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As Gren is going to be kept busy as Training Officer he needed someone to look after his baby, the club website. Thinking I might be good with babies he asked me. So, if you have any news, trip reports, recipes or anything at all which might be of interest, then send them to me [...]
Best Photo 2008
To start with, it might help to understand what I received – around seventy numbered photographs in full resolution with an indication of the category for each.
The Kingston and Elmbridge website stated that members will be voting for the best photos within in each category, but that I would be responsible for selecting the single [...]
Thanks to Cameras Underwater
The winner of this years “Best Photo” will receive a mounted print of his/her winning photograph which has been generously donated to us by Cameras Underwater.
Spring training at Vobster Quay
My regular Spring shakedown/training weekend (which used to be at Gildenburgh) will again be held at Vobster Quay in Somerset, over the weekend of 18th and 19th April next year.
All members welcome, training requirements will be in liason with the training officer and you can join us for either or both days and can stay [...]
Shakedown RIB diving
Jo has unfortunately ended her philanthropic ways when it comes to the Portland shakedown trip and has handed the baton to me!
So, will be putting a notice (first come first serve) on the club board tonight for this trip based on the following speculative details…
When: Arrive Friday 9th Jan, Depart Sunday 11th Jan. Where: [...]
Kitchen update
Work has now commenced on updating the kitchen, Committee having agreed the specification of work and obtained quotations. Taking into account members’ views, we looked at options for reducing costs and retaining a simple, but practical finish. The new units are a low cost flat packed range with an oven and hob.
A work day [...]
BBCs “Oceans”
Members might want to set their video recorders for “Oceans” starting on 12th November.
Oceans is a series that reveals the hidden stories of the deep. Over a year a team of four marine experts has voyaged across the globe to explore our planet’s last true wilderness- its oceans
http://www.bbc.co.uk/oceans/
Gozo, Malta – Easter 2009
Shore & boat diving trip.
Dates: 08/04/09 – 15/04/09 (some of us are staying until 18/04/09)
Open to Sports Divers or above (unless an instructor is on the trip). Non – divers, non-club divers, & children are welcome & there are no number restrictions as we can have extra rooms at the guesthouse if we book [...]
Guest judge for the 2008 photo competition: Mark Mumford
Out of the 70 photos entered for this years competition is the best?
To help answer this vexed question, we are lucky to have secured the critical eyes of keen underwater photographer, Mark Mumford.
Mark will have the unenviable task of picking just one photo from all the entries and calling it “The Best”!
Mark has been photographing [...]
Changes to Finds’ dates
The judging for Best Find and Best Presented Find has been changed from 6th November to 13th November – So bring your treasures to the club house on this new date!