An incredible team. These are just some of the amazing volunteers who made the 2025 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival such a success. Across every venue - from talks and workshops to museum exhibits and outdoor stalls - they helped with everything: unloading fossils, setting up tables and chairs, guiding visitors, managing footflow, and even collecting donations to help keep the festival free for everyone.

This was my first year as Volunteer Coordinator, and watching this group become a well-oiled machine was one of the best parts of the experience. Their energy, patience, and sheer effort brought the whole thing to life. I’m proud to have worked alongside every single one of them

Taken just after pack-down — high-vis off, but spirits still high. This was the team at the end of a long, brilliant weekend. Not exactly downtime, but one of those rare moments where everything slows just enough to take it all in.

Everyone here had worked flat out to make the 2025 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival what it was — moving equipment, managing crowds, supporting guests, and keeping the whole thing running smoothly. Seeing the same dedication right through to the final box packed was something special. I couldn't have asked for a better group.

Sally and Nev have played a huge part in my journey - both as mentors and as friends. We worked side by side at the Cerny Wick mammoth excavation in 2024, one of the largest Ice Age digs ever undertaken in the UK. Their guidance, encouragement, and sheer dedication on site shaped a lot of what I’ve carried forward since. Being part of that team, surrounded by people like these two, was an experience I’ll always be proud of.

Michael Suhr (Mik), wearing the orange hi-vis and a good friend of mine, was absolutely invaluable throughout the event. Every now and then you come across someone who always goes that bit further - Mik’s that kind of person. Oliver and Alice, also in the photo, are also good friends too and we're all meeting up again later this year to dig mammoths.