West Sussex Geological Society

Welcome to the West Sussex Geological Society

Founded in 1977, this is now our 48^th year.

• Has about 80 members
• Members include Enthusiastic Amateurs, Students and Professionals
• Always welcomes new members
• "Outcrop", the Society magazine, is issued twice a year

• Are held on the third Friday of every month, except for July and August, at St. Stephens Church, Angola Road, Worthing, BN14 8DU
• Begin at 7.30 pm prompt
• Have a varied and interesting programme given by Guest speakers and society members
• Are designed for beginners and experts alike
• Then followed by tea, coffee and biscuits
• Have an average of 25 - 30 members attending in a friendly atmosphere

• Are held at various times throughout the year, usually at least 6 a year
• Are whole or part day, using private cars
• Most trips have leaders who are experts in the areas being visited
• We have a residential trip for 2 to 3 days on the first May Bank Holiday which enables us to go further afield
• This has included trips to Derbyshire, Shropshire, Forest of Dean, South and Mid Wales,
  Dartmoor, Anglesey, Yorkshire, Cornwall and Guernsey
• They are friendly, informal and are always great fun, offering a chance to get to know other members
• Includes fossil, mineral and rock collecting

• These are Stone Trail Guides (as pdfs) compiled by the WSGS and are freely available to view or download to use as self guided visits
• They are used by the WSGS as the basis for various field trips
• There are 3 for the Worthing Area
• Also 1 each for West Sussex Building Stones, Pebbles on the Beach and Littlehampton

• Our subscriptions are from only £15 per year
• We can now also be found on Facebook under West Sussex Geological Society
• Email the Society Secretary for more details
• Better still, come along to your first meeting as a free guest
• Join the members 'WhatsApp' group for up to date information

• WSGS is affiliated to the Geologists' Association

• Registered Charity No:- 1110971
• Last Updated on the 3rd January 2025