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Updated - Scuba Santa Autumn Tour Stop 3 - 19/12/2010

Administrator Account — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:08:24 GMT

Location Vobster Quay

Location: Vobster Quay / North Pole

Cost: entry to site

Co-ordinator: Andrew Askwith

Minimum Qualification Level: All

Dive Details:

Sunday:This is an annual event organised at Vobster Quay in Somerset to raise money for the RNLI. The aim is to dive in a Santa outfit. Last year a new World record was set for 153 Santas in the water simultaneoulsy. This year the aim is to set a new World record.

The Club will provide mince pies and 'Sherry' for Santa and carrots for Rudolph.

Please join in this fun event be part of a world record and raise money for a very good cause

To find out more info and reserve your space contact:

http://event.scuba-santas.co.uk

Only one cylinder required as it can be refilled on site

Divers:

Sunday: Andrew Askwith

Other information:

To ensure that you are entered into the Autumn Tour Bonus Prize competition please register your interest by contacting the Orientation Dive Organiser.

Updated - Halloween Dive Autumn Tour Stop 1 - 17/10/2010

Administrator Account — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:06:17 GMT

Location NDAC Chepstow

Location/ Exotic Chepstow

Cost: entry to dive site only

Co-ordinator: Andrew Askwith

Minimum Qualification Level: All

Dive Details:

Sunday: Part 1 of our Autumn tour. As an extra incentive to turn up and have some fun we would like people to come in Halloween themed fancy dress. There will be prizes available for the best dressed

Only one cylinder required as fills are available on site

Divers:

Sunday: Andrew Askwith

Other information:

To ensure that you are entered into the Autumn Tour Bonus Prize competition please register your interest by contacting the Orientation Dive Organiser.

Updated - Autumn Tour Stop 2 - 14/11/2010

Administrator Account — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:02:36 GMT

Location Wraysbury

Cost: Dive site entry only

Co-ordinator: Eve Mcilmoyle

Minimum Qualification Level: All

Dive Details:

Sunday:

Part 2 of our Autumn tour. Come and enjoy a fun day out at Wraysbury. This is a great opportunity to practice some of those skills that you have been meaning to practice all year and

Divers:

Sunday:

Other information:

Although there is no booking required we would still like to know if you plan to come along so we can ensure somebody is available to buddy you and to ensure that you are entered into the Autumn Tour Bonus Prize competition please register your interest by contacting the Orientation Dive Organiser.

Updated - Scuba Santa Autumn Tour Stop 3 - 19/12/2010

Administrator Account — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:58:25 GMT

Suba Santas

Ho Ho Ho

Happy Christmas

A great start to the festive season and possibly our last dive of the year so please come along to Vobster and join in with many Club members to dive dressed in a Santa outfit. This is an annual event organised by Vobster to raise money for the RNLI. Last year they set a new record of 153 for the number of Santa's in the water simultaneously and this year with your help we can take the record even harder

The more we can get along the merrier. We will be happy to help the day by providing mince pies and 'Sherry' for Santa and some carrots for Rudolph.

If you are interested please let us know. For all the details and how to sign up please log onto the Scuba Santa website.

http://event.scuba-santas.co.uk.

Updated - Club Night - 01/09/2010

SuperUser Account — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:52:04 GMT

Club Night

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

Updated - Poole - 25/09/2010

Beverley Collett — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:50:18 GMT

Poole

Location/Boat: Beowulf

Cost: £43 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Richard Ward

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday:

Sunday:

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Saturday: Richard Ward, Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe, Jonathan Goldstein, Pat Hoare, Jo Roberts, Malcolm Dubber, Nikki Croxford

Sunday: Richard Ward, Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe, Jonathan Goldstein, Pat Hoare, Jo Roberts, Malcolm Dubber, Nikki Croxford

Unconfirmed: Nick Coletta, Andy Thorne, Tom Briggs, Petra Varga

Other information:

50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before dive. Any cancellations may be liable to the full cost if a replacement cannot be found.

Updated - Portland - 28/08/2010

Beverley Collett — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:08:14 GMT

Portland

Location/Boat: Dive Time

Cost: £43/ day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water for Sat/Sun Advanced Open Water++ for Monday

Dive Details:

Saturday: The Landing Craft - 12 - 15m, The Dredger - 10m

Sunday: Countess of Erne - 10-14m, The Spaniard 12m

Monday: Salsette - 44m - load at 11am for 12pm ropes off, followed by drift

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Two cylinders

Divers:

Saturday: Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe, Bev Collett, Jo Roberts, Pat Hoare, Nigel Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Liz Speakman, Bryan Johnston, Malcolm Dubber, Rob Hilton, Peter Cadogan

Sunday: Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe, Bev Collett, Jo Roberts, Pat Hoare, Nigel Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Liz Speakman, Bryan Johnston, Malcolm Dubber, Peter Cadogan, Roberto Garcia

Monday: Bev Collett, Andrew Askwith, Nigel Stephenson, Keith Peake, Antony Rodden, Will Tabner

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

Updated - Farne Islands - 04/09/2010

Bryan Johnston — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:19:32 GMT

Location: Farne Islands

Location/Boat: Glad Tidings

Cost: £40 / day for two dives + £35 per night accommodations (3 nights)

Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water

Dive Details:

I don't have any specific details at this time about the dives. If you want to come and know anything about the locations, feel free to suggest. I only know that the operator says this should be a good time of year for seals.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Monday:

To book contact the Club Dive Organiser

Divers will need 2 cylinders each.

Divers: Bryan Johnston, Bev Collett, Tim Burge, Richard Ward, Jason Matthews, Gareth Blades, Nigel Stephenson, Antony Rodden, Clive Dedman, John Campbell

Reserve: Andrew Askwith, Eve McIlmoyle, Andy Neatham, Anne-Marie Neatham

Other information:

Due to the lateness of the booking, I have booked accommodations at The Lodge in Seahouses. They are filling up quickly so I thought it best to get the accommodations settled. I have asked for 12 places in the chalets. If you have additional questions about this, please send them to me. Additional information is available at their website.

Updated - Brighton - 14/08/2010

Tim Burge — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:27:41 GMT

Brighton

Location/Boat: Brighton Diver (www.brightondiver.com)

Cost: £45 / day

Co-ordinator: Tim Burge

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep speciality or similar qualification

Dive Details:

Saturday:

Quail (40m) followed by a second dive - Engines started and leaving the marina at 07:30 sharp!

