The Birth, Life & Death of the River Mole
53 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
3.00pm - Talk: The Birth, Life & Death of the River Mole, by Professor Richard Selley.
Using polychromatic computer-generated geo-films the talk will illustrate the subsidence, uplift and erosion of the Weald from the Triassic Period, some 200 million years ago to the present day.
4.00pm - Field Trip Picnic
Either traditional: Squashed banana sandwich, crumbled stale fruit cake and a can of warm fizzy drink
Or: Tea, coffee and biscuits, possibly even chocolate ones!
4.30pm - Virtual geologic field trip showing how the Ice Age sculpted the landscape of the River Mole valley, by Dr Mark Eller.
Listen to a talk illustrated by maps, field sketches, photographs and panoramic film clips of the Mole Valley seen from Box Hill and from the Pilgrim’s Way where it runs along the top of Denbies vineyard.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 15.00 - 17.30
Location & directions
53 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
- Directions:
- This event will take place in the Follett Hall at the Dorking United Reformed Church.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- To book a seat please contact the M.V.G.S. Hon. Sec. Rosemary Almond on: [email protected]
- Booking contact name:
- Rosemary Almond
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The Follett Hall is on the ground floor, there is ramped access.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
