West Sussex Geological Society
Non WSGS Zoom Programme for 2026 into 2027
These are Zoom presentations covering all aspects of geology, but are not in the WSGS programme.
They may be of interest to members
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Friday 9th February 2024
This is a Zoom Meeting from other sources
Scotland during the last Ice Age
Presented by Professor Emrys Phillips from the the British Geological Survey
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Friday 6th March 2026
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Are 'Shales' really that dull?
Presented by Joe Macquaker at the Geologists Association from the T.B.C.
Fine-grained, organic carbon-rich sediments are enigmatic.
Their fine grain size and homogenous appearance in hand specimen causes geologists to assume that they were deposited by suspension settling where primary production was high, and the water column was oxygen restricted.
Their similar appearance and widespread occurrence implies that they were deposited as regional drapes.
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Friday 5th June 2026
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Trace fossils: footprints and burrows - evidence of life when there are no bones, teeth, shells etc.
Presented by Maurice Tucker from the University of Bristol
This talk will discuss the evidence for life in sedimentary rocks when there are no actual fossils, but just the traces left behind by animals and plants going about their business.
In particular, footprints and burrows will be discussed, which reveal that in many instances there was abundant life on and beneath the surface – in the deserts and on floodplains, and in shallow seas too.
To attend the meeting, members and non-members should register in advance.
Non-members should email the Secretary (sarah@geologistsassociation.org.uk) for details and registration.
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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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