Live preparation of a probable new species of Ichthyosaur
Dr Steve Etches, a familiar figure for Rockwatchers visiting Dorset or attending our residential fieldtrip, will be preparing a rare Ichthyosaur in his glass walled workshop at his museum. Visitors will be able to go along and watch him working on the fossil and also watch him from above via the live feed on a large television screen. It’s a rare chance to witness live the painstaking preparation of...
Dinosaur Competition Time!
Trilobites, Dinosaurs and Mammoths! Enter our competition to win a copy of James McKay’s book ‘Trilobites, Dinosaurs and Mammoths’ which charts the extraordinary prehistory of the British Isles. The story is told in 44 paintings, each a snapshot of a specific geological period with maps and explanations. All you have to win one of these two prizes is send us a dinosaur! Draw, crayon or paint us a dinosaur picture...
Trip to see Somerset’s Ichthyosaur fossils – Saturday 17 February 2018
Join Rockwatch on our fieldtrip to see the Ichthyosaur fossils in Street, Somerset on Saturday 17 February 2018 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a private tour of the Alfred Gillet Collection. Find out more and book a place!
Fieldtrip to see Somerset’s Ichthyosaur fossils – Saturday 17 February 2018
Join Rockwatch on our fieldtrip to see the Ichthyosaur fossils in Street, Somerset on Saturday 17 February 2018 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a private tour of the Alfred Gillet Collection. Find out more and book a place!
Essex Gem and Mineral Show – Saturday 17 February – 2018
Gemstones, Fossils, Minerals, Jewellery, Books – The Essex Gem and Mineral Show has something for all of you! Stalls in two halls so lots to see. It’s at the North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3QJ on Saturday 17 February from 10.00 till 4.00.Free Parking and refreshments available. Entry is £2 for adults and children are free.
Pliosaurus! at Bristol Museum now until 18 February
Great news! The exhibition ‘Pliosaurus!’ at Bristol Museum has been extended till 18 February, 2018 So travel back 150 million years, dive in and come face to face with the biggest and fiercest of all underwater beasts! It’s a ‘pay what you think’ exhibition. Visit then pay what you think it’s worth on leaving! Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Queens Road Bristol BS8...