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Well only just over two weeks till this years Divefest and hopefully the weather will behave this year and the sun will be out in all its glory.
Just wondering who is going so we can all catch up over a nice cool non alcoholic drink 
Shaun
Take care.
Elisa and Steve x
]]>Dawn has let me know that some of you were worried the diving with Sal diving of Pentewan at dive fest was beyond your qualification. If you call Sal and let him know you are open water/ocean diver he will accomodate you. Price for two dives in one day is a very reasonable £40. Kit hire extra
Sue
]]>Before deciding to go by car, which for me is usually a preferred choice to go anywhere, I thought I should investigate the charge to park at ExCel, London. ExCel seem to deliberately not disclose their parking charges, but for those of you that are planning to drive, investigation and digging has shown that you need to be prepared to fork out a whopping £20 per day at ExCel.
For those travelling by tube/DLR, be prepared for delays and hassle. On the Tube network, those kind thoughtful folks at London Underground have decided:
Sat 27th and Sun 28th Match
Hammersmith and City Line - Suspended between Baker Street and Hammersmith
Sat 27th Match
Metropolitan Line - Suspended between Harrow and Aldgate
On the DLR, those kind thoughtful folks have decided:
Sat 27th and Sun 28th March
DLR - Suspended between Canning Town and Beckton - Replacement buses operate instead! So on arrival at Canning Town station (Jubilee Line) Take the Route Bus 147 from Stop: B towards Ilford / Hainault Street
Going through the forums I believe that 15 people have indicated they are coming for the meal so maybe booking for 16 will be best.
I have the following:
Paul
Shaun
Dawn
Bex
Andrew
Ian
Elisa
Steve
Barbara + 1
Ray
Simon E
Dany Le Frog 
DiveCardiff
If anyone would like to join us there let us know
Shaun
]]>I will need your qualifications.
Sue
]]>So we can get an idea of numbers and also whether people just want to meet at LIDS or go out in the evening for a drink or go for a drink and a meal can you please select an option on the above poll. Once we know what people want to do we will look at where to meet etc.
Can those who have already registered an interest or said they are going please complete the poll as well.
Can all matters relating to the Social event be put on this thread from now to make it easy for me to keep track in my old age (that’s me Shaun not Dawn)
Dawn / Shaun
]]>For anyone who is thinking of an overnight stay then I am happy to arrange a group evening meal and get together at a London restaurant. Any ideas suggestions/comments welcome. Cheers- Ray (new member)
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For those looking for a good value and convenient hotelfor the show the Travelodge is across the dock from where the Excel centre is. Access to Excel is via the London Docklands underground. A day underground pass is a good idea (rather than using an “Oyster card"). ]]>
All booked for dive fest we are at pitch B17 if you want to get near, let me know if you want to come diving and I will book Sal for the Saturday asap. Diving will fill up quick.
Email today sueamit at aol dot com
Kind regards Sue
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