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Outdoor Events in 2008
*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
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
| Date | Sunday 13th April 2008 - Local Heroes weekend |
| Description | There will be three field trips to look at Carboniferous rocks, as part of the Local Heroes weekend of lectures and field trips to mark the 200th anniversary of the Geological Society of London and the 150th anniversary of the Geologists' Association. This event is now fully booked. |
| Date | Saturday 10th May - Sunday 11th May 2008 |
| Venue | Shap/Kirkby Stephen/Orton area |
| Leader | Chris Arkwright |
| Time | tba |
| Description | A trip to look at the geology of the area around Shap, Cumbria from the Silurian to the Permian. We will visit the famous Carboniferous unconformity in Lower Blea Beck and look at faults, folds, sedimentary and igneous rocks. Accommodation has been arranged in Kirkby Stephen for Saturday night. Further information will be available nearer the time. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Saturday 17th May - Saturday 24th May 2008 |
| Venue | Germany |
| Leader | John Nudds |
| Contact | Jane Michael - this trip is now fully booked |
| Date | Saturday 14th June 2008 |
| Venue | Styal House and quarry plus Styal Mill trail |
| Leader | Fred Owen and Fred Broadhurst |
| Time | 10.45 am - 4.30 pm |
| Description | A visit to the newly opened geological exposures in the recently renovated Quarry Bank House gardens in the morning. After lunch we will be doing the circular geology trail from the Mill to Twinnies Bridge and back. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Saturday 12th July 2008 |
| Venue | Castleshaw Moor and Pule Hill, Marsden |
| Leader | Joe Macquaker and Fred Broadhurst |
| Time | tba |
| Description | The field trip involves a visit to Castleshaw in the morning and Pule Hill in the afternoon, with a pub lunch in between. Namurian marine bands will be examined to demonstrate the value of goniatites for dating and to discuss the conditions under which the marine bands and associated sediments were formed. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Sunday 21st September 2008 |
| Venue | Ingleton and White Scar Cave - joint field trip with OUGS |
| Leader | Norma Rothwell and Jane Michael, + White Scar Cave Guide |
| Time | Probably 10 am - 4 pm |
| Description | Whilst this is a Low Mobility Excursion to the Ingleton Area, all are welcome. The aim is to view Ordovician metamorphosed basement rocks from the viewpoint of Ingleton Quarry and secondly to observe Carboniferous Limestone features including weathering, spring-line settlements, an unconformity and industrial use. Lastly there will be an overview of the landscape of the area. Very easy walking on tarmac paths or level ground. Distance is only about 100m from the cars. Sensible shoes required. After lunch we will be taking a guided tour of White Scar Cave (fee payable). |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
| Date | Friday 10th October - Monday 13th October 2008 |
| Venue | Isle of Man |
| Leader | John Barker |
| Time | Travel to IoM Friday, field trip Saturday and Sunday, returning to Manchester on Monday. |
| Description | Details to follow when dates etc confirmed. |
| Contact | Jane Michael before 20th June for further details - booking essential |
| Date | Sunday 19th October 2008 |
| Venue | Urban Geology in Liverpool |
| Leader | Alan Diggles |
| Time | 10.30 am - 4 pm |
| Description | To view some natural outcrops and building stones in the city centre. The itinerary of 4 km on flat terrain will include St. George's Hall, Everton Gardens, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral. |
| Contact | Jane Michael - booking essential |
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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