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Posted by: Aaron
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Hi there, dive was great, will come again. lots to see.
Posted by: Phil Brickwood
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This was the 1st time at a new venue since both my partner and I completed our Ocean Diver training. Wonderful time, pleanty to see and good facilities. Will be returning in the near future.
Posted by: michael kelly
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Not been down to eccy delph yet but impressed by the website and facilities, will definitley be diving here soon!!
Posted by: Keith
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Eccy Delph is a great dive site with lots of history,underwater facilities and a great service center,good traditional food also with all the staff very friendly.
Posted by: Colin
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Visited Eccy today and I must say it was a pleasant suprise, the vis was pretty good, the facilities are good, staff are friendly and the setting is relly nice. I have read a lot of negative things about Eccy and the vis, all I can say is that this was my 3rd visit in around 12 month and it was a marked improvement. Money is being spent on improvements, there is plenty to see underwater, so give it a go and make your own mind up.
Posted by: Joanne
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Spent weekend at The Delph very impressed. Viz was good and a lot of thought gone into the site. Staff really friendly. Will be going again.
Posted by: Kelly
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Visited the delph yesterday as visitors, interested in doing a padi open water. Staff were very helpful, and nothing was to much trouble. Will definatly be visting again.
Posted by: Guy & Clare
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Visited on Saturday 15th � Superb facilities and diving was great fun � Lots to see and explore � Will be visiting again soon. Many thanks.
Posted by: Diving Foodies
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Go there and eat the chips, best at any inland dive site that I have found.
Posted by: robert parry
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30/9/07 first visit to the delph. vis was moderate (2 to 5m), facilities excellent, a well laid out site, will definitely be returning
Posted by: stuart fitton
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1st time at eccy was a real good dive lots to see vis very good and staff real friendly and looks like alot of cash being spent on it thanks for a good day
Posted by: john h
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dived 5 times only
only dive if have 2
Posted by: Andrew Bond
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Great days Diving top food good hospitality but best of all decent viz well worth the 160 mile round trip!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ken McKinnon
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Excellent night dive, feed the fish it's a must,and then endulge in an excellent Hot Chocolate and homemade cake, what more can you ask for.
Posted by: john roberts
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went to eccy with some members of potteries sub aqua club a couple of sundays ago went back this sunday and will be back there this sunday a fantastic dive site lots to see nice failities lots of time and money been invested in this place and it shows top marks all round
Posted by: Kevan Egan
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Visiting the Delth again on Saturday it'l be the 5th time this year, it has a definate charm of its own. Great setting excellent Cafe with welcoming staff and a wonderfull log fire. I like this place,The owners are working very hard making continuous improvements (Thank you).A very relaxing dive, enjoy now before this place gets too crowded!
Posted by: Linda Marsh
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A group of us came for some training last weekend (2nd Dec 07)we had a great time even though the weather was foul. Lots of things in the water, fantastic fish and good facilites and staff. We will be coming back.
Posted by: Colin Stringfellow,(Carlisle)
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My brother Peter sent me your web site photo. I cannot believe the difference from 55 years ago when we used to swim as kids-no nanny state then thank god.Best of luck with your project
Posted by: Ian & Joe
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Visited in chillly February and enjoyed a great day's diving. Viz was fine and the work that's been done has improved it a lot. It was Joe's first time here and his words after the first dive summed it up for both of us: "I really enjoyed that!" Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Joe
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Great day, good viz and saw plenty of wildlife, despite getting lost! Will definately be back soon.
Posted by: DAVE GREGSON
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ECCY DELPH HE WHO DARES THE AMOUNT OF TIMES I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT.
WENT ON SAT 07/06/08 TO SEE THIS MUD BATH AS I HAVE HEARD IT CALLED.
ALL I CAN SAY IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FOR 2 OR 3 YEARS GO AND TRY IT FIRST TIME FOR ME AND 5 STUDENTS AND 2 D/M'S COULDT BELIVE WHAT I HAD BEEN TOLD.
SAVED ON THE ENRTYS, REG, AND FUEL AROUND �100 VIS WAS 15 TO 20 MTRES SURFACE, 6 MTRES DEEP 8 MTRES VIS MINI. WHEN WE LEFT DOWN TO 4 MTRES. STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY WE HAD A SLIGHT PROBLEM WITH A REG BARRY IN THE SHOP SORTED IT WE OFFERD TO PAY HE SAID PUT SOMTHING IN THE LIFE BOAT BOX CHEERS AGAIN FOR THAT. PROVES THAT DONT BELIVE WHAT YOU HEAR.
