As mentioned in our last blog, we were very busy
last weekend at Stoney Cove, Nemes and Gildenburgh.
On Saturday, Rhonda was at Nemes with Paul and
Robyn who were completing dives for their Advanced Open Water and Open Water
respectively. Paul then carried his journey onward to Gildenburgh Lake on
Sunday to complete the deep aspects of his Advanced course.
Ian was busy at Stoney Cove teaching Dan his
Advanced Open Water course and also completed his Deep speciality and also his
Search and Recovery speciality.
So all in all it was a very successful weekend with
1 new Open Water diver, 2 Advanced Open Water divers, 4 with their new Deep
Speciality certification and 3 having completed their Search and Recovery
Specialities.
On Tuesday, we had a return visit from Grapevine.
They are a charity who provide recreational and educational activities
for adults with learning disabilities in Essex. All of the students had a great
time doing try dives at Moulsham High School's pool. It was a great opportunity
for us to be able to help out people who would not normally have access to this
type of activity, we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Finally a big thank you to Nicole for helping out Gary.
The deep pool on Tuesday night was extremely busy.
Jamie started a new rescue course, Rhonda continued with her Open Water
course and Gill completed her Open Water course. There was also dry suit
training, DSDs and people in for a play.
On Wednesday, we were at South Woodham Ferrers
Leisure centre doing Bubble Maker courses and DSDs. These were organised
through the summer holiday programme run by Chelmsford Borough Council.
It was then a trip back to the dive centre to sort and organise kit for
Thursday night.
Thursday night we were back at South Woodham
Leisure centre. Gary started a Junior Open Water course, Rhonda worked on a new
Open Water course and Gill took the DSD students. Jamie worked with
Courtney, who was then off to open water on Friday. Jamie also took
Bernie to finish her Open Water course. Glad to say that Bernie completed her
course and Courtney finished dives one and two.
Rhonda was out all weekend at Nemes with Open Water
students; Ryan, Becki, Robyn and Spud. On Sunday, Kate joined Rhonda to finish
off her drysuit course.
The Farne islands is once again proving popular.
There have been 4 people booked on the boat out of 12 already! So get in touch
quick if you want to come along.
We are also going to Swanage on the 22nd and 23rd
August. If you want to go or need more information please get in touch
with the shop.
