Vobster Tuesday
Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Radstock, Sonerset, United KingdomAfter 34 amazing dives in 29°C tropical waters it's time for me to come back to reality with a bump. So who will join me in Vobster for a dive (or two) Vobster Quay offers opportunities for the newly qualified and pro diver alike with 36-acres of fresh water diving in depths ranging from 6m to…
Chepstow Capers
National Diving & Activity Centre Tidenham, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, United KingdomA couple of us are popping over to the National Diving & Activity Centre @ Chepstow for some diving fun. There are plenty of attractions (check out the web site), the water is still a reasonable 16 degrees and air is pretty reasonable too If you would like to join us please let me know…
Vobster Saturday
Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Radstock, Sonerset, United KingdomA few of us are off to Vobster for some late year diving. There are plenty of attractions (check out the web site), the water is still a reasonable 16 degrees and air is pretty reasonable too If you would like to join us please let me know and we'll sort out logistics Best wishes…
Social: Meal & a Chat
WG Grace Wetherspoons 71-73 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomLet's get together for a meal, a drink or two, some light conversation and the now usual Pound Shop Raffle. Hope you see you there! Tim
Vobster Views (underwater)
Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Radstock, Sonerset, United KingdomHi All, A group of us are off to Vobster Quay Inland Diving Centre to enjoy the last dives of the 2016/17 dive season. Check out the Vobster link below for more details on the site (there's plenty to see) and if you would like to join us (and boost your season's total), please let me…
Winter Warmer 2017
Mountbatten - Plymouth 70 Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomIt's a tradition & it's fun so here we go again! While I appreciate many have not yet kicked off their 2017 diving it's never too late to ensure it finishes on a high - and here's your chance! 4 tasty dives on the hardboat TopGun out of Plymouth: TopGun has all the amenities you…
Cromhall Capers
South West Maritime Academy Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomWe're off for some training down Cromhall way, if you'd like to join us & perhaps test your mettle in a quarry in December (actually not that cold - wait 'till it gets to February!) then you would be very welcome Cheers Tim/Chris H.
Brixham Bathtime ;-)
Brixham Breakwater Berry Head Road, Brixham, United KingdomIf you don't fancy/need training then you are spoilt for choice for diving this weekend as a group of us are off to Brixham for a nice dive or two and to try to see one or more of the Octopus that are around at the moment. If that doesn't entice you then I have…
Aerodivers Xmas
Olveston Primary school Elberton Rd, Olveston, Bristol, United KingdomThe evening is a Potluck dinner (American Supper). Every one will tell me ahead of time what they are bringing, and Jan & I will (with a little help from the "willing" - please say if you are a "willing") fill in any gaps. So please decide if you will bring either a STARTER, SALAD, MAIN…
Brixham Brrrreakwater
Brixham Breakwater Berry Head Road, Brixham, United KingdomOver a month since I last got wet & I'm getting withdrawal symptoms so please help! Who's up for a dip or two at Brixham. Forecasts from Baz have been looking pretty good for the last week or so & if it is off then I plan to fall back to another coastal site, potentially Babbacombe Brixham…
Social: Skittles
The Swan (Thornbury) High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomHi all, It looks as though there's enough interest in heading out on a dark January evening to the comforts of a friendly welcoming pub for a few rounds of skittles. The rough plan is to arrive at The Swan in Thornbury around 7pm, play a round or two of skittles and then have some…
Hallsands
Hallsands Devon, United KingdomThe weather for the weekend is looking pretty good so it must be time for the first dive of the new year! The proposal is to do a shore dive at Hallsands, a site much visited by the club in the past but neglected these last few years. The advantages of this site over many…
Cromhall – Who dares wins
South West Maritime Academy Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomAn excellent opportunity to get some training in before the nice weather comes :-) Let me know if you will be joining us Tim
Plymouth – Topgun
Mountbatten - Plymouth 70 Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomHi All, Southwest Diving are available on Sunday 28th January for a couple of dives out of Plymouth. Current suggestions from the skipper are Hand Deeps/Eddystone or Maine + another dive, weather dependent. Currently (as at Sunday 21st January) its looking promising with a Beaufort 3 from the North West. If you're interested let me…
Cromhall – Open Water Training
South West Maritime Academy Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomWe're planning a training day for anyone needing open water lessons. If you’d like to come along for a dip we’ll be meeting at the shallow end at 9.30am. It would be lovely to see anyone who can make it. Please would you let me and Tim know if you can come and join us.…
Social: Meal & Catchup
Van Dyke Forum 748-756 Fishponds Rd, Bristol, United KingdomLet's get together for a meal, a drink or two, some light conversation and the now usual Pound Shop Raffle. Wednesday night is Chicken Club night, although of course the full menu will be on offer. Please let me know if you can make it and I'll try to book a table. Arrival from 7pm.…
Dry Diving – Cromhall
South West Maritime Academy Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomWe're off to Cromhall for a session with Adam for instruction with his new drysuit (a significant change from his usual bermuda shorts!) If you'd like to join us for a dip then please come along, the more the merrier. Kind Regards Sue
Thurlestone – The Return!
Thurlestone Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon, United KingdomHi All, The club hasn't been down to Thurlestone for many a year and although there have been many attempts the weather gods or other circumstances have gotten in the way so let's change that! This Saturday we're planning an excursion to dive the reef & the wreck of the Louis Shield (a favourite of…
Bowling
Hollywood Bowl Merlin Rd, Patchway, Bristol, United KingdomJoin us for an evenings' bowling over at Cribbs Causeway. The plan is to play two games over the course of the evening with at least two lanes depending on numbers. Let me know if you're interested! Cheers Claire
DDRC – DARC (Dive Accident Responder Course)
DDRC Healthcare Hyperbaric Medical Centre, Research Way,Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomThe DDRC (Diving Diseases Research Centre) are running their annual Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) this March & a number of club members have booked to attend. The course syllabus covers DCI recognition Basic Life Support O2 & AED Lectures from RNLI/HM Coastguard SAR 40m Pot Dive And the price includes lunch & free parking.