The Cumberland Geological Society, founded in 1962, has an excellent reputation as an active, amateur scientific society interested in all aspects of geology, particularly the county of Cumbria and the Lake District.

The society is Affiliated to the Geologists Association, the national body of professional geologists based in London.

From April to September the society arranges a full and varied programme of field excursions, usually on a wednesday evening and at weekends.

Between September and April, regular wednesday evening meetings are held. Speakers from all fields of geology are invited to give presentations on a wide variety of topics.

The winter programme concludes with the annual dinner. Members and their guests enjoy a social function in a local hotel.

Senior Vice President: David Kelly

Council Secretary: Rosemary Vidler. 11 Blencathra View, Threlkeld, Keswick CA12 4TH. (017697 79326)

Treasurer: Margaret Bennett. 62 Victoria Road, Workington CA14 2Qt. (01900 601119)

Membership Secretary: Chris Thompson. 19 Laithwaite Close, Cockermouth, CA13 0AQ. (01900 825986)

Lecture Secretary: Susan Beale

Excursion Secretary: Dr Alan Smith. Riggside, 10 Grange Park, Keswick, CA12 4AY. (017687 71068)

Librarian: Daid Powell. 45 High Street, Workington CA14 4ET. (01900 605449)

Publicity Officer: Mrs Anne Freeland. Pasture Lane Farm, Pasture Lane, Hesket New Market, CA7 8JP. (016974 78694)

Proceedings Editor: Alan Smith

Riggs Co-Ordinator: Jim Samson, 16 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 9HQ.

Council Members: David Steele, Fi Harwood

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