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The Society's President for 2008 - 2010: Professor Paul Wignall, Professor of Palaeoenvironments, University of Leeds
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Programme of Summer Field Meetings, 2009 continues:
Saturday - Sunday
20th - 21st June: Twp Day Field Excursion centred on Dent, N. Yorks.: The geology of the southwest corner of the Askrigg
Block
Leaders: Chris Thomas (British Geological Survey), Nigel Woodcock (
Geological maps: BGS England & Wales Provisional Sheet 50 Hawes (1:50 000 scale) covers the eastern-most part of the area. As BGS England & Wales Sheet 49 Kirkby Lonsdale (1:50 000 scale) is being revised and not currently in print, summary maps containing the recent BGS mapping will be used.
Sunday 12th July: Field Excursion: Northumberland Coast Carbonoferous sedimentary environments and climate
Leaders: David Millward and Bob Gatliff (British Geological Survey)
Meet: Sunday 12th July 2009, 10.00 am return by 5.00 pm (latest), at Promenade at Spittal, south of Berwick upon Tweed. From the A1, take the A167 into Berwick and follow the signs for Spittal; there is parking at the south end of Main Street [NU 0094 5102].
Field Guide: Northumbrian Rocks and Landscape, published by the YGS (main part of excursion 3).
Geology: We will examine the very well exposed coastal section within the Asbian and Brigantian Yoredale Group, south of Berwick upon Tweed, from Spittal to Saltpan Rocks. The cyclic succession of limestone, claystone, siltstone and sandstone represents repeated marine transgressive events and progradation of deltas. Periods of interdistributary bay filling led to the colonisation of sediment surfaces by plants, and palaeosol development. The wealth of lithofacies and sediment structures visible on the water-worn surfaces will provide the opportunity to discuss the range of sedimentary environments and climate during this period in the geological evolution of northern England. The effects of late Carboniferous deformation in the region will be seen at Saltpan Rocks.
Clothing and safety: Stout footwear and waterproof clothing are essential. Great care will need to be taken along parts of the foreshore which are extremely slippery. The tide will be falling during the morning which will enable us to get around the headlands safely; there are a number of safe exits to the cliff-top path along which we will return. Total walking distance during the day is about 5 km. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks as we will be out for the day.
Contact details: if you have any queries please contact Dave Millward on 0131 6500429 or dmill@bgs.ac.uk
The Yorkshire Geological Society's Autumn 2009 Meetings
Saturday 26th September: Meeting: Coal Geology, at the National Mining Museum, Wakefield (with possibility of underground visit)
Saturday 24th October:
Joint Meeting with the Hull Geological
Society at the University of Hull: "The Last Glacial Maximum", organised by
Mike Rogerson and Paul Hildreth. Speakers include Dick Mol (Natural History Museum
Rotterdam) and Ian Heppenstall (Hull Geological
Society). (Please note new
date)
Sunday 25th October: Possible East Yorkshire Quaternary Field Excursion linked to the Saturday 24th Indoor Meeting (Please note new date)
Saturday 28th November: AGM and Presidential Address by Prof. Paul Wignall on Mass Extinctions
New publishing arrangements for the Proceedings from 2010
The
The new contract brings with it benefits for
the Society, its members, the Proceedings and
authors. Under the terms of the new contract, the business arrangement between the
The new contract is the result of
negotiations with the Geological Society of
Stewart Molyneux
Principal Editor
Proceedings of the
Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society: latest Part: Volume 57 Part 2 published November 2008
CONTENTS:S. K. Donovan, D. N. Lewis and C. J. Veltkamp: The cladid crinoid Gissocrinus Angelin from Wenlock Edge, Shropshire (Silurian)
SUMMARY: Complete fossil crinoids are well known from
the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation (Silurian, Wenlock, Homerian), but are only common in
the Dudley area of the
S. K. Donovan and D. N. Lewis: A conundrum from the Llandovery (Lower Silurian) of Devil's Dingle, Shropshire
SUMMARY: A root-like structure from the Llandovery
(Telychian) of Devils Dingle,
A. Pentecost and Zhang Zhao-Hui: Microfossils and geochemistry of some modern, Holocene and Pleistocene travertines from North Yorkshire and Derbyshire
SUMMARY: The geochemistry of some modern, Holocene
(44.5 ka) and Pleistocene (>100 ka) travertines from the
Seventeen diatom taxa were found in the
Holocene deposits but numbers were low when compared with the modern deposits, which were
higher by a factor of about 1000. Dissolution of diatoms after burial would be sufficient
to account for all of the authigenic quartz observed in these deposits. Four classes of
organic matter were identified in the Holocene and Pleistocene samples: filaments,
perforated plates, spores and amorphous forms. Their abundance differed little between
facies. Some of the filamentous structures were probably post-depositional fungal hyphae
utilizing carbon resources within the deposits.
