Thursday 4th October 2012

The next meeting is on the 17th October when Prof. Chris King will talk on:

'How to find a diamond mine - with eruptions'

Where do diamonds come from? How do you find diamonds? How can practical demonstrations get you thinking about Earth processes. 'All will be revealed' in this presentation.

Chris King is Professor of Earth Science Education at Keele and spent five years as a diamond prospector for De Beers.

This will interest everyone, so we are inviting guests.

Do let your friends and neighbours know, they will be welcome.

That is at the usual time and place, 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. at Plas Dolerw

Thursday 20th September 2012

With Dr Michele Becker's very enjoyable talk on the building stones of Welshpool (19 Sept) we have finished our recent Lottery project and the final report has just gone off. Welshpool's Geological Heritage Project was nearly two years in the preparation. Then it began in March with the exhibition at Powysland Museum. Since then has raced through many events (see the page and pictures on this site). Thanks to all the members who have helped, and also to our partners, the staff at Powysland Museum and at National Museum of Wales. Well done everyone. It has been fun.

Don't forget the next meeting: Wed 17 Oct, 7.15 pm, Plas Dolerw. Visitors welcome. Prof. Chris King will be talking about diamond prospecting, something he knows a thing or two about.