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Iksac - Ilkeston And Kimberly Sub Aqua Club

iksac - ilkeston and kimberly sub aqua club

5.0(2)

Nottingham

IKSAC is one of the oldest diving clubs in the Midlands having been in existence in one form or another since the early 1970’s. We specialise in diver training within a friendly supportive club environment. We have in excess of 60 members at all levels of qualification. Some new members have yet to progress from the pool whilst some of the older members have been diving for over 30 years. Ages range from the younger ones of teen-age, right through to retirement age (and beyond in some cases). Our former Diving Officer (D.O.) and long standing member Trevor Perry has written a brief history of the club (see below). A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB. The club was formed in 1973 being BSAC branch 592. It used Ilkeston pool as it’s base, which at that time still had the 3 metre diving pool which was useful for diver training. At this time Kimberley Leisure Centre was about to open, and members John Morris and Ray Booth approached the centre to see if it would be possible to use it for training. Permission was granted with the condition that the club changed it’s name to Ilkeston and Kimberley Sub Aqua Club. And so on the 5th October 1974, the day the leisure centre opened, IKSAC was born. We have been based at Kimberley since then. At Ilkeston (the date escapes me) we had a party underwater in the deep pool. It was decked out on the bottom with tables and chairs, and the divers ate fruit, and drank soft drinks and beer underwater. The TV heard about the event and sent along a crew to film us. A BMX bike had been donated and they filmed us riding off the top diving board. The presenter had a change of clothes and dropped off the diving board fully clothed to join us. We made a spot on prime time TV news. Another first for IKSAC was the production of a training video in 1984. Back then in the early days of sport diving there were no training aids and all lessons had to be handwritten by the D.O. As luck would have it, the club boasted a professional forensic videographer amongst it’s ranks. And so on the 10th March 1984 we made the training video “Diving from small boats”. Looking back now the boats are a bit dated bit the majority of the content is still relevant. We sold many copies to diving clubs (with a lot going abroad) and some to the RNLI. In those days Fort Bovisands at Plymouth was busy with training and B.A.D lads courses (basic air diving). IKSAC members used to go down and train on the commercial diving equipment, leading to deep diving,warm water suits, underwater cutting using thermic lances, underwater video and explosives. The weekends that the fleet was in port used to be spent on Union Street. IKSAC members were also pioneering diving in the Red Sea. In the 70’s and 80’s when Sharm was still a Bedouin village in the middle of nowhere, club members used to fly into Israel and cross the border at Taba. We would then travel up and down Sinai in jeeps, sleeping at the side of the sea, and eating food prepared by the Bedouins over a large blowtorch. Around the late 90’s we hit a crisis with membership. Because of the decisions taken by BSAC and PADI to commercialise their operations, we had a problem getting instructors onto training courses which were costing hundreds of pounds. The decision was taken to leave BSAC and join the SAA and so in February 1999 IKSAC became SAA branch 945, which is where we remain to this day. Trevor Perry March 2011

Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust

portland sculpture & quarry trust

4.7(21)

Portland

Our courses designed for beginners and all levels of skill run annually, and are now in their thirty-seventh year. Courses are held in the open-air, stone carving & sculpture workshop in the heart of Tout Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve and in the well equipped spacious Drill Hall Stone / Work / Space. Our Tutors are highly experienced in selecting freshly quarried stone for individual ideas, 3D sculpture, architectural forms, relief carving, letter cutting, stone masonry; and give one-to-one tuition in the development and completion of individual work. Working with freestone that can be carved in any direction informed by the pure quality of light throughout the day, reveals forms and surfaces that haven’t been exposed for 150 million years, creating a more powerful and visually informed work. Portland stone, the finest of carving stones, was once an ancient sea, formed from pure sunlight interacting with calcium carbonates in sea water. Covid 19 and social distancing Courses take place in socially distanced workshops, with reduced numbers and allocated tool sets. We have hand sanitiser, face coverings and cotton gloves, but encourage people to bring their own. Protective glasses are available for purchase. Note: Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust (PSQT) reserves the right to change details of course dates, and course content. Course overview Our courses designed for beginners and all levels of skill run annually, and are now in their thirty-seventh year. Courses are held in the open-air, stone carving & sculpture workshop in the heart of Tout Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve and in the well equipped spacious Drill Hall Stone / Work / Space. Our Tutors are highly experienced in selecting freshly quarried stone for individual ideas, 3D sculpture, architectural forms, relief carving, letter cutting, stone masonry; and give one-to-one tuition in the development and completion of individual work. Working with freestone that can be carved in any direction informed by the pure quality of light throughout the day, reveals forms and surfaces that haven’t been exposed for 150 million years, creating a more powerful and visually informed work. Portland stone, the finest of carving stones, was once an ancient sea, formed from pure sunlight interacting with calcium carbonates in sea water. Covid 19 and social distancing Courses take place in socially distanced workshops, with reduced numbers and allocated tool sets. We have hand sanitiser, face coverings and cotton gloves, but encourage people to bring their own. Protective glasses are available for purchase. Note: Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust (PSQT) reserves the right to change details of course dates, and course content.

