Tim Astrop gave a superb talk on the Brymbo Fossil Forest on-line via Microsoft Teams.
The talk was recorded, and the recording will appear here shortly.
30+ members were able to enjoy the talk. We're very sorry that the technology didn't work for some people.
You can also watch again the piece on Brymbo on Digging for Britain series 13 episode 5. The piece starts at 47:25.
If you have any suggestions or questions please contact programme@swga.org.uk
Category: Events
Events
David Buchs – How did the formation of the Isthmus of Panama help shape the modern Earth?
Keeping Hazardous Fluids Locked up – Kat Daniels
A talk on Keeping Hazardous Fluids Locked up for the long term in Geological formations by Kat Daniels of Cardiff University to the South Wales Geologists Association
Field Trip Cancelled
The Trip scheduled for tomorrow 20th September 2025 that is mentioned in the latest programme has been cancelled because of the forecast for heavy rain which would make the trip unpleasant and possibly dangerous. Please do not attend this event
Dealing with the legacy of contaminated land across Wales – Jeremy Hucker
In this presentation, Jeremy discusses how environmental geologists investigate and assess risks posed by soil and water contamination on such sites, and the importance of getting the Conceptual Site Model right. Understanding the ground conditions (both natural and man-made) is crucial in this, hence the importance of a geological input.
Unearthing the Letters of William Smith
A talk by Kevin Privet & Phillipa Towler
Geological Adventures Underground in Gower
A talk to the group by Andy Freem
For more of Andy's online content see his You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Catchpool1
Chris Duffin The Mineralogy of Art
A talk to the South Wales Geologists Association by Chris Duffin onThe Mineralogy of Art whereby he describes the minerals used to create pigments and some of the chemistry behind that
The Geology of Pembrokeshire by Sid Howells
Sid is a local geologist of note who has led the SWGA many times (as you can see in this photograph) . In this lecture he gives an overview of the geology of Pembrokeshire and the history of it's exploration by well known and not so well known geologists
John Nudds – Probably the best lager(statten) in the world
A recording of a ppresentation to the South Wales Geologists Association A review of some of the best fossil preservation sites in the world (Lagerstatten) by John Nudds Co-Author of the book on this subject Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems and Fossil Ecosystems of North America