I. C. Starmer: The concentration of folding and faulting in the Chalk at Staple Newk (Scale Nab), near Flamborough, East Yorkshire
SUMMARY: At Staple Newk [TA 205 737], intensive
folding and thrusting of the Chalk were restricted to a 200 m long section. The
ENEWSW folding and NNWSSE thrusting resulted from dextral transpressive
reactivation of the underlying ENEWSW Bempton Fault. Detachment folding in the
Welton Chalk Formation produced a monocline with a vertical limb that locked and was then
cut by a thrust. This parallel style of folding contrasted with that in the overlying,
more thinly bedded Burnham Chalk Formation, where tight and disharmonic, angular folding
developed between the vertical limb and the north-north-west propagating thrust. When the
tight, angular folding locked, south-south-eastward back-thrusts combined with the main
thrust, but both diminished and died out upwards. Later, low-angle extensional faulting
was followed by steep normal faulting.
Folding and thrusting also developed in the
Chalk at
Within the Howardian Hills-Flamborough Fault
Belt, contractional features (folds and thrusts) and subsequent low-angle extensional
faults were local developments and were replaced en echelon by similar structures. The
later, steep normal faults produced the more-continuous EW fault pattern.
J. D. Radley: Gryphaea beds (upper Scunthorpe Mudstone Formation; Lower Jurassic) at Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, north-east England
SUMMARY: The upper part of the Scunthorpe Mudstone
Formation (Sinemurian, Lower Jurassic) beneath the Frodingham Ironstone at Scunthorpe,
north-east
Many of the oysters are extensively bioeroded
and disarticulated, and locally constitute coarse-grained bioclastic limestones. These
features indicate establishment of a periodically agitated, shallow-water, photic setting,
presaging deposition of the ooidal Frodingham Ironstone during the culmination of
mid-Sinemurian shallowing.
B. R. Gearey: Lateglacial vegetation change in East Yorkshire: a radiocarbon dated pollen sequence from Routh Quarry, Beverley
SUMMARY: Pollen and radiocarbon analyses of Lateglacial
Interstadial deposits from Routh Quarry,
Successional processes at the site resulted in
the growth of a brown moss fen, which in turn led to changes in the representation of
certain pollen taxa, possibly connected to taphonomic factors resulting from changes in
pollen source area as much as actual vegetation change. The transition to the Loch Lomond
Stadial is not clearly resolved palynologically, but appears to have led to the
destabilization of local soils and the deposition of a clay-silt layer over the fen
deposits.
G. Warrington: Palynology of the Permian succession in the Hilton Borehole, Vale of Eden, Cumbria, UK
SUMMARY: Palynomorphs have been recovered from a 108.28
m sequence, comprising the upper 4.32 m of the Penrith Sandstone, and the lower 103.96 m
of the succeeding Eden Shales from the Hilton Plant Beds to the Belah Dolomite inclusive,
cored in the 234.54 m-deep Hilton Borehole. This is currently the longest palynological
record from a continuous section of Permian rocks in
Further information on the Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society
From the Summer 2008 Field Meetings of the Yorkshire Geological Society....
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Some British Geological Survey Memoirs for Yorkshire to download
In a major new development for the Society, the British Geological Survey (BGS) had made
available to the Society's website full facsimile copies (in PDF format, including all
illustrations) of some earlier Geological Survey Memoirs, listed below. These are now
available for downloading for personal, academic, educational, non-commercial research and
other non-commercial use, from the Yorkshire Geological Society website
http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/ only. All users must agree to the BGS terms and conditions
before downloading each Memoir.
Go to Geological Survey Memoirs index page
Searchable Indexes to 138 years of the Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society (1837-1995) now available on line!
The Society has been publishing its Proceedings since 1837, and its many thousands of pages contain a great deal of original research and other unique material relating to the earth sciences, especially in respect of Yorshire and adjacent regions, both also nationally and internationally. Complete reference sets of the PYGS are held by many leading regional and national libraries including the British Library, the Geological Society LIbrary, and the Society's own library, now part of the University of Leeds Library (which members of the Society can apply to use as a benefit of membership via the General Secretary of the Society).
