March 2010
| Talk on Roman Guernsey |
| Thursday 18th March |
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An illustrated lecture by Dr Philip de Jersey, Dr Jason Monaghan and Tanya Walls at 8.00pm at the Frossard Theatre in Candie Gardens, St Peter Port It used to be claimed that there had been little Roman influence on Guernsey. The discovery of the Roman ship ‘Asterix’ and excavations at La Plaiderie and the Bonded Store show that this was far from the case. A recent re-examination of excavated and stray finds from around the Island and from marine sites adds to the picture. It appears that Guernsey was very much part of the Roman world. |
| Annual General Meeting |
| Tuesday 23rd March |
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Please join us for La Société's Annual General Meeting which will be held at 7.30 pm at La Trelade Hotel. The business part of the meeting will include: appointing a Vice-President, approving the accounts, awarding Honorary Membership, raising of subscriptions in 2011, and hear the report of the company Guernsey Environmental Services. This is your opportunity to take part and raise questions on the management and future of La Société. After a short break (the bar will be open) we will hear a brief presentation from Jurat David Le Conte on the 125-year history of La Société Guernesiaise, which was the subject of a talk that he gave at the 125th anniversary dinner. |
April 2010
| Junior Section Geology meeting |
| Saturday 17th April 14:00 |
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Meet at Moulin Huet carpark at 2.00 pm We will be investigating the fact that rising sea levels are not a new thing, and looking at raised beaches, caves, wavecut platforms etc. Though not dangerous, this meeting will involve a visit to a cave and some clambering over rocks. Parents are therefore requested to accompany their children to determine the suitability of the activity for their child(ren) and to take responsibility for them. It promises to be interesting and exciting. |
| Geology outing to Cobo |
| Wednesday 21st April 19:00 |
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Meet at 7.00 pm. at Le Guet car park. We will be looking at the Cobo Granite along the south coast of Cobo as far as Albecq, to see the new road retaining wall. |
May 2010
| 'Gathering the 'Humid Harvest of the Deep': The Custom of the Guernsey Foreshore’ |
| Wednesday 12th May 20:00 |
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A lecture given by Dr. Jeanette Neeson PhD BA, currently Associate Professor of History at York University, Toronto, Canada. The title of the talk will be 'Gathering the 'Humid Harvest of the Deep': The Custom of the Guernsey Foreshore’. Dr. Neeson has been researching the subject of seaweed gathering in various parts of the British Isles, including Guernsey, over a number of years, and will speak on the subject. Venue: Frossard Theatre, Candie Gardens |
| Geology walk from Marble Bay to Jerbourg headland |
| Wednesday 19th May 19:00 |
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Meet at 7.00 pm at Doyle (Jerbourg) monument. A walk from Marble Bay to Jerbourg headland. |
June 2010
| Geology outing to L'Ancresse common |
| Wednesday 9th June 19:00 |
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Park and meet at 7.00 pm at "La Mirage" car park. A look at L`Ancresse common, la Varde dolmen and adjacent coast. |
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Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1UG, Channel Islands.
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