Available courses

In the steps of the pioneers (6-weeks)

In the steps of the pioneers (6-weeks)

The history of geology is closely linked to a few individuals, many of whom were British. They each made their indelible mark on our subject in a unique way. In this course we’ll take a look at the life and achievements of ‘six of the best’.

We’ll be studying these pioneers: Adam Sedgwick, Roderick Murchison, Charles Lapworth, Mary Anning, Henry de la Beche and George Barrow.

Course dates: Starts Thursday November 12 and runs through to December 17

Wednesday Club Nov / Dec 2026

We started this eclectic mix of subjects on Wednesday afternoons and evenings two years ago and they are now a firm favourite with many of you. We hope that you like our new selection - they are all designed to bring you up to speed on some of the very latest ideas on a variety of very different subjects.

You can take individual sessions or why not dive in for them all and make a significant saving into the bargain!

November 11 Geological riches of the Yorkshire Coast

November 18 Alfred Harker - an extraordinary geologist

November 25 Anorthosite - a rock that’s out of this world!

December 2 The unique geology of Islay, Jura & Colonsay

December 9 Extremes & extinctions in the Tertiary

December 16 Tyrannosaurus Rex from bones to Hollywood

Wednesday Club Winter 2026

Heart of Wales NWGS Sept 6th to 14th

Trip to Heart of Wales in 2027

SPECIAL Geology of Oman & the Strait of Hormuz

The country of Oman and Strait of Hormuz have hardly been out of the news for the past few months, ever since the start of hostilities between the US and Iran. 

But aside from oil and gas, what else is in the geological story? Explore with us in this extended Zoom session all about the geology of the region. You’ll learn why this is such an important and interesting area - prepare for some surprises!