THEY ARE STARTING DOING GOLF AND CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING IF THEY PUT AS MUCH EFFORT IT THAT AS THE DIVE CENTRE WE COULD NOT HAVE A CENTRE THERE IN THE FUTURE.
SO IF THE RESON YOU DONT GO IS BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU HEARD JUST TRY IT,
THE BLOKE THAT RUNS IT HAS HIS OWN SENSE OF HUMOUR BUT WE HARDLY SHAW HIM EVERY CLOUD AS THEY SAY.
BUT WHEN YOU READ AND HEAR THINGS I THINK I WOULD BE A BIT !!!!!! OFF.
MALDIVERS SSI SCHOOL
Posted by: Underwater golfer
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Went there yesterday, water was like crystal, you could see the bottom 10 metres clearly from the surface.
Loads of fish life especially in the shallows.
Nice to have a fill station right by the edge too, saves the back and shoulder!
Well worth the tenner entry.
Ohh and the gold balls are a bonus ;-P
Posted by: ROB BRYANT
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WENT TO DELPH SUNDAY 15/06 THE WATER WAS GIN CLEAR COULD'T BELIVE IT.
WELL DONE TO ALL THERE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Posted by: Andrew Courtliff
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Didn`t know this place existed until seeing it in this months "Sport Diver", very handy as I live in Haydock. Be good to get wet again!
Posted by: Hamilton
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I used to dive here a really long time ago, in fact I think it was my first open water dive way back in 1973. Not dived for over 20 years now. I used to be a member of Eccleston BSAC who met at Chorley Baths and the White Crow afterwards. Just wish the Delph had been this good then, but what a fantasic place it is now. Congratulations to those that had the vision and heart to do this.
Posted by: Diver
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don't think staff were very friendly.
terrible visibility today.
really average dive site to be honest.
didn't think staff were appropriate for a dive site.
Posted by: PAUL
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Been to The Delph and have a great days diving. Really impressed with the centre as a whole. Well done to those concerned in turning an old quarry into such a wonderful dive centre. Will be going again.
Posted by: jamie m
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I've always found the Delph a nice friendly place to dive. Ok viz not always the best but great for training. I've always found the staff here a hell of a lot friendlier than certain other inland sites. would always choose the Delph for my inland diving fix
Posted by: Karl & Simon
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Been twice now and enjoyed both visits. It is excellent for training as there is loads to see and plenty of training platforms. The facilities are very good and staff very friendly. Looking forward to going back and also trying the night dive there.
Posted by: Andy G
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I originally came across The Delph to do a 'try dive' with no intentions of going forward with any qualifications. I expected a 'clinical step by step' experience but The Delph is special, I'm now AOW going for Rescue (all done with The Delph) & I've been to numerous dive centres. The Delph is the only place that has the 'personal, family' feeling. I really can't praise the Delph as much (the bacon & egg barmcake (or COB as it's rightly known from a Nottingham lad)is one of the best in the country!!
Posted by: Danny LeGrice
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Hi fellow divers, just had a great time at The Delph.Only problem was i lost my Buddy self inflateing DSMB and my Reel if any body has found it there is a reward waiting if you have found it please hand it in to the staff at The Delph and leave your name and address and i will be in touch
many thanks Danny x
Posted by: TOM KIRBY INST
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GO TO DELPH TWICE A MONTH, VIS USUALLY FINE DEPENDS ON WEATHER. GREAT FOR TRAINING. FOOD GOOD. I DONT SUPPOSE YOU TOLD THE OWNER WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF HIM NOT THAT IT IS RELEVANT ANY WAY KEV?.
Posted by: William Odell
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I've not dived here for a few years. The improvments look great, and you have a pool!
Hope to visit soon.
Posted by: AJ
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Re: 'Kev' Why don't you take your own advice and stay away if it's not the place for you? Leave it for the many of us who appreciate the hard work, time and money the owner has spent developing the Delph into what is a fantastic little site. The owner has gone out of his way to help me my buddies on many occasions and the guys in the shop and cafe are always helpful and friendly. That doesn't happen up the M6. Keep up the good work guys.
