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Tickets now on sale for the 2015 Scottish Dive Conference
The Scottish Dive Conference red carpet is ready to be unfurled on Saturday 21st November. Stirling University will once again be the stage of the 2015 performance with another jam-packed day lined up for you.
A plethora of new and returning speakers will be presenting in the main theatre or in one of the four break out rooms. This year there will be talks from all wards of diving: Arctic Explorers, Film/Camera Photography, Life Support, Marine Conservation, Archaeological, Disability, Rivers, Caves, Wrecks, Technical, Free divers, and more.
Stirling University’s central location has great commuter links, acres of free parking, on-site amenities and accommodation. The main Atrium area will again hold the event’s reception, lunch, and the growing collaboration of stands and stalls with marine conservation groups, dive charters, book sales, marine outboard engine services and sales, and dive equipment sales, full of new shiny dive things to tempt you at dive show prices. This year the RNLI would like to invite you to bring along your boating life preservers to be checked for sea worthiness. This free service is to make sure it would be effective if an overboard incident occurred whilst wearing it.
Conference delegates will receive a programme and bag of various goodies, offers and leaflets donated from attending groups, dive charters, travel arrangers and major equipment manufacturers. There’s also the chance to win big in the Dive Conference raffle with plenty of ‘not to be missed’ prizes up for grabs.
After the conference there will be an evening of fine dining with a three course meal and speakers, before dancing the night away at Stirling Court Hotel just 200 yards from the venue. Conference goers can take advantage of special offer room rates (subject to availability):
Single occupancy £50 per room/night B&B
Double occupancy £75 per room/night B&B
Quote: dive conference when booking www.stirlingcourthotel.com 01786 466000
Tickets in advance are available using the links below:
Daytime Event £20 Inc. lunch
Evening Dinner/Dance £28 Inc. 3 course meal/entertainment
To keep updated, like the event’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/scottishdiveconference.
News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
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.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
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.
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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