DEVON ROCKS EVENTS 2009

WORLD HERITAGE VOLCANOES – Wednesday 14^th January 2009

A talk by Chris Wood (Bournemouth University) on World Heritage Vocanoes  - are they the best of the best?

• Part of the 2008/09 Jurassic Coast Geology Lecture Series
• 6.30pm at Dorset County Museum, Dorchester
• Donation of £3 encouraged to cover expenses

THE TAW VALLEY – Sunday 18^th January 2009

Explore the course of the River Taw visiting Taw Marsh and Cosdon Beacon

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Belstone
• 4 hour walk, 13km / 8 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £6.50; children under 14 free
• Guide Paul Rendell 01837 54727

AVON DELIGHTS – Sunday 18^th January 2009

Explore the area around the Avon Reservoir

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Shipley Bridge
• 4 hour walk, 11km / 6.8 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £6.50; children under 14 free
• Guide I. Johnstone 01752 892155

AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY – Wednesday 21^st January to 1^st April 2009

A new course at Brixham Adult Education Centre.  Discover how the South Devon landscape was formed, learn more about rocks, minerals, geological periods and features.  Illustrated talks cover the hidden treasures of this area and why Torbay gained Geopark status.

• Tutor David Ayres
• 10 weekly sessions 7.00 – 9.00pm
• Cost £54
• Further information on 01803 853302 or email: adulted@admin.brixhamcollege.torbay.sch.uk or visit www.southdevon.ac.uk

LEATS, MINES AND RAILWAYS – Saturday 24th January 2009

Explore the south-westerly corner of the Dartmoor National Park.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Bedford Bridge
• 3 hour walk
• No booking required
• Adults £5; children under 14 free
• Guide B Byng 01822 853113

TORS AND TIN MAY LEAD YOU TO PROSPER – Sunday 25^th January 2009

Explore the remains of the Wheal Prosper tin mines as part of this walk.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Pork Hill
• 4 hour walk, 12km / 7.5 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £6.50; children under 14 free
• Guide B. Poole 01822 890414

Jurassic Coast: Fossil Hunting Walks  - Sunday 25^th January 2009, plus most weekends and many days during school holidays

Join the warden team for a fossil hunting walk at Charmouth.  There will be a 20 minute talk before heading out onto the beach to look for fossils.

• Times vary according to tides
• Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• Adults £7, Children £3
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

CHANGING CLIMATES, CHANGING LANDSCAPES – Sunday 25^th January 2009

There's nothing new about climate change, it's been happening for millennia! Come on a walk around Prawle Point and you will see how changing climates and sea levels have shaped the land, producing the stunning scenery we enjoy today!

• Led by Mark Walker, Geologist; part of South Devon AONB Events Programme
• Meet at East Prawle village green at 10.30am return around 1.30pm for a lunchtime drink in the pub. Bring a snack.
• 4.5 miles, some slopes and rugged paths.
• Adults £3, children £1.
• Booking Essential as event dependent on numbers.
• Call 01752 897034 by 25th January.

JURASSIC COAST ROCKS AND FOSSILS WEEKEND – 31^st January / 1^st February 2009

Join the Warden Team and Guests for a weekend learning more about how Charmouth and the coast have changed over the last 200 million years.

• Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• £50 per person
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

START BAY COASTAL WALK – Saturday 7^th February 2009

Enjoy a walk along the coast path from Start Point to Torcross and learn about the ecology, history and geology associated with this stunning stretch of coastline.

• Led by Slapton Ley Field Centre; part of South Devon AONB Events programme
• Meet at 10am outside the reserve office, Slapton Ley Field Centre , return at 1pm.
• Approx 4 miles, and bring a packed lunch.
• Sorry no dogs.
• Adults £5, children £3. Booking Essential, call 01548 580685 or email reserve.sl@slapton-field-council.org

WATER, ROCKS AND RAILWAYS – Saturday 7^th February 2009

Explore some of Dartmoor’s streams, then over one of the highest Tors returning along the line of the former railway.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.00 at Lydford High Down
• 5 hour walk, 10km / 6.5 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £8; children under 14 free
• Guide J Whiting 01837 861333

MELDON’S SECRETS – Sunday 8^th February 2009

Explore this fascinating area and find out why it is so unique on Dartmoor.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Meldon Reservoir
• 3 hour walk, 10km / 6.5 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £5; children under 14 free
• Guide T Soby 01837 53575

Jurassic Coast: Fossil ROADSHOW – Monday 16^th February 2009

Discover the fossils and geology of Charmouth at the fossil roadshow.  Fossil Roadshows run on a various weekends throughout the year and involve a whole day of fossil related activities and displays.  Activities can vary from one roadshow to the next so its always a different experience.

