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January 2018
Field Trip
A field trip to collect raw material to work on. - Field Trip to Thorntonloch, East Lothian, where we can find jasper, jaspagate, moss agate, fossilised crinoid stems. - Sunday 21st January 2018 - Meet at Dunbar Garden Centre Café (ASDA roundabout on the A1 at south of Dunbar) for 10:00 - 10:30am. - Bring a packed lunch and collecting bag, and wear warm clothes!
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Field Trip
Field Trip to the Cheviots. Due to farm restrictions there are 12 places. Please email David Andrews with “Cheviot” as the title to request a place ( first come, first served ).
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Field Trip
A Field Trip to Dunure is being organised by Richard Butler. The trip will focus on the farmers fields rather than the beaches in the area.
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Agate Collecting trip
Field trip to North Fife Meet at Baxters for 0945-1015 Contact: David Andrews on 07480736006 e-mail : ris4uris@gmail.com This excursion to North Fife will require wellies or waterproof boots to ensure you get the most from the visit. It’s a well known collecting site, and has quality agates, if you are lucky! We will meet and leave Baxters at latest 1015, so please confirm your attendance and contact details, either on this form or by email to David. Please indicate…
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Weekend Field trip to Montrose area
Specific Details TBC Contact: David Andrews on 07480736006 e-mail: ris4uris@gmail.com This is an opportunity to visit a number of sites in the Montrose area including, Lunan Bay, Elephant Rock, Usan, Scurdie Ness and possibly the Lord Gray collection at the Museum. If there is enough interest we can try for a two nights stay starting Friday to give a full day on Saturday. We will try to keep the plan flexible to meet your preferences. Please arrange your own accommodation.…
Find out more »December 2018
Club Field Trip – The Cheviots
TYhis Club field trip will be to the Cheviots - A previously unexplored site with the potential for some Excellent Agates. Members who wish to go on this trip should put their names down for it on the club notice board. Communications about this trip - Metting places, times and any changes will only be communicated to those who have put their names down. A previous recce to the area revealed tantalising glimpses of widespread agate with a few lucky…
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Club Field Trip – North Fife
Club field trip - Agate Hunting - North Fife All members who are interested in attending please contact Dave Andrews. Exact meeting info and location will only be announced to those who have registered interest in the trip His Number is on your membership card.
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Club Field Trip – Cheviot
Club field trip - Agate Hunting - Cheviot All members who are interested in attending please contact Dave Andrews. Exact meeting info and location will only be announced to those who have registered interest in the trip His Number is on your membership card.
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Club Field Trip – Ayrshire
Club field trip - Agate Hunting - Ayrshire All members who are interested in attending please contact Dave Andrews. Exact meeting info and location will only be announced to those who have registered interest in the trip His Number is on your membership card.
Find out more »June 2019
Weekend Field Trip to Montrose
We are planning a weekend field trip to Montrose which will allow us to visit a number of excellent sites nearby. The intention is to camp at the south links holiday park at Montrose over the weekend (see link below for bookings) https://www.angus.gov.uk/visitors_and_tourism/book_a_pitch_at_south_links_holiday_park Some will go up on the Friday with others making the trip up on the Saturday morning. Those who do not wish to camp will find plenty of guest houses and B&B's available around Montrose and surrounding…
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