Pool Sessions in Bracknell area

Andy C · November 20th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Hi,

I've started a new contract in Bracknell & in order to avoid staring at the B&B walls too much, I thought I'd try and find something to do in the evenings, unfortunately Wraysbury aren't open in the evenings at this time of year, so that leaves pool sessions.

The outfit I spoke to this morning insist that for insurance reasons

I need to do a check-out with them as they won't accept any of my qualifications at face value and want to charge me £45 for the privilege.

Can any-one suggest anywhere within a reasonable distance of Bracknell that will let me in a pool mid-week without charging a fortune for a "check-out" ?

Thanks

Andy

dennydiving · November 20th, 2006, 07:03 PM

Andy

Who did you ask?

PM me and I might be able to help

Ian

nic_the_greek · November 20th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy C)

Hi,

I've started a new contract in Bracknell & in order to avoid staring at the B&B walls too much, I thought I'd try and find something to do in the evenings, unfortunately Wraysbury aren't open in the evenings at this time of year, so that leaves pool sessions.

The outfit I spoke to this morning insist that for insurance reasons

I need to do a check-out with them as they won't accept any of my qualifications at face value and want to charge me £45 for the privilege.

Can any-one suggest anywhere within a reasonable distance of Bracknell that will let me in a pool mid-week without charging a fortune for a "check-out" ?

Thanks

Andy

you could try HydroDive in Reading, they have pool sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. Roger is a top bloke and I use the shop all the time but have never used the pool. I believe Gledders' husband did some training with them.

Cheers/Nic

*Clare Gledhill* · November 20th, 2006, 08:06 PM

Hydrodive

Nigel and I go there occasionally to practice his skills in the pool - always gives them a laugh when I turn up in a twinset (I don't own a single and got fed up breathing trimix from bottom stages).

The pool is OK - not too bad for lugging kit and the meets are late enough to get there after work (8:15 ish Monday and Thursday. I'd be happy to meet with you one night there if you like.

Digger · November 20th, 2006, 09:03 PM

I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details.

Digs.

iani · November 20th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details.

Digs.

£146 is a bit steep for use of the pool for a year though. I think they'll let you use it a couple of times for a fiver or so but that's only a couple of times then they'll want the full membership wodge.

Ian

nic_the_greek · November 20th, 2006, 10:39 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details.

Digs.

Quote: (Originally Posted by iani)

£146 is a bit steep for use of the pool for a year though. I think they'll let you use it a couple of times for a fiver or so but that's only a couple of times then they'll want the full membership wodge.

Ian

Yeah, you do have to be a member in order to use the pool but Digger is right, we are a welcoming bunch

Cheers/Nic

Tricky · November 20th, 2006, 10:41 PM

Or you could join as a social member and get use of the pool on Thursdays for a lot less. Depends on how long you'll be around. The club won't be doing too much diving now until March/April.

If you fancy skills + drills at Wraysbury some time, drop me a line.

iani · November 20th, 2006, 11:30 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tricky)

Or you could join as a social member and get use of the pool on Thursdays for a lot less. Depends on how long you'll be around. The club won't be doing too much diving now until March/April.

If you fancy skills + drills at Wraysbury some time, drop me a line.

I think Martin Smith tried the £20 approach and ended up having to pay £146, social membership doesn't stretch to taking dive kit into the pool apparently.

Ian

Tricky · November 21st, 2006, 09:51 AM

Ah, fair enough. Maybe Hydrodive would be a better choice then, although I don't know what the costs would be for that.

November 20th, 2006, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andy C(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Harby, Leicestershire, working in Leeds Posts: 142	Pool Sessions in Bracknell area Hi, I've started a new contract in Bracknell & in order to avoid staring at the B&B walls too much, I thought I'd try and find something to do in the evenings, unfortunately Wraysbury aren't open in the evenings at this time of year, so that leaves pool sessions. The outfit I spoke to this morning insist that for insurance reasons I need to do a check-out with them as they won't accept any of my qualifications at face value and want to charge me £45 for the privilege. Can any-one suggest anywhere within a reasonable distance of Bracknell that will let me in a pool mid-week without charging a fortune for a "check-out" ? Thanks Andy __________________ "When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny" - Thomas Jefferson

November 20th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
dennydiving(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chalfont st peter Posts: 48	Bracknell Andy Who did you ask? PM me and I might be able to help Ian

November 20th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
nic_the_greek(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gosport, Hants Posts: 86	Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy C) Hi, I've started a new contract in Bracknell & in order to avoid staring at the B&B walls too much, I thought I'd try and find something to do in the evenings, unfortunately Wraysbury aren't open in the evenings at this time of year, so that leaves pool sessions. The outfit I spoke to this morning insist that for insurance reasons I need to do a check-out with them as they won't accept any of my qualifications at face value and want to charge me £45 for the privilege. Can any-one suggest anywhere within a reasonable distance of Bracknell that will let me in a pool mid-week without charging a fortune for a "check-out" ? Thanks Andy you could try HydroDive in Reading, they have pool sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. Roger is a top bloke and I use the shop all the time but have never used the pool. I believe Gledders' husband did some training with them. Cheers/Nic __________________ "God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven. I can't live with that." The Other Place

November 20th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,541	Hydrodive Nigel and I go there occasionally to practice his skills in the pool - always gives them a laugh when I turn up in a twinset (I don't own a single and got fed up breathing trimix from bottom stages). The pool is OK - not too bad for lugging kit and the meets are late enough to get there after work (8:15 ish Monday and Thursday. I'd be happy to meet with you one night there if you like. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

November 20th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
nic_the_greek(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gosport, Hants Posts: 86	Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details. Digs. Quote: (Originally Posted by iani) £146 is a bit steep for use of the pool for a year though. I think they'll let you use it a couple of times for a fiver or so but that's only a couple of times then they'll want the full membership wodge. Ian Yeah, you do have to be a member in order to use the pool but Digger is right, we are a welcoming bunch Cheers/Nic __________________ "God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven. I can't live with that." The Other Place

November 20th, 2006, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Digger(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 122	I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details. Digs.

November 20th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
iani(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middlesex Posts: 76	Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) I used to have a pint or two on a thursday night at Bracknell BSAC. They're a welcoming bunch, might be worth giving them a shout. They meet at the leisure centre in Bracknell - not sure who to contact but BSAC should be able to give you contact details. Digs. £146 is a bit steep for use of the pool for a year though. I think they'll let you use it a couple of times for a fiver or so but that's only a couple of times then they'll want the full membership wodge. Ian

November 20th, 2006, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	Or you could join as a social member and get use of the pool on Thursdays for a lot less. Depends on how long you'll be around. The club won't be doing too much diving now until March/April. If you fancy skills + drills at Wraysbury some time, drop me a line. __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG

November 20th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
iani(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middlesex Posts: 76	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tricky) Or you could join as a social member and get use of the pool on Thursdays for a lot less. Depends on how long you'll be around. The club won't be doing too much diving now until March/April. If you fancy skills + drills at Wraysbury some time, drop me a line. I think Martin Smith tried the £20 approach and ended up having to pay £146, social membership doesn't stretch to taking dive kit into the pool apparently. Ian

November 21st, 2006, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	Ah, fair enough. Maybe Hydrodive would be a better choice then, although I don't know what the costs would be for that. __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG