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 1 January 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 January–February 2026

  • 14 February (1 event)
    Smestow Valley + Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount

    Smestow Valley + Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount   10.00 -

    Saturday 14 February 2026 (Geoconservation Day): Smestow Valley (plus Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount - details TBC). Leaders for Smestow Valley: Smestow Valley Country Park Wardens and Friends of Smestow Valley. Meet at Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve, Meadow View Terrace, Wolverhampton WV6 8NX (Grid ref: SO 891 999), 09.45 for a 10.00 start. The morning will involve a geology and biodiversity walk and get to know the Friends of Smestow Local Nature Reserve whilst discussing future opportunities at the site. Wear suitable outdoor clothing for the weather conditions. We will aim to finish this session around 12.30. Either bring a packed lunch or you can purchase lunch locally. Resume the field trip at Wightwick Manor at 1.45. Details TBC.
    Click here for a Google map for Smestow Valley LNR.



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