Sunday:

Porthkerry (40m) followed by a second dive - Ropes off at approximately 07:00 - Exact times will be confirmed later

To book contact the Club Dive Organiser

Two cylinders will be needed

Divers:

Saturday: Tim Burge, Andrew Askwith, Alyson King, Graham Johnson, Bryan Johnston, Keith Peake, Jim Taylor, Nora Holford, Antony Rodden

Sunday: Tim Burge, Andrew Askwith, Alyson King, Graham Johnson, Bryan Johnston, Keith Peake, Jim Taylor, Nora Holford, Antony Rodden

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

Updated - Plymouth - 31/07/2010

Bryan Johnston — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:05:16 GMT

Plymouth

Location/Boat: Aquanauts (new hard boat "Outcast")

Cost: £45 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water. AOW certification (or similar) and UK sea diving experience required.

Dive Details:

Saturday: Rosehill (wreck) and Eddinstone (reef) Ropes off at 09:30

Sunday: Persier (wreck) and Glen Strath Allen (wreck & reef) Ropes off at 09:30

To book contact the Dive Organiser

All divers will need two cylinders?

Divers:

Saturday: Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Bryan Johnston, (+ 4 spaces returned to operator)

Sunday: Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Bryan Johnston (+ 4 spaces returned to operator)

Unconfirmed: Jonathan Goldstein, Malcolm Dubber

Other information:

Several B&B's are available in the area. The Kynance has been a popular choice in the past and that is where I will be staying. I have a room booked for Friday and Saturday. As of Monday, they still had rooms available. Prices for the area, for 2 nights, are £70-90, B&B.

eNewsletter 15 - July 2010

Lee Royle — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:18:45 GMT

Bends, Bubbles and Back to Diving
Upcoming Dives
Wraysbury Evening Dive
Christmas Party

Updated - Portsmouth - 03/07/2010

Bryan Johnston — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:25:19 GMT

Portsmouth

Location/Boat: Portsmouth / Wightdiver

Cost: £47 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water. Some UK sea diving experience required.

Dive Details:

Saturday: Ropes off @ 14:00 (afternoon run)

- U1195 (German U-boat that torpedoed the James Egan Layne) - 30m
- Drift

Sunday: Ropes off @ 08:00

- Highland Brigade - 30m
- Drift

To book contact the Dive Organiser

Divers will need two cylinders each

Divers:

Saturday: Andrew Askwith, Bryan Johnston, Gareth Blades, Graham Johnson,Will Tabner, Nigel Stephenson, Roger Selwyn, Darren Moss, Vic Brading, Jason Allen, Richard Ward, Keith Peake

Sunday: Bryan Johnston, Gareth Blades, Nigel Stephenson, Roger Selwyn, Keith Peake (+ 6 returned to Wight Diver)

Unconfirmed: Nigel Page (Sat)

Other information:

Additional information coming soon

Updated - Diving Health - 07/07/2010

Administrator Account — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:49:34 GMT

Bubbles, Bends and Back To Diving

with

John Campbell

John Campbell will be talking to us about his recent experience of a bend leading to him being identified as having a PFO (hole in the heart) and the treatment he received for this.

The Maiden Over, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

Updated - Brighton - 26/06/2010

Tim Burge — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:54:10 GMT

Brighton

Location/Boat: Brighton Diver (www.brightondiver.com)

Cost: £43 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Tim Burge

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday:

Ikeda (28m) followed by a drift. Ropes off at 10:00

Sunday:

Fortuna (30m) followed by a drift. Ropes off at 10:30

To book contact the Club Dive Organiser

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Saturday: Tim Burge, Graham Johnson, Andrew Askwith, Bryan Johnston, Morag Ward, Keith Peake, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Nigel Stephenson, Richard Ward, Nora Holford

Sunday: Tim Burge, Graham Johnson, Andrew Askwith, Morag Ward, Keith Peake, Tom Briggs, Nigel Stephenson, Richard Ward, Nora Holford

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

The Ikeda

There seems to be some confusion around the actual name of this wreck. She's possibly the Ikeda 6.311 ton & 410 ft or City of London Built in Newcastle in 1891. Currently resting in 28m, if she was the Ikeda, then she was sunk on the 21 March 1918 by a torpedo from the German submarine UB 40. She was on her way to Galveston Texas from London. This is a well dived wreck, she lies upside down and quite broken open, her boilers can be seen through holes in her sides. There are still some portholes left.

The For

Updated - Pembrokeshire - 10/07/2010

Beverley Collett — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:46:22 GMT

Pembrokeshire

*** CANCELLED***

Location/Boat: Blue Shark

Cost: £150 for 3 day weekend

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: All Levels

Dive Details:

Possible dive on Skomer Marine Reserve - see Times Online link for article.
Link for The Lucy.

Unfortunately due to lack of interest, this dive has had to be cancelled to save the club losing a large amount of money!

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Bryan Johnston; Clive Dedman, Malcolm Dubber, Jonathan Goldstein

Unconfirmed: Roger Selwyn, Clare Selwyn

Other information:

Blue Shark is now fitted with a lift!

Updated - Portsmouth - 12/06/2010

Beverley Collett — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:54:21 GMT

Portsmouth

Location/Boat: Wight Diver

Cost: £50 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday: 09:15 ropes off : ‘T’ Pot wreck (also known as the Brigitta) in 18m followed by the Mulberry Harbour

Sunday: 10:15 ropes off : Stern of the P12 followed by a drift - Culver cliffs

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Saturday: Morag Ward, Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Simon Williams, Nigel Chapman, Adrian Elsey, Steve Norman, Jen Davis, Victoria Spencer, Nigel Page, Malcolm Dubber

Sunday: Morag Ward, Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Simon Williams, Nigel Chapman, Adrian Elsey, Steve Carter, Victoria Spencer, Malcolm Dubber

Unconfirmed: Richie Bullen (Sat) Les Ruse + Martin (Sun)

Other information:

Brigitta or ‘T’ Pot Wreck
When she went down the Brigitta was fairly intact, until it was further destroyed by another passing vessel. This exploded the insides of the wreck exposing it to the sea bed. There is now a cardinal marker denoting the wreck
At the back is an intact prop that is proud of the sea floor and is astonishing in its size. It is worth circumnavigating the whole hull with a strong beamed torch as there are swim-throughs that are not safe but harbour many creatures that need the cover for protection.

