Berwickshire Dive Tourism Association will host ‘Dive Week 2008’, an action packed week of diving and underwater related activities that promises to provide something for everyone. The event will run from 25th until 29th August and will cover a range of individual events organised and hosted by member businesses in Eyemouth, Coldingham and St Abbs.
MONDAY 25th
Kids Snorkelling/Sea Scooters
Time: 11am – 12noon
Venue: Eyemouth Leisure Centre
Cost: £2.00 juniors, £3.00 adults
Contact: Henry Gray, Eyemouth Leisure Centre, 018907 50557.
Description: Sea Scooter and Kid’s Snorkelling Sessions at Eyemouth Leisure Centre, bring along swimming gear to take part in the fun! Please note participants must be over 8 years of age or be accompanied by an adult (and preferably be able to swim 25 metres in a reasonable style). Please phone or pop into the Centre to book your place prior to the event.
Glass Bottom Boat Trip
Time: From 12 noon on the hour (each trip lasts approx. 1 hour)
Venue: Glass Bottom Boat leaving from St Abbs
Cost: £8 per adult, £5 per child
Contact: Jim Vanco,
Description: Glass bottom boat trip and nature watch to search for whales, seals, dolphins and any other creatures out in the seas nearby to St Abbs. (Weather dependent, 12 people per trip)
Eyemouth Museum Tour
Time: Starting at 2pm
Venue: Eyemouth Museum
Cost: Free with a donation to the BDTA / Museum
Contact: Jenny Dougal / Lisa Rutherford, 018907 51701.
De scri ption: Experience a guided tour of Eyemouth Museum which will provide local knowledge of exhibits and the history of the town, withreference to the great fishing disaster of 1881, known to locals as ‘Black Friday’. A photographic exhibition entitled ‘Memories Revisited’ will also be on view in the upstairs gallery.
‘Our Underwater World’
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £2.50 per person
Contact: Lawson Wood, 07702092054.
Venue: St Abbs Village School Hall
De scri ption: Audio Visual Presentation on the St Abbs and Eyemouth VMNR and numerous other exotic locations!
TUESDAY 26th
Swimming with Seals
Time: 10am - 12
Venue: Return trip on North Star Boat, Eyemouth to Burnmouth
Cost: £7 per person
Contact: Iain Easingwood, 01890 752444.
Description: Travel on North Star to Burnmouth seal colony. Snorkelling equipment, wetsuits etc will be provided. PADI Divemasters will supervise while in the water. Tea and Coffee will be provided and a hot shower is available afterwards on return to Eyemouth!!
Glass Bottom Boat Trip
Time: From 12 noon every 2 hours (each trip lasts approx. 1 & ½ hours)
Venue: Glass Bottom Boat leaving from Eyemouth
Cost: £9 per adult, £6 per child
Contact: Jim Vanco,
Description: Glass bottom boat trip and nature watch to search for whales, seals, dolphins and any other creatures out in the seas nearby to Eyemouth. (Weather dependent)
Eyemouth Museum Tour
Time: Starting at 2pm
Venue: Eyemouth Museum
Cost: Free with a donation to the BDTA / Museum
Contact: Jenny Dougal / Lisa Rutherford, 018907 51701.
Description: Experience a guided tour of Eyemouth Museum which will provide local knowledge of exhibits and the history of the town, withreference to the great fishing disaster of 1881, known to locals as ‘Black Friday’. A photographic exhibition entitled ‘Memories Revisited’ will also be on view in the upstairs gallery.
Scoutscroft Quiz and Activity Night
Time: From 6pm onwards
Venue: Scoutscroft Holiday Centre, Coldingham
Cost: £10 per team (4 people per team)
Contact: Amanda Thom / John Hamilton, Scoutscroft Holiday Centre, 01890 771669.
Description: Quiz, Bingo, Raffle, Camel Racing, Kids Activities, Bar and Disco.
WEDNESDAY 27th
Kids Snorkelling/Sea Scooters
Time: 11am – 12noon
Venue: Eyemouth Leisure Centre
Cost: £2.00 juniors, £3.00 adults
Contact: Henry Gray, Eyemouth Leisure Centre, 018907 50557.
