Programme of Events

The Black Country Geological Society’s indoor meetings are now held at The Lamp Tavern. The room is on the top floor and there is a lift. The address of The Lamp Tavern is 16 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QT.

Unless otherwise stated, the indoor and Zoom meetings will normally open at 7.30 and lectures commence at 8.00.

Those wishing to attend field or geoconservation meetings please contact our Field Secretary (email address on the Contacts page).

Any non-members wishing to attend our virtual meetings should contact our Meetings Secretary for instructions (email address on the Contacts page).

Other contact details are also available on our Contact us page.

Updated 11 February 2026.

Members please check your email for any last minute changes.

Recordings of some of our virtual talks can be found on our YouTube channel.

Events in March–April 2026

  • 14 March (1 event)
    Geoconservation Day at Blue Rock Quarry, Portway Hill

    Geoconservation Day at Blue Rock Quarry, Portway Hill   10.00 - 2.30

    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.
    Click here for a Google map for Rowley.



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