One of the creatures that needs protection:
There is a fair chance you will see one of these or at least one of its land based relatives
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/7316837/Gr

Updated - Social Dive - 09/06/2010

Roger Selwyn — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:36:32 GMT

Wraysbury Social Dive
Now that the summer is almost upon us, why not come down to Wraysbury and get your kit wet. They open late on Wednesdays in the summer, with out of the water time being 9pm. For those that are diving in Portsmouth on 12/13 it’s a good opportunity to make sure everything works before you jump in the sea.
The diving here is suitable for everyone. And what’s more the Perseverance just down the road serves a very good pint to quest your divers thirst.

Updated - Lundy - 22/05/2010

Beverley Collett — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:52:30 GMT

Lundy

Location/Boat: Obsession 2

Cost: £130 for 2 days - 2 dives per day

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Dive details:

Sat - Load at 09.30 for 10am ropes off - Battry Point, Jenny's Cove

Sun - Montegue, Devils Slide

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Bev Collett, Eve McIlmoyle, Nora Holford, Jason Matthews, Jonathan Goldstein, Pam Pounds, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Richard Ward, Nigel Page, Les Ruse

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before diving. All cancellations are liable to full payment unless a replacement can be found.

We have booked the Arlington Hotel (a B&B), for Fri 21 and Sat 22 May - 6 twin rooms - £50 per person for 2 night stay, B&B.

http://www.devoniahotels.co.uk/arlington.htm

Updated - Wreck Talk - 02/06/2010

Administrator Account — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:55:54 GMT

Wreck Detectives

with

Roy Stevenson
Roy Stevenson, former Chairman of The Diving Club, will be talking to us about wreck hunting in The Solent. We have a Club dive booked with Wight Diver in July so that we can dive on some of the unidentified marks he has told us about.

The Maiden Over - Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

eNewsletter 13 - April 2010

Lee Royle — Sun, 09 May 2010 12:06:53 GMT

May Club Night - Bombs and Bangs

Do Sharks Get a Bad Press?

Upcoming Dives

Dive 48 for Sport Relief

Updated - The Rez - 15/05/2010

Beverley Collett — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:44:40 GMT

The Rez - Experience total darkness diving.

Location: The Rez. Longsdon, Staffordshire

Cost: £14 for the day.

Co-ordinator: Tim Burge

Minimum Qualification Level: This dive is open to all suitably qualified divers.

Due to the nature of the diving environment at the Rez, divers must use a drysuit, own a torch and be comfortable diving in total darkness.

Dive Details:

The Rez is a 40m x 20m pitch black diving environment.

At only 2m the dive experience is relatively safe but very deceptive, spatial awareness is altered by the darkness and the internal structure of the facility.

Even the shallowest of water presents a danger, so The Rez has a full 0.5 m of airspace throughout.

The Rez is an adventurous undertaking and can only be dived by suitably experienced and qualified divers.

All divers must…

a) Belong to a registered governing body.

b) Hold the minimum qualification to allow safe diving

c) Be dry suit trained with a minimum of five open water dives in a dry suit.

d) Be medically fit to dive according to The Rez membership Terms and Conditions.

e) Be partnered, no solo diving.

f) Be confident in a total darkness environment

g) Be prepared for the cold. Temperature range throughout the year between 5°C and 15°C

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

There are no compressor facilities on site. If you need two cylinders, please bring them with you.

Divers: Tim Burge, Bryan Johnston, Bev Collett, Dan Cocks, Nora Holford, John Campbell, Jonathan Goldstein, Roger Selwyn, Clare Selwyn, Mike Hoolihan, Joe Roberts

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

The Rez opens at 10:00 and closes at 16:00 and there is a cafe on site.

It's near Alton Towers and if you're interested in heading there on the Sunday, for £7.00, you can camp at the Rez overnight.

eNewsletter 12 - January 2010

Lee Royle — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:44:37 GMT

February club night

Photo Competition in March

Upcoming dives

Updated - Babbacombe - cancelled - 01/05/2010

Beverley Collett — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:37:15 GMT

Babbacombe - CANCELLED

Location/Boat: Shore diving at Babbacombe with boat dives organised through Teign Divers - diving off Seaquest on Sat 1 and Sun 2 May

Cost: £44 / day for two dives off Seaquest, free for shore diving

Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details: UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST THIS DIVE HAS BEEN CANCELLED - however if individuals wish to make their own way there for shore diving, further details can be found at: http://babbacombebeach.com/dive.php

Saturday: AOW diving - max depth 30m

Sunday: OW diving - max depth 18m

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Unconfirmed: Malcolm Dubber

Other information:

Updated - Bombs and Bangs - 05/05/2010

Andrew Askwith — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:48:37 GMT

BOMBS AND BANGS

with

Malcolm Dubber
at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

Our very own Membership Secretary, Malcolm Dubber, will be talking to us about underwater ordanance. This promises to be an exciting talk with the threat of practical demonstrations.

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:32 GMT
Hover chairs

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:28 GMT
Just one more row!

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:25 GMT
Not sure I can knit in the dark

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:21 GMT
Now where did that stitch go?

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:17 GMT
Concentrate

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:13 GMT
Knit one, purl two

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:07 GMT
Much needed air!

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Underwater Badminton

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:41:00 GMT
Underwater Badminton

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Underwater Badminton

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:40:56 GMT
Underwater Badminton

2009 Photo Competition: Wreck - 1st

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:31:50 GMT
Nora Holford

2009 Photo Competition: UK Diving - 1st

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:31:46 GMT
Jane Wilkinson

2009 Photo Competition: Diver - 1st

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:31:19 GMT
Morag Ward

2009 Photo Competition: Comedy - 1st

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:31:13 GMT
Lee Royle

2009 Photo Competition: Aquatic Life - 1st

Administrator Account — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:31:09 GMT
Damon Shurville

Updated - Club Night - 06/10/2010

Administrator Account — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:31:18 GMT

The Diving Club AGM

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

Updated - Swanage - 24/04/2010

Administrator Account — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:52:30 GMT

Swanage

Location/Boat: Swanage / Swanage Diver
Cost: £43 / day for two dives, depending on final dive selection
Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water

Dive Details:
Saturday:
Kyarra (28m) - 07:00 ropes off

Drift (15-25m) - 11:00 ropes off

Sunday:

Venezuela (28m) - 08:00 ropes off

Betsy Anna (24m) - 14:00 ropes off

To book contact the Dive Organiser

Air and Nitrox fills are available on the pier between dives.

