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Outdoor Events in 2010
| Date | Saturday 17th April 2010 |
| Event | Inner City Salford: geology and urban geomorphology, history, culture and astronomy |
| Venue | Salford |
| Leader | Tony Adams |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A round walk of around 4 - 5 miles touching on geology, urban geomorphology, environmental protection, local history culture, and astronomy. Come and enjoy the delights of inner city Salford. Preferably on public transport. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Sunday 23rd May 2010 |
| Event | Carboniferous Limestones of Llangollen |
| Venue | Llangollen |
| Leader | Jacqui Malpas |
| Time | tba |
| Description | Full day looking at the carboniferous limestones around the Llangollen area. There will be some ascent which may be steep. Further details are awaited. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Friday 28th May 2010 - Thursday 3rd June 2010 |
| Event | Museums, Fossils, and Mountains |
| Venue | Germany |
| Leader | John Nudds |
| Description | Now full and booking closed |
| Date | Sunday 4th July 2010 |
| Event | MGA Open Day at Styal Mill |
| Venue | Quarry Bank Mill, Styal Country Park - Open Day |
| Leader | Fred Owen |
| Time | tba |
| Description | Members are encouraged to visit the display we will be having at Styal promoting the local geology. There will be two guided walks (both repeated): one in the Secret Garden and the second one based on Fred Owen's Styal Trail. |
| Contact | Jane Michael |
| Date | Saturday 17th July 2010 |
| Event | Geology of Jumbles Country Park |
| Venue | Jumbles Country Park and Bolton Museum |
| Leader | David Craven (Manchester Museum) |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A visit to the various exposures of Carboniferous sand and grit stones, in particular the Ousel Nest Grit and a surprising fossil. In the afternoon, there will be the opportunity to see Bolton Museum and Archive Service's geology collections with a rare behind-the-scenes tour. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Saturday 14th August 2010 |
| Event | Goodluck Lead Mine, Matlock |
| Venue | Goodluck Lead Mine, Matlock |
| Leader | Paul Chandler |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A morning visit to the mine to view superb stone stempling, miner's inscription and underground lead mining museum with displays of miners tools, artefacts and small mineral collection. On the surface, there is a display of original buildings and other mine exhibits. In the afternoon there will a mining walk on the tops. There will be a £5 charge for the mine visit - it is classified as a 'Working Mine'. Places are limited to 10. However, if more people wish to go, I will see if I can arrange for a second trip later in the day. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Saturday 4th September 2010 |
| Event | Fred Broadhurst Memorial Walk |
| Venue | Dovedale |
| Leader | Jane Michael |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A day trip, this will follow the 9 mile Dovedale Walk (No 7) from Fred Broadhurst's "Rocky Rambles in the Peak District". This looks at various aspects of Limestone Scenery. The first part of the walk involves climbing up Thorpe Cloud. However, participants not wishing to do this can arrange to join the party further on. On the return from Ravens Tor, there is more ascent to go above the valley and there will be a low level alternative for this too. |
| Contact | Jane Michael |
| Date | Sunday 17th October 2010 |
| Event | Farndon and Holt: Geoconservation Issues |
| Venue | Farndon and Holt - joint with OUGS |
| Leader | Cynthia Burek |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A day trip around Holt and Farndon with the emphasis on geoconservation. This will be an easy walk on gravel roads and board walk at Farndon and a grass field at Holt. |
| Contact | Jane Michael |
*IMPORTANT NOTICE: MGA INSURANCE*
Each person attending a field meeting does so on the understanding that he/she attends at his/her own risk. The MGA has Public Liability Insurance cover (including member to member cover), for field and indoor meetings and an element of Personal Accident cover.
However, members should always ensure that they have Personal Liability cover (normally part of the standard householder's insurance policy - please check your policy) and comprehensive Personal Accident cover. These are */your/* responsibility. Overseas trips are not covered. |
For more information, and to check that no changes have been made, please telephone Jane Michael 0161 366 0595 or the named contact.
Hard hats should always be taken. Participation in these events is at your own risk.
Members are reminded that, when in the field, they should wear suitable clothing, take reasonable precautions for their own and others' safety, and follow the leader's instructions. When walking through areas such as long grass or bracken, or areas where sheep or deer graze, skin should be covered and insect repellent used - see the Tick Awareness website
If anyone wishes to know about the Risk Assessment for any event, please contact Jane Michael by email: outdoors@mangeolassoc.org.uk
Please book in with Jane Michael if you intend to come along to any of the field events :- Telephone 0161 366 0595, email: outdoors@mangeolassoc.org.uk
Hard hats should always be taken. Participation in these events is at your own risk.
Members are reminded that, when in the field, they should wear suitable clothing, take reasonable precautions for their own and others' safety, and follow the leader's instructions. When walking through areas such as long grass or bracken, or areas where sheep or deer graze, skin should be covered and insect repellent used - see the Tick Awareness website
If anyone wishes to know about the Risk Assessment for any event, please contact Jane Michael by email: outdoors@mangeolassoc.org.uk
Please book in with Jane Michael if you intend to come along to any of the field events :- Telephone 0161 366 0595, email: outdoors@mangeolassoc.org.uk
Visitors are always welcome
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