Hull Geological Society

 Secretary's Annual Report for 2003-2004

The Society has had another busy year. There have been six indoor meetings, including a Members' Evening. Members of the Society also participated in the Hull meeting of the Yorkshire Geological Society, with displays and the refreshments. We have also had fifteen other events, some jointly with other Societies. These included a workshop with the Geologists' Association, a weekend for the Hertfordshire Geological Association, a field trip for the Huddersfield Geology Group, a collecting trip for the University's Science Club, a Roadshow at the Museum, two beginners' events organised with East Yorkshire Council and our own field trips.

 We have also been getting involved in research - with urgent visits to North Cave to record details in old gravel pits before they were flooded to form a Wetlands Nature Reserve, as well as investigations of the karst features at Newbald. The Wetlands research is nearly complete and we hope to publish the details soon.

Some members are also involved in a project to make the Society's past publications available on CD-ROM, with a selection of articles going on to our web-site.

 It is with sadness that I report the deaths of Trish Hugill in February and Donald Beveridge on 20th March*. Donald was a Committee member for many years, a past Vice-President and played a huge part in the design and construction of the shelter at Rifle Butts SSSI.

 I wish to thank field trip leaders, Committee and Officers for their help during the year. In particular I thank Richard Myerscough who is standing down from the Committee after 25 years (at least). Richard has asked me to pass on his "thanks to Hull Geol. Soc. for all the years of enjoyment and knowledge." And I am sure that we all hope that Richard will continue to lead field trips for us and participate in our activities in the future.

 On behalf of the Society I would also like to thank all of our guest speakers, the Geography Department at the University for their continued hospitality and support, and Janet Binns for her splendid cakes provided for the YGS meeting.

 Mike Horne, 24th March 2004.

 * Donald's funeral is on Friday at 11-00 am at All Saints Church, details in tonight's Hull Daily Mail. There will be a card at the AGM on Thursday evening to send our condolences to Jean and family, if you wish to sign it.

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