Welcome to the Geology page at Dorchester u3a
Next meeting: Friday December 8th: 'Show and Tell'
Dorset Youth Association
Dorset Youth Association
Programme for the Autumn Term-Spring term, 2023
September: The Devonian Period in the British Isles: Kelvin
October: No meeting
November: The Carboniferous Period in the British Isles: Kelvin
December: Open meeting - 'Show and Tell'. Bring your rock, fossil or mineral to share.
January: Introduction to Minerals: Kelvin
February: The Variscan Orogeny and the Permian Period: Kelvin
March: Mini Talks by members
April : Fossil Fridays - topic tbc
October: No meeting
November: The Carboniferous Period in the British Isles: Kelvin
December: Open meeting - 'Show and Tell'. Bring your rock, fossil or mineral to share.
January: Introduction to Minerals: Kelvin
February: The Variscan Orogeny and the Permian Period: Kelvin
March: Mini Talks by members
April : Fossil Fridays - topic tbc
We usually meet once a month, second Friday, 10.00-12.00 at DYA
This group has spaces. Contact the Group Leader to join.
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Does Geology matter?
We believe it certainly does! Geology impacts massively upon human activity from the many and varied natural resources we depend on for construction, to the energy and water without which our lives would be radically different. The study of geology helps us to appreciate and understand the changing landscape around us, from earthquakes and volcanoes to coastal erosion and landslides. Through Geology we come to understand the need to conserve and manage our fragile planet in a responsible and sustainable way. Only by studying Geology can we fully appreciate our distant past, the present and future. We aim to work co-operatively to deliver each session. No previous knowledge is assumed so come and join us! I am especially interested in offers to lead sessions or work with me on preparing or co-leading a session. Kelvin Huff, Group Leader To email me click here: We meet on the second Friday of the month,10.00 a.m.-12.00 noon at the Dorset Youth Association in Lubbecke Way, DT1 1QL. Park at the rear of the building if you're coming by car. This group is only open to U3a members
Contact me by telephone (the number is in the current newsletter) if you want to get involved with the Geology group. If you wish to become a U3A member please see the 'How it runs' menu from our home page.
The group at East Cliff, West Bay. Photo: Kelvin Huff
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Members identifying specimens at the December 2022 meeting.
Picture: Kelvin Huff
Visiting the Budleigh Salterton Pebble Beds/ Photo: Jan Acres.
 The group being shown around the Etches Collection by the man himself. Photo: Kelvin Huff
Studying sarsens at the Valley of Stones. Photo: Kelvin Huff
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