West Sussex Geological Society
WSGS Shows Programme for 2026 into 2027
Our shows are becomingly well received with return visits to all previous venues.
The WSGS has its flagship show at the "Festival of Geology" in London and regional shows at Haywards Heath and Southampton.
Our "Family Geology Days" at the Novium at Chichester and Rustington Museum are not to be missed -- these are geared towards families with younger visitors whom we encourage with a show & tell on their finds.
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Saturday 22nd June 2024
Worthing Festival event at the Worthing Museum
Presented by the WSGS committee
As part of Worthing Festival event the WSGS are attending. We will have a stall in the Worthing Museum. There will be a 'show and tell', and we will attempt to Identify any fossil, rock or mineral specimens visitors may like to bring along. We will also have some 'come and see' examples and will be talking to anybody, young and old, interested in fossils, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs and any related subject that you are interested in, to do with Geology and Palaeontology. In addition there will be a lucky dip and an affordable original & pre-owned geology book stall.
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Saturday 10th August 2024
Geology Day at the Novium Museum
A great day out for all the family, especially the kids, to see Rocks, Minerals, Fossils. Bring your own item to show / identify. Books & Maps for sale.
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Saturday 2nd November 2024
The Festival of Geology
The WSGS table & display at the annual Festival of Geology at Burlington House off Picadilly W1J 0BE in London.
Please see email notification for details about this event.
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Saturday 16th November 2024
The Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show
With a wealth of exhibits at the show, from not just minerals, but all aspects of geology. Displays and sales of minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, flints, books, & accessories. Mineral and fossil tombola. Children's workshop for gold panning, fossil and gem hunts. Fluorescent minerals room. Illustrated talks. Held at Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LT
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Saturday 26th July 2025
Family Geology Day at Rustington Museum BN16 2NW -- 10:00am to 4:00pm
A new exhibition WSGS are promoting to have an event in partnership with the Rustington Museum. We will have a 'hands-on come and see' examples and will be talking to anybody, young and old, interested in fossils, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs and any related subject that you are interested in, to do with Geology and Palaeontology. There will also be a 'show and tell', and we will attempt to Identify any fossil, rock or mineral specimens visitors may like to bring along. In addition there will be an affordable original & pre-owned geology book sales.
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Saturday 16th August 2025
Geology Day at the Novium Museum
We've been asked back again for another year. A great day out for all the family, especially the kids, to see Rocks, Minerals, Fossils. Bring your own item to show / identify. Books & Maps for sale.
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Saturday 1st November 2025
The Festival of Geology
Presented by the WSGS committee
The WSGS table & display at the annual Festival of Geology at Burlington House off Piccadilly W1J 0BE in London. Please see email notification for details about this event.
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Saturday 15th November 2025
The Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show
Presented by the WSGS committee
With a wealth of exhibits at the show, from not just minerals, but all aspects of geology. Displays and sales of minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, flints, books, & accessories. Mineral and fossil tombola. Children's workshop for gold panning, fossil and gem hunts. Fluorescent minerals room. Illustrated talks. Held at Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LT
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Saturday 18th July 2026
the 2026 Family Geology Day at Rustington Museum BN16 2NW -- 10:00am to 4:00pm
Presented by the WSGS committee
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The WSGS are returning for a second year, with an event in partnership with the Rustington Museum. We will have 'hands-on come and see' examples and will be talking to anybody, young and old, interested in fossils, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs and any related subject that you are interested in, to do with Geology and Palaeontology. There will also be a visitor 'show and tell', where we will attempt to Identify any fossil, rock or mineral specimens visitors may like to bring along. In addition there will be an affordable original & pre-owned geology book sales at 'pocket money' prices. Plus our ever popular Lucky Dips.
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Saturday 15th August 2026
the 2026 Family Geology Day at the Novium Museum Chichester 10:00am to 4:00pm
Presented by the WSGS committee
We have been asked back again for another year.
A great day out for all the family, especially the kids, to see Rocks, Minerals, Fossils.
Bring your own item to show / identify.
Books and Maps for sale.
Plus our very popular 'Lucky Dips'.
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Saturday 7th November 2026
Festival of Geology 2026
Presented by the WSGS committee
The WSGS table & display at the annual Festival of Geology at Burlington House off Piccadilly W1J 0BE in London. Please see email notification for details about this event.
Saturday 14th November 2026
the Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show 2026
Presented by the WSGS committee
Displaying a wealth of exhibits at the show, from not just minerals, but all aspects of geology.
Displays and sales of minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, flints, books, & accessories.
Mineral and fossil tombola.
Children's workshop for gold panning, fossil and gem hunts.
Fluorescent minerals room. Illustrated talks.
Held at Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LT
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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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