Posted by: Danny LeGrice
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Dear all why oh why do some of you divers feel that you have to air your views on these message boards. Let's be honest if The Delph is that bad don't bother going again. You don't have to tell the whole world about it, are you trying to impress or just ruin it for every body else. from where i cum from if you don't like it then keep away. And let everybody else enjoy it. To be honest carn't honestly wait untill my next visit to The Delph ( Happy Diving and stay safe) All the best Danny the Delph lover xx
Posted by: Andy
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Totally agree Danny, been to The Delph today and have had three great dives, down to the Cruiser twice (bit dark down there, but never mind GOOD TRAINING) found the playground on the third dive which was excellent! Loved the see-saw! Had a great time!
Posted by: Oliver Little
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I have recently completed my Open Water Dive course at the Delph with Tony and Eileen. Great facilities, fantastic tuition and a perfect location. I would love to thank Tony and Eileen as they are superb instructors who are fantastic at their job!
I would recommend the Delph to anyone, as I certainly will be continuing to dive there.
Posted by: jimbob
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Loving The Delph but hurry up with the cafe development... The van is ok but the cafe is an integeral part of the Delph experience I WANT MY DELPH CHIPS!!!
Posted by: Andy G
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Best viz I've seen today (9/11/08) at The Delph in my 30 plus dives here. Had a fantastic day. Just missed my 'proper' Bacon and Egg barmcake GET THE CAFE OPEN AGAIN SOON!!!!
Posted by: Andy and Scuba Robbo
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Why was Matty dressed as a can of coke...Makes a change from the ladies primark size 10???.....in need of cafe and fire....good dive cheers!
Posted by: Gary
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Visited the delph 25/11/08 excellent facilities and a good dive site, plenty to see, will soon be back
Posted by: mea
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brill dive hope to come soon
Posted by: olly oulton
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hopr to be there again soon
Posted by: dave
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done 2 training dives here excelent beach entry
Posted by: c.bowman
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came diving last year and u had problem with vis.is water clear now as we want to come on sat? can u email me back at chris.bowman@ukonline.co.uk thanks chris....
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Posted by: Happy diver
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Dived The Delph 25/04/09 and the viz was excellent, final dive in the shallows has to be one of the most relaxing dives amongst the scholes of fish, many thanks for a great day.
Posted by: Bloke from Nottingham
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Spent the last weekend at The Delph, it's the place I go to chill out, had five great dives & the vis was great both Saturday and Sunday. For me there's nothing like swimming in the shallows feeding the fish. It's always such a shame when Sunday afternoon comes around far too quickly...
Posted by: Glyn
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Dived here on Thursday and hada great day. Friendly staff, nice clear water and very quiet.
Posted by: BRIAN MORGAN
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DIVE THE DELPH TWICE A MONTH WEEK DAYS GREAT PLACE VIS 10 MTRES MIN ON LESS YOU HAVE CRAB DIVER IN FRONT OF YOU. DONT UNDERSTAND PEOPLE SLANGING THE PLACE OFF IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT DON'T GO NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR OR THE THE PEOPLE THAT RUN THE PLACE I HOPE THEY CARRY ON DOING SO BECAUSE IF THEY PACK IT IN WE HAVE ONLY ONE DIVE SITE IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND LEFT.
Posted by: Pat Markun
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Excellent dive centre, visited in March with a reg that needed service was done overnight so I could take home to Spain.
Posted by: Rob H
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Great place to dive, shop great, cafe great, good friendly place... look forward to the night dives later in the year
Posted by: Tania Turner
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My son had a fantastic time last night. he had two great night dives.... the first ones he has had. We will be back on the 25th July for the next one.
Posted by: Tania Turner
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My son had a fantastic time last night...... he had his first experience of night diving. He had 2 great dives and we will be back on the 25th for the next ones
Posted by: Delph Dive Centre
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Great night dive at The Delph, thanks John, Linda and Barry...
Looking forward to 25th JULY....
Please Join 'Delph Dive Centre' FACEBOOK page...
Posted by: frank watson
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just enquiing reclay pigeon shoot
Posted by: Nigel Birch
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Went to Eccy today with young Romy to do last dive of junior open water, excellent site, nice facilities and lovely chocolate cake.
Thanks for your hospitality. We will definately be back soon.
Oh and congrats to Romy on passing your open water!
