MOLE VALLEY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

(A local group of the Geologists' Association)

PROGRAMME FOR 2012

Jan 12

"Fracking Shale Gas: what on Earth is that all about?" - Professor Richard Selley (Imperial College, London)

Feb 9

Soirée with members' lecturettes

Feb 25

'Behind the Scenes' visit to the Natural History Museum, London.

Meet at the Exhibition Road entrance to the museum, formerly labelled 'Geological Museum', now 'Earth Gallery' at 10.00am. The tour will last about 3 hours and will show participants mineral and fossil items not usually on display, preparation techniques, etc.

Participants may choose to travel by train: departing Dorking 08.26, Boxhill and Westhumble 08.28, Leatherhead 08.33, Ashtead 08.37. Arrive London Victoria 09.18. Two stops on the underground (District or Circle line) to South Kensington, then a 5 minute walk. Suggested return service departs Victoria 13.31, arriving Dorking 14.24, but participants may wish to have lunch and/or see more of London after the tour.

Only 25 places are available. Non-members are welcome, but priority will be given to MVGS members. If the 25 places are filled by MVGS members, then non-members cannot attend. The normal charge for outings of £2 per person will apply.

If you wish to attend, please notify Clare Hill as soon as possible: Clare.Hill@petravin.co.uk or 01306 882026

Mar 8

"The 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes" - John Gahan

Apr 12

"How Geology can Mitigate Environmental Disasters" - Professor Andy Gale (Portsmouth University)

May 10

"A Chemist’s View of Life: where should we seek ET?" - Mr Tony Sizer (The Royal Observatory, Greenwich)

May 26

Field trip to study the Ice Age landscape of the southern Mole Gap. Leader: Dr Doug Lester

Jun 14

"How on Earth do Flints form?" - Dr Diana Wrench

Sep 13

"Caves and Cannibals: a Mendip Perspective" - Professor Danielle Schreve (Royal Holloway, University of London)

Sep 22

Field trip to Mr Kipling’s exceedingly fine rocks, wild and tamed at Bateman’s. Leader: Dr Graham Williams

Oct 11

Annual General Meeting and Dinner (please note 7.30pm start)

Nov 8

"Global Warming and Energy: two Sides of the same Coin?" - Dr Colin Summerhayes (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)

Dec 6 or 13

Soirée with members' lecturettes and mince pies (date depends on the currently unknown timing of Dorking Gala Night)

The Society meets monthly for lectures, soirées and field trips to study the geology of the Mole Valley and beyond. No previous geological knowledge is needed; just an intense curiosity about the Earth and its history. Meetings are held in the Follett Hall of the Dorking United Reformed Church, off Church Street (ample adjacent parking) - see map for location. These meetings commence with coffee and biscuits served from 7.30pm. Lectures start at 8.00pm and the meetings normally close at about 9.30pm.

Visitors are very welcome; non-members as Guests: £2.00 (children under 18 and students: £1.00). These fees include complimentary coffee and biscuits.

Field trips and events will be organised throughout the year; an administration fee of £2 per head will be charged for all outings, except where this is incorporated in the cost of a coach or minibus. Details will be published in Members' Newsletters and in these pages. If you would like more information about the Society, or if you would care to provide some feedback about these pages, we would be pleased to hear from you by e-mail to mvgs.info@dendron.net.

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This page first issued: 15 Nov 1996; current edition: 16.2, updated 20 Jan 2012