CBA Regional Groups Calendar

Don’t forget the annual Festival of British Archaeology 14.7.12–29.7.12, showcasing the very best of British archaeology, by presenting hundreds of special events organised and held by museums, local societies, national and countryside parks, universities, and heritage organisations across the UK. With opportunities for the whole family to learn about their local heritage, to see archaeology in action, and to get involved. CBA and YAC members receive the annual booklet free with their June magazines.

May 2012

Archaeological Research in Progress 26.5.12

ARP 2012 national conference held at MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, and examining recent ongoing archaeological projects with a focus on Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus. Contact Archaeology Scotland for information and to book.

June 2012

Cranborne Chase 23.6.12

Study day by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

August 2012

Human Remains: a guide 4.8.12

Study day by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

September 2012

Prehistoric and Roman pottery 8.9.12

The Bluffers’ Guide to all you need to know by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

October 2012

Flint 27.10.12

A user’s guide to banging the rocks together by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

November 2012

CBA Wessex Open Meeting and AGM 3.11.12

Held at the Ordnance Survey, Southampton. In a time of financial uncertainly and the call for greater and wider public involvement in archaeological projects, this is a very challenging period for all those involved, at whatever level. The day will have a range of speakers, including Mike Heyworth (CBA) and Julian Richards, discussing some fantastic local and national community projects and some of the issues that they have to face. Cost £30 members / £35 non-members including refreshments and sandwich lunch. Limited places, so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

Post-Roman pottery 24.11.12

PROVISIONAL, dependent on numbers. The Bluffers’ Guide to all you need to know by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.

December 2012

Archaeological Recording on Site 1.12.12

Study day by CBA Wessex. Starting at 10am. Cost £25. Contact Andy Manning, c/o Wessex Archaeology.


  • CBA North also have a variety of local events on their website.
  • See Briefing for even more things to do, including short courses.
  • See TORC for a calendar and map search interface.