Over the years Ive contributed to many club and society newsletters and magazines and had the privilege of being an editor on some of these small but no less important publications. From tiny acorns huge Oak trees grow. If you will indulge me a little - it seems a shame not to share some of these articles and field trip reports from ten, to twenty odd years ago (or more!) memories made mainly with my friends and members of the Milton Keynes Geological Society. Fossicking in

The world of mineral collecting is vibrant and filled with passionate enthusiasts. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending two remarkable UK events that united mineral lovers: the British Micromount Society (BMS) annual symposium and the Bakewell Rock Exchange in the breath-taking Peak District. These gatherings provided a fantastic platform to reconnect with old friends, make new contacts, and engage in trading, buying, and selling minerals. In this post, I will share my e

The last two shows in my calendar each year are held in November in the UK and are the SUSSEX SHOW ( at Haywards Heath) followed the...

DATE: 14th & 15th October 2023 (dates for 2024 12th & 13th October) VENUE: Lady Manners School, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1JA. The...