The BGS headquarters is
located in Keyworth on the outskirts of Nottingham. We are a somewhat enigmatic
place that the locals view as a positive asset to a small dormitory town to
Nottingham. We know that they wonder what goes on behind the hedges and they
have no idea how far back the site reaches. It is thus a pleasure that we
welcomed the Keyworth Walking Club on site as part of this year’s walking
programme.
They were met by me
and then received an amusing and factual account of how the geological walkway
was put together from Steve Parry of BGS.
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| Dr Steve Parry introduces the BGS Geological Walkway |
The tour ended in the
Core Store (National Geological Repository) which is an
impressive thing to have on your door step, whilst not knowing it. It
allowed me to pass on a message about energy security and answer questions
on geohazards and reassure the locals that we are doing a good job for the UK
and globally.
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| Me introducing the impressive Core Store on site at Keyworth |
Trevor Lax of KADFA said
"We had a tremendous morning being shown around BGS. Steve, who took us on
the Geological Walk was "top class". His talk was very informative
and good humoured. John Ludden was so knowledgable and enthusiastic about the
most valuable work BGS carries out. It was a great community event. Thank you
to all who made it happen."
Photos courtesy of Trevor Lax, KADFA.
