Meet the DIVE Northampton Team
We thought you might like to meet our team....
Andy Hillier - PADI Master Instructor, RAID Instructor Trainer, EFR Instructor Trainer & DSAT Instructor
I've been diving for many years although these days I can normally be found behind the counter in the shop... the last place I want to be!
Now almost always using my Rebreather when I dive. Service Technician for most Manufacturers.
The Food & Beer sign in the photo is no accident...
Now almost always using my Rebreather when I dive. Service Technician for most Manufacturers.
The Food & Beer sign in the photo is no accident...
Alison Tew - PADI Assistant Instructor
Alison started diving with us in 2005 and has been on just about every trip we've done since. Alison completed her Divemaster rating and there's no stopping her now!
Having sworn that DM was it, Alison has now completed her AI Rating - surely Instructor must be next!
Having sworn that DM was it, Alison has now completed her AI Rating - surely Instructor must be next!
Andy Maher - PADI Divemaster
Andy Maher or Mahem to those of us who played Rugby at Cuthroat Lane, has now completed his Divemaster certification.
Andy is a regular at training sessions and social events!
Andy is a regular at training sessions and social events!
Anne Cadle - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
Anne started diving with us in 2007 and is truly as mad as a box of frogs.
Usually heard well before she is seen, Anne is a regular with the Team and completed her Assistant Instructor certification in early 2012 and has now completed her PADI OWSI Rating. Anne is currently in Malta Instructing in the warm!
Usually heard well before she is seen, Anne is a regular with the Team and completed her Assistant Instructor certification in early 2012 and has now completed her PADI OWSI Rating. Anne is currently in Malta Instructing in the warm!
Anne Riley - PADI MSDT Instructor & EFR Instructor
Anne, or Trolly as she is better known, has been hanging around for over a decade. One of our home-grown Instructors, she completed her Open Water Course back in 2000.
One of the first to sign up for trips away, Anne is a regular fixture here at the Club but doesn't dive in the UK anymore...
One of the first to sign up for trips away, Anne is a regular fixture here at the Club but doesn't dive in the UK anymore...
Bryan Trow - PADI MSDT Instructor & EFR Instructor
Bryan, or Stickers as he is known to everyone, especially the X-Box brigade, has also been hanging around for over a decade. One of our home-grown Instructors, he completed his Open Water Course back in 2001.
Almost impossible to wind-up he's always here to help out with training at DIVE Northampton.
Bryan is also a Service Technician for most Manufacturers.
Almost impossible to wind-up he's always here to help out with training at DIVE Northampton.
Bryan is also a Service Technician for most Manufacturers.
Cara Gammage - PADI Assistant Instructor & EFR Instructor
Cara has been floating about with us for years now and is a regular fixture on most of our trips - especially the UK coastal ones. Cara completed her Divemaster Course and continues to organise trips around the UK.
She has since gone on to complete her AI Rating and her EFR Instructor certification and is our resident Eco-Warrior!
She has since gone on to complete her AI Rating and her EFR Instructor certification and is our resident Eco-Warrior!
Carl Newman - Rescue Diver and Trainee Divemaster
Carl has been hanging around for years and has been a regular on trips to Egypt over the years.
He's now decided to take the next step and join the Divemaster team... and we are still waiting for him to get this finished!
He's now decided to take the next step and join the Divemaster team... and we are still waiting for him to get this finished!
Derek Crowl - PADI Assistant Instructor
The Lobster's identity is unknown but they make a lovely couple...
Derek, or Cooey as he is universally known, is our longest serving staff member - known to tell anyone who will listen that he trained Andy to dive in the 90's.
Cooey has now retired up north and occasionally visits to keep us all under control!
Derek, or Cooey as he is universally known, is our longest serving staff member - known to tell anyone who will listen that he trained Andy to dive in the 90's.
Cooey has now retired up north and occasionally visits to keep us all under control!
Drew Williams - PADI Staff Instructor, RAID Instructor & EFR Instructor
Drew has a wealth of experience working in some of the most remote and exotic places around the world.
