Excursion
bookings are taken by Richard Smith, tel 0131 449 4290, e-mail excursions@edinburghgeolsoc.org
You may book using the booking form in the Billet, or by e-mail. Please help by
booking as early as possible, preferably more than two weeks in advance, as Richard
spends time away from home and may not pick up your booking immediately. Bookings
will be acknowledged by e-mail whenever possible. Places will be allocated
on a 'first-come' basis. Remember to keep a note of the details for yourself.
On booking please give Richard a contact in case of emergency (name, relationship
and phone number). Personal details will be disclosed only to the booking clerk
and excursion coordinator. Saturday excursions are by private coach, minibus
or sometimes private car (see programme for detailed information). Usually departing
from Waterloo Place at 9.00 am prompt. Other pick-up points will be on the outskirts
of the city at about 9.15 am, or other arrangements can be made in advance to
meet en route or at the start of the excursion. Return to Edinburgh is variable,
depending on high tea and other arrangements. Details are given for each excursion.
Packed lunches should be taken on all day excursions. Where coach or minibus
transport is arranged, the cost of the Day Excursions is £12 for society members;
£6 for juniors, towards travel and organisational expenses. Current society members
get priority over guests and non-members, although the latter are welcome and
then the normal charge plus 50% will apply. Participants will be asked for a partial
contribution for a part journey. Members who attend day excursions in their own
vehicles will be asked to make a contribution of £5 (£2.50 for juniors).
Short Excursions on Wednesday evenings are free. Participants should make their
own transport arrangements to reach the meeting point at the start time indicated.
These excursions will last for about 2 to 2.5 hours. Members should notify Richard
Smith of their intention to attend so that appropriate arrangements (such as hand-outs)
can be made for the number attending. Members are welcome to bring guests
to excursions. Regular visitors should consider the benefits of joining the Society.
Dogs may only be brought on excursions where this is explicitly stated in the
excursion abstract, and they must be kept under control at all times. Unless stated
otherwise, excursions are not wheelchair accessible. Please read and observe
the notes on Safety on Excursions. | Safety on Excursions1. The Society has insurance
cover for Public Liability which protects against claims from members of the public
for compensation following accident or injury deemed to have been caused by negligence
on the part of a member of the Society. The insurance policy also provides cover
for Personal Accident for those participating in field excursions. All members
of the Society, their guests, and invited excursion leaders are insured while
taking part in any activity organised by the Edinburgh Geological Society. 2.
Fellows and their guests should be aware of potential hazards which may be encountered
in the field. For their own and others' safety they should exercise care at all
times. 3. Participants should wear clothing and footwear suitable for the
excursion. Safety helmets and high-visibility vests may be compulsory on some
excursions; where they are required a note is included in the excursion abstract. 4.
All intending participants must consider their own level of physical fitness in
relation to the itinerary described for any excursion. The Excursion Leader or
Excursion Coordinator have the right to refuse to allow any person whose health
or fitness may give rise to concern to participate in, or to continue in, the
excursion. Persons who are considered to be improperly equipped may similarly
be refused permission to participate. 5. The instructions of the Excursion
Leader and the Excursion Coordinator (or his nominated deputy) should be followed
at all times. It is important to stay with the Leader during all of the excursion.
Racing ahead or lagging behind causes problems of safety as well as making the
Leader's job more difficult. 6. Any problems should be notified immediately
to the Excursion Leader or the Excursion Coordinator. Participants should notify
an organiser if they wish to leave the excursion; it is recommended that this
is not done alone, particularly in remote or rugged terrain. 7. Particular
care should be taken in the use of geological hammers. The use of safety goggles
is recommended. Hammering should in any case be kept to a minimum in the interests
of both safety and conservation. |