Over the years the Society has published three cumulative indexes to the Proceedings, but it has been an aim of the Society's Council to make these indexes available on line via this website to help members and others to search and explore the rich resources available in the Proceedings.
We are delighted announce that thanks to the generous help of Pinpoint Digital of Winsford, Cheshire, which has undertaken the necessary scanning of the published indexes free of charge, these are now available as searchable PDF files as follows:
Index to PYGS volumes 1 to 25 (1837-1946)
Index to PYGS volumes 26 to 37 (1947-1970)
Index to PYGS volumes 38 to 50 (1970-1995
To access each index click on the appropriate link above to open or download the file. (Each is very large - over 2Mb - so unless you have a fast broadband connection it is advisable to download the files onto your own hard disk, and then search from there. Whether using an index on line or from a downloaded file simply open the file in Adobe Acrobat and then use the normal Acrobat "Search" (or "Find") facility. Any geological term, placename or author name can be used to search each index: Acrobat will then give you a list of occurences in the subject or author indexes, and each occurence is highlighted in colour within ePDF (facsimile) image of the index page.
Very many thanks to Pinpoint Digital Document Management and Storage Systems for their sponsorship,and particularly John Hatton for his advice and practical assistance.
Yorkshire Rocks and Landscape the popular YGS Field Guide, Third Edition, is now available
Yorkshire, famed for
its scenic beauty and its rich industrial heritage, contains some of the most interesting
geology and scenery in
This book is a stimulating field guide to twenty-one
locations selected to give comprehensive coverage of the geology, minerals, rocks, fossils
and landforms of the area. Excursions vary from easy halfday walks to longer
outings. Some are in moorland areas such as the Craven Inliers and the Pennines; others
cover the
Click here for more details, including the full Contents List
A major Yorkshire Geological Society Publication!
Carboniferous Hydrocarbon Geology: the southern North Sea and surrounding onshore areas
edited by
John
Collinson, David Evans, Doug Holliday & Neil Jones, 2005
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here for full details and samples
of the full colour illustrations!

Price
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Important Notice to Members
and others:
Short Communications: Proceedings and Circular/Web Site
Rapid publication of short papers is common amongst journals, particularly those published weekly, monthly or bi-monthly, as a way of disseminating information quickly on topical or contentious issues, exceptional new discoveries or major developments. Given its publication schedule, the adoption of such a publication strategy is not appropriate for the Proceedings. Nevertheless, as a way of encouraging the membership to make more use of the Proceedings, and for that matter the Societys other vehicles for publication, the Circular and web site, Council would welcome more short communications. Short communications submitted to the Proceedings might include anything for which it would be worth having a permanent published record, for example descriptions of new and/or temporary exposures. Those intended for the Circular or web site could include more topical or newsworthy items, including brief reports of field meetings, new fossil/mineral occurrences, photographs of interesting geological features with a brief description or the work of RIGS groups. Short communications to the Proceedings should not exceed two published pages, approximately 2,000 words (or equivalents including figures) and will be subject to the normal review and editorial procedures, although a Summary will not be necessary. Please send your contributions in the usual manner to the Editors (see Instructions to Authors in the PYGS as a general guideline).
For the A5 format of the Circular (and web site), contributions should be 300-400 words, but can include colour photographs and figures; these will also be subject to editorial review. These items should be sent to the Circular Editor in the first instance (see back page of the Circular for details).
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1. The YGS takes the safety of its members extremely seriously. However, attendees of field meetings must also take responsibility for their own and other participants safety. In order to ensure the safety of all participants the YGS reserves the right to limit or refuse attendance at field meetings.
2. You must declare to the field trip leader, at the start of the field trip, any disabilities or medical conditions that may affect your ability to safely attend a field meeting.3. Inform the leader if you leave the meeting early.
4. The Leader is not expected to provide First Aid ensure that you have adequate supplies for your own needs.
5. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the locality and time of year. Anticipate potential changes in weather conditions.
6. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
7. The Leaders decision is final on any matters relating to each field meeting.
Corresponding Societies
(Please contact society representatives for the latest information)
CRAVEN & PENDLE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Contact: Paul Kabrna e-mail: paul_kabrna@hotmail.com or http://www.cpgs.org.uk/ (usual meeting place for indoor lectures: The Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick)
CUMBERLAND
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Secretary: Rosemary Vidler, 11 Blencathra View, Threlkeld,
Cumbria, phone no 017687 79326, e-mail: rosevidler@freeuk.com
For further detials of summer field meetings contact
Alan Smith on 01768 771068
14th June: Rocks and scenery of the Tilberthwaite area.
