\n\nAs an Emeritus Professor\, Peter Worsley is affiliated to the School of Archaeology\, Geography and Environmental Sciences\, University of Reading. Peter does research in Quaternary geology and the History of geology’. His specialisms are glacier and permafrost process ancient and modern. In addition he has developed an interest in the geological work of Charles Darwin. His book ‘The Darwin Farms: the Lincolnshire estates of Charles and Erasmus Darwin and their family’ was published in 2018 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk will be held at St Francis of Assisi church hall in Kenilworth. We also plan to broadcast the talk live via Zoom. We encourage members and guests to attend the venue in person as there are some risk technical risks regarding broadcasting the talk on Zoom. This talk will not be recorded for viewing at a later date. \n\n\n\nTo Join the meeting via Zoom please copy and paste the following path to your browser.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81727846342?pwd=V1RiMjNtM29nZ1JDblhXTXVjM3d1dz09 \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, log into Zoom using the following Meeting ID: 817 2784 6342 and Passcode: 383279 \n\n\n\nDownload talk Poster URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/peter-worsley-on-the-voyage-of-the-beagle/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221211T175800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T235508Z UID:35006-1677319200-1677340800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:The Geology of Warwickshire Workshop DESCRIPTION:This year\, in response to requests from members\, we are devoting our study day to an introduction to the geology of our county.  With some of the oldest rocks in the country as well as others that were deposited just a few thousands of years ago\, this will be a ‘broad-brush’ introduction.  It will be especially appropriate for those who have little familiarity thus far with what lays under our feet\, but\, hopefully\, will offer something to those who have been looking at Warwickshire’s rocks for many years. \n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\n\nThe Precambrian and the Lower Palaeozoics – Dr Mike Howe\, British Geological Survey\n\n\n\nThe Upper Palaeozoics\, especially the Carboniferous – Mike Allen\n\n\n\nThe Permo-Trias – Dr Stuart Burley\n\n\n\nThe Jurassic – John Crossling\n\n\n\nThe Quaternary – Ian Fenwick\n\n\n\nThe Extractive Industries of Warwickshire – Brian Ellis\n\n\n\n\nEach presentation will involve some ‘chalk and talk’\, but will be accompanied by visuals and specimens.  Each session will allow for examination of specimens and for discussion/questions.  Numbers may have to be limited so early registration is recommended. Download registration form \n\n\n\nThere will be a nominal £10 charge to attend this event. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/the-geology-of-warwickshire-workshop/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221109T113452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T085114Z UID:33938-1676575800-1676581200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Zoe Jackson on ‘Birmingham Erratics Project’ DESCRIPTION:Zoe Jackson\n\n\n\nTalk summary: \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Zoë will discuss the Birmingham’s Erratic Boulders Project – a NLHF funded project which aims to document\, promote and preserve the predominantly Arenig glacial erratics of SW Birmingham. The geology of the boulders will be described\, including the most recent work carried out: XRF analysis and cosmogenic exposure dating. The fascinating social history of some of the boulders will be discussed\, along with the pivotal characters involved in their discovery in the late 19th century\, and the intriguing evolution of our understanding of the role of glaciers in the transport of the erratics. Public engagement\, project outputs and work to preserve the boulders in the future will also be summarised. \n\n\n\nBiography: \n\n\n\nZoë is a former mine and exploration geologist who spent her early career working on gold and nickel projects in Western Australia. Since returning to the UK\, Zoë has been involved in geoconservation. She particularly enjoys public engagement. \n\n\n\nThis talk will be held at Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ. We will also attempt to broadcast this talk live on Zoom. To participate via Zoom copy the following path into your browser; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88392257927?pwd=cnJmWTFwUFhyY25adHExbFZtU1hrdz09 \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, log into Zoom using the following Meeting ID: 883 9225 7927 and Passcode: 583811 URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/zoe-jackson-on-birmingham-erratics-project/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221126T141012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T141125Z UID:34448-1675882800-1675890000@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:LLP: Dr Phil Bird (University of Leicester) The Circular Economy and Material Supply DESCRIPTION:the presentations will be live\, in theatre at the Leicester University campus\, from whence they will be broadcast on-line via Zoom. Details to follow URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/llp-dr-phil-bird-university-of-leicester-the-circular-economy-and-material-supply/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221109T113249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T090335Z UID:33933-1674156600-1674162000@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:‘Astronomical Cycles & Climate’ by Jim Riding DESCRIPTION:This talk will be held at St Francis of Assisi church hall in Kenilworth. We will also attempt to broadcast this talk live on Zoom. To participate via Zoom copy the following path to your web browser;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390717688?pwd=RWlkcEo1Uk4rYUp6V1FHU25kUUFjdz09 \n\n\n\nAlternatively log into Zoom using the following ; \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 813 9071 7688Passcode: 738647 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSummary: In this talk Jim will describe how the Serbian scientist Milutin Milanković discovered the three astronomical cycles affecting our planet\, their periodicities and how they can influence the deposition of sedimentary rocks. If we can recognise Milanković cycles\, we can use them to work out the durations of major sedimentary successions and thereby refine the geological timescale. Four case histories are given\, one Carboniferous\, two Jurassic and one Pliocene. Next\, I will explain how the use of stable isotope analysis can help us interpret past palaeoclimates and Milanković cycles.  \n\n\n\nJim Riding is a palynologist (fossilised pollen!) working at the British Geological Survey in Nottingham. He is formally retired but is still working as a ‘Honorary Research Associate’.  URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/astronomical-cycles-climate-by-jim-riding/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20221126T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T140703Z UID:34445-1673463600-1673470800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:LLP: New fossil finds in the Middle Jurassic of the Cotswolds: Tim Ewen DESCRIPTION:LLP Talk: the presentations will be live\, in theatre at the Leicester University campus\, from whence they will be broadcast on-line via Zoom. More details to follow URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/llp-new-fossil-finds-in-the-middle-jurassic-of-the-cotswolds-tim-ewen/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20220831T075216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T075218Z UID:31673-1670526000-1670533200@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:WGCG Christmas Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/wgcg-christmas-social/ LOCATION:St Francis of Assisi R C Church ORGANIZER;CN="Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)":MAILTO:warwickshiregcg@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20220728T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T204155Z UID:30543-1668713400-1668718800@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The NW Highlands controversy: Geology\, geologists and social climbing in Victorian times. Talk by Dr Peter Gutteridge DESCRIPTION:The NW Highlands of Scotland probably has the best scenery and geology in the world. You can find the oldest rocks in the British Isles\, the first evidence of life\, ancient landscapes carved out by preCambrian rivers and beautifully exposed Lower Palaeozoic clastic and carbonate sediments. \n\n\n\nThese all form part of a major fold and thrust belt on which the metamorphosed Moine schists were emplaced. \n\n\n\nHowever\, geologist Roderick Impy Murchison saw this as a conformable succession. It is worth asking the question\, why did Victorian geologists so completely miss evidence that is so obvious to geologists today? \n\n\n\nThe answers lie in the state of geological science at the time\, geopolitics and social climbing. Resolution of the Moine thrust controversy was a turning point in the history of geology gave us the foundations of the science of geology as we now know it. \n\n\n\nView the promotional video for this talk \n\n\n\nBiography: As a carbonate sedimentologist Dr Gutteridge has worked on carbonate systems from all parts of the geological column throughout the world. He did his first degree at Leeds\, which had a strong structural emphasis at that time. This included numerous lectures and field trips to NW Scotland\, particularly to the Moine thrust. Dr Gutteridge has been back there many times since and this lecture offers a new perspective on an old controversy. \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given live at St Francis of Assisi in Kenilwoth. Members and guests are encouraged to attend in person if possible. Registration is not required and there is plenty of free car parking available at the venue. \n\n\n\nWe will attempt to transmit this talk live over Zoom to those who are unable to attend the venue. Zoom participants must register in advance using the following link; \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-ygrTosHN1ORd5Zkt_eWbPyrTqnUoEm  URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/evening-lecture-3/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221017T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20220728T215816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T155342Z UID:30540-1666035000-1666038600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:AGM DESCRIPTION:WGCG AGM – Members only event. Details to follow URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/agm-2/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20220802T142325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T142329Z UID:30626-1665311400-1665318600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Lickey Hills Geo Walk DESCRIPTION:A free guided walk for all the familyThe history of the Earth is written in the rocks beneath your feet.Your guide will take you back almost 500 million years to an ancient shoreline\, when Britain lay in the southern hemisphere. You will explore the evidence for the convulsions the rocks suffered as Britain collided with North America\, and see pebbles washed by rivers from France and deposited in a desert only 250 million years ago.Meet at the Lickey Hills Country Park Visitor Centre in time for a 10.30 start. No booking necessary. The walk is about 1.5 miles and may be rough and muddy in places. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/lickey-hills-geo-walk/ LOCATION:Lickey Hills Visitor Centre\, Warren Lane\, Lickey\, Worcestershire\, B45 8ER END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052156 CREATED:20220728T215356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T075051Z UID:30535-1663702200-1663707600@www.wgcg.co.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Mike Benton. :‘Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World’ DESCRIPTION:Mike Benton. :‘Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World’ \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be held at St Francis of Assisi in Kenilworth. We will also attempt to share this on Zoom for those unable to make it in person. We will be trying out new technology and may incur technical hitches\, therefore we recommend attending in person if at all possible. \n\n\n\nPoster \n\n\n\nZoom Registration \n\n\n\nWGCG is delighted to host this evening lecture by Mike Benton\, bringing some of his latest research on dinosaur appearance and evolution. Dinosaurs are not what you thought they were\, or at least\, they didn’t looklike you think they did. Rapid advances in technology and astounding new fossil finds have changed the way we visualise dinosaurs forever. This talk builds on Prof Benton’s latest book ‘New visions of a lost World’\, which isillustrated by acclaimed palaeoartist Bob Nicholls\, to display the latest and most exciting dinosaur discoveries in vibrant colour. Bob Nicolls also produced the Mid-Triassic and Jurassic reconstructions for Warwick Museum\, supported by WGCG. \n\n\n\nMike Benton is an award-winning professor of vertebrate palaeontology in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. His extensive published work has concentrated on the evolution of Triassic reptiles\, but hehas also worked on extinction events and faunal changes in the fossil record. Mike has written many books on dinosaurs\, including some for children and a non-specialist audience. A rhynchosaur (Bentonyx) is named in his honour! He was appointed OBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to palaeontology and community engagement. URL:https://www.wgcg.co.uk/event/evening-lecture-2/ LOCATION:St Francis\, 110 Warwick Rd\, Kenilworth CV8 1HL\, 110 Warwick Road\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1HL\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR