Geology
| Facilitators | Colin Sykes and Janet Pooran |
Indoor Meetings from October 2024 to March 2025, Committee Room One, Clarkston Hall, Clarkston.
4th Wednesday of the month at 10.30am to 12.30pm. Field trips from April to September
Next meeting - 24th April Balmaha - meet at Balmaha National Park Centre - 10,30 am or Rouken Glen car park at 9.30 am for drivers and passengers
Geology is defined as ‘the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources and investigates the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4500 million year history.’
Are you interested in the structure of rocks and minerals and how they were formed? Earth processes such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes? The history of the Earth’s structure and how it is still changing? Why Mount Everest is growing by about 4mm per year?
At the meetings there are discussions, talks and field trips, which are undertaken at your own risk. No previous knowledge is required to join the group just an interest.
#Programme:Please note the amended dates of Field Meetings from May to September 2024. This is to fit in with leader availability, tides and anticipated weather.
December - No meeting but Christmas Geology Quiz will be circulated
2024
January 24th- Local Archaeology with Geology- Susan Hunter
February 28th- Geological curios and puzzles- members discussion group.
March 27th - the Highland Boundary - a preview of Balmaha Field Trip.
April 24th - Balmaha. The Highland Boundary
May 30th - Isle of Bute
June 19th - Linn Park and Rouken Glen
July 24th - Wolf Hole Bridge of Allan Stirling
August 28th- Muirshiel
September 11th - Culzean Castle and foreshore.
October 23rd - The Grand Canyon - George Dunlop
November 27th - Ireland - Vivienne and John Christison.
December - Online Christmas Quiz. No meeting.
Please make sure that you have carefully considered our Personal Risk Assessment before attending field trips.
If you would like more information or to join the group please contact Colin by clicking on the Message Bird.