Children can dive in to a implausible mermaid expertise at Johnstone Pool this summer time.
Paisley-based not-for-profit organisation Simply Dive is working the two-hour classes to offer kids the prospect to make a splash with a glittery mermaid tail.
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Founder Laura Hamilton mentioned they aimed to make scuba, mermaid and snorkelling experiences accesible to all. Kids aged 5 and over can attempt snorkelling and from age eight and up, they'll mermaid and scuba dive.
She mentioned: “We offer all tuition, all kiddie-sized equipment they usually have a enjoyable, academic time that additionally helps with a variety of various issues.
“We work with these with autism, ADHD, ASN, bodily or psychological well being points – we take away as many limitations as we will for all.
“There is no such thing as a higher age restrict on our experiences and full vary of PADI/SSI programs we additionally supply.
“One in all our members, a neighborhood woman Debbie, advised us at her expertise – she felt like a 9 12 months outdated once more. We've got classes known as Mums are Mermaids too now and she or he cherished doing handstands within the pool!
“Mermaids get the total mermaid expertise with us. We put on the flowery tails and I additionally convey my Go Professional and get once-in-a-lifetime footage for the members.”
Laura, 46, first skilled diving as a teen when her dad took her to lessons in Greenock.
“The primary time I bought into the water, that was it,” she mentioned. “I dived for years then went to Australia and that’s the place I bought my qualifications.
“It’s been a ardour for me all my days. I’ve labored in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Cayman Islands.
“I got here again to Scotland and was fairly upset there aren’t the alternatives for kids to study scuba diving. You are able to do it overseas, so why not in Scotland?
“It’s reasonably priced, accessible and native.”
Laura began Simply Dive in February final 12 months with the premises based mostly on George Road within the city.
Laura mentioned they’re excited in regards to the Johnstone lessons and hopefully seeing demand develop to proceed providing night lessons as soon as faculties return.
Contributors have the pool to themselves for the total two-hour slot. Value is £40 per session and for extra info and to e-book, go to www.just-dive.co.uk or e-mail data@just-dive.co.uk.
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