• 10.30 to 4.30 at Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• Some activities may carry a small charge
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

FIVE TORS – Wednesday 18^th February 2009

All you need to know about this walk is in the title but come and find out which Tors it refers to.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Pork Hill
• 3 hour walk, 9km / 6 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £5; children under 14 free
• Guide Paul Rendell 01837 54727

FOUR WHEELS ON MY RAMBLE- Wednesday 18^th February 2009

A 3 mile walk around Devon Great Consols. Once Europe’s largest copper mine, and it sextensive arsenic works.  An opportunity to explore some of the new trails created as part of the Tamar Mining Heritage Project.  Learn about the industrial history, flora and fauna

• Led by Barry Gamble and Martin Summers; part of Tamar Valley AONB Events Programme
• 10.00 for 10.30 start. Finish by 1.30
• Meet in new trails car park adjacent to Tavistock Sawmills, on the A390 (SX438726)
• Note that Trails are not officially open yet and Health and Safety work is still to be completed on some sections.
• Contact Pat Gormley 01579 348749

FLINTS ANFD FOSSILS – Wednesday 18^th February 2009

Come and watch an expert flint knapper at work and handle some of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s (RAMMs) collection of fossils.

• RAMM in the Library, Castle Street, Exeter
• 10.30 to 12.30 or 1.30 to 3.30
• Part of RAMM Half-term Family Activities Programme – all children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult.
• Call 01392 665858 or visit www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM for further details.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS – Thursday 19^th February 2009

Earth movements, fossils and fantasy.  Illustrate the beginnings of life on earth with a variety of animation techniques.  

• RAMM in the Library, Castle Street, Exeter
• 10.30 to 12.30 or 1.30 to 3.30
• Part of RAMM Half-term Family Activities Programme – all children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult.
• Call 01392 665858 or visit www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM for further details.

VIOLENT VOLCANOES – Thursday 20^th February 2009

Discover Torbay’s explosive past and create your own erupting volcano!

• Part of half term family activities programme at The Seashore Centre, Goodrington Sands, Paignton
• Be prepared to get messy.
• One volcano per family group
• 11.00 – 2.00
• Children £2

LOCAL FOSSILS – Wednesday 25^th February 2009

A walk and talk around the fossil displays with Claudia Hildebrandt, RAMM’s Assistant Curator of Geology.

• 1.00pm at RAMM in the Library, Castle Street, Exeter
• One of a series of free, monthly lunchtime gallery talks highlighting some of RAMM's star objects on display.
• Free, no ticket required
• Call 01392 665858 or visit www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM for further details.

SOUTH MOOR SUMMIT – Saturday 28^th February 2009

Explore the southern moor as you head towards Ryders Hill

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.30 at Vennford
• 4 hour walk,
• No booking required
• Adults £6.50; children under 14 free
• Guide C. Fitzroy 01822 890414

JURASSIC COAST: FOSSIL FANTASTIC WEEKEND – Saturday 28^th February / Sunday 1^st March 2009

Join the wardens for a full weekend of fossil fun aimed at families and children.  Fossil hunting, mould making, micro fossils and lots more!

• Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• Adults £40, Children £30 for whole weekend
• Some activities may carry a small charge
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

JURASSIC COAST: FOSSIL FANTASTIC WEEKEND – Saturday 14^th March / Sunday 15^th March 2009

Join the wardens for a full weekend of fossil fun aimed at families and children.  Fossil hunting, mould making, micro fossils and lots more!

• Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• Adults £40, Children £30 for whole weekend
• Some activities may carry a small charge
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

MELDON’S SECRETS – Sunday 15^th March 2009

Explore this fascinating area and find out why it is so unique on Dartmoor.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.00 at Meldon Reservoir
• 3 hour walk, 10km / 6.5 miles
• No booking required
• Adults £5; children under 14 free
• Guide T Soby 01837 53575

DARTMOOR THROUGH TIME – Sunday 22^nd March 2009

Explore the Haytor and Houndtor area.

