THE club is now Worcestershire's first and only Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Scuba Diving Access Organisation.

Upon completion of the 12 week basic training course the club is authorised to present a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Certificates to student between the ages of 14 to 25 with the training listed under the physical skills section of the award.

All new members receive free training and free loan of equipment during basic training, Try-A-Dive and gift vouchers are also still available.

Details regarding the D of E Award, learning to scuba dive, a one hour Try-A-Dive experience, learning to snorkel and how to join are available on the club website at http://groups.msn.com/Stourport-Divers or by phoning John Carmichael on 01562 753637 weekdays from 9am to 6pm.