Tuesday 16th March 2010
Mining in the Northern Pennines.
A talk by Colin Short.
7pm, Lecture Theatre, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Wednesday 14th April 2010
South Terras, Cornwall's Premier Uranium & Radium Mine.
A talk by Courtney Smale.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Tuesday 20th April 2010
AGM followed by The East Cornwall Mineral Railway.
A talk by Vic Harman.
7pm, Lecture Theatre, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Geology of the Crackington Area.
Crackington. 11.00am start. (No booking necessary). Duration approximately 2.5hours.
Meet at the Beach Car Park, Crackington (SX 143971). Pay and display car park, cafe and toilets available.
Depending on the weather and tides there will be a circular walk of the cliff area followed by a more detailed look at the structural geology of the beach which consists of faulted and folded Namurian Turbidites of the Carboniferous. No geological knowledge required and all are welcome.
Bring outdoor gear/ waterproofs and stout footwear.
Leader: Jane Anderson .
Organised by Cornwall RIGS Group.
Wednesday 5th May 2010
Geology around Rough Tor.
Rough Tor, Bodmin Moor. 11.00am start. (No booking necessary). Duration approx 3.5hours.
Meet at the Rough Tor Car Park, (SX 138819). Free car parking.
A circular walk of the Granite Tor to include a bit of geology, archaeology and aerobic excercise, followed by a rest whilst admiring the stunning views from the top. Gentle geology - nothing complicated so all are welcome.
Bring packed lunch. Wear outdoor gear/ waterproofs and stout footwear.
Leader: Jane Anderson .
Organised by Cornwall RIGS Group.
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Future Mines of Cornwall.
A talk by Dr Charlie Moon.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Tuesday 18th May 2010
The Effects of Mineral Extraction on the Cornish Landscape.
A talk by Ieuin Harris.
7pm, Lecture Theatre, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Wednesday 9th June 2010
Members Evening.
Bring specimens for identification and microscopy.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Saturday 12th June 2010
Climate Change in St Austell Bay.
St Austell Bay. 10.30am start. (No booking necessary).
Meet at the Carlyon Bay Upper Car Park, (SX 054522). Western Greyhound Service 525 has a bus stop close by (ask to be put down at the Golf Club).
A look at geological deposits showing how the climate has changed from near-glacial to slightly warmer than present, over the last 150 000 years.
Bring outdoor gear/ waterproofs and strong shoes/boots.
The walk will finish at approximately 12.30 pm at the Spit Beach Car Park (SX 073528). Participants can walk from here into Par for bus and rail links or can return along the beach
Leaders: Colin Bristow and Peter Ealey.
Organised by Cornwall RIGS Group.
Tuesday 15th June 2010
Audio Presentation on Historical Cornish Monuments.
By Chris Blount.
7pm, Lecture Theatre, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Tuesday 6th July 2010
The Building Stones of St Austell.
St Austell Town Centre. 6.00pm start. Approximate finish time 7.30 pm.(No booking necessary).
Meet at theSt Austell Bus/Rail Station (SX 015525). Gather in the foyer in front of the booking hall.
St Austell has a wider range of building stones than most Cornish towns. Granites, elvans, greenstones and more will be seen.
Wear suitable warm, waterproof clothing.
Leader: Colin Bristow .
Organised by Cornwall RIGS Group.
Wednesday 14th July 2010
The Great Flat Lode & 3 Dimensional Model of South Crofty.
A talk by Dr Keith Russ.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Tuesday 17th August 2010
Carharrack, A Village Born of the Mines.
A field trip around the tramways and mining trails.
Leader: Eric Rabjohns.
Meet at 6.30pm, Mills Hill Car Park, Carharrack (SW 733414).
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Thursday 19th August 2010
Geology of the Coast - Boscastle to Trevalga Circular Walk.
Boscastle. 11.00am start. (No booking necessary).
Meet at Boscastle Visitors Centre (SX 098915). Parking in Pay and Display at Boscastle, toilets and cafes all available.
A gentle introduction to the geology of the coast around Boscastle. Devonian and Lower Carboniferous rocks, their origins and how they ended up where they are now, will be examined. Easy stuff, so just come and join us for the walk and the views.
Bring outdoor gear/ waterproofs and stout footwear.
Leader: Jane Anderson .
Organised by Cornwall RIGS Group.
Wednesday 25th August 2010
Mineral Planning by Cornwall Council.
A talk by Tim Warne.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Wednesday 8th September 2010
Cornish Mining Landscapes Worldwide.
A talk by Barry Gamble.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Painting a Mine with Light.
A talk and discussion on photographing mines above and below ground, with John Peck.
Joint meeting with the Trevithick Society.
7pm, Lecture Theatre, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by Carn Brea Mining Society.
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Prehistoric Geologists.
A talk by Dr Caradoc Peters.
7pm, Fal Building, Tertiary College, Truro.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Technology of Mining & Streaming Tin at Carclaze & Happy Union Stream Workings.
A talk by Colin Bristow.
7pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
RIGS events are open to all. Be more climate friendly and help to reduce congestion in Cornwall by car sharing with friends. Field trips are at your own risk. Appropriate clothing and footwear are essential.