• Part of Dartmoor National Park Events Programme  - further information www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
• Start 10.00 at Haytor Lower Car park
• 3 hour walk,
• No booking required
• Adults £5; children under 14 free
• Guide G. Seale 01392 841609

Jurassic Coast: Fossil ROADSHOW – Saturday 11^th April 2009

Discover the fossils and geology of Charmouth at the fossil roadshow.  Fossil Roadshows run on a various weekends throughout the year and involve a whole day of fossil related activities and displays.  Activities can vary from one roadshow to the next so its always a different experience.

• 10.30 to 4.30 at Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
• Some activities may carry a small charge
• Contact 01297 560772 to book or www.charmouth.org for further details

GEOLOGICAL WORLD HERITAGE – Wednesday 15^th April 2009

A talk by Tim Badman (International Union for Conservation of Nature and formerly Dorset County Council Coastal Officer responsible for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site) on Geological World Heritage … what is included and where are the gaps.

• Part of the 2008/09 Jurassic Coast Geology Lecture Series
• 6.30pm at Dorset County Museum, Dorchester
• Donation of £3 encouraged to cover expenses

JURASSIC COAST: BUDLEIGH SALTERTON TO LADRAM BAY WALK – Saturday 25^th April 2009

Interesting, easy walk of about 3 hours that covers many geological features.  Walk along the beach eastwards to the mouth of the River Otter to view the most extraordinary spit, as well as marshes either side of the estuary.  Retracing steps westwards, opportunity to examine the exposures in the cliffs of Sherwood Formation sandstones and the Budleigh Pebble Beds.  If time allows Ladram Bay will be visited by car to see further exposures of the Triassic Rock.

• Part of Friends of Jurassic Coast Trust walks programme
• Free to Friends,  £10 non-members or visit www.jurassiccoasttrust.org to join
• 10.30 to 1.30; park at Lyme Kiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton
• Contact Amanda Hunt , Jurassic Coast Trust 01460 242780

GRANITE QUARRIES AND PREHISTORIC FIELD SYSTEMS – Thursday 14^th May 2009

A circular walk in the Plymbridge and Upper Plym area taking in the 19^th century granite quarries of Dewerstone and the Bronze Age field system on Wigford Down.

• Part of the National Trust’s Event Programme
• Booking essential 01752 341377
• 1.30 – 3.30; meet at Urgles Cross SX 535649
• Adult £4; Child £2
• Further information: dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk

JURASSIC COAST: BURTON BRADSTOCK WALK – Saturday 16^th May 2009

This 3 mile (5km) starts at Hive Beach.  Walk along the cliff top and beach to the east and west of Burton Bradstock.  Very interesting opportunity to look at wildlife, natural history and geology especially the Bridport Sand and the Inferior Oolite.  At this time of year, the plants should be coming into flower.

• Part of Friends of Jurassic Coast Trust walks programme
• Free to Friends,  £10 non-members or visit www.jurassiccoasttrust.org to join
• 2.00 to 5.00; park at National Trust Car Park, Hive Beach
• Jurassic Coast Bus X53 from Exeter may also be used.
• Contact Amanda Hunt, Jurassic Coast Trust 01460 242780

OLDENBURG CRUISE –  Sunday 7^th June 2009

Cruise the stunning and dramatic Exmoor coast aboard the Oldenburg.  See the seabirds and hear commentary from National Trust staff.

• Part of the National Trust’s Event Programme www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• Booking essential 01271 863636
• 11.00 – 2.30; meet at Ilfracombe Harbour Car Park
• Adult £15; Child £10
• Refreshments available on board or bring a packed lunch

CLOVELLY CRUISE - Thursday 23^rd July 2009

Cruise and view the seabirds and stunning scenery along the North Devon coastline

• Part of the National Trust’s Event Programme www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• Booking essential; contact Justin.seedhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01237 441976
• 11.00 – 2.30; meet at Clovelly Car Park
• Adult £15; Child £12.50

CLOVELLY CRUISE - Friday 21^st August 2009

Cruise and view the seabirds and stunning scenery along the North Devon coastline

• Part of the National Trust’s Event Programme www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• Booking essential; contact Justin.seedhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01237 441976
• 5.30 – 7.00pm; meet at Clovelly Car Park
• Adult £15; Child £12.50