Geology

The group mixes the various branches of earth science and geology with visits to local sites of interest, discussion of them and streamed lectures. East Lancashire is a rich area for classical geology, particularly for the part it played in the study of the Carboniferous period, with its limestones, gritstones, coals and the zone fossils used to date the sedimentary beds. Members are also welcome to show travel slides of interesting areas, Iceland having been a past theme. Meetings are from 1.15pm until 4pm on the third Thursday of the month at Churchfield House.