Geology Groups
 

    There are currently two U3A Geology groups who meet regularly once a month. The Friday group has been 
    going strong for 4 or 5 years and the Monday group for 3. Both groups have members from both the Marple
    and the Marple Bridge U3As.
    In the summer we go out in the field. This year we have been to look at the Carboniferous limestone in the
    Manifold valley, the Triassic sandstones in the Secret Garden at Styal Mill and the local rocks in the Torrs
    at New Mills. In the winter we meet at Mary's house and after a Power Point presentation we have coffee 
    and a close look at related rock specimens. This winter we will be finding out about the geology of the British
    Isles, starting in Scotland with some very ancient rocks, (3 billion years old) and working our way up to the 
    present.Geology is essentially a practical subject and I try to make the sessions as much "hands on" as possible...
    I've got a garage full of rocks from all over!