Description: Sea Scooter and Kid’s Snorkelling Sessions at Eyemouth Leisure Centre, bring along swimming gear to take part in the fun! Please note participants must be over 8 years of age or be accompanied by an adult (and preferably be able to swim 25 metres in a reasonable style). Please phone or pop into the Centre to book your place prior to the event.
Glass Bottom Boat Trip
Time: From 12 noon every 2 hours (each trip lasts 1 & ½ hours)
Venue: Glass Bottom Boat leaving from Eyemouth
Cost: £9 per adult, £6 per child
Contact: Jim Vanco,
Description: Glass bottom boat trip and nature watch to search for whales, seals, dolphins and any other creatures out in the seas nearby to Eyemouth. (Weather dependent)
Find Nemo at Giacopazzi’s
Time: 3.30pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Giacopazzi’s, Eyemouth
Cost: £7 per child
Contact: Kerry Waddell / Bev White, 018907 50317.
Description: Ticket price includes children’s meal, drink and ice-cream. There will be a movie showing of Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo’, (movie commencing at 4.30pm). Film Certificate U. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Seashore Safari
Time: 6.15pm – 7.45pm
Venue: Coldingham Sands
Cost: £2.50 Adults, £1.50 Children
Contact: Liza Cole, VMR Ranger, 0844 493 2256.
Description: Come and discover the weird and wonderful watery wildlife to be found in the rock pools of Scotland’s only Marine Nature Reserve. Great fun for all ages! Wear footwear with good grip that you don’t mind getting wet. Meet at Lifeguard’s Hut at Coldingham Sands.
THURSDAY 28th
Swimming with Seals
Time: 10am - 12
Venue: Return trip on North Star Boat, Eyemouth to Burnmouth
Cost: £7 per person
Contact: Iain Easingwood, 01890 752444.
Description: Travel on North Star to Burnmouth seal colony. Snorkelling equipment, wetsuits etc will be provided. PADI Divemasters will supervise while in the water. Tea and Coffee will be provided and a hot shower is available afterwards on return to Eyemouth!!
St Abbs Boat Trip
Time: From 12 noon on the hour (each trip lasts approx. 1 hour)
Venue: Glass Bottom Boat leaving from St Abbs
Cost: £8 per adult, £5 per child
Contact: Jim Vanco,
Description: Glass bottom boat trip and nature watch to search for whales, seals, dolphins and any other creatures out in the seas nearby to St Abbs. (Weather dependent)
Dinner & a Movie, Giacopazzi’s
Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Venue: Giacopazzi’s, Eyemouth
Cost: £12 per person
Contact: Kerry Waddell / Bev White, 018907 50317.
Description: Ticket price includes a cod or haddock tea and award winning ice cream and movie showing 1977 classic ‘The Deep’ (movie starts at 8.30pm).Film Certificate 15.
FRIDAY 29th
Glass Bottom Boat Trip
Time: From 12 noon on the hour
Venue: Glass Bottom Boat leaving from St Abbs
Cost: £8 per adult, £5 per child
Contact: Jim Vanco,
Description: Glass bottom boat trip and nature watch to search for whales, seals, dolphins and any other creatures out in the seas nearby to St Abbs. (Weather dependent)
Kids Snorkelling/Sea Scooters
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Eyemouth Leisure Centre
Cost: £2.00 juniors, £3.00 adults
Contact: Henry Gray, Eyemouth Leisure Centre, 018907 50557.
Description: Sea Scooter and Kid’s Snorkelling Sessions at Eyemouth Leisure Centre, bring along swimming gear to take part in the fun! Please note participants must be over 8 years of age or be accompanied by an adult (and preferably be able to swim 25 metres in a reasonable style). Please phone or pop into the Centre to book your place prior to the event.
‘Life but not as we know it!’ – Presentation
Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm
Venue: St Abbs Village School Hall
Cost: £2.50 Adults, £1.50 Children
Contact: Liza Cole, VMR Ranger, 0844 493 2256.
Description: An illustrated talk by Marine Ranger, Liza Cole, introducing you to the beautiful and fascinating wildlife hidden beneath the waves of the Berwickshire Coast.
Celebration of the Sea
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Oblo, Eyemouth
Cost: £19.95 per person
Contact: Kerry Waddell / Kerry Chisholm, 018907 52527.
Description: Extravagant fresh fish display and seafood buffet to celebrate the best local produce our sea has to offer. This will be the final event of the Dive Week.
