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                                            Scubanuts February 2012 Newsletter



                                            Holidays for 2012/2013

                                            We've now finalised our holiday plans for 2012 which include the following:


                                            26th May - 2nd June: Red Sea Liveaboard Wrecks and Reefs
                                            16th - 23rd June: Isles of Scilly
                                            18th - 25th August: Camel Club Sharm el Sheikh
                                            25th August - 1st September: Isles of Scilly
                                            13th - 20th October: Red Sea Liveaboard Brothers Wreck Special
                                            24th November - 1st December: Camel Club Sharm el Sheikh
                                            11th - 18th March 2013: Maldives Liveaboard

                                            For more information see further down the newsletter.

                                            Dry Dive

                                            We're looking to arrange some more dry dives at the Midlands Diving Chamber. If you are interested to go along on a Thursday evening for £40 let Helen know.

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                                            Xmas Club Night and get together

                                            We were really pleased to see over 70 club members at the Xmas club night and get together at the Cripps on the 10th December.

                                            Thank you to those who provided some delicious puddings and for everyone who took part in the fun quiz.

                                            We are planning a further get together for the start of the season more details nearer the time.

                                            2012/13 Trips and Holidays

                                            Whirlwind Red Sea: Wrecks and Reefs Liveaboard

                                            Date: 26th May -  2nd June 2012
                                            Price: £1,025 per person includes flights, transfers, 7 days
                                            full board
                                            Deposit: £250
                                            Visa: £15 if paid in advance

                                            Isles of Scilly 16th - 23rd June and 25th August - 1st September

                                            We have two Isles Of Scilly trips due to the popularity of the holiday. Cost of approximately £650 includes ferry, bed and breakfast accommodation and 6 days boat diving.
                                            Spaces still available for the August trip.
                                            Deposit of £200 needed to secure your place.

                                            Camel Club Sharm el Sheikh 18th - 25th August

                                            We return again to the Camel Club in Naama Bay. Cost is £995 per person for flights, transfers, bed and breakfast accommodation and 5 days diving.
                                            Deposit of £250 required.
                                            Eqyptian visa cost if prepaid is an additional £15.

                                            Hurricane Red Sea Liveaboard Brothers Wreck Special

                                            This trip combines the best of the northern and southern wrecks of the Red Sea including the Carnatic, Dunraven, Thistlegorm, Roasalie Muller, El Mina and the Salem Express.
                                            Best suited for Advanced Divers with a minimum of 50 dives.

                                            Date: 13th - 20th October
                                            Price: £1,295 per person
                                            Deposit: £250
                                            Visa: £15 if paid in advance

                                            Camel Club Sharm el Sheikh

                                            Join us on our annual Camel Club trip from the 24th November 2012 - 1st December 2012.
                                            Cost is £895 per person for flights, transfers, bed and breakfast accommodation and 5 days diving.

                                            Deposit of £250 required.
                                            Eqyptian visa cost if prepaid is an additional £15.

                                            Maldives Liveaboard Orion

                                            Experience the best of the Maldives onboard Orion out of Male. This trip will be unforgettable with Manta and Shark sightings highly probable.
                                            Price per person based on 7 nights on Orion on a full board basis is £2,265 plus a departure tax of $25 paid locally.
                                            Deposit of £400 required

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                                            Fourth Quarter Certifications and congratulations

                                            Congratulations and goodbye!

                                            Congratulations to Russ Vann who has become our first Self Reliant Diver Instructor and to Jon Lyall who has successfully completed his Staff Instructor course well done to both!

                                            We're also delighted to announce that Rob Bartlett has successfully completed his course to become an Assistant Instructor.

                                            Congratulations also goes to Katie
                                            Bainbridge who has joined our roll of honour as a Master Scuba Diver the highest nonprofessional level in PADI.

                                            Sadly we have to say goodbye to Pete Walmsley who is moving to Devon in February. We'd like to thank him for all his help with the school but look forward to meeting up with him for the Isles of Scilly trip in June and future dive trips to the coast.

                                            Scuba Divers
                                            Lisa Cochran
                                            Darren Cochran

                                            Open Water Divers
                                            Natasha Honeywood
                                            Rob Green
                                            Lorraine Rutter
                                            Heidi Lebon
                                            Gary Fox

                                            Con Ed Courses
                                            Nick Peach - Dry Suit
                                            Mike Mangham - Nitrox
                                            Ivan Stanton - EFR
                                            Dennis Cook - EFR
                                            Paul Nicklin - EFR
                                            Nick Peach - AOW
                                            Nick Peach - Wreck
                                            Ivan Stanton - Rescue
                                            Dennis Cook - Rescue
                                            Paul Nicklin - Rescue

                                            Con Ed Courses
                                            Angie Roberts - AOW
                                            Russ Vann - Self Reliant Diver
                                            Lorraine Rutter - Dry Suit
                                            Dennis Arnold - Search and Recovery
                                            Keith Barrow - Search and Recovery
                                            Rob Bartlett - Search and Recovery
                                            Nick Peach - Deep

                                            Scubanuts Charity Calendar 2012

                                            It took some time but we finally took delivery of the Scubanuts charity calendar in January. The pictures are the top 12 from the Photo competition held in 2011 and all proceeds will go to the Air Ambulance minimum donation of £5. Thanks to James for his work to get it together we plan to do it again this year so all feedback welcome. Calendars available from the shop.

                                            See the Scubanuts Dive Club Website, Club link or why not check us out on Facebook under Northampton Scuba School for information on holidays, trips and to see the club is all about.

                                            To get in touch with us:
                                            Email - info@northamptonscubaschool.co.uk
                                            Tel -  School - 01604 785251      Shop - 01604 755888
                                            Or through the "Contact us" page

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