Welcome to CHARNIA, the Website of the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's Section C - Geology

Leicestershires' only geological group, Section C, is rooted within the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society, beginning in 1835, and offers a year-round range of activities for all those who have an interest in Planetary and Earth Sciences. The Section was formally founded in 1849, from the pre-existing in-house geological-interest group, which makes it now, at over 175 years, one of the oldest geological societies in the UK.

We are committed to maintaining the continuity, and health, of Section C, and invite anyone with an interest in the planetary sciences to join us. You don't have to be resident in Leicestershire: Members are Nation-wide. Come along to one of our winter, or summer, meetings, when you will be made very welcome.

Joining is easy, with memberships starting at £7.50 per year (October 2024 to September 2025). The fees are: for students £7.50; for individuals £15.00; and £22.50 for joint members. For that you get incredible value: a selection of fortnightly talks during the winter months, on a variety of geological subjects; followed by monthly field trips in the summer. You will also receive the Sections' CHARNIA magazine, which is published tri-annually.

Please visit the Membership pages where you will find an application form and a bank mandate.