Divers:

Saturday:

Tim Burge, Mike Hoolihan, Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Will Tabner

Sunday:

Tim Burge, Nigel Stephenson, Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare

Unconfirmed:

Keith Peake (Sat. only)

Other information:

Due to the limited response from the club membership, we have given some of the spaces back to Divers Down. Therefore, we have only 2 spaces available for Saturday and 2 more for Sunday. On the plus side, we have confirmed 2 wrecks on Sunday.

Parking on the pier is limited so please arrive early.

Updated - Weymouth - 17/04/2010

Administrator Account — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:50:13 GMT

Weymouth

Location/Boat: Divetime

Cost: £43 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Richard Reynolds

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday: Loading at 09:00 for a 10:00 departure - Black Hawk, British Inventor

Sunday: Gertrude, James Fennel

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Two cylinders required

Divers:

Saturday: Bev Collett, Mike Hoolihan, Jason Matthews, Nigel Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Tom Briggs, Peter Reed, Martyn Jackson, Steve Nickson, Will Tabner

Sunday: Bev Collett, Mike Hoolihan, Jason Matthews, Tom Briggs, Nigel Chapman, Peter Reed, Martyn Jackson, Steve Nickson, Keith Peake, Antony Roddenn

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

The boat is on the right hand side of the harbour (looking out to sea) in the north quay opposite the square concrete council offices.

Please wait by the pontoon gate for the skipper. DO NOT load anything onto the boat before he arrives.

Parking is available for £8 per day in front of the square concrete council office building.

50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before dive date. If you cancel you may be liable to pay the full cost unless a replacement can be found.

New - Club Night - 01/12/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

New - Club Night - 03/11/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

New - Club Night - 03/03/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

New - Club Night - 04/08/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

New - Club Night - 07/04/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

New - Club Night - 03/02/2010

Andrew Askwith — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:23:32 GMT

Club Night

at

The Maiden Over

Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7NG - Map: Multimap

Updated - Eastbourne - 13/03/2010

Bryan Johnston — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:03:44 GMT

Eastbourne: 4 Wreck Weekend including Ocean Liner!

Location/Boat: Eastbourne / Dive125
Cost: £47 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Nigel Stephenson

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water

Dive Details: Due to unique tidal patterns, we will get 2 slacks about 3 hours apart. This means we can get 4 wreck dives in one weekend. A metalheads dream come true.

Eastbourne uses a loading pontoon (not a permanent mooring) so it is important to be on the pontoon with equipment ready to load at the loading times given below. Boat will leave approx. 15mins later.

Saturday:

Oceania (Ocean Liner) - 30m Loading time: 07:15

Broderick - 25m

Sunday:

FD Lambert - 30m Loading time: 07:45

Second wreck TBC - 25m

To book contact the Dive Organiser

All divers will need two cylinders

Divers:

Saturday:

Nigel Stephenson, Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Will Tabner, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nora Holford, Dave Porter*, Iestyn John*, Monica Frantisek*, Tony Shearer*, Barry Hay*

Sunday:

Nigel Stephenson, Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nora Holford, Dave Porter*, Darren Moss*, Vic Brading*

Unconfirmed:

Other information:

Additional information on accommodations can be found on the discussion forum

Updated - Winter Tour - Third Leg - Cold Water Weekend - 20/02/2010

Bryan Johnston — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:31:36 GMT

Winter Tour, Third Leg - Cold Water Weekend

Location: Stoney Cove
Cost: Entry

Co-ordinator: None assigned

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details: Inland site. Diving to suit all skill levels. Depths from 6m to 30m+. Gates open at 07:00. First dive as soon as possible.

To book, contact the dive organisers

Divers:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Jason Matthews

Other information:

Booking not required but please contact one of the dive organisers if you plan to participate so we can track expected numbers. Parking fills quickly at Stoney Cove. Please arrive early to ensure a space. Spaces can be reserved if you are a DiverLog member.

Updated - Winter Tour - 09/01/2010

Bryan Johnston — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:24:55 GMT

Diving Club Winter Tour - Second Leg

Location: Chepstow NDAC
Cost: Entry

Co-ordinator: None assigned

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details: Inland site. Diving to suit all skill levels. Depths from 6m to 50m+. Gates open at 08:00. First dive as soon as possible.

To book, contact the Dive Organisers

Divers:

Saturday

Sunday

Neil Layton-Smith, Ian viveash, Morag Ward, Richard Ward?, Bryan Johnston, Damon Shurville

Other Information:

Booking not mandatory but please contact the dive organisers so we have a feel for expected numbers. This is especially helpful when planning for Saturday evening events.

eNewsletter 11 - December 2009

Lee Royle — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:48:47 GMT

New Dive Calendar

Zero Degrees on 16^th January

New Chairman

Christmas Party Photos

New - Zero Degrees - 16/01/2010

Administrator Account — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:20:48 GMT

Night out at Zero Degrees

Instead of the normally quiet January Club Night, why not come out to

Zero Degrees

in Reading

Meet at 7pm to Eat, at 9pm for Beer

Click here for location details

Updated - Winter Tour - 19/12/2009

Bryan Johnston — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:21:06 GMT

Diving Club Winter Tour - First Leg

Location: Vobster Quay

Cost: Entry:

Co-ordinator: None assigned

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details: Inland site. Diving to suit all skill levels. Depths from 6m to 30m+. Gates open at 08:30. First dive as soon as possible.

NOTE: Sunday, December 20th is Scuba Santa day at Vobster. If you want to get involved, please fill in an entry form. This is a charity event for RNLI. Entry forms can be found at http://www.vobster.com/downloads/scuba_santas_2009.pdf.

To book, contact the Dive Organisers

Divers:

Saturday

Dan Cocks, Jackie O'Brien, Michael Scott

Sunday

Jackie O'Brien, Michael Scott, Dan Cocks, Tim Burge, Morag Ward, Bryan Johnston

Other Information:

Booking not mandatory but please contact the dive organisers so we have a feel for expected numbers. This is especially helpful when planning for Saturday evening events.

Updated - LDC - Dive Lectures - 12/02/2010

Administrator Account — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:41:09 GMT

Great Escapes and Diving Eccentrics

'Dive Lectures' At The Royal Geographical Society

As 2010 approaches, you divers will once again be looking forward to the annual “Dive Lectures” at the Royal Geographical Society, run by The London Diving Chamber to banish those winter blues.

