Hackney Diving SCUBA Club

London based branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club

This site is aimed at anyone interested in Scuba Diving, who may wish to join our club; as well as offering a means of communication to our members, new and old.

Archive 2003: Club Notes and News

Xmas Party!

Well folks,

The pub is booked, the DJ is booked, the food is ordered and everything is paid for. Everything is going according to plan apart from the fact that I've only sold 9 shagging tickets!!!!! What's the story?

For the benefit of anyone who has been on the moon for the last month - the Xmas party is on the Friday the 19th March in the Ravenscroft Social club (just by Colombia flower market), the same place as last year. We got to charge £8 a ticket to cover the food and DJ etc.... but the drink is really cheap so it will all work out ok. The craic will be good and the raffle prizes brilliant as always!! I've got the tickets and I'm flogging them down the pub on Mon nights. If anyone can't make it down on a Mon night to pick up a ticket let me know and I'll send you directions to get there [Map Here - Ed] - we can sort out the ticket later.

Paul Connaughton

Extra Dive for 2004

Trevor has arranged what looks to be a great trip to St Abbs on the Weekend of 8^th – 10^th May. See the Dive Schedule for details. You must hurry as it has to be booked before 1st March!

New Training Schedule

The training schedule has been updated. Please check here for details.

2004 Dive Schedule

The 2004 dive schedule is now available here. Book early to ensure your place and don't forget to ensure that you have paid your deposit!

New Club Mailing List

We now have a club mailing list to keep you all up to date with all the club news. If you are a club member can you please subscribe to the list.

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Thank you.

Xmas Break

Monday 15th December was the last pool day this year. We will be back at the pool on Monday 5th January 2004.

If anyone wishes to take a try-dive in new year (new year's resolution to take up a new sport or to get some extra exercise) there is still time to arrange a try-dive for the 5th. Please contact Rob Wilkins or Paul McBride to book a place.

The Ocean Diver course lectures start on Monday 12th January. Those taking part will need the Ocean Diver BSAC pack. If you are taking the course and don't currently have one, then contact Paul McBride who will be able to order a pack for you.

PS Merry xmas to all and have a happy new year. Looking forward to seeing you all in January.

O2 Administration Course

The all day Oxygen administration course which was held at Michelle's on 14th December 2003 was a great success. Eight divers passed the course as part of their Dive Leader training.

Many thanks to John Webber and Michelle Stokes for all their hard work in both preparation and on the day. A special thanks goes to both Michelle and her husband Jonathan for preparing a fantastic lunch for about 15 people!

Trip Report

Want to know what we got up to in Scapa Flow this summer? Then take a look at our Trip Reports.

New Training Schedule

The new training schedule for winter 2003/4 is here. Can anyone who is on the O2 course (14 Dec) please contact Paul McBride to ensure you have been booked on this course.

XMas Dive Trip From Sharm

Paul Connaughton is arranging a trip from Sharm. There are a few places left so if you are interested you can contact him ASAP at paulconnaughton @ murphygroup.co.uk .

Details are :

On the 21st December the Orchid is doing a Northern itinerary from Sharm for £789 per person. This includes flights, tax, transfers, 1 weeks F/B & diving. The last night is spent at the Intercontinental hotel on H/B. You can see the boat on www.flowersofsinai.com

Annual General Meeting 2003

Monday 3rd November 2003 - The AGM will be at 7:30pm in the 'boxersize' room which is in the basement of York Hall. Nominations for Committee members will be possible on the night, so if you would like to get more involved in the running of the club, make yourself known on the night.

Try Dives

We will be running come and try evenings for those interested in SCUBA diving. These will start on 10th November for 2 or 3 weeks. The Ocean diver course will start immediately after this. If you are interested in trying out diving then see About Us for details of how to contact us to book a dive.

Dive Leader Training

The Dive Leader training packs have arrived so anyone on this course please contact the Paul McBride to pick up your copy (they are £20 each). The Lectures will start shortly, so make sure you have your copy.