27th June: Maryport foreshore.
4th July: Cross Fell
EAST MIDLANDS GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Janet Slatter, tel. 01509-843.297; e-mail: sec@emgs.org.uk or http://www.emgs.org.uk (usual meeting place for indoor lectures: Lecture Theatre B3, Biological Sciences Building, University of Nottingham)
EAST MIDLANDS REGIONAL GROUP OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Chair:
Vanessa Banks, BGS, Keyworth, E-mail: vbanks@bgs.ac.uk, tel. 0115 9363531.HUDDERSFIELD GEOLOGY GROUP: Julie Earnshaw (Secretary). Telephone: 01484 311 662 or e-mail: earniehome@ntlworld.com
HULL GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Mike Horne. Tel: 01482 346 784 or e-mail: m.j.horne@hull.ac.uk or http://www.hullgeolsoc.org.uk (Usual meeting place for indoor lectures: Department of Geography, University of Hull, at 7.30 pm. N.B. for security reasons the door is locked at 7.40pm)
LANCASHIRE GROUP OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION: Secretary: Jennifer Rhodes, e-mail: sjrhodes@hotmail.com
LEEDS GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: Anthea Brigstocke (General Secretary). Tel: 01904 626 013: E-mail:
lga@brigstocke.myzen.co.uk or http://www.leedsgeolassoc.freeserve.co.uk (usual meeting place for indoor lectures: Mathematics & Earth Sciences, University of Leeds)LEICESTER LITERARY & PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY - SECTION C GEOLOGY: Chairman: Dr. Joanne E. Norris, 0116 2833127, j.e.norris @ ntlworld.com; Website: http://www.charnia.org.uk/ (usual meeting place for indoor lectures unless otherwise stated: Lecture Theatre 3, Ken Edwards Building, University of Leicester at 7.30pm. For field meetings contact
Kay Hawkins, 0116 252 3369Saturday 11th July, led by Owen Green:
Morning: Kirtlington Quarry, Oxfordshire, a local nature reserve which exposes the Great
Oolite Group, and Churchill, the birthplace of Wm Smith. afternoon: Headington
Quarry/Magdalen Quarry, we will observe the lateral variations in the Oxfordian strata.
Wednesday 29th July: Tilton on the Hill Railway Cutting , Evening field visit. Children
welcome.
Saturday 5th September, led by Sue Edcwards: Whitmans Hill Quarry, Storridge, Malvern and
the Abberley & Malvern European Geopark Good locality for Wenlock fossils. Children
welcome.
MANCHESTER GEOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION: Jane Michael. Tel: 0161 366 0595, e-mail: jane.michael1[at]tesco.net orhttp://www.mangeolassoc.org.uk
(usual meeting place for indoor lectures: Williamson Building, Department of Geology,
University of Manchester)
NORTH EASTERN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Frank Trowbridge. Tel: 01642 582 786, e-mail: frank.trowbridge@care4free.net or http://www.northeast-geolsoc.50megs.com
NORTH EAST YORKSHIRE GEOLOGY TRUST: contact@neyorksgeologytrust.com; website: http://www.neyorksgeologytrust.com/ : Kathryn Brown North East Yorkshire Geology Trust, 5 Station Workshops, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, N. Yorks. YO22 4TG Tel. 01947 881000. Dinodays cost £2 per child (accompanying adults go free). Fossil walks are £2 per person. All events are free to members.
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP OF THE GEOLOGISTS' ASSOCATION: Eileen Fraser Tel: 01260 271505 email: fraser[at]fraserco.co.uk or http://www.esci.keele.ac.uk/nsgga/ (usual meeting place for indoor meetings: School of Earth Sciences and Geography, University of Keele
ROTUNDA GEOLOGY GROUP: contact Sue Rawson, tel. 01723-506.502, email: suerawson[at]yahoo.co.uk (usual meeting place Room CG7, Scarborough Campus of the University of Hull, Filey Road, Scarborough
SORBY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Ken J Dorning, Geology Group Secretary, e-mail: geology [at] sorby.org.uk; website: http://www.sorby.org.uk/
Sunday 16th
August:
WESTMORLAND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: E-mail: mail@westmorlandgeolsoc.org.uk http://westmorlandgeolsoc.org.uk/ (usual meeting place for indoor lectures: Shakespeare Centre,
YORKSHIRE REGIONAL GROUP OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Lisa Craig, lcraig@joynespike.co.uk. Tel: 01302 322295.
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