This year we are delighted to have Trevor Norton and Monty Halls speaking, with an introductory talk by the inspiring World Champion and Paralympic Champion, Danny Crates.

The 'Dive Lectures' are held in support of Scuba Trust - a charity devoted to giving people with physical disabilities an equal opportunity to experience the pleasure and excitement of scuba diving and the underwater world.

Entrance will be free, but please help us fill those Scuba Trust buckets on the night. To register, please click here.

Date: Friday 12th February 2010

Time: 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm)

Location: The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR

Trevor Norton - Brave, Brilliant and Balmy'

Trevor Norton will be regaling tails of the extraordinary antics of some of the more eccentric people who have contributed to underwater research.

At school Trevor Norton specialized in failing exams, until he saw Hans and Lotte Hass “Diving to Adventure” on TV. Suddenly he began to pass exams and, to the disbelief of his teachers, became a professor of marine biology. He first went diving in 1953 and later used SCUBA extensively in his ecological research. He has written over 160 scientific articles and recently his popular literary books have earned him the accolade ‘Bill Bryson under water’. A play ‘inspired’

by his first book, /Stars Beneath the Sea/, ran at the Edinburgh Festival prior to a nationwide tour. Trevor lives on the Isle of Man overlooking the sea that he has underlooked for most of his working life.

Monty Halls - 'Great Escapes'

For the last two years Monty has been seeking out the Great Escapes - whether that be living the simple life on the west coast of Scotland, travelling round South Africa following the greatest of all sporting tours (whilst experiencing the very best shark dives around the coast), or working as a wildlife ranger in the Outer Hebrides. The latter project will be the subject of his next BBC2 series coming out this Spring. Find out all about the filming of the last Great Escape series, get a sneak preview of the next, and find out why the existence of diving, sharks, rugby, South Africa and beer is absolute proo

Updated - Christmas Party - 12/12/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:46:59 GMT

Christmas Party

At the Calcot Hotel

Gala Party Night & Band and Disco

Link to Christmas Party Flyer

Updated - O2 Kit Service - 15/01/2010

Administrator Account — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:09:00 GMT
O2 Kit in for service for the next two weeks

eNewsletter 10 – October 2009

Lee Royle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:24:56 GMT

November Club Night - Guest Speaker - Robert Bailey

The Christmas Do - Details

Diving 2010

Membership Renewals

Updated - Club Night - 02/11/2009

Administrator Account — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:59:03 GMT

Robert Bailey
(Underwater Photographer)

at

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ
Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Weymouth - 17/10/2009

Bryan Johnston — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:25:32 GMT
Weymouth

Location/Boat: Tango

Cost: £43 per day

Co-ordinator: Nigel Stephenson

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep Specialty or equiv., UK sea experience required

Dive Details:

Saturday - 08:45: UB-74 (34m) plus drift

Sunday - 09:45: P555 (39m) plus drift
All divers will need two cylinders.

To book, please contact the orientation dive organiser: diveorientation@thedivingclub.co.uk

Divers: Nigel Stephenson, Mike Hoolihan (Sat.), Nora Holford, Graham Johnson, Richard Reynolds, Bev Collett, Andrew Askwith, Les Ruse, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein

Unconfirmed/Pending Payment:

Other Information:

Full details on the planned dives can be found in this Forum thread.

Updated - Swanage - 10/10/2009

Beverley Collett — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:51:46 GMT
Swanage

Location/Boat: Swanage Diver

Cost: £45 per day for 2 dives

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday: Ropes off 09.30 - 1. Fleur de Lys - 13m, 2. Old Harry Drift

Sunday: Ropes off 08.00 - 1. Valentine Tanks - 13m, 2. Peveril Ledges Drift

To book, contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers:

Saturday: Bev Collett, Berni Kehoe, Nick Anderson, Jane Renshaw, Sarah Morrissey, Mike Hoolihan, Malcolm Dubber, Eve McIlmoyle, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nigel Chapman, Clive Dedman

Sunday: Bev Collett, Bernie Kehoe, Sarah Morrissey, Steve Carter, Malcolm Dubber, Eve McIlmoyle, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nick Anderson, Jane Renshaw, Clive Dedman

Unconfirmed:

Other Information: 50% deposit required. Balance payable 4 weeks before dive date. Any divers cancelling may be liable to pay full cost if a replacement cannot be found.

Updated - Portland - 19/09/2009

Beverley Collett — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:15:51 GMT

Portland

Location/Boat: Scimitar

Cost: £42 per day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Neil Layton Smith

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water + deep speciality

Dive Details:

Saturday: St Dunstan, Drift - Ropes off 10am

Sunday: M2 - 32m, Drift - Ropes off 11am

2 cylinders required.

To book, contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers:

Saturday: Bev Collett, Neil Layton Smith, Ian Viveash, Tim Burge, Damon Shurville, Nora Holford, Richard Ward, Mike Wade, Malcolm Dubber, Nigel Stephenson, Pat Hoare, Joe Roberts

Sunday: Neil Layton Smith, Ian Viveash, Tim Burge, Damon Shurville, Nora Holford, Richard Ward, Mike Hoolihan, Mike Wade, Bev Collett, Nigel Stephenson, Malcolm Dubber

Unconfirmed:

Reserve:

Other Information: 50% deposit required. Balance payable 4 weeks before dive date. Any divers cancelli

Updated - AGM - 05/10/2009

SuperUser Account — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:08:12 GMT

The Diving Club AGM

at

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Pembrokeshire - OW - 29/08/2009

Beverley Collett — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:49:17 GMT
Pembrokeshire - OW

Location/Boat: Pembrokeshire Dive Charters

Cost: £118 for 3 days diving

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday: Rye Rocks - Skomer marine reserve - 18m, Wreck of Venus - 18m. Ropes off 09.00, be ready to load at 08.30 from Neyland Marina, SA73 1PY

Sunday: Skokholm Island - 18m, Dakotian - wreck -18m

Monday: Allendale on Skokholm (20m to 9), Drift - Red Cliff also on Skokholm

Optional accomodation included courtesy of Malcolm Dubber and his wife - £5 per night bed and breakfast - details are:

Plas-y-Pant (formerly Hippo Hall)
Blaenffos, Boncath,
Pembrokeshire SA37 0HY

it is located in the middle of the village on righthand side (only
place with giant car park in front) on A478 from Narberth to Cardigan,
about 13 miles from A40 roundabout.

The A478 runs from Cardigan through Blaenffos and Crymych to Narberth
then Tenby and Pembroke Dock.

