Programme of Events

Black Country Geological Society’s indoor meetings will be held during the winter months at the Abbey Room at the Dudley Archives, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ.

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

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 14 April 2024.

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 July–August 2023

  • 22 July (1 event)
    Glacial Boulder Trail 8 - The Illey Valley Wilderness Trail

    Glacial Boulder Trail 8 - The Illey Valley Wilderness Trail   11.00 - 4.00

    Saturday 22 July (Field Visit): Glacial Boulder Trail 8 - The Illey Valley Wilderness Trail. Led by Julie Schroder. Meet to start at 11.00 at Woodgate Valley Country Park car park, Clapgate Lane, B32 3DS. GR: SO 995 830. This is a pre-launch walk on the final trail in the Glacial Boulder series produced during the project 'Birmingham's Erratic Boulders: Heritage of the Ice Age'. The trail is 5½ miles, crossing 3 district boundaries, the M5 and the Midland watershed. It links some fine specimens of glacial erratic boulders, with opportunities to consider the underlying geology and the surrounding landscape. There is some rough ground, muddy in wet weather. Stout footwear is required. Bring a packed lunch or obtain food at the Black Horse Inn, Illey. The trip will finish around 4.00.
    Click here for a Google map of the location.



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  • 16 August (1 event)
    Field Visit to Saltwells National Nature Reserve - led by Graham Worton

    Field Visit to Saltwells National Nature Reserve - led by Graham Worton   6.30 - 8.30

    Wednesday 16th August 2023 (Field Visit): Saltwells National Nature Reserve Update. Led by Graham Worton. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park (Grid ref: SJ 934 868) on Saltwells Lane for a 6.30 start. The visit will include a look at the new discoveries being made at the Nature Reserve. Finish around 8.30 followed by a drink at the Saltwells Inn for those wishing to attend.
    Click here for a Google map of the location.



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