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The Leeds Geological Association aims to promote and further interest in the geological sciences, both amongst its members and within the wider community. Particular emphasis is placed on the geology of the region and its relationship to landscape and scenery.
Membership is open to all.
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NEXT MEETING
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Thursday 5th June 2008
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5.45 PM FIELD MEETING
The Newly Opened Open Cast Coal Site
at Sharlston, near Wakefield
LEADER
Graham Hindmarsh
Site Manager
UK Coal
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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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• Roundhay Park - A Walk Back in Time •
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A booklet, 'Roundhay Park - A Walk Back in Time' (24 pages, full colour) which describes the marked geology
trail in Roundhay Park is now available. It is a combined effort between LGA members, who provided the idea and
the content, and Friends of Roundhay Park, who provided the help on the ground. It can be found in various local
outlets for £1.00 or by post from the following address on receipt of a cheque (made out to Friends of Roundhay Park)
for £1.50. Mr W Fraser, 27 Marshall Terrace, Cross Gates,Leeds. LS15 8EA.
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• Yorkshire Geology Month •
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May (and early June) is Yorkshire Geology Month! A festival of events celebrating the geology of the region have been arranged,
catering for all ages and interests.
For further details:
http://www.yorkshiregeologymonth.com/.
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• Field Visit Reports 2004 - 2006 •
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Reports of the LGA's field excursions covering the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 are now available as pdf documents on this web site. Just click on an image below to open the report in a new window (or right-click and select 'Save Target As' to download it to your computer).
Please note: The field reports are personal accounts of LGA field excursions, written by a members of the LGA, recording their impressions of the event. They are intended as a summary of the geology of the area visited. The routes described may not be suitable for use by individuals and/or groups and do not necessarily follow an established path or public right of way.
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LAST UPDATED
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10th May 2008
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