Michael Andark Scholarship, Week 1

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I’m looking forward to a summer full of diving, meeting new people and learning lots through the Andark Divemaster Scholarship.  I grew up in Kent and have just finished studying Geography at the University of Southampton, with a particular interest in climate change and environmental issues. The scholarship is a brilliant opportunity for me to learn new skills and have fun whilst doing so! I’d love diving to be a big part of my life and/or career in the future, perhaps even becoming an instructor. The Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response courses which I have just completed at Andark were challenging, rewarding and very enjoyable. I’m extremely thankful to Andark, PADI and Suunto for the scholarship, and look forward to meeting those involved in the planning and sponsorship over the summer, including an upcoming visit to Suunto.

 

Michael

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Sophie’s First blog about the Andark Scholarship

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I am excited to be doing the Andark Scholarship for PADI Divemaster this summer. I have just completed my PADI Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response with Andark and can’t wait to begin the Divemaster. I’m looking forward to visiting the Suunto factory in the next few weeks to thank them for the sponsorship. I met Mike Rushworth from Reveal Coaching last week to plan out my goals for this summer.

I’ve completed my first year at the University of Southampton studying Marine Biology. I began diving this year through a university society and absolutely loved it and I hope to be able to use diving for research in my future career. I grew up in rural Gloucestershire (quite far from the sea!) and I am a Girlguiding Rainbow leader in my free time.

Sophie

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PADI’s Women Dive Day – 16th July

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PADI’s Women Dive Day – 16th July

At Andark this year, we are hosting a PADI Women in Dive Day. We have lots of great activities, guest speakers and fantastic prizes on offer.

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Women’s Dive Day was such a success last year that we will be running it again this year. The aim is to celebrate all the amazing Ladies that enjoy SCUBA and being in or around the water. Make sure you mark the 16th July into your diaries and join the event to stay updated on what we will be planning.

The itineray is confirmed;

0900: Meet at Andark for equipment hire and rental.

0930 Event begins at Andark Lake.

1000: Refreshers in the Lake.

1030 Start of Treasure Hunt in the Lake, brief the divers on
what needs to be found and how to claim it later.

1100 Terry Scott diving for the Underwater Photo booth.

1300 Discover Scuba Diving Experience in the pool.

1330 Marguerite St Leger Dowse Presentation on Women’s health and diving.

1400 Shelley Jory-Leigh, British Powerboat Champion Presentation.

1430 Emma Hewitt PADI RM Presentation on Women’s careers within diving and PADI.

1530 Prize giving for Treasure Hunt, Discover Scuba Diving and Photo Competition.

1630 Event finishes.

 

To book in for the Treasure hunt and photo booth call 01489 885811 or email aaron@andark.co.uk.

We will have reduced entry fees for those booking on to the treasure hunt, members £6.00 and Non Members £7.50 for the day.

To book the Open Water Refreshers in Andark Lake or the Discover Scuba Diving Experience in our indoor heated pool call Debbie on 01489 581755 or email debbie@andark.co.uk.

Prices:

Refreshers – £35 including lake entry.

Discover Scuba Diving Experience – £25 with a chance to win your PADI Open Water Diver Course worth £379.

To hire equipment please book at Andark Shop, kit hire will be charged at Sunday Dive prices.

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Veho Muvi K-Series Camera

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