The Geological Landscape Around Low Rigg
Starts: 18:00
Location: A66, Cumbria
Description:
WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE THE GEOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE AROUND LOW RIGG John Rodgers
Meet at 18.00 at the road junction on the minor road south of the A66 NY 305240. This evening walk over Low Rigg to the north end of High Rigg will examine the surrounding geology and geomorphology and consider the possibility of producing an explanatory guide for visitors to the area.
Coal and Iron in West Cumbria
Starts: 10:30
Location: Haig Pit Museum, Whitehaven CA28 9AL, UK
SATURDAY 9 JUNE COAL AND IRON IN WEST CUMBRIA
Morning session: Meet at 10.30 Haig Pit Museum car park NX 966176. This part is to learn about the progress of the West Cumbria Mining Ltd. project to mine coking coal from submarine seams.
Afternoon session: THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF IRON SLAG Leader Clive Boulter Meet at 1pm at Harrington Shore. Parking on N side of harbour by Harrington Sailing Club NX 989254. Weatherproof clothing and hard hats useful. Attached are briefing notes for the session.
Starts: 12:00
On: Wednesday 21st March
At: Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Cockermouth CA149PH
Includes the President’s talk.
Details to follow
Starts: 19:30
On: Wednesday 21st February
At: Harvey Davies Room, Braithwaite Institute, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5RY
Dave Bodecott
“The geology and business of oil and gas exploration off the Falkland Islands.”
Details to follow
Starts: 19:30
On: Wednesday 24th January
At: Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle St, Carlisle CA3 8TP
Dr. Peter Standing. “Limestone pavements in Cumbria”
Details to follow
Starts: 19:30
On: Wednesday 13th December
At: Friends Meeting House, Elliot Park, Keswick CA12
Details to follow
