London Hellfins Scuba Diving Club

Hellfins Auction - Wednesday 15th September

Hellfins Auction - Wednesday 15th September

Horse bar - Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7XG

http://www.horsebar.co.uk/

Don't forget that its the Hellfins auction in just two weeks!!!

NOW is the time to dig out loads of lovely stuff to auction and start
calling in favours from any businesses you know who might be
willing to donate.

At the moment we only have one mask to auction so its going to be over pretty quickly if you don't all start clearing out those cupboards now!

The auction is only as good as you make it, so please did out as much as you can.

We auction pretty much anything, it doesn't have to be diving related; as well as old dive kit people have donated books, games, DVDs, drinks at the bar etc etc. There is also a tradition of people donating their services such as a days diving instruction, carrying kit for a day, home cooked meals etc...

We also contact shops or organsations that we use regularly to see if they're willing to support us with a few freebies, such as a free meal for two - so next time you're in one of your favourite shops or restaurants, ask if they would donate something.

IMPORTANT: The auction is very close to the AGM this year, and we need to get all the cash in before then to close the budget before the next year starts. Therefore it will be cash or cheque only on the night, with the only exceptions being really highly priced items. There will be no online transfers for £4.50! There is a cash machine opposite the Horse so Konrad will be marching you there himself!


Thanks!

Look forward to seeing you all there....

Katie

Spread the word - Hellfins is recruiting new trainees

All,

Please help Hellfins to recruit new trainees!

At committee last week we agreed to make a real push to recruit new members. Not salty sea-dog experienced divers (although they're more than welcome), but trainees who are brand new to diving and also divers who've perhaps qualified with other agencies abroad

But we need your help. It would be really great if you could:

See if your friends / work colleagues are interested in learning to dive

Update your status on The Facebook to something along the lines of "Fred is looking for more people to join Hellfins, the best dive club in the world. Ever wanted to learn how to dive? Then get in touch

Let the committee know about any bright ideas you have - there must be more.

Please get in contact with Janos [1] in the usual way [2] if you have any questions, other bright ideas, or potential new members.

We're also running a weekend of pool and theory training on 18th / 19th September, so it would be nice, but not essential, if new members could make that.

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[1] - Janos will be answering to the name of "Jayne" while the real Jayne is off getting married. He quite likes it.

[2] - Janos@Hellfins.com; 079 80 555 185; Guinness

Day trips out of Brighton

All,

We're planning some day trips out of Brighton next year.

We'd like to do day trips because:
 - You can drive there and back in a day.
 - It saves on accommodation costs
 - It allows 'other committments' that weekend

We've booked the best boat on the South Coast - the massive Channel Diver. Janos assures us that this boat can comfortably take 12 divers with lots of technical kit, so it should almost big enough for the faff that Hellfins bring with them. It also has a proven ability to outrun French fishermen.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1021740/Cherbourg-siege-We-escaped-hail-beer-bottles-hit-boat.html
More details of the boat can be found here: www.channeldiving.co.uk
The cost of each day will be around £50.

There are three dates in the diary

Saturday 4th June - contact Clare - ClareREMOVEBarker40@hotmail.com
Sunday 3rd July - contact Matt - mattREMOVE_j_williams@hotmail.com
Saturday 3rd September - contact Matt - mattREMOVE_j_williams@hotmail.com

There are plenty of great wrecks in the area, and we'll decide which one we're doing closer to the time. However we expect it to be in the 30m range so should be (or expect to be) a dived up Sports Diver by the time of the trip.

Matt and Clare

Space available 4-5.9.10 Swanage

Space available on 4-5.9.10 trip off our lovely rib Martha.

Quals: Sports and above

Looking at diving trying some wrecks we don't usually dive, weather permitting. Staying at Sandhaven.

Please contact me if you would like to come.

Clare

2 x 15l O2 clean tanks to borrow for Bank Holiday

Does anyone have any 15l O2 clean tanks that we could borrow fo rthe Plymouth Bank Holiday trip?

Please contact me ASAP, thank you for your help.

Clare

Say cheese ... any photos please

Does anyone have any superb UK underwater diving shots that would be they would be happy to have used for a recruitment poster for Hellfins? You will need to supply me with high res jpgs, 300dpi, size approx A4/A3.

Please contact me ASAP

Clare 

Hellfins Auction - Wednesday 15th September

Hellfins Auction - Wednesday 15th September

Horse bar - Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7XG

http://www.horsebar.co.uk/

We're a bit behind schedule with the auction this year and only have a month to get loads of lovely stuff together to auction off, so start clearing out those cupboards now! The auction is only as good as you make it, so please did out as much as you can.

We auction pretty much anything, it doesn't have to be diving related; as well as old dive kit people have donated books, games, DVDs, drinks at the bar etc etc. There is also a tradition of people donating their services such as a days diving instruction, carrying kit for a day, home cooked meals etc...

We also contact shops or organsations that we use regularly to see if they're willing to support us with a few freebies, such as a free meal for two - so next time you're in one of your favourite shops or restaurants, ask if they would donate something.

IMPORTANT: The auction is very close to the AGM this year, and we need to get all the cash in before then to close the budget before the next year starts. Therefore it will be cash or cheque only on the night, there will be no online transfers afterwards. There is a cash machine opposite the Horse so Konrad will be marching you there himself!

I say this every year, but the auction makes me very nervous as we get all the donations in at the last minute, so this is a plea from me, let me know asap if you have anything to donate so that I don't have a mini meltdown!

Thanks!

Look forward to seeing you all there....

Paddle in Wraysbury 22.8 Saturday or 23.8 Sunday

Is anyone interested in coming along and joining Peter and I for a splash in Wraysbury?

Diving would be either this Saturday or Sunday (22 or 23.8). We are planning on doing a weight check, followed by a fun couple of dives with some skills drills. Start approximately 09.00hrs. Open to Ocean and above. Peter or I will marshall the day.

Contact Peter H or myself if you are interested asap.

Porthkerris - one space available

Hi All

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to takeup my space on Porthkerris any more therefore would anyone like it.  If so please let both myself and clare barker know.

Details:

Dates: 18'th, 19'th and 20'th of September.

Qualfication: Sports or above.

Diving: Combination of wrecks and scenic.  Some fantastic diving, great sites and a great place to potentially see basking sharks.

Mike

Scapa Flow - October 2011

Hi All

I don't have any details confirmed (apart from the dates for Scapa Flow) but the trip is already filling up very quickly.  I currently have only three places definately remaining for this trip so if you'd like to come along please let me know asap.  I will add people to my list in the order received and they will get first refusal on the spaces.  The current list is:
Paul Birkin
Jen Birkin
Janos Suto
Pippa Suto
Matt Williams
Peter Hay
Clare Barker
Mike Tonge
Charlotte Davis

The trip will be running from the 16'th to the 23'rd of October (though it is recommended that you travel on the 15'th).

I will put out another message as soon as I have the costs and payment schedule confirmed but please note there may not be any spaces left at this time.

You must be a minimum of a very experienced sports diver to come along.  If you're not sure if you've got sufficient experience please chat to me or Janos.

Regards
Mike