I’ve provisionally arranged a club “dive” at the London Diving Chamber for the evening of Wednesday August 3rd, at 6pm.

For those who have never experienced a Dry Dive, it can be a fun and educational experience - it also counts as a real dive in your log book.

If you think you’ve never experienced Nitrogen Narcosis, or even if you have, but think you can handle it - a Dry Dive will demonstrate just how narced you can become.

Now, I know that some of us wouldn’t be seen dead in LIDLs, but it’s been brought to my attention that they are selling some very cheap Scuba-related stuff from next Monday.

How does a Shorty Wetsuit for £20 sound? Or a pair of Dive Boots for a fiver? An Underwater LED Torch for £6.99? An SMB for £3.99?

You can find details of all these and more on the LIDL website

Be warned - LIDL Special offers are usually gone in a matter of hours, so if you’re interested, best get down there first thing on Monday morning.

Can anyone recommend a gay-friendly dive school in or around Brighton?

I’ve had a query from (hopefully) a prospective member, but in any case it would be good to know in advance of Brighton Pride.

If you know of one, please leave a comment below.

Thanks.

This is very short notice, I know, but is anyone interested in diving the red sea next week? i’m looking for a buddy to either go to marsa alam with Oonasdivers eco - village for the 23-30 june (approx £495) or am open to suggestions (but for similar dates). i’ve got about 50 dives and am aiming to have a relaxed week. You can email me by clicking on the envelope above. huw jenkins

For the diver who has everything - a “semi-submerged dwelling environment“… or perhaps you’d prefer the “cliff side environment in harmony with nature“.

…or, if you can’t afford those, then how about the Poseidon Undersea Resort - only US$1500 per night!

The Monthly GLUG Meeting is tonight, from 7.30pm, at the Lye Torng Thai Restaurant & Bar, 33 St George’s Road, Elephant & Castle. All welcome!

The London Gay Symphony Orchestra and The Pink Singers are holding a special concert as part of this year’s Pride festival, at St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1, on Sunday 10th May.

Tickets cost £10 (£6 concessions) from the LGSO information line: 07963 853099.

For more information see the LGSO website.