GeoMôn

GeoMon Guides are now qualified by The Institute of Tourist Guiding. The GeoMon Board wishes to congratulate all of them for their hard work leading to their success in the National Qualifications. We would also like to say a great big thank you to Talacre Caravan Sites and the staff at Plas Goch for sponsoring and hosting the training of the guides. This has been a very successful venture that would not have been possible without their involvement. Also, we wish to thank Wylfa Nuclear Power Station for hosting the Guides when they were preparing and doing their examinations. The staff in the Visitor Centre were most helpful and friendly. Llandrillo College arranged the course that was most interesting and great fun as well as being informative. Our thanks go especially to Nia, Derek and David for all their hard work as well as the guest lecturers.

May 16th - Newborough Forest to Llanddwyn Island

Paul Gasson will be following a geotrail from Newborough Forest to the far end of Llanddwyn Island .

Meet 10.30am in the Beach car park at Newborough. Grid Ref: SH 408635

(Please note that there is a parking fee payable near the entrance to the forest).

Packed lunches are advisable unless you wish to go to the cafe at Llys Llewelyn in Aberffraw after the trip. On this trip can be seen the famous pillow lavas and the colourful melange in Pilots Cove. The island was the home to St Dwynwen Welsh patron saint of lovers and you will be able to hear about her and see the well and site of her church as well as see the displays in the Pilot's Cottages.

June 20th - Rhoscolyn

Andy Short will be leading an excursion over the spectacular coast with its amazing folded rocks with spectacular views from the headlands. Either bring a packed lunch or visit the White Eagle for lunch after the trip.

Meet at Rhoscolyn Church at 10.30am. Grid Ref: SH 268757

1st August - Penmon

Angela Honey will be taking you on a two site trip that includes not only the fossiliferous Carboniferous Limestone of Penmon and the Ice Age deposits at Lleiniog but also the Norman Castle at the latter and the Priory, Dovecote and St Seiriol's cell in Penmon.

Meet in the car park at Lleiniog at 10.30am and either bring a packed lunch or you can

visit the cafe at penmon Point. Grid Ref: SH 620794

August 15th - Lligwy to Moelfre

Terry Beggs will take an excursion from Lligwy to Moelfre, walking the coastal path after Lligwy Beach, looking at the Carboniferous Limestone and explaining why the Royal Charter and Hindlea foundered on the rocks there. Terry is an expert on the wrecks of Anglesey and is a Master Mariner and an excellent raconteur. For sustenance, packed lunches can be taken or a trip to Anne's Pantry in Moelfre at

the end of the walk is possible On previous trips, dolphins and seals have accompanied the walk from the sea.

Meet Lligwy South Car park at 10.30am. Grid Ref: SH 496873

September 19th - Red Wharf Bay to Benllech

Jon Pinnington will lead the walk from Red Wharf Bay to Benllech to see Carboniferous rocks, lots of coral and brachiopod fossils and the very rare strange sandstone pipes around St Davids. Red Wharf was once an important fishing village and on the route of the Bangor to Amlwch railway. Either take a packed lunch or enjoy a meal or snack in the Ship Inn or Boathouse cafe/restaurant.

Meet Red Wharf Bay Car Park at 10.30am. Grid Ref: SH 530812

Please wear suitable clothing and note that proper walking shoes or boots are advisable on all trips and be prepared for rain.

We trust the weather will be fine and sunny for you!

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