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LIDS plus TOATS: Fun for February
Be where all the pre-diving action is this February – be at London’s ExCeL Centre for LIDS 2016.
If you and your friends and family enjoy not only diving but outdoor activities in general, you’re in for a big treat. The London International Dive Show (LIDS) is back at ExCeL but with a whole new look.
Now the event stretches over four days, from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14, and becomes a full part of the huge festival of outdoor activity to which visitors flock at ExCeL every year.
Your ticket provides admission not only to LIDS but to Europe’s biggest sport & leisure event – the Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show (TOATS), the London Bike Show and the Triathlon Show.
The combined event with its multiple attractions for active people is expected to attract more than 60,000 visitors.
FACES OF LIDS
Guest presenters are lining up to appear on the DIVER Stage and Ocean Theatre over the four days of the Show. Some, like TV presenter Andy Torbet, cross over with other spheres of outdoor activity, so even if you miss them on the DIVER Stage you may be able to find them speaking elsewhere on the day of your visit.
Popular speakers Mark Powell (“Training Doesn’t Work“) and Louise Trewavas (“All-Time Top 10 Diving Mistakes“) will be back on stage, as will Alex Mustard, whose advice is regarded as gold-dust by underwater photographers.
Many other top photographers will be offering their own pointers based on extensive experience.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST DIVE GEAR
Masks, fins, wetsuits, drysuits, torches, BCs, regulators, cameras – and more!
The New Scuba Products Showcase is where visitors can check out the latest scuba-diving and snorkelling gear before visiting Dive Show exhibitors to find out more about items of interest and make their selected purchases at typically keen prices.
GET STARTED IN SCUBA TALKS
Visitors to the popular Try-Dive Pool at the 2016 London International Dive Show will be able to get under water with an aqualung under the guidance of expert scuba-diving instructors. Located at the entrance to The Dive Show, the pool will also boast an adjacent Theatre where newcomers to the sport can find out more about what scuba diving has to offer – including exciting training opportunities in the UK and overseas.
TOATS AMAZING
What of the other attractions around the hall? Here’s a taste of what to expect:
The Superbloc Climbing Wall, Discovery and Climb & Adventure Stage presentations with big-name speakers, Expeditions That Changed the World and Outdoor Photographer of the Year exhibitions, Wild Britain Bushcraft & Survival Zone, Outdoor Photography Photobox, Cycling Performance Theatre, Air to the Throne freestyle mountain-bike demos and competition, Surrey Human Performance Training Hub for one-to-one assessments, Bikes Etc 500m and Kids’ Test Tracks, Street Velodrome, Extreme Action Sports Tour, Triathlon Expert Theatre and Event Village, swim-coaching, wetsuit-testing and a range of themed bars and cafes.
To purchase tickets for LIDS, click here.
Marine Life & Conservation
Steve Backshall to headline Shark Trust’s flagship event: For the Love of Sharks
Join a host of amazing, shark loving, speakers including Steve Backshall and the Shark Trust team for an evening celebrating shark conservation at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November.
Date: 29th November 2024
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Royal Geographical Society, London
Tickets: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
The event will be a celebration of all things shark. Those lucky enough to get hold of tickets will hear from engaging guest speakers with a passion for sharks.
The line-up includes (*subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise)
Steve Backshall: One of television’s busiest presenters, BAFTA award-winning wildlife expert Steve has been passionate about the wild world ever since he was young.
Steve’s impressive TV career has taken him all around the world, investigating a wide array of species and environments. Steve has filmed over 100 hours of children’s wildlife programmes with the BAFTA award winning Deadly 60 franchise and recently, with Sky Nature, for his new series ‘Whale with Steve Backshall’. He has been a patron for the Shark Trust for 10 years.
Simon Rogerson: is a photojournalist specialising in natural history, diving and the sea.
He is editor of SCUBA magazine, the official journal of the British Sub-Aqua Club. Simon started his career as a crime reporter but gravitated towards his ‘less depressing’ interest in underwater exploration, joining the staff of DIVE magazine in 1999. In 2005 he was named ‘Editor of the Year’ in the PPA’s Independent Publishing Awards. Simon also works as a freelance writer, contributing frequently to the Sunday Times and Telegraph, in addition to BBC Wildlife, Esquire, and a host of international diving magazines. He is the author of a book, Dive Red Sea, published by Ultimate Sports. Now based in Berkshire, Simon has been a Patron of the Shark Trust for 20 years.
More speakers to be announced soon. Head to the Shark Trust website to learn more.
The evening will also allow guests the final chance to see the Oceanic 31, shark art exhibition. Some of the artwork will be auctioned/raffled at the event, while the rest will be auctioned online to raise money for the Shark Trust Oceanic Programme.
For the Love of Sharks is an evening with something for everyone who is interested and fascinated by sharks. Join the Shark Trust, their Patrons, Trustees and Staff, along with a host of supporters for this celebration of shark conservation.
For more information or to buy a ticket: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
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
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