News A book on the Cretaceous and a mini symposium The book so many have been waiting for, for so long, has come out. On Wednesday, May 9 the first copy was presented. This has taken place during the mini symposium, 'Subtropical beaches and tranquil bays' in the museum's auditorium. The provisional programme was as follows: 1 pm registration of participants, coffee and Limburg flan 1.30 pm opening by W.E. Westerhoff, TNO-NITG 1.40 pm presentation of first copy 'Krijt van Zuid-Limburg' to delegate Mrs O. Wolfs, by Mr H. Speelman, director of TNO-NITG 2.40 pm W.M. Felder: Cretaceous in the book 3.10 pm W. de Gans: Cretaceous in everyday life 3.40 pm J.W.M. Jagt: Cretaceous at the museum 4.15 pm Reception with demonstrations of geological CD roms and a visit to exhibitions and collections at the museum close window | newsarchive