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SAA 50th Anniversary AGM/Dinner Dance

On behalf of the Sub-Aqua Association, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended our 50th Anniversary AGM and Dinner Dance. Your presence helped make this milestone celebration truly special. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces...

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National Diving Officer June Update – Club Guidance Manual

SAA Club Guidance Manual Regular readers of my newsletter articles will know that I include details of when we update sections of the CGM. I have recently become aware that not all members know of the value of the contents of the CGM. In the  circumstances I feel that...

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SAA 2026 Nominations

Do you possess the following skills and qualities: enthusiasm, integrity, innovative, commitment, hard- working, good communication skills, able to work as part of a team and have some spare time? If you have answered yes to these questions, then we need you. The...

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SAA 2026 AWARDS

It’s approaching that time of year when YOU, the SAA members, should be thinking about who to nominate for the SAA Awards! The SAA is made up of volunteers who put in an incredible amount of work in running clubs, courses, regions and the SAA nationally. There are...

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Closure of UK Hyperbaric Chambers by NHS England

“NHS England has confirmed that, following the recent procurement process, contracts for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) services have been awarded for three of the six planned regional centres (East of England, London and South East, and South West). At this time, no...

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Arnewood Divers Secure Sport England Grant

Arnewood Divers are proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Sport England to support the construction of a fully accessible dive boat. This is a monumental step for our club, and we are honoured to be one of the few Sub-Aqua Association clubs  to...

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Preston Divers – Diving the Zenobia

Preston Divers – Diving the Zenobia

Normally in late October we have our annual trip to Cumbrae/Largs on the west coast of Scotland. This year we decided to have a change and treat ourselves to a little more sun and warmth. After considering the Red Sea and many other possibilities we agreed to fly to...

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SAA Awards 2025

SAA Awards 2025

It’s approaching that time of year when YOU, the SAA members, should be thinking about who to nominate for the SAA Awards! The SAA is made up of volunteers who put in an incredible amount of work in running clubs, courses, regions and the SAA nationally. There are...

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SAA 2025 Nominations

Do you possess the following skills and qualities: enthusiasm, integrity, innovative, commitment, hard- working, good communication skills, able to work as part of a team and have some spare time? If you have answered yes to these questions, then we need you. The...

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3 months ago

The Sub-Aqua Association
After my recent post thanking everyone involved in our anniversary celebrations, I realised I had accidently missed someone very important.A huge thank you goes to the SAA Secretary, Keith Barnes for all the help and support he has given me throughout the planning and organisation of the celebrations. Keith has been there every step of the way, always willing to help and lend a hand whenever needed.He also regularly comes into the office to help me with the day to day business of the SAA of which I am greatly appreciative of.Thank you Keith for all your support and guidance ...
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On behalf of the Sub-Aqua Association, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended our 50th Anniversary AGM and Dinner Dance.Your presence helped make this milestone celebration truly special. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces reconnecting with old friends and also welcoming new members, as they shared memories from across five decades of our Association's history.The weekend was a fitting celebration of the people who have made the Sub-Aqua Association what it is today. Whether you travelled a long distance, helped behind the scenes, supported the organisation of the event, or simply joined us to celebrate, your contribution was greatly appreciated. The warmth and camaraderie throughout the weekend reminded us what makes the Sub-Aqua Association so special.Thank you for being part of this important milestone. Here's to the next chapter of the Sub-Aqua Association and many more years of diving, friendship, adventure, and shared experiences.A special thank you also goes to Steve White from the Receiver of Wreck for his fascinating and informative talk. His presentation was greatly appreciated and provided a memorable highlight of the weekend. ...
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Great to see such a busy training night! A big thank you to everyone involved — your effort, energy, and commitment really show. It’s brilliant to see such a strong and active club in action.Keep up the great work! 👏 ...
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It’s a wrap! It was really good to see and chat to many of our members over the weekend. Look forward to seeing many of you at the SAA 50th Anniversary AGM & Dinner Dance in Liverpool 30th May 2026 ...
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