Posted by: The Delph
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BBC website feature on The Delph http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/lancashire/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8302000/8302968.stm
Posted by: sean v
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was there today 15/11/09 for my final 2 open water dives am now qualified and will deff be back again very soon fantastic
Posted by: boney
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10m vis today(23/11/09) woo
Posted by: Mike
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The Delph just gets better and better, viz has been great on my last few visits. I'd recommend anyone who hasn't been for a few years try the place again, you won't be disappointed
Posted by: Ray mortell
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Keep up the good work!
Posted by: chris hill
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met john to book my open water course very helpfull and friendly, excellant facilities , cant wait to dive....
Posted by: dave
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good site good staff good food needs new toilets!!!!
Posted by: delph diver
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dave there are new toilet just been completed
Posted by: Angela
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Thanks
Posted by: Aliphilp
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I’m looking forward to my first open water dive tomorrow at the delph.
Posted by: dave
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about time when do they open?
Posted by: bob
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water very dark here, perfect for night diving or reduced viz practice
Posted by: Neil Mason
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I've heard a fair bit of bad Rep regarding Delph Dive Centre, ranging from bad viz to poor location, none of which is correct. It was the first time I dived there yesterday and I was very impressed. The Dive location itself is excellent, very well laid out with various entry and exit points, features in the water are what can be seen on the attractions list on the site, and they are quite good, and for those who have little or no faith in a compass, there are rope-ways between the attractions, which obviously you don't have to follow if you don't want to. So, as far as the the quarry and the location is concerned, it's great, my only complaint is that I was expected to pay £5 for a 300bar 12 litre air fill. Although the website states that it fills to 300bar, it's an expensive fill to say the least. As long as you're on a 232bar cylinder though, fill your boots, I'll sure be going back again in the future.
Posted by: Joanne
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Eccy Delph, lovely location, great dives, fantastic food! First time diving here a couple of weeks ago and was impressed. It felt like being part of the Delph 'family' rather than just being a number at other dive sites... Keep up the good work, will definately be back soon!
Posted by: AG and DR
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Had a great Wednesday evening dive at our favourite dive centre. The best way to spend a Wednesday evening after work. Thank you
Posted by: Mark Lawson
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Dived at the Delph twice (April 2010)and loved it! Great bunch of people, very friendly and helpful. Will be back end of May 2010!
Posted by: ian
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Been down here many times recently (May 2010) and there are some obvious improvements but you need to keep the website updated.
Quarrt temp has been stuck at 10 degrees since Nov 2008!
Posted by: Steve Dorricott
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Southport BSAC have a corporate membership for the Delph, best thing we every did. it makes it easier to go diving, the Delph is our local dive site and its ideal for practising and training. the food is excellent and even John can be loveable at times!
Posted by: Brian
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Left my wet suit outside the cafe
Posted by: Adam R
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Bloody hell, what have you done to the Viz... good work guys.
Posted by: boney
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vis is almost 10m now. large showls of roach, perch and sturgeon. come see for your self!!
Posted by: boney
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8m vis!!
Posted by: John
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Love diving at The Delph, but this website needs updating BADLY! How about some up to date pictures?
Posted by: PAUL
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BUDDY, PLEASE USE THE DELPHS FACEBOOK SITE, AS WE ARE GETTING A DIVE CLUB UP AND RUNNING.AND MAYBE A FEW DIVE TRIPS!!
Posted by: Thierry
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It seems that the hard work is paying off.Haven't been there for some time and the improvement is impressive. Definitely going to use the Delph on a regular basisfrom now on.....
Posted by: dave
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NEW TOILETS STILL NEEDED THEY ARE FUC#IN DISGUSTING. stop spendin money on pointless new signs and build things that matter and i may come back
Posted by: delph
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new toilets are the next thing to be upgraded along with the changeing rooms. hopefully for christmas. regards the delph.
Posted by: sue 05/09/10
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Been at the delph today toilets fine I use the cafe three four times a week the food is 1st rate and the place lovely and clean. (unlike your language)
Posted by: chris (rebreather)
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i total agree with you some times i have gone in the toilets in the morning then an hour later they are a totally different place, probably following sombody like you dave that can use such language on a public web site.
Posted by: Joe
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One of the great things about The Delph is the fact the owners are continually upgrading the facilities. Yes the outside toilets aren't the best, but they're only there for a quick widdle/whatever when you're in your wet gear. It looks like they're next for the upgrade, and in the mean time better facilities are available in the Cafe... Keep up the good work guys.