Gas Flare Ltd

gas flare ltd

4.7(15)

Bristol

Following new measures issued by the Prime Minister on 10th May 2020. Our office will be open from 8 am to 1 pm from Tuesday 12th May 2020 to Friday 15th May 2020. This will be for any enquiries and to allow us to contact our customers and rearrange courses. From Monday 18th May 2020 Gas Flare Limited will be open normal opening hours and will be running various courses with controlled numbers and in conjunction with the government COVID 19 guidelines https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ We take the present Coronavirus situation very seriously; we have therefore made this decision based on the health and well-being of all our staff and customers. Anyone attending Gas Flare Limited from Monday 18th May 2020 onwards are required to bring appropriate P.P.E to be able to undertake training and/or assessment. We would urge our customers not to attend Gas Flare Limited if they are experiencing COVID 19 symptoms. If you have any outstanding queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office for clarification. Gas Flare Limited training centre, based in Bristol, is an accredited BPEC and Gas Safe registered assessment centre catering for already qualified gas engineers and those looking to gain access to the gas industry. Whatever your needs our team of highly experienced gas trainers and assessors will guide and support you through the entire process. Training and assessment takes place in our well-equipped, purpose built facility which provides a realistic environment with the aim of building confidence and developing the professionalism needed to work safely in the gas industry. We have identified that a trainee’s confidence is very much boosted by a ‘hands on’ approach as opposed to slowly working through units in manuals. Our aim is to promote a relaxed atmosphere and course members will be provided with light refreshments and lunch to support this. Free car parking is available. A local accommodation package at a discounted rate can also be arranged. Located in Bristol, Gas Flare Limited is well situated close to the M32/M4/M5 for easy access from all directions. Gas Flare Limited has a variety of gas training courses ranging from domestic gas, commercial gas, LPG, and combustion performance testing. We also offer oil, essential electrics, unvented hot water, water regulations, legionella and energy efficiency training and assessment courses. Our training courses can cater for all levels of experience, so please contact Malcolm or Jason for more information.

Hobby Horse Equestrian

hobby horse equestrian

4.9(8)

Leicester

Our yard consists of a mixture of brick and timber built stables totalling 13. We are a small yard, in comparison to some, which means we can offer the best care with all horses being treated as individuals and one of our own. Facilities:- Light airy stables featuring : Equimat rubber matting throughout for cushioning and comfort All stable are able to be equipped with automatic drinkers although some liveries prefer to use buckets ( Taps located at convenient locations around the yard) Rug racks & brackets for head collars etc Home Grown quality hay from our own land (all controlled and maintained to ensure consistent quality & nutritional value) 30x40m all weather menage complete with floodlights for evening riding through the winter/ shorter days Full course of Jump for Joy plastic ShowJumps with safety cups / selection of fillers Summer Show jump grass arena 4 Horse Horse walker 24/7 on-site supervision Monitored warming programme CCTV monitoring On site training & Clinics Turnout:- All year round turn out with alternate summer/ winter paddocks Post & rail fencing Fresh water troughs in each paddock Individual or small group turnout ( in 2’s or 3’s) based on each owner & horses preferences All our staff are highly experienced and qualified to ensure your horse gets the very best care each and every day! Suki is an experienced BHS registered Coach and regularly coaches on site for those wishing to advance their riding/ horse care.

Oxford City Farm

oxford city farm

5.0(12)

Oxford

Our vision At Oxford City Farm our vision is of empowered communities learning and working together to produce food locally and live healthy, enriched and sustainable lives. Mission We work to promote environmental awareness, community cohesion and wellbeing by offering learning and practical opportunities for people to interact with the land, farming and animals. We have turned a derelict site into a vibrant city farm, bringing farming and food production to the heart of urban communities in Oxford. Values We value diversity, equality, empowerment, community cohesion and sustainability. We value the diversity of our local neighbourhoods and recognise the contribution that all members of the community can offer. We strive to work creatively to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We aim to work in ways that empower people to work together to make positive sustainable change in their communities. Our Story A committed team of trustees, volunteers and staff have been working to bring city farming to Oxford since 2008. We are a diverse group of local people with broad skills and experience in areas such as health, youth work, planning, community development, teaching, training, fundraising, horticulture, ecology and veterinary medicine. In 2017 we secured a 40 year lease for the site and, thanks to support from a wide variety of funders and our wonderful community we now have essential infrastructure including mains water, electricity, toilets, hand washing facilities, an office and since the spring of 2021 our fantistic Community Kitchen. We started running regular community farming days in 2017 to enable our community to get involved with the work of the farm, in particular developing infrastructure and supporting growing. We have also developed partnerships with schools and other organisations to increase participation in our work and to introduce more people to the farm.

Orion Firearms Training

orion firearms training

5.0(16)

Llanidloes

Orion Firearms Training is at the cutting edge of Rifle Training within the UK. Whatever your preferred discipline, Professionals, Stalkers, Target shooters or new to shooting, our unique rifle range facility based in Wales is the place to practice, train, or just have a fun day's shoot. Our 5000 acre unique rifle range facility is discreetly located in the wilderness of the Welsh Cambrian Mountains where you can shoot a variety of steel targets from 50 metre to 1400 metre, (subject to confirmation by the office to shoot over 1000m) from .22RF to .50 calibre. At Orion Firearms Training we use a variety of steel reactive and explosive targets. Shooting steel is an unforgettable experience with instant feedback you simply don't get punching paper targets. The learning curve is steep and you'll be amazed how quickly you will learn to read the wind, and ballistic curve of your chosen calibre. Orion Firearms Training offers far more than the average rifle range, including incline shooting, water signature and the finest topography Britain has to offer. We now have a variety of new rifle systems including the Desert Technical Arms in both .308 and .338 multi change barrels. A truly awesome piece of kit. We also have a Brock and Norris custom built rifle in .308. These are in addition to our stock of Howa and Remington range rifles. Most of our rifles come equipped with Kahles, Schmidt and Bender rifle scopes. To enhance your day and help those less mobile, we have invested in a 6 seat Polaris to help get you to those more exposed areas of the range in comfort, style and sophistication. Our base at “Shackleton Hut" has a roaring log fire to welcome you as well as hot drinks throughout the day.