To promote a wider interest in the science of geology through organised lectures, field excursions and social activities.
To provide a link between the amateur, the student, the teacher and the professional geologist.
To foster interest in geological sites within the area with a view to their study and wise conservation.
To establish and maintain good relations with organisations that have common interests.

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 On Thursday 16th February, WEGA took part in the Rocky Road Show, an exhibition designed to promote geology and related subjects to the public - actually as it is held during half term, most of the visitors are school kids and accompanying parents. The show took place in Bristol City Museum.

 

WEGA's exhibit consisted of a display of thin sections presided over by John Toller, Joyce Ali and Gloria Castle, And Elizabeth and Roy McIntyre with Elizabeth's display of three dimensional geological maps.

 

We had a steady flow of people throughout the day and an encouraging crowd around our stand. A good time was had by all! Here are some photos showing  Elizabeth's maps, so that they can be appreciated by a wider public.

 

If you click on the photo, this takes you to a larger version of the photo. Above this photo appears various options. If you click the "All Sizes" one you can get various sizes - the large one is very large! You can download these for printing or whatever.

 

GOC

 

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Map of Bristol

 

 Another view of the Bristol Map
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Another view of the Bristol Map

 

  

Another view of the Bristol Map

 
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Cotswold Edge and the North Bristol Coalfield

 

 The M4 and the Cotswolds
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Cross section of Cotswold Edge

 

 The south face of the Mendips
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Elizabeth explains how it is done. (Taken November 2004 in Cardiff)

 

 John and Joyce demonstrating