Join Rockwatch at the Sidmouth Science Festival
Rockwatch is taking part in the Sidmouth Science Festival on Saturday 15 October 2016! This is a free event so there’s no need to book! We hope you’ll join us for some hands-on geology and enjoy the exhibitions and talks on offer there. Time: 11.00am – 4.30pm Where: Masonic Hall What’s on: GeoSpectacular! Hands-on, exhibitions and talks including
Sneak Peak of Whitman’s Hill Quarry Fieldtrip
If you’re booked to come along to the Whitman’s Hill Quarry fieldtrip on Saturday 24 September then you’re in for a treat! As a sneak peak, read this fantastic featured write up about last year’s visit on The Earth Heritage Trust’s website. We look forward to another great visit with Rockwatch members. Not signed up yet? There are still a couple spaces left but hurry to book your place! Read the write up...
Start planning your Rockstar 2017 Competition Entries
The Rockstar competition is being launched with the next Rockwatch magazine which will be coming through your letter boxes at the start of April. It’s never too early to start planning! We look forward to seeing this years entries. Good luck to you all. Winners will be notified by 30 September. Fingers crossed!
Rockwatch Magazine – Issue 73
Issue 73 contents list: published July 2016 73-a-waterfalls-age-old-secret ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 6 A WATERFALL'S AGE-OLD SECRET HERE COMES SUMMER FUN See some of the great field trips we’ve had recently and check out some stunning new sites we have in store for you over the summer and early autumn. Check the website for details of these forthcoming field trips and register early to avoid disappointment as many trips...
Former Rockwatcher is lead geologist in Dinosaurs of China Exhibition summer 2017
Rockwatch is delighted to share that former Rockwatcher, Dr Adam Smith is the lead geologist in a brand new exhibition coming to Nottingham next summer in 2017. Dr Smith , who credits Rockwatch for helping to foster his passion for geology, has been the driving force behind this major event. The collection features rare and never seen before fossils and specimens from Asia and includes dinosaur bones as well as soft parts such as skin...
The UK Onshore Geophysical Library The UK Onshore Geophysical Library (UKOGL) was established in 1994 in conjunction with the Department Of Trade and Industry (now Department of Energy and Climate Change – DECC) and the UK Onshore Operators Group, as the formal governmental archive and release mechanism for landward seismic surveys as acquired by the UK Oil & Gas Exploration...
Rockwatch Magazine – Issue 72
Issue 72 contents list: published March 2016 72-britains-mesozoic-fossils-lower-cretaceous-ammonites ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 BRITAIN'S MESOZOIC FOSSILS LOWER CRETACEOUS AMMONITES READY FOR FIELD TRIP ADVENTURES? A foretaste of just some of the exciting trips and events we have planned for members during the summer season. Register early for the trips to avoid disappointment. Our field trips are a super opportunity for...
New Rockwatch Website!
Rockwatch is delighted to launch it’s new website – the official website for Rockwatch – the nationwide Geology club for children and young people. As well as providing information about Rockwatch, the new website offers opportunities for people to join and renew their membership online for the first time. It also enables members to book to come on Rockwatch events, including one-day and residential field trips,...
Rockwatch Field Trip to Much Wenlock
Join Rockwatch on our Field Trip to Much Wenlock in Shropshire on Sunday 22 May 10.30 – 3.00. For an exciting new approach to Silurian fossils at Lea Quarry, join Eddie Bailey and Susan Brown. This will be our forth visit to this Rockwatch favourite where we’ll see rocks of the Silurian Period in the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation. The benches and tips in the quarry contain typical reef fossils such as small brachiopods. Lots to...
Earlybird Events this Autumn
Now you can book online to register for Rockwatch events why not look ahead and make a note of these earlybird events coming up later this year. 15 October 2016 – Sidmouth Science Festival 29 October 2016 – Dinosaurs head for Barnes 5 November 2016 – Festival of Geology at UCL Some events have a limited number of spaces so it’s a good idea to book early to avoid disappointment. We hope to see you...
