Festival of Geology Saturday 3 November – 2018
Come along to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 3 November at University College London. It’s organized by the Geologists’ Association and is a fabulous day of talks, walks and activities. Lots to see and do with exhibitors and traders coming from all over the country. Fossils, minerals and rocks galore! And a ‘special’ this year is a presentation of the Moon Rocks which are on loan from the Science and...
The Rock Exchange in Bakewell on 13 & 14 October – 2018
The Rock Exchange, which takes place this weekend in the Peak District, is considered to be on of the country’s major Mineral and Fossil Fairs. There will be over 70 stalls with a huge variety of rocks, minerals, fossils and gemstones. Something for everyone. It’s open on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 till 5.00. Admission is £2.00 for adults and accompanied children are free. There is also disabled access and free...
Sidcup Lapidary Show on Saturday October 6 2018
Our Rockwatch fieldtrips are over for the year but that doesn’t mean you have to stop going out and having fossil fun! The Sidcup Lapidary and Mineral Show is on Saturday October 6 from 10.00 till 4.00 and it’s a great opportunity to have a look at crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils and more. Apparently there is even a Gold Mine! Fun for all the family with something for all ages and budgets. Admission free! And...
Wonderful Wales! Great Rockwatch trip to Pembrokeshire!
The tiny city of St David’s was the centre for an amazing trip to Pembrokeshire. A weekend fieldtrip with lots of geology, old slate quarries and sunshine! Check out the Events and try and come along on a fieldtrip. There’s a fabulous one to Cayton Bay in Yorkshire on 24th August! Otherwise check the list and see if you can come to any.
Pembrokeshire weekend for Rockwatchers!
Rockwatchers are off to explore Pembrokeshire! A great weekend fieldtrip exploring the St David’s peninsula on 14 and 15 July. Lots of geology with sedimentary and igneous rocks (Precambrian and Ordovician), quaternary landfalls and insights into climate change. A great fieldtrip but lots of walking so for over 10s only.