Meet the Team

Jenny aka The Boss. Jenny took over the fossil trip business in 2011 and the Island Gems Shop in Godshill in 2017. When not busy booking and organising the trips and working in the shop, she spends much of her time crocheting for her Stitch Witch company founded in 2020.

Felicity, also known as Flick joined the company as our fossil guide in 2011. She leads all our types of trip including public trips, private trips, fossil talks, birthday parties and school groups. As of 2019, when not leading fossil trips, she makes travel, history and nature based documentaries with her husband, Greg. (Including one about dinosaurs called ‘Seeking the First Dinosaur Hunters’.)

Martin Simpson aka The Fossil Man. Martin founded the company in 1984. He decided to ‘retire’ to focus more on his scientific papers but still does the occasional fossil talks, university field trips and some private trips for us. He is a world specialist in fossilised lobsters and crustaceans.

Huxley aka Hux. Huxley joined the company in 2021 as a fossil guide. He leads all types of trips including public trips, private trips, fossil talks, birthday parties and school trips. When not leading trips for us he can be seen at various events/ venues around the Island performing shows as Huxley Magic!

Steve joined the company in 2013 as one of our part time trip guides focusing on school trips. An avid walker, dinosaur enthusiast and local musician, singer song writer.

Kirsty joined the company in 2014 as one of our part time trip guides focusing on school trips but does the occasional public trip for us too. Kirsty likes dinosaurs but is especially devoted to fossil turtles.