Below is a calendar of archived events the society has held since they began being posted online in 2012. archive
Additional event detail and reports are available to members in our Proceedings and the society library or by request.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | |
New advances in understanding the British and Irish Ice Sheet with particular reference to Cumbria
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19:30 |
| Details: | Prof. David Evans, Durham University
New advances in understanding the British and Irish Ice Sheet with particular reference to Cumbria
Joint meeting with Carlisle Natural History Society
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | |
Exceptional Preservation of Dinosaur Eggs and Embryos from the Upper Cretaceous of Henan Province, People’s Republic of China
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19:30 |
| Details: | Dr. John Nudds, Manchester University
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | |
AGM and President’s Talk
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19:30 |
| Details: | President’s Talk: VOLCANIC ACTIVITY IN NW USA
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Annual Lunch
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12:30 |
| Details: | A buffet lunch will be provided, including hot and cold food (some vegetarian), tea & coffee, as well as a little geologically themed entertainment. The cost will be £16 per person and reservations should be made with me at the address below by 23rdMarch. (Please include your contact details and make cheques payable to Cumberland Geological Society.) The Council eagerly looks forward to your company!
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If you have any questions or queries regarding the event please contact us using the provided from (click here).
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| Harter Fell – Borrowdale Volcanic Group
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Threlkeld Knotts – Lavas, Laccoliths and Landslips
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14:00 |
| Details: | Leader: John Rodgers
Meet at 2pm at the road junction SW of Burns Farm NY 304240 for car sharing.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=330450&Y=524050&A=Y&Z=115
5km walking, c. 350m ascent on mainly paths but some rough ground. This trip will be dependent on fair weather and may be postponed if conditions are poor. Last minute news from leader on email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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Cancelled – Glacial Landforms and Sediments on the SW Cumbrian Coast
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10:30 |
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This event is cancelled due to unforseen circumstances
Leader: David Evans
Meet at layby Whitbeck SD 115 845
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=311550&Y=484550&A=Y&Z=115
c.6km walking on farm track and steep gravelly path to beach. Hard hat and digging tools optional. No toilet facilities.
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| Skiddaw Group Structures and Sill in Wythop Woods
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Geology and Mining History around Nenthead Heritage Site
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10:30 |
| Details: | Leader: Rosemary Vilder
Meet at heritage site NY 785433
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=378550&Y=543350&A=Y&Z=115
Approx. 2 km walking around historic mining area with some rough ground and steep sections. Optional tour of mine (small donation requested to cover cost of equipment and insurance). Exhibition building with café and toilets.
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Saturday, August 17, 2019 | |
Shap Fell (Hardendale) Limestone Quarry – Past, Present and Future
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10:00 |
| Details: | Meet at NY 590146
(Links to media and advanced reading for the event are at the foot of the page)
Meet at 10.00am at the road corner ‘Castlehouse Scar’ NY 590146. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=359050&Y=514650&A=Y&Z=115
Take the Crosby Ravensworth Road from Shap village, turn right by the wood & park at the road corner. Please park tidily & consider car sharing if possible. Hi-vis recommended, hard hats not needed.
We will be met by the Tata Steel Operations Manager & Quarry manager. The quarry visit will be in the morning. We will walk slightly uphill to access the quarry via a gate. Inside the quarry, the ground is rough & steep in places. The area is over 300m & can be exposed. In the afternoon we will walk round the proposed quarry perimeter geology trail. Total walking distance about 3 miles
If you have any problems finding the quarry contact Sylvia on 07876 787 208
Below is some downloadable advanced setting and reading prior to the event.
Sat 17 August 2019 CGS visit to Shapfell quarry
DECISION NOTICE_3-18-9004
Vol 3 Environmental Statement Chapter2 – Site Setting
shapfell-quarry
Restoration Plan_1.0
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