To get to Milford haven / Neyland either continue on A478 to pembroke
Dock and turn over the Cleddau Toll Bridge and follow signs or
continue West on A40 from the Narberth roundabout top Haverfordwest
and signs to Milford Haven.

Depending on route taken Milford Haven is either 28 or 32 miles from
Blaenffos so it is about 40 minutes. Some may feel it is a long
journey - quite normal for us in West Wales.

To book, contact the Club Night

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Club Night - 07/09/2009

Roger Selwyn — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:03:09 GMT

Club Night

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Club Night - 07/12/2009

Roger Selwyn — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:03:09 GMT

Club Night

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Quiz Night - 03/08/2009

Roger Selwyn — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:55:14 GMT

Quiz Night

at

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive,Woodley,RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Lundy - 25/07/2009

Beverley Collett — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:22:22 GMT
Lundy

Location/Boat: Obsession 1

Cost: £116 for 2 days diving

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details: The exact days and order of diving have not been confirmed but we will be diving the MV Robert - Lundy's only intact wreck which lies between 18 and 25m; Knoll Pins - a rocky outcrop wall dive between 15 and 25m; Brazen Ward - drift dive between 15 and 25m; and diving with seals.

To book, contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers: Bev Collett, Antony Rodden, Jane Wilkinson, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Andy Neatham, Anne-Marie Neatham, Owen Mcquaid, Malcolm Dubber, Nora Holford, Richard Ward

Reserve:

Other Information: 50% deposit required. Must dive both days. Balance payable 4 weeks before dive date. Any divers cancelling may be liable to pay full cost if a replacement cannot be found.

Updated - Brighton - 01/08/2009

Bryan Johnston — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:55:48 GMT
Brighton

Location/Boat: Brighton Diver II

Cost: £40/day

Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water, some UK sea experience required

Dive Details:

Saturday - Ropes off @ 07:00.

City of Brisbane (26m) + drift

Sunday - Ropes off @ 08:00

Clodmoor (26m) + drift

I have checked with the skipper and the times listed above are accurate. Please plan accordingly. You need to be putting your kit on the boat no later than 06:30 on Saturday and 07:30 on Sunday.

To book, contact the club dive organiser.

Divers: Bryan Johnston, Liz Speakman, Nora Holford, Tim Burge, Joe Roberts, Pat Hoare, Bev Collett, Eve McIlmoyle, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Tim Filtness (Sat), Nigel Stout (Sat), Chris Johnson (Sun), Jason Matthews (Sun)

Unconfirmed:

Other Information:

eNewsletter 06 - June 2009

Lee Royle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:23:34 GMT

Dive Reports

Upcoming dives

A letter from the Chairman

Greate British Wrecks - A talk by Mark Powell

An invitation to join us at the next club social. (Marvellous)

Updated - Club Night - Great British Wrecks: A talk by Mark Powell - 06/07/2009

Administrator Account — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:52:02 GMT

Monthly Club Night
Mark Powell of Dive-tech will be guest speaker at the club night on July 6^th, 9pm.

Mark is one of the leading UK technical diving instructors, an author and columnist for Sport Diver and other publications. Mark will discuss famous and interesting wrecks of the UK and as such this should be an interesting talk for divers of all levels and aspirations.

As a technical diving instructor and author, Mark is also very knowledgeable of technical diving and the latest decompression theory – so if you have any techie questions I’m sure Mark will be able to answer them over the course of the evening.

Mark has been diving since 1987 and instructing since 1994. He runs Dive-Tech as a full-time business, teaching technical diving for several leading agencies, and all levels up to and including Advanced Trimix. Mark is headquartered in Guildford and conducts diver training in the UK and overseas.

Talk to start at 9pm prompt. Food served at 8:30pm

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive, Woodley,
RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Pembroke - 20/06/2009

Bryan Johnston — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:16:06 GMT
Pembroke

Location/Boat: Blue Shark

Cost: £90 (two days, diving only)

Co-ordinator: Antony Rodden

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep Specialty or similar, UK sea experience required

Dive Details:

Diving with Pembroke Dive Charters on Blue Shark, a nice hard boat. Dives will be determined by weather on the day but will hopefully include Skomer/the Lucie (a top UK wreck). Divers must be competent UK sea divers.

Antony has arranged accomodations for all divers.

To book, contact the club dive organiser.

Divers:

Antony Rodden, Andrew Askwith, Dave Dommett, Andy Neatham, Anne Marie Neatham, Bryan Johnston, Liz Speakman, John Campbell, Mike Wade, John Pugsley, Tom Briggs, Richard Reynolds

Reserve:

Neil Layton-Smith, Ian Viveash, Malcolm Dubber

Other Information:

New - O2 Kit Service - 15/01/2011

Administrator Account — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:49:30 GMT

O2 Kit in for service for the next two weeks

Updated - Wittering - 13/06/2009

Beverley Collett — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:12:49 GMT
Wittering

Location/Boat: Wittering Divers

Cost: £53 / day for 2 dives

Co-ordinator: Tim Burge

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday - 11:00 Mulberry Harbour in 11m, 13.45 The Brigatta (or Tea Pot wreck) in 17m Sunday - 11.30 Mulberry/Landing craft (they are 50m apart and joined by a rope) in 11m, 14.45 Drift – we can decide what we want to do on the day although fossil hunting in Bracklesham bay sounded interesting. There is also an option to dive HMS Hazardous

We should be back on dry land at 17.00

They have a compressor and will be able to do air and Nitrox fills between the dives so no one needs to bring two cylinders if they don’t want to.

Divers:

Saturday - Bernie Kehoe, Richard Ward, Eve McIlmoyle, Jonathon Goldstein, Tim Burge, Clive Dedman, Tim Lowe, John Campbell, Joe Roberts, Patricia Hoare, Nigel Stephenson, Morag Ward

Sunday - Bernie Kehoe, Eve McIlmoyle, Jonathon Goldstein, Steve Carter, Tim Burge, Clive Dedman, Tim Lowe, John Campbell, Joe Roberts,

Updated - Brighton - 06/06/2009

Bryan Johnston — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:37:58 GMT
Brighton

Location/Boat: Brighton Diver II

Cost: £40 per day

Co-ordinator: Tim Burge

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep Specialty or similar, UK sea experience required

Dive Details:

Saturday - Ropes off @ 08:30 - City of Waterford (35m) + drift

Sunday - Ropes off @ 09:00 - Braunton (36m) + drift

To book, contact the club dive organiser. For additional details about the diving and associated events, contact the dive organiser and he will connect you to the dive co-ordinator.