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Rockwatch Magazine Issue 70
Issue 70 contents list: published July 2015 70-britains-lower-palaeozoic-fossils-ogyiocarella-debuchii Image 1 of 7 BRITAIN’S LOWER PALAEOZOIC FOSSILS Issue 70 contents list: ROCKWATCH EVENTS Members’ field trips, public Family Fun Days and fantastic geology for members and others to enjoy. As a Rockwatcher you’ll have the chance to do all these things and much, much more. MOSASAURS – PERFECT SEA MONSTERS Rockwatcher Luke...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 69
Issue 69 contents list: published March 2015 69-william-smith-and-the-map-that-made-history Image 1 of 7 WILLIAM SMITH AND THE MAP THAT MADE HISTORY. PORTRAIT REPRODUCED COURTESY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON Issue 69 contents list: ROCKWATCH EVENTS Reports of some of the excellent events we ran for members including a workshop at the British Geological Survey and a personal behind the scenes tour at Warwickshire Museum for...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 68
Issue 68 contents list: published December 2014 68-going-wild-about-fossils-for-cbbc-being-filmed Image 1 of 7 GOING WILD ABOUT FOSSILS FOR CBBC Issue 68 contents list: ROCKWATCH EVENTS See some of the exciting places Rockwatchers visited during the summer field trip season and share in the popularity of Rockwatch Family Fun days in museums and at Festivals of Geology around the country. GOING WILD ABOUT FOSSILS FOR CBBC Rockwatcher...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 66
Issue 66 contents list: published March 2014 66-badlands-a-typical-days-collecting-from-the-flood-with-crocodile-teeth-on-the-lower-right Image 1 of 7 BADLANDS, GREAT FOSSILS Issue 66 contents list: ROCKWATCH EVENTS Exciting new places to visit during the field trip season are highlighted in this issue. You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter. HOW TO DO FIELD WORK IN THE RAIN Join Zoe Morland on her first ever geology field trip...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 65
Issue 65 contents list: published December 2013 65-dusty-business-spotting-the-next-site Image 1 of 5 DUSTY BUSINESS Issue 65 contents list: ROCKWATCH EVENTS Follow Rockwatchers around the country as they explore quarries and cliffs, hills and valleys during and exciting summer of field trips. STAR-STUDIED! Share the excitement with our Rockstar competition winners on their special day at the HQ of the competition sponsor Anglo...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 64
Issue 64 contents list: published July 2013 64-crystals-from-butter-quartz-with-score-lines Image 1 of 7 CRYSTALS FROM BUTTER Issue 64 contents list: ROCKWATCH NEWS A review of some of our exciting events and activities over the past few months. CRYSTALS FROM BUTTER Ever tried butter sculpting? It’s a very old craft as Susanna van Rose explains. She carved a range of crystals such as you might find on a Rockwatch field trip; perhaps...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 63
Issue 63 contents list: published March 2013 63-are-we-alone-kepler-22-diagram Image 1 of 7 ARE WE ALL ALONE? Issue 63 contents list: ROCKWATCH NEWS A review of just some of our exciting events and activities over the past few months. COLLECTING – THE VERY FIRST STEPS Kirsty Pepper, former Rockwatcher, Rockstar winner and now a primary school teacher, shares the excitement of her class of 5 year olds as they get the collecting...
Rockwatch Magazine Issue 62
Issue 62 contents list: published December 2012 62-down-in-the-salt-mines-salt-murgatroyd-lump-man Image 1 of 6 DOWN THE SALT MINES ROCKWATCH NEWS A review of just some of our exciting Events and activities over the past few months. SPARKLING ROCKSTARS See some of the fantastic entries to this year’s competition displayed at the HQ of the competition sponsor Anglo American Group Foundation during the wonderful prize-winners’...