Website for West Sussex Geological Society

The W.S.G.S

The society was founded in 1977 and currently has around 80 members.
It is organised for and by enthusiastic amateurs
Members receive a copy of the society magazine Outcrop twice a year
New members are welcome

Our Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except for July and August
Meetings are held at St. Stephens Church, Angola Road, Worthing, BN14 8DU
Meetings begin at 7:30 pm where a varied and interesting programme of talks are given by guest speakers
Talks are designed for beginners and experts alike, with tea, coffee and biscuits after
Talks are generally atttended by an average of 40 members

Our Field Trips

Field trips are arranged throughout the year, generally six trips are organised each year
Trips are whole or half day, using private cars
Most trips are organised by leaders who are experts in the areas being visited
We have a residential trip for 3 to 4 days on the first May Bank Holiday which enables us to go further afield
This has included trips to Derbyshire, Shropshire, the Forest of Dean, South and Mid Wales, Anglesey, Cornwall and Guernsey
Are great fun
Include fossil and mineral collecting

Interested?

Subscriptions from only £12 per year
Phone Betty Steel, Secretary, for more details on 01903-209140
Or come along to your first meeting as a free guest

Covid 19

Following Government advice on limiting social contact the committee have decided to defer all talks and events before December 2021. We will be reviewing the situation regularly. Please keep an eye on the website.