Divers:

Tim Burge, Nigel Stephenson, Bryan Johnston, Graham Johnson, Gareth Blades, Mike Wade, John Pugsley, Tim Filtness, Irina Wade, Liz Speakman, Will Tabner, Alyson King (Sat. only), Bev Collett (Sun. only)

Unconfirmed:

Other Information:

Updated - Club Social - 12/06/2009

Tim Lowe — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:18:00 GMT

JONGLEURS
Join us for an evening of Comedy at Jongleurs Comedy Club, Reading http://bookings.jongleurs.com/jongleurs/venues/26/reading
Meet in Bar Risa at 7.00 p.m.
Seated at 8.00 p.m.
Show ends 11.30 p.m.
Dancing and Disco until 2.00 a.m.
More info: http://www.thedivingclub.co.uk/Members/DiscussionForum/tabid/63/forumid/24/postid/3219/scope/posts/Default.aspx#3219
Special Club Price £10.00 per person (Normally £14.00 )
Only 12 seats available - Book now to avoid disappointment!!! treasurer@thedivingclub.co.uk

Updated - Portsmouth - 23/05/2009

Beverley Collett — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:56:26 GMT
Portsmouth

Location/Boat: Wight Diver

Cost: £50 per day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday: 09.00 Camswan (18m) followed by drift (10m)

Sunday: 10.30 Landing craft (10m); Mulberry Harbour (10m)

All divers will need two cylinders

To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers:

Saturday - Bev Collett, Berni Kehoe, Alan McClenaghan, Mike Hoolihan, Gareth Blades, Will Tabner, Richard Ward, Alistair Richardson, Eve McIlmoyle, Bill Devitt, Andrew Askwith, Bryan Johnston

Sunday - Bev Collett, Alan McClenaghan, Will Tabner, Richard Ward, Tony Rokins, Alistair Richardson, Jonathan Goldstein, Bill Devitt, Les Ruse, Martin Moore, Bryan Johnston, Jason Matthews

Other Information: 50% deposit required. Balance payable 4 we

Updated - Poole - 25/04/2009

Beverley Collett — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:34:29 GMT

Poole

Location/Boat: Beowulf

Cost: £35 / day for two dives

Co-ordinator: Bev Collett

Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water

Dive Details:

Saturday - Clan McVey - 18m; Drift Dive. Ropes off 9am.

Sunday - Valentine Tanks - 13m; Drift Dive. Ropes off 9.30am

All divers will need 2 cylinders

To book contact The Orientation Dive Organiser

Divers:

Saturday: Nick Anderson, Malcolm Dubber, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Neil Layton Smith, Clive Dedman, Becky Garroch x 2, Dan Cocks, Mike Hoolihan, Roger Selwyn, Steve Nickson

Sunday: Beverley Collett, Malcolm Dubber, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Neil Layton Smith, Richard Ward, Clive Dedman, Dan Cocks, Roger Selwyn, Steve Nickson, Paul Rowse, Eve McIlMoyle

Reserve: Sat - Eve McIlMoyle, Sat/Sun Ian Viveash, Sat - Richard Ward

Other information:

50% deposit required.

Updated - Climbing @ Craggy Island - 28/04/2009

Bryan Johnston — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:13:25 GMT
Just for one evening, have fun climbing the walls!
Come join us at Craggy Island gym and try your hand at indoor rock climbing. We've booked a session for 6 people, with an instructor, to show us the ropes.
Date: April 28, 2009
Cost: £20 per person.
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
For more information about Craggy Island, check out their website. There's a ton of information there along with some great pictures.
We did this about a year ago and everyone had a great time. Come on out and see what it's all about.
To book a place, please contact Bryan Johnston

Updated - Plymouth - 02/05/2009

Bryan Johnston — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:05:28 GMT
Plymouth

Location/Boat: Aquanaut

Cost: £105 (3 days diving)

Co-ordinator: Morag Ward

Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep Specialty or similar, UK sea experience required

Dive Details:

Here is the dive list for the weekend. Sequence to be finalised.

Ropes off at 08:00.

- Maine: Depth 24m to top of wreck, 34m to seabed

- James Egan Lane: Depth 10m to top of wreck, 24m to seabed

- Glen Strathallen: Depth 12m to top of wreck, 16m to seabed

- Hand Deeps (Reef): Depth 20 to top of reef, 55m to seabed

- Persier: Depth 25m to top of wreck, 30m to seabed

- Mewstone (Reef): Depth 10m to top of reef, 30m to seabed

For more information about the dives, please see Morag's thread in the Forum.

To book, contact the club dive organiser.

Divers:

Morag Ward, Antony Rodden

Updated - Club Night - 11/05/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:52:39 GMT
Monthly Club Meeting

Address: Please check the website for location.
Map:

eNewsletter 01 - March 2009

Peter Wright — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:31:56 GMT

Club Night

Jongleurs 14th March

Dive Spaces

Discussion Forum

New - Club Night - 06/04/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:57:31 GMT
Monthly Club Meeting

Address: Please check the website for location.
Map:

Updated - Comedy Night - 14/03/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

The Diving Club is in Reading at Jongleurs 7.30pm

We thought we would all go out into town to Jongleurs to have a few drinks, a lot of laughs and a boogie afterwards. In the past this has been a great event and everyone has had a laugh. Booking on the club website will be available nearer the time, but put it in your diary now!

Updated - Quiz Night - 02/03/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

Club Night and Quiz night!

After the success of the last one we are running another quiz night! Come on down and impress us with your knowledge.

Also as with all club nights you can get yourself booked on a Club Dive. Speak to others in the club and have a good laugh. Who has been into the Sea this year? Let us know us what you have been up to so far in 2009.

Exact start time and details will be to be announced nearer the time

Updated - Photo Competition - 02/02/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

2008 Photo Competition at the "The Swan" Arborfield RG2 9PQ.

8.30pm start

Please note the changed location --> The Swan in Arborfield

How to enter
Please send your photos to Peter Wright (chairman@thedivingclub.co.uk) by Monday 26^th January. The photographs will then be shown and judged at the club night. If anyone has any questions or needs clarification, please contact a committee member.

