Saturday 9 June (Field meeting): Palaeozoic Sites of the Black Country, led by Andrew Harrison, Graham Worton, and Julie Schroder. Joint meeting with the Geological Society West Midlands Regional Group. Meet at 10.00 at the Lickey Hills Country Park Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Birmingham, B45 8ER. We will start by visiting a variety of exposures in the Lickey Quartzite Formation following the 'Champions' trail, then on to visit the Rubery Cutting, Wren’s Nest, Barrow Hill (if there’s time) and Saltwells LNR. Due to finish around 4.30. Wear stout footwear and bring a packed lunch. Numbers limited to 20. Pre-booking essential. Register via Ray Pratt from the Geological Society WM. Text: 07867785779 or email: geostart@btinternet.com