Field trips
Field trips are also organised by the Bath Geological Society, the Bristol Naturalists Society (geology section) and South Wales GA. There are reciprocal arrangements for members of each of these groups to attend any of the other groups' trips. Please make sure that any organiser has been informed of your intention to join a trip. For WEGA email wega.talks@gmail.com.
October 2024
30th - The Museum of Bath Stone - A trip to the Museum of Bath Stone at Combe Down has been organised. Start time is 11am, finishing about 1:30pm.
There will be a talk about the mines and also a video on the work completed for the bats that live in the mines that have not been infilled. Unfortunately there is no access to any workings. See the website for an overview of what the museum offers - 'Bath Stone: A World Heritage Stone | Museum of Bath Stone'.
If you are interested in coming please email wega.talks@gmail.com. If you would like to come but need transport let us know and we will contact other attendees to see if anything can arranged.
2025 Trips in Planning
Trips for which an Expression of Interest will be sought:
Bristol Museum - Behind the Scenes - a 2hr tour around the collections with the curator (there may be a £7 charge).
University of Bristol - Earth Sciences Dept. - Behind the Scenes - a look at the collections and an overview of the use of the SEM and CT Scanner as used in Palaeontology.
