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Spicomellus: the punk rock dinosaur of the Jurassic 16 February
AGM followed by ‘Conserving Geoheritage: in (and out) of Staffordshire’. 16 March

Geoconservation Day at Blue Rock Quarry, Portway Hill

BCGS Posted on 1 January 2026 by admin1 January 2026
Geoconservation Day at Blue Rock Quarry, Portway Hill

10.00 – 2.30
14 March

Saturday 14 March (Geoconservation Day): Portway Hill, Rowley. In collaboration with the Friends of Portway Hill Group and the B&BC Wildlife Trust.  Meet at St Brades Close just off Tower Road at 09.45 for 10.00 (Grid ref: SO 974 893), nearest PC: B69 1NH. Directions: from Birmingham New Road (A4123) turn left on to Tower Road if coming from Birmingham, right if coming from Wolverhampton. Just after Bury Hill park, turn left onto St Brades Close. Wear old work clothes, waterproofs and stout footwear. Please bring gloves. Tools provided but do feel free to bring your own. Also bring a packed lunch, hot drinks provided. Aim to finish around 2.30.
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Spicomellus: the punk rock dinosaur of the Jurassic 16 February
AGM followed by ‘Conserving Geoheritage: in (and out) of Staffordshire’. 16 March

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  • 13 June – Field Meeting to Dudley Museum and Archive
  • 5 July – Burton Dassett, Warwickshire
  • 25 July – Bewdley Museum and Bewdley
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