This week has been mostly about kit. Getting more stock in, reducing prices on sale items (make sure to visit us for a bit of Christmas shopping!) , washing kit from the salty Farne Islands. It's been a fantastic year so far and we've still got plenty of diving to do before the year is over.
Monday and Tuesday were definitely kit based days as all of the kit needs to be checked for damage after it has been used. We even do this after pool use as one of our many motto's' is "look after your kit and your kit will look after you". We also had The Jupiter Centre in on Tuesday afternoon doing dive 2. They were very proud of what they accomplished during their time in the pool. Then we had our pool night! Lots of people turned up which meant that Janie had a lot of kit checks and tidying up to do on Wednesday!
Thursday was interesting as following the mentoring that Gary does at The Basildon Academy, we were recruiting a pupil for work experience. This gives the pupil a prime opportunity to experience work life, this is something that schools are yet to teach pupils as getting qualifications is a huge focal point. However the pupil will be joining us on a weekly basis until the end of the year. They will learn about administration, equipment, office skills and communication. The rest of the day was used to prepare kit for the pool night at SWF. Where we carried on with the Seal Team and Open Water courses as well as a few DSD's.
On Friday we were preparing all of the kit for the weekend. We also had a lot of admin to catch up with! As well as organizing DIVE FEST. This is an event held annually for both newly qualified and professional divers. It's a great communal event with some fantastic diving and great food!! We've already got a few names down so to book your boat diving, give the centre a call ASAP!
Rhonda & co were at Nemes on Saturday and Sunday with Robin who completed her Drysuit & Open water. Abi and Millie were also there completing the first part of their Open Water course.
As well as this, Ian H & co were at Chepstow with Connor and Lewis completing their Deep diver specialty. They hope to go travelling next year and will be using this qualification to their advantage.
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