The society arranges outdoor field trips in the summer to various localities in the North East and further afield. Some of the field trips are led by volunteer members themselves.

They take place almost always on Saturday or Sunday. Occasionally, subject to demand, longer excursions, e.g. to the Lake District are organised. Non members are welcome to join us.
     Some members also take advantage of field trips organised by other societies, e.g. the Midweek Geol. Group visiting the North York Moors, as can be seen in the right hand picture.

Information about events organised by the RIGS group of the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and the Midweek Geology Group. (Click on either title.)

May 31st. 2008  Geology and Industrial Archaeology of Roseberry Topping
As a contribution to Yorkshire Geology Month the Tees Valley RIGS Group is organising a field excursion to Roseberry Topping on Saturday, May 31st. Tees Valley RIGS group has produced a geotrail covering this interesting area. It can be accessed on its website http://tvrigs.org.ukMembers of NEGS are cordially invited to attend. Meet at Roseberry Topping car park (Grid Ref NZ 570 128) at 10.30 am. Leaders: Dr. Denis Goldring and John Waring.

June: 8th 2008:  Scremerston area. COCKLAWBURN near Berwick. Leaders - Bill Scott and Andy Lane, University of Sunderland. It is intended to re-examine the coastal section between Cargie' Plantation and Spittal. Meet at 10.45am. at the coast on the minor road out of Scremerston, south of Berwick. Grid. Ref. 026 486, (OS Map 75) (bring lunch and suitable footwear)

July 13th 2008 "Fire and Ice." 
Meet at car park (NZ 804 053) near St. Hedda's Church, Egton Bridge at 10.30 am. Leader: John Waring.
Aims of the field meeting:
1. To study the Cleveland Dyke, a basaltic andesite, its age, composition and mode of emplacement.
2. To gain an overview of some of the effects of the last glaciation (Devensian) on the North York Moors. The meeting will involve visiting several localities, including Goathland, and travel will be by cars. Two of the localities to be visited will involve walking distances of not more than half a mile. WC's: Postgate Inn at Egton Bridge, and Goathland. Packed lunch, or eateries in Goathland. Download handout out for the trip here.

Sep. 21st.2008 GEOLOGY OF SOUTH DURHAM, from the equator to the polar ice cap. Leader Eric Johnson (retired BGS geologist). The group will look at vertical and lateral variations in the Permian succession on the western margin of the Zechstein basin in a traverse from Coxhoe to Blackball Rocks. Features of the last late Devensian glaciation will be seen. Excursion by car, please share if possible. Meet at 9.30am. at Coxhoe Quarry entrance (Grid. Ref. NZ 327 350) Boots, hard hats and high visibility jackets will be required for the quarry visit, then short walks from the cars will be involved including a circular in Castle Eden Dene. (picnic lunch and drinks; finish at about 16.30 at Blackball rocks.) Contact Eric on 0191 4169349

Oct. 12th 2008: A TEESDALE CIRCULAR. Leader: Brian Young.  Approximately 4miles of walking and talking. Meet at 11.00am at Bowlees car park, Grid. Ref. NY912 280. The route is planned to cross Winch Bridge to examine the Whin Sill, contact alteration, mineralisation and to head for the Strathmore Arms, Holwick. Contact Brian on 01434 682220, (picnic lunch, pub stop may be possible).

The Midweek Geology Group, so called because they meet on a weekday, organise a monthly field trip or event. For more information, click here.
The Dinosaur Coast Project organises several field trips and other events that members will find of interest. Their website can be accessed from the Links page.

SUBSCRIPTIONS Members are reminded that subscriptions fell due at the end of March 2008.  Please forward your remittance to Ian or Mavis as soon as possible.

COMMITTEE New members are urgently required to join the committee.  We would like to reduce the average age significantly!!  Please give some small efforts to assist us to run the society.  Without the committee the Society would cease to function. We nearly came to grief two years ago and we do not want it to come to that again.
CHAIRMANSHIP: Gordon has indicated to the committee that he intends to retire and wishes to give an early warning and a little time to achieve a succession. No chairman, no NEGS! Action now please!
Enjoy your summer's Geology. Gordon Wilkinson, Chairman.

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