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Cornish cake is cut up to raise funds for Marine Conservation Society

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A huge cake in the shape of a seahorse, with detailed and intricate icing sculptures and patterns, wowed visitors at ‘Cake International’ at Birmingham’s NEC this weekend.

The cake, which stood six feet high, was created by Cornish luxury cake makers, Peboryon, who are based in Penzance. The cake was cut up and sold off to raise funds for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) on the last day of the show.

Phil Jensen from Peboryon says the company is delighted to be supporting MCS in this way: “Seahorses are extraordinary creatures, beautiful, unusual and gorgeous to sculpt. But they’re endangered so it’s great to be working with MCS to support their work with this species and wider projects to help protect our oceans.” 

MCS runs its own ‘Adopt-a-Seahorse’ scheme in conjunction with the Seahorse Trust. Head of Communications, Richard Harrington, says the timing of a cake with a marine theme couldn’t have come at a better time: “Right now the wonders of the ocean, as well as the threats it faces, is suddenly on the mainstream agenda thanks to BBC1’s Blue Planet II and Sky’s Ocean Rescue. This fabulous cake will bring one of the most fascinating creatures to a whole new audience at ‘Cake International’.  

A replica of the cake will be put on show at Weymouth SEA LIFE Centre this week.

You can find out more about the work of the Marine Conservation Society at www.mcsuk.org.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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