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  • The geology of the Chilterns and the potential impact of HS2 – by Haydon Bailey

    St Francis 110 Warwick Road, Kenilworth

    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 Join the Zoom Meeting copy this path into your web browser.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471101420?pwd=dTc4M1lBeVZjWlowd1Z2UDlFT0o0UT09 Alternatively, log into Zoom using the following Meeting ID: 864 7110 1420 and Passcode: 643942

  • Peter Worsley on ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’

    St Francis 110 Warwick Rd, Kenilworth

    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. As an Emeritus Professor, ...

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  • The Geology of Warwickshire Workshop

    Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club

    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 ...

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  • Zoe Jackson on ‘Birmingham Erratics Project’

    Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club Abbey End, Kenilworth

    Talk summary: In 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 ...

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  • ‘Astronomical Cycles & Climate’ by Jim Riding

    St Francis 110 Warwick Road, Kenilworth

    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 Alternatively log into Zoom using the following ; Meeting ID: 813 9071 7688Passcode: 738647 Summary: In this talk ...

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  • Talk: The NW Highlands controversy: Geology, geologists and social climbing in Victorian times. Talk by Dr Peter Gutteridge

    St Francis 110 Warwick Rd, Kenilworth

    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. These all form part of a major fold and ...

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  • AGM

    St Francis 110 Warwick Rd, Kenilworth

    WGCG AGM - Members only event. Details to follow