Not only a huge 'Twinset' man, Drew has recently discovered the joy of Rebreathers and is steadily developing his Technical Instructor qualifications and is a Poseidon Discovery Rebreather Instructor and RAID Deco 50 Trimix Instructor.
Drew is now one of our Rebreather Instructors.
Not only a huge 'Twinset' man, Drew has recently discovered the joy of Rebreathers and is steadily developing his Technical Instructor qualifications and is a Poseidon Discovery Rebreather Instructor and RAID Deco 50 Trimix Instructor.
Drew is now one of our Rebreather Instructors.
James Thomas - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
Having completed his Open Water course with us nearly 5 years ago, James quickly moved up through the ranks to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
James or Matt as he is know to most of the Team, moved closer to London and at the same time signed up for an extension to the family! As a result, we see less of him than we'd like but he remains key member of the Team helping out when we need him.
James or Matt as he is know to most of the Team, moved closer to London and at the same time signed up for an extension to the family! As a result, we see less of him than we'd like but he remains key member of the Team helping out when we need him.
Louise Lloyd-Williams - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
After completing her Open Water qualification, Louise was heard to bellow that 'there was no way she was going to dive in the UK in winter!'.
Lou recently completed her PADI IE a few years ago now and is one of our regular team and yes, Lou does dive all year round...
Lou recently completed her PADI IE a few years ago now and is one of our regular team and yes, Lou does dive all year round...
Nigel Craig - PADI Master Instructor & EFR Instructor
Nigel or Golden Balls as he is known, started diving with us in 2005 and completed his Divemaster earlier in 2009 and his OWSI in December of the same year. He then completed his MSDT rating and in 2011 completed his Staff Instructor rating. He gained his Master Instructor qualification in late 2013.
He is always around and you will normally trip over his lad Hamish eating all the chocolate Hob Nobs in the shop.
He is always around and you will normally trip over his lad Hamish eating all the chocolate Hob Nobs in the shop.
Peter Stevenson - PADI MSDT Instructor, EFR Instructor, Swimming, Sailing & Powerboat Instructor
Pete, or Pedro as he is known, does just about everything that happens in the water.
From Scuba to Swimming, Sailing to Power Boating, Pete teaches it all.
The photo is a little misleading - there's a little more of him now!
From Scuba to Swimming, Sailing to Power Boating, Pete teaches it all.
The photo is a little misleading - there's a little more of him now!
Rachael Williams - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
Rachael only started diving with us in 2010 when she completed her Rescue Course. Keen to get more out of her diving, Rachael completed her Divemaster training and she's now completed her PADI OWSI Instructor Rating.
Married to Drew, Rachael is the true love of his life, not the Rebreather!
Married to Drew, Rachael is the true love of his life, not the Rebreather!
Richard Bradley - PADI Staff Instructor & EFR Instructor
After completing his Advanced Open Water in 2007, Bradley as he is known, has been a regular fixture here at the Centre - not least because he is one of our neighbours. After taking nearly 2 years to finish, not least because of his rather accident-prone nature, Bradley finally qualified as a Divemaster, completed his PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and MSDT Rating and has now completed his Staff Instructor Rating.
Another Twinset Diver, Bradley seems to be collecting the full range of Twinset sizes and now appears to have 'gone back to the sixties'! Recently, he has discovered the joy of Rebreathers... what will be next?
Another Twinset Diver, Bradley seems to be collecting the full range of Twinset sizes and now appears to have 'gone back to the sixties'! Recently, he has discovered the joy of Rebreathers... what will be next?
Richard Lloyd - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
Richard, or Stuff as he's known, the other half of the Louise & Richard team - is also always about - usually for a cup of tea and to help with the kit on a Friday morning.
Constantly cheerful, Richard is always happy to help and the first to help us try to persuade Lou to get the cake production line going. Alongside Lou, Richard is one of our regular team.
Constantly cheerful, Richard is always happy to help and the first to help us try to persuade Lou to get the cake production line going. Alongside Lou, Richard is one of our regular team.
Steve Horsley - PADI Staff Instructor & EFR Instructor
Steve completed his Divemaster rating and is a regular feature in the pool and at the Cove.
He decided to join 'The Pack' as they worked as a team to complete their PADI OWSI Rating. Steve quickly gained the next Instructor level and became a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. He has now completed his Staff Instructor Course and there seems to be no stopping him...
He decided to join 'The Pack' as they worked as a team to complete their PADI OWSI Rating. Steve quickly gained the next Instructor level and became a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. He has now completed his Staff Instructor Course and there seems to be no stopping him...
Steve Pattle - Rescue Diver & Divemaster
Steve has been diving with us for about 10 years now. He's been slowly working his way through the Divemaster Course, and we hoped he wasn't trying to challenge Zippy for his 'Longest DM Course' crown! He failed in this but only just.
Steve is now a PADI Divemaster, some 8 years after starting...
What's next?
Steve is now a PADI Divemaster, some 8 years after starting...
What's next?
Stephen Stevenson - Rescue Diver & Trainee Divemaster
Steve or 'The Puppy' as he is known by everyone, has been a fixture at DIVE Northampton for some time. He has been working towards his Divemaster certification for some time but work, life, rugby and beer all seem to be getting in the way.
In the meantime, if someone helps you with your kit, is always there to answer questions or starts pulling faces at you in the water - that will be The Puppy.
In the meantime, if someone helps you with your kit, is always there to answer questions or starts pulling faces at you in the water - that will be The Puppy.
Tom Taylor - PADI Staff Instructor & EFR Instructor
Tom, managed to complete his Divemaster Certification in record time with an impressive set of scores. Tom completed his PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification alongside Bradley & Tony Forest.
He's now progressed through his MSDT Rating and has just completed his Staff Instructor Rating.
He's now progressed through his MSDT Rating and has just completed his Staff Instructor Rating.
Tony Forest - PADI MSDT Instructor & EFR Instructor
Tony, also known as Petal, started diving in 2005; he completed his Divemaster in 2009. Petal is lucky enough to have dived in a variety of places around the world including Thailand, Australia, Malta and his favourite Mexico.
He recently discovered the joys of a Rebreather and can often be found with his 'partner in crime' Bradley doing silly things without bubbles...
He recently discovered the joys of a Rebreather and can often be found with his 'partner in crime' Bradley doing silly things without bubbles...
Tony Neal - Rescue Diver, Trainee Divemaster & Team Photographer
Tony, also known as Winkle - ask him, has been diving with us for several years.
Although yet to complete his Divemaster training, he is also one of our keen photographers and can be seen towing a huge stack of camera kit along.
Although yet to complete his Divemaster training, he is also one of our keen photographers and can be seen towing a huge stack of camera kit along.
Will Taylor - PADI OWSI Instructor & EFR Instructor
Will completed his Open Water Course back in 2008 and has rolled through his Courses with us ever since.
Will recently took up a teaching role at one of the UK's most prestigious schools which allows little time for diving at the moment.
Not sure about the hair!
Will recently took up a teaching role at one of the UK's most prestigious schools which allows little time for diving at the moment.
Not sure about the hair!
Karol Tokarczyk - Rescue Diver & Divemaster
Having completed his Rescue Course, Karol has decided to crack on with his Divemaster Course.
Not only one of those people never seen without a big grin on his face, he's also our official translator in all sorts of Eastern European languages!
Karol recently completed his Divemaster training.
Not only one of those people never seen without a big grin on his face, he's also our official translator in all sorts of Eastern European languages!
Karol recently completed his Divemaster training.
Tom Knowles - Rescue Diver & Divemaster
More usually found sliding on a Tea-Tray down a snowy slope, Tom is a Snowboard Instructor as well as a keen diver. After only completing his Open Water training in 2013, Tom is pushing on with his diver training.
Tom completed his Divemaster course in late 2015 and is usually found enjoying a drink or two with Tom Taylor...
Tom completed his Divemaster course in late 2015 and is usually found enjoying a drink or two with Tom Taylor...
Alan Murphy - Rescue Diver & Divemaster
Having completed his Rescue Course at the end of 2013, Alan decided to take his time with his Divemaster Course.
A regular member of the team, Alan seems to spend all his time either working or diving! Alan recently completed his Divemaster training and is now ready to crack on with whatever comes next. |