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.
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.
Sunday 5th September 2010
Goongillings Picnic and Exploration.
2pm - 5pm.
Meet at Goongillings Farm, 1km S of Constantine, near Trengilly Wartha Inn, TR11 5RP. Grid ref. SW 735283.
Bring your own picnic and join local experts as they explore the botany, entomology, biology, bird life, geology and mining history at Goongillings Farm and Scotts Quay.
Weatherproof clothing and robust footwear advised.
Leader: Paul Garrard.
Organised by the Helford Marine Conservation Group. Contacts Paul (01326) 341030 or Pamela (01209) 842316.
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.
Other organisations running events with geological interest include:
Carn Brea Mining Society Friends of Luxulyan Valley National Trust Stuart House Trust Please visit their websites for details.
