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Bucks Geology GroupEvents - 2025 Programme PRINTER FRIENDLY
2025 ProgrammeSaturday 18th January 2025, time:4-5pmExoplanets and the search for life A Zoom talk by Bucks Geology Group member, Mary Garbett, based on a recent British Astronomical Society event looking at techniques used to find exoplanets, what is currently known about them and the possibilities of detecting signs of life. A link will be sent out to members a few days before the talk.Non-members should contact Ian Hudson several days before the talk to request a link. membersbucksgeology@gmail.com . Saturday 8th February 2025, 2:30am-3:30pm Niplands Kiln, an unexpected encounter with historical brick making in the Chilterns. A talk by geo-environmental consultant and Bourne End resident, James Mortimer. In 2020 and 2023 the former Niplands Brick Works, near Bourne End, suffered two separate collapse events relating to former shafts/ bell pits used to extract clay and chalk which were used in the brick and tile making process. These events led to a flurry of activity including the use of the latest laser technology to map the features ahead of their remediation. This talk looks into the history of the Site and the events which occurred more recently.
This is a joint event with the Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society and will be held at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury
(see https://www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/getting-here for directions)/
Entrance to the museum for this event is free - please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the talk and allow extra time at the end if paying for car parking. Alternatively, to view the talk online, you can register at:
https://bas1.org.uk/lectures-and-talks/
. Microfossils for Beginners - a talk and hands-on workshop with professional micropalaeontologist Steve Packer. This event will comprise a one-hour introductory talk followed by hands-on sessions using microscopes to explore a range of microfossil groups. The session will also include a short lunch break so please bring packed lunch (tea and coffee will be available).
This event is limited to 12 people - EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For more information and to book your place, contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. A Geological Excursion to Bedfordshire
exploring the Clophill Geo-trail, Silso Quarry and ending close to the Bucks border for a look at Husborne Crawley’s amazing church (inside and out), famous for having the only green Greensand stones this side of Cambridgeshire. Please bring a packed lunch or join us for lunch at a nearby pub. This is a joint trip with the Bedfordshire Geology Group led by Bev Fowlston.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - For more information and to register your interest / book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. Rock & Fossil Day at Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury
The Bucks Geology Group and Rockwatch, the UK’s nationwide geology club for children present Rock & Fossil Day at Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Explore a range of hands-on geology displays, meet experts from the Bucks Geology Group and bring along your own mystery items for identification. Plus, craft and hands-on activities for children courtesy of Rockwatch and the Discover Bucks Learning Team.
Entry to the event is by a donation. For more information contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. A North Bucks Geological Odessey
with Jill Eyers exploring Buckingham Sandpit and town centre in the morning followed by a trip to Coombs Quarry in the afternoon. This is a joint event with the Open University Geology Group.
PLACES LIMITED – EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For more information and to book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. Bucks Geology Group AGM and Talk
Join us on Zoom for a look back over the Group’s 2024/early 2025 activities and have your say about what events and projects we run in the future. The AGM will be followed by a 30-minute Zoom peak at Mick Oates’ Barrow upon Humber Geology Museum which members will be able to visit during the Group’s geological excursion to North Lincolnshire in September. Mick will also provide a brief preview of possible sites to visit during the trip. Agenda and reports will be circulated to members prior to the meeting and a link to the AGM sent out a few days before.
. Walton-on-the-Naze fossil hunt.
An opportunity to visit this iconic coastal fossil collecting site with Essex-based geological expert, Gerald Lucy. Walton-on-the-Naze is famous for fossils finds form the London Clay (54million years ago) and the Red Crag (2.5mya) including sharks teeth, bivalves and gastropods. This is a joint trip with the Essex Rock and Mineral Society.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL For more information and to register your interest / book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. Event Fully Booked
details will be sent to members who booked early.
. A two-day geological excursion to North Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire in the company of Bucks Geology Group founding member, Mick Oates. Itinerary to be finalised but will include a quarry visit or two along with a rare chance to explore Mick’s own Barrow-on-Humber Geological Museum. More information to follow nearer the time.
To register you interest / book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. Hiding in Plain Sight – a geological walk around Aylesbury town centre
with Jill Eyers and Mike Palmer to discover rocks and fossils from near and far now residing in our County town.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For more information and to register your interest / book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. Echinoids and Crinoids
a hands-on fossil workshop with Jill Eyers.
PLACES LIMITED – EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For more information and to register your interest / book your place, please contact Mike Palmer at
mpalmer@discoverbucksmuseum.org
. How glaciers work
a Zoom talk by Jill Eyers - How and why do glaciers form? How do they move and why are some advancing while most are retreating? We will look at the ice mechanics of modern glaciers, and then look at past evidence from Bucks. A link will be sent out to members a few days before the talk.
Non-members should contact Ian Hudson several days before the talk to request a link at
membersbucksgeology@gmail.com
. -end of programme- This list will be updated regularly - Last updated on 6th February 2025.
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