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Coral Cay Conservation: Saving Lives at the Office!
As many of you will know Coral Cay Conservation is part of the Lifesigns Group, an umbrella organisation that includes the Risk, Medical and Expedition arms of Adventure Lifesigns. What you may not know is that because of the risk and medical training which is carried out in house, a week doesn’t go by without someone in the office being asked to pretend to be a casualty, or a Kalashnikov wielding terrorist! In all honesty it makes for a nice break from the daily grind. There’s nothing like screaming the house down due to a fake gun shot wound, to let go of any pent up frustrations from a GIS map that won’t format correctly or accidentally forgetting to hit save on a document.
This week, three of the Head Office team have been undertaking their First Person On Scene Intermediate course. This four day course is a very intense set of lessons, which arm the trainee with the knowledge of the whys and wherefores of injuries and illness. By understanding why an event has happened, the trainee is able to make an informed decision on the best course of action to take, and is also able to deal with a greater variety of issues. The course is finished up with a written test and a practical test with both single and group scenarios to make sure that all trainees can put what they have learnt into practise. Covering topics from catastrophic bleeds to the use of lifesaving equipment, I think we’re probably right in saying you couldn’t find a safer office to work!
If you need to brush up on your first aid skills or want to further your qualifications check out Medical Lifesigns for the upcoming course dates – and don’t miss this offer:
If you would like to brush up on your First Aid skills why not book on for our next Expedition Care Program course? It’s on a weekend so no need to take anytime off work, and you can start a new week knowing that you are better prepared to deal with an accident or emergency. You can either join us just for the Saturday or stay on for the whole two-day course. As an extra incentive we are very pleased to be able to offer you 10% off the dates below – just get in touch and mention this article.
17 – 18th December 2016 – Tongham
ECP Explorer Medicine 1 day course £75.00 plus VAT
ECP Exploration Medicine 2 day course £110.00 plus VAT
Book on via our online shop or for more details contact Pauline Lodge from the UK Operations team on 01483 810785 or ukoperations@lifesignsgroup.co.uk.
Terms and Conditions: Discount applies to above mentioned dates only. VAT will be calculated based on the discounted price. Discounted offer is only redeemable at the time of sale, through the mention of the November 2016 Newsletter. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer subject to availability. This offer has no monetary value and no cash or product alternative will be offered. Usual course expedition Terms and Conditions apply and are available on request.
To find out more about Coral Cay Conservation, visit www.coralcay.org.
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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