West Sussex Geological Society
Other Local Societies / Groups for 2026 into 2027
These are talks / meetings / trips organised by other local societies / groups, covering all aspects of geology.
They may be of interest to members who wish to attend as Guests
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Saturday 20th September 2025
The Hampshire Mineral & Fossil Show
the WSGS committee
Oasis Academy, Southampton, SO16 8FA. Opens at 10am through to 4pm. Minerals ~ Fossils ~ Gems ~ Meteorites ~ Dinosaurs ~ Accessories ~ Jewellery ~ Books ~ Equipment. With over 50 tables of sales , exhibits and activities.
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Wednesday 10th June 2026
More Exciting News from the world of Palaeontology
Dr. Susannah Maidment
For further details please see our emails or visit the Horsham Geological Field Club (HGFC) at https://hgfc.org.uk
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Guildford Building Stones Walk
Maurice Curry & Mick Caulfield
the Farnham Geological Society
A walk to examine the fine examples of building stones in Guildford High Street, which will start at 10.30am outside the White House pub, 8 High Street GU2 4AJ and is planned to take approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. (Under a mile long, on pavement and some cobbles - it may be suitable for some people with lesser mobility).
If any of your members wish to attend, could they please email me at wessa2006@hotmail.co.uk by 15th June. I will then send them the booking form.
Please note that on all field trips monies will be applied as follows -- WSGS Single and Joint Members are Free, Visitors are £5. (This covers Day Membership, for visitors, for our insurance).
For 'Special Event Field Trips' (led by an external non-WSGS member) the following monies will apply £3 from Single Members and £5 from Joint Members -- and be collected.
Note - additional 2026 into 2027 events will be added as they are confirmed
John Lonergan
Field Trip Secretary
West Sussex Geological Society
Mobile: 07967 165 260
For 'Special Event Field Trips' (led by an external non-WSGS member) the following monies will apply £3 from Single Members and £5 from Joint Members -- and be collected.
Note - additional 2026 into 2027 events will be added as they are confirmed
John Lonergan
Field Trip Secretary
West Sussex Geological Society
Mobile: 07967 165 260
We are a Local Group of the Geologists' Association (GA); therefore we can attend any of their lectures or field trips at a minimal cost.
Details of their field trips are available online at the Geologists' Association and their Magazines are sometimes available at our meetings located on the entrance table.
If you cannot find any, then please ask a committee member.
The Geologists' Association holds a combined Ancillary Policy with the Zurich Insurance Company through which the West Sussex Geological Society members are insured.
On any field trip in quarries or cliff exposures you are required to wear helmets and high visibility jackets.
Hi-Vis is always advised whatever the location.
Goggles must be worn when hammering and suitable footwear be worn at all times.
A Risk Assessment is completed before any Local or Residential Field Trip.
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