General Rules

1 Each member is entitled to enter one photo in each of the 5 categories.

Diver

Updated - Zero Degrees - 10/01/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

Night out at Zero Degrees

Instead of the normally quiet January Club Night, why not come out to

Zero Degrees

in Reading

Meet at 7pm to Eat, at 9pm for Beer

Click here for location details

Updated - Club Night - 05/01/2009

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT
Monthly Club Meeting at the Black Boy in Shinfield
No food this month

Address: Shinfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BP

Map: Click Here

Updated - Christmas Party - 13/12/2008

Irina Wade — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

THE DIVING CLUB XMAS PARTY 2008

We have finally be able to get everything organised
and are pleased to announce this year's Xmas do
The Venue: La Tasca in Reading
http://www.latasca.co.uk/find-us/reading.html

Menu: La Tasca have two Menus to pick from please have a look and indicate
when booking what you would like to pick from
http://www.latasca.co.uk/images/stories/file/xmas/Xmas_1.pdf

When: 13th December 2008
Time: 19:00

To secure your place please come and see any committee member at the club night on the 1st Dec for your reservation. Reservation fee will be £5 per person.
If you're not able to book in person please reserve your place through the club's online shop

Updated - Indoor climbing - 17/11/2008

Irina Wade — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT
Indoor climbing at Craggy Island in Guilford
This is one of the event we run last year and was very welcome by the participants so I expect a good turn up this year. More details to follow...

Updated - Quiz Night - 03/11/2008

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

QUIZ NIGHT

some good news ...

the first Quiz Night for our next monthly get together

So we hope to see you all on

Monday Evening 03/11/08

to join into this first event of the new dive club year 2009

lets make it a good event

see you all there

Updated - The Diving Club AGM - 06/10/2008

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

The Diving Club AGM 2008

at

The Black Boy

Starting at 8.30pm

Updated - Indoor skydiving - 20/09/2008

Irina Wade — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

Indoor skydiving It's flying!
Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment.
Prices are dependent of the group size but as an example a group of 10 people can pay £53 each for 3 minutes of skydiving.
For more info click on www.airkix.com.

Updated - Curry night - 15/08/2008

Irina Wade — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

The famous now curry night is back and we are looking for a different location. So if you have being somewhere you really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere why not share it with us?

Updated - Summer festival - 19/07/2008

Irina Wade — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT

Summer festival at Wellington Country Park
Live bands playing music made famous by artists such as U2, Eagles, Queen and Elvis, amongst others. The full details haven't been released yet, but mark the date - The fun starts about 2pm we can take a picnic, beer and there will be a firework display to finish of the evening.

New - Club Night - 01/09/2008

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT
Monthly Club Meeting at the Black Boy in Shinfield

Address: Shinfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BP

Map: Click Here

New - Club Night - 01/12/2008

Administrator Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:40:04 GMT
Monthly Club Meeting at the Black Boy in Shinfield

Address: Shinfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BP

Map: Click Here

The Diving Club - Reading - RSS Feed

Updated - Scuba Santa Autumn Tour Stop 3 - 19/12/2010

Updated - Halloween Dive Autumn Tour Stop 1 - 17/10/2010

Updated - Autumn Tour Stop 2 - 14/11/2010

Updated - Scuba Santa Autumn Tour Stop 3 - 19/12/2010

Updated - Club Night - 01/09/2010

Updated - Poole - 25/09/2010

Updated - Portland - 28/08/2010

Updated - Farne Islands - 04/09/2010

Updated - Brighton - 14/08/2010

Updated - Plymouth - 31/07/2010

eNewsletter 15 - July 2010

Updated - Portsmouth - 03/07/2010

Updated - Diving Health - 07/07/2010

Updated - Brighton - 26/06/2010

Updated - Pembrokeshire - 10/07/2010

Updated - Portsmouth - 12/06/2010

Updated - Social Dive - 09/06/2010

Wraysbury Social Dive

Updated - Lundy - 22/05/2010

Updated - Wreck Talk - 02/06/2010

eNewsletter 13 - April 2010

Updated - The Rez - 15/05/2010

eNewsletter 12 - January 2010

Updated - Babbacombe - cancelled - 01/05/2010

Updated - Bombs and Bangs - 05/05/2010

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Knitting for Sport Relief

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Underwater Badminton

Dive 48 - Sport Relief by DiveStyle: Underwater Badminton

2009 Photo Competition: Wreck - 1st

2009 Photo Competition: UK Diving - 1st

2009 Photo Competition: Diver - 1st

2009 Photo Competition: Comedy - 1st

2009 Photo Competition: Aquatic Life - 1st

Updated - Club Night - 06/10/2010

Updated - Swanage - 24/04/2010

Updated - Weymouth - 17/04/2010

New - Club Night - 01/12/2010

New - Club Night - 03/11/2010

New - Club Night - 03/03/2010

New - Club Night - 04/08/2010

New - Club Night - 07/04/2010

New - Club Night - 03/02/2010

Updated - Eastbourne - 13/03/2010

Updated - Winter Tour - Third Leg - Cold Water Weekend - 20/02/2010

Updated - Winter Tour - 09/01/2010

eNewsletter 11 - December 2009

New - Zero Degrees - 16/01/2010

Updated - Winter Tour - 19/12/2009

Updated - LDC - Dive Lectures - 12/02/2010

Updated - Christmas Party - 12/12/2009

Updated - O2 Kit Service - 15/01/2010

eNewsletter 10 – October 2009

Updated - Club Night - 02/11/2009

Updated - Weymouth - 17/10/2009

Updated - Swanage - 10/10/2009

Updated - Portland - 19/09/2009

Updated - AGM - 05/10/2009

Updated - Pembrokeshire - OW - 29/08/2009

Updated - Club Night - 07/09/2009

Updated - Club Night - 07/12/2009

Updated - Quiz Night - 03/08/2009

Updated - Lundy - 25/07/2009

Updated - Brighton - 01/08/2009

eNewsletter 06 - June 2009

Updated - Club Night - Great British Wrecks: A talk by Mark Powell - 06/07/2009

The Thatcher's Tavern

Fairwater Drive, Woodley, RG5 3EZ

Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB

Updated - Pembroke - 20/06/2009

New - O2 Kit Service - 15/01/2011

Updated - Wittering - 13/06/2009

Updated - Brighton - 06/06/2009

Updated - Club Social - 12/06/2009

`Fairwater Drive, Woodley,`
`RG5 3EZ`

`Map: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=rg5+3ez&countryCode=GB`