Engineering Group Annual Field Meeting

The Engineering Geology of Canals, Somerset – the William Smith Legacy & Slope Instability in the Bath Area

The Swan Hotel, Wells

NEW DATES Friday 1st October to Sunday 3rd October 2021

A Field Meeting Organised by the Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS)

Synopsis

This year’s field meeting which will primarily be in the Bath and Somerset area looking at the Engineering Geology of Canals and the work of William Smith together with the legacy of Dr Brian Hawkins, former IAEG President looking at aspects of slope instability and periglacial processes in the Bath area. The site visits will be led by Vicky Corcoran (SNC Lavin) supported by Dave Giles (CGL) and Kevin Privett. Accommodation has been booked in The Swan Hotel, Wells for Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th July 2021.

The delegate fee will be Full Fellow £80, Full Non fellow £110, Retired Fellow £55, Full Time Student £30. Fee will include documentation, coach travel and lunches. Accommodation will be in the Swan Hotel, Wells on a Bed and Breakfast basis, £100 single per night, £130 Twin per night.

On Saturday night, delegates will convene for a Meeting Dinner at a cost of £30. Both vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian food will be available. Please complete the online form as soon as possible to book a place on the field weekend.