The Work Weekend (6th / 7th March) is Cancelled

The work days  planned for this coming weekend, 6th – 7th March, have been cancelled.  A further notice will be issued when we can re-arrange the dates.

Committee Meeting – Thursday 4th March

The next Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 4th March at 20:30. If a member has any item they wish to be raised, please advise Jonathan Markwell (Branch Secretary) by COB next Tuesday, 2nd March.

Next Committee Meeting

The first committee meeting post-AGM will be held on Thursday 28th January, starting at 20:30 at the clubhouse.  If a member has any Agenda items please notify Jonathan Markwell (Branch Secretary) by COB Tuesday 26th.

The proposed dates of all future committee meetings for this year are listed below (to be confirmed at the first committee meeting):

4th [...]

‘Decompression Myths’ at Guildford BSAC

Just a reminder that Guildford BSAC are hosting a talk this Friday; ‘Decompression Myths, How Not To Get Bent’.

All members are welcome to go along and listen to Mark Powell, technical diving expert and instructor speak about his new book, ‘Deco for Divers’ and some of the latest techniques and theories for managing diving decompression.

£2 [...]

Compressor Update

You may be aware that there has been ongoing work to the bank cylinders and other compressor elements recently. This is required as part of a routine inspection and testing regime of the equipment (similar to your diving cylinders).  Our insurers require their own independent inspection of our facilities. The current validity of their inspection expires on [...]

Medas Holiday

I am looking at running a weeks holiday diving the Midas Islands again next year, starting on the 7th August 2010.

The cost will be approximatly £950:00, which includes 5 days diving, full board accomodation, flights and transfers.  Non Divers will be about £300 less and children under 5 get a reduced price as well.

We have run this holiday [...]

Guildford BSAC and photography

It was to meet with members from Guildford BSAC last night, and it reminds me that they have an underwater photographic talk at their club house tonight (details here) if you are free.

On the subject of photography, just a reminder that our photo winners will be announced, along with all sorts of other trophies at [...]

Swimming pool closes for two weeks

Just a note to let you know that New Malden pool will be closed from 1st through to the 13th December.

This means that there will be no access to pool training or swimming on Thursday the 3rd and 10th.

2010 Committee Positions

A reminder the list is on the Noticeboard for the 2010 Committee positions. There are still a number of roles vacant, so please step forward and volunteer. We welcome new faces who will contribute fresh ideas on how we run the branch. You also receive discounted branch membership in recognition of your hard work!

The list [...]

10% Discount at Blacks

With the skiing season (and Christmas) approaching, I guess a few of you will be interested that as BSAC members you can get a 10% discount with outdoor clothing retailer, Blacks

You can save on a wide range of outdoor gear and clothing when buying online at www.blacks.co.uk

Just use the coupon code “bsac” when you place [...]

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