Jurassic Post Edition 29

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A concise listing of Jurassic Coast related items, news and events with web links from all featured content.

Comment: Broadchurch!

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Many of you will have seen Broadchurch, a new ITV Drama based in a fictional Dorset community.

The Lyme Bay Ichthyosaur – new this Easter at Lyme Regis Museum

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After a 200 year wait, Lyme Regis now has a fossilised Ichthyosaur skull to match the one found by Mary Anning and Joseph Anning in 1811.

Meet 'Jaws' - Richard's latest discovery

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The tiniest scrap of bone, so insignificant that it did not warrant a 'before' photograph, led to the discovery of JAWS, a gaping ichthyosaur skull from the Lower Jurassic rocks that form extensive wave cut platforms along Monmouth Beach west of Lyme Regis.

Introducing Mareike - our new placement student

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My name is Mareike Dages and I am currently enjoying a work placement with the Jurassic Coast Heritage team as a part of my university course International Tourism Management in Germany. I am helping the team with marketing, web development and administrative support

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News

Jurassic Coast Arts Programme goes global

There has been international interest in the achievements of Creative Coast 2012, the latest Jurassic Coast Arts Programme project, which is drawing to a close in May 2013.The final part of this project was the production of a publication that sets out case studies and lessons learned from five years of linking the Arts with England's only Natural World Heritage Site.
Cliff Fall on the Dorset Coast

Following the landslide at St. Oswald's Bay between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the morning of 30 April 2013, diversionary routes have been put in place by Dorset County Council and the Lulworth Estate, allowing the South West Coast Path to remain fully open and safe for visitors to this area.
Broadchurch: The Last Supper at Ellipse Caffé, West Bay

The event was a sell-out. Over 70 people packed Ellipse to watch the final episode and raise money for the charity Julia's House in the process.

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What's on

Jurassic Coast Activity Day - Durlston nr Swanage
Sunday 19 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Come along and get creative with fossils. Find out why rocks rule! Free.

www.durlston.co.uk
Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition Exhibition
Sunday 19 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Exhibition of stunning images of the Jurassic Coast, by competition winners. Free.

Visit: www.durlston.co.uk
Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition Exhibition
Monday 20 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Exhibition of stunning images of the Jurassic Coast, by competition winners. Free.

Visit: www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Thursday 23 May 2013 09:00 11:00
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.

Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.

To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Durlston Castle Tour - nr Swanage
Thursday 23 May 2013 10:30 11:00
A half hour guided tour of newly restored Durlston Castle - FREE

www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Friday 24 May 2013 09:30 11:30
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.

Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.

To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Saturday 25 May 2013 10:00 12:00
Join the warden team for a fossil hunting walk at Charmouth.There will be a 20 minute talk before heading out onto the beach to look for fossils.

Adults £7 Children £3

Wheelchair access to Centre only

Visit www.charmouth.org
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Saturday 25 May 2013 10:30 12:30
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.

Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.

To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Sunday 26 May 2013 10:30 12:30
Join the warden team for a fossil hunting walk at Charmouth.There will be a 20 minute talk before heading out onto the beach to look for fossils.

Adults £7 Children £3

Wheelchair access to Centre only

Visit www.charmouth.org
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Sunday 26 May 2013 11:15 13:15
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.

Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.

To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum

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