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Deptherapy announce new relationship with Blue Abyss
Deptherapy, a UK based charity that seeks to rehabilitate seriously injured British Armed Services Personnel who have suffered life changing mental or physical injuries through the medium of scuba diving, has announced an exciting new working relationship with Colchester based Blue Abyss.
Here is Deptherapy’s official press release:
The Board of Directors of Deptherapy and Deptherapy Education are delighted and proud to announce a close relationship with Blue Abyss.
When we were first contacted by John Vickers, the MD of Blue Abyss, he explained the size and shape of his plans for the World’s largest covered water training facility. It is going to be amazing. When you hear the words Largest and World in the same sentence you have to ask for more detail.
The project involves an approximately 50m deep shaft, state of the art lecture rooms, hotel, with on-site baro medicine – all of which are of great interest to our charity and will provide tremendous benefits to our client-base of ex-military and blue-light disabled. John went on to say that one side of the pool was to have two lanes at 2m depth to allow free diving to take place as they swim 50m lengths at 2m. He then wanted advice on the best way forward for the facility to become fully inclusive. On the diving side John had already planned a shallow entry system, chair hoist and nonslip surfaces as well as purpose-designed changing facilities and equipment cages at ground level.
Once we heard this we became very supportive of the project. To be included at the outset of planning is a real bonus and we want to integrate as many of our experiences in this early phase so that all Deptherapy divers can add true value. Deptherapy and Deptherapy Education are fully behind Blue Abyss and understand what they are going to achieve in complementing all forms of diving.
Richard Cullen, Chairman of Deptherapy said: “Last year Frank Buchanan of the Scuba Trust described us as ‘setting the standards for the dive industry’ in respect of disabled diver training. Being asked to advise and work with Blue Abyss on this exciting project is an acknowledgement of our preeminent position as the leading disabled diving training agency.”
John Spencer-Ades, MD of Deptherapy said: “We have celebrated our first year as an English charity and what better birthday present could we have than being asked to advise on this project. The commitment from John and his team to make this an accessible and disabled friendly environment is heart-warming.”
We, the Board recognise the need for such a facility and look forward to being able to use it when it is open as it adds a level of safety and progressively controlled but demanding experiences for the practice of essential skills and drills at depths before progression to open water.
For more information about Deptherapy visit www.deptherapy.co.uk.
Dive Worldwide has recently introduced Kenya to its portfolio of dive destinations, making it a new must-visit for divers. The company has chosen Temple Point Resort, located in Watamu, a small town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean Coast. The resort embodies the spirit of Kenya, with thatched roof buildings and bright white interiors, complemented with local art. The Creek Deluxe rooms enjoy a creek view and sunset vistas, whilst Boutique Garden rooms offer peace nestled in lush greenery.
An abundance of activities such as golf, stand up paddleboarding and kite surfing await those looking for action; while those in search of rejuvenation may partake in a range of yoga classes, or indulge in the spa. Spend evenings dining poolside dining or lazing in hammocks suspended over the creek; there is no detail missed at Temple Point.
The waters surrounding Temple Point Resort are bustling with life, however, there is also an opportunity to explore on dry land. Tsavo National Park is close enough for a day safari, allowing guests to double up on the wildlife experiences Kenya has to offer, from elephants to whale sharks.
Suggested Dive Itinerary: Dive and Discover Kenya
Embark on an adventure to one of Africa’s finest marine parks, Watamu, the first of its kind in the continent. Created in 1968, Watamu offers excellent diving and snorkelling for those of all experience levels. Lively coral reefs and the surrounding waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, devil rays, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and turtles.
DEAL: Stay 12 nights for the price of 10 at Temple Point Resort
Price: Dive and Discover Kenya now costs £2295pp, saving £150 per person. Including international flights from the UK, 12 nights’ B&B (for the price of 10), transfers, 5 days, 10 dive pack, tanks and weights. Based on travel in September ONLY. https://www.diveworldwide.com/trip-ideas/dive-discover-kenya#details
For more information visit: diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302 087
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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