FIELD MEETINGS, 2007
Archaeological Research Section Meetings, 2008
Geological Section Programme 2008
Natural History Section Programme 2008
FIELD MEETINGS 2008
Archaeological Research Section Meetings
2008-2009
Leader:
Jean Currie
SUN 3 1 June 2008 10.30 a.m.
SAT.
26 July 2008.
6.00 p.m.
SUN. 7 Sept 2008, 10.00 a.m.
Programme Notes
1. Field Visit start times now vary –
please check programme carefully.
2. People intending to go on a visit MUST
advise the leader or the secretary that they are going, and check with the
leader if the weather forecast is poor..
3. Guests are welcome, but must take day
membership of the Club: £1.00
4. Please wear suitable clothing and
footwear for field meetings, and bring food and drink. It is not always possible
to arrive at a hostelry at lunch time
5. Members requiring transport should
contact the Leader or Chairman who will endeavour to arrange, but no guarantee
can be given
6. Members and guests are reminded that
field meetings are undertaken at their own risk.
Geological Section Programme
2008
Further information
for all events unless otherwise stated from: Sue Hay on 01432 357138 or e-mail:
svh.gabbros@btinternet.com
Natural History Section Meetings
All meetings begin at 10.00 a.m. Please
bring a packed lunch. Any member is welcome to come along
2008
DATE
DETAILS
Saturday 31 May
To Abbey-Cym-Hir
near Rhayader. Led by Jim and Muriel Tonkin
Thursday 26
June
The Preedy
Trail led by John Kinross. A follow-on to his January talk
Thursday 17
July
Chepstow,
Dewstow Gardens, and Caerwent, led by John and Margaret Eisel.
Please note this is a week earlier than first advertised.
Wednesday 20
August
Presidential
Choice - David Whitehead
Thursday 4
September
The Golden
Valley and Llanthony area led by George Charnock
DATE
LEADER/TIME
SUBJECT
MEETING PLACE
SUN.
20 April 2008; 10.30 a.m.
Minor Castles,
Bickerton and Much Marcle area
Please
phone Beryl on 01432 851463 for details
May 2008
No meeting due to Bank Holidays
Rosamund Skelton
Rushock Hill,
nr Kington. Aerial photos site investigation
Please phone Rosamund on 01989 564789 for details.
SUN 29 June 2008. 2.00 p.m
Heather Hurley
Hentland
historic walk and farm visit
Please phone Heather on 01432 840649 for details.
Shirley Preece
Garden Party at
Wiltondale, Bridstow, home of Shirley Preece
Please phone Shirley on 01989 562481 to discuss what to bring
SUN 3 August 2008; 10.00 a.m.
Rosamund Skelton
Farm buildings
survey, tba
Please phone Rosamund on 01989 564789 for details.
Rebecca Roseff
to be announced
Please email rebeccaroseff@aol.com for details.
MON March 2009.
time to be confirmed
AGM at new
venue
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DATE
DETAILS
MEETING:
Saturday 19
April
Field
excursion to Hanter Hill ; Leaders Sue Hay and Geoff Steel.
10.30 a.m., lay
by at Burlingjobb on the B4594 (SO 251 583). No facilities, bring packed
lunch/drink
Sunday 25 May
Field
Excursion to the Quaternary of the Teme and Frome rivers. Leader Andy
Richards.
10.00 a.m. at
the Talbot at Knightwick (SO 734 560). Bring a packed lunch.
This is a joint trip with the Mid-Wales Geology Club.
Saturday 21
June
Field Excursion
to the Huntley quarry. Leader Dave Owen.
10.00 a.m.
Huntley Garden Centre (SO 714 197). Please bring hard hats.
Saturday 19
July
Field Excursion
to the Pyrddin Valley, Vale of Neath. Leader Steve Howe.
10.30 a.m., car
park opposite the Tourist Information Office, Ponteneddfechan (SO900 077).
Bring packed lunch/drink
Sunday 31
August
Joint Field Excursion with the Mid-Wales
Geology Society. Leader John Davies
Details to
follow
Friday 12
September
Viewing of film
taken during last September's re-enactment of early Woolhope field
excursions.
6.00 p.m.
Woolhope Room, Hereford Library, Broad Street.
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| DATE | SUBJECT | MEETING PLACE |
| Tuesday, 15 April | Surveys at Moccas, Brobury and Dorstone churchyards. | Moccas Church |
| Thursday 24 April | Surveys at Kentchurch, Orcop, St Weonards and Garway | St Weonards Church |
| Wednesday 7 May | Surveys at Much Marcle, How Caple and sollers Hope | Much Marcle Church |
| Thursday 22 May | Surveys at Pembridge, Eardisland, Dilwyn and Almeley | Pembridge Church |
| Tuesday, 10 June | Surveys at Humber, Docklow, Hatfield and Puddlestone | Humber Church |
| Thursday 19 June | Surveys at Abbey Dore, vowchurch, tibberton and Turnastone | Abbey Dore Church |
| Tuesday 8 July | Surveys at Ullingswick, Felton, Stoke Lacy and Little Cowarne | Ullingswick Church |
| Tuesday 22 July | Surveys at Ashperton, Canon Frome, Stretton Grandison and Bosbury | Ashperton Church |
N.B. It may seem like a marathon to complete surveys for up to four churches each time but some are revisits to check on the flora as previous visits were not in the best season.
For further details, or in case of cancellations, please contact the Field Secretary, Beryl Harding: Tel. no. 01432 851463