Sharknasium: Comedy Event In Aid Of The Shark Trust
London-based scuba-diving club Clidive has come up with a fun new way of raising money for its favourite underwater species. On Wednesday night, aptly-named City pub The Trinity Bell will play host to ‘Sharknasium’ – a brain-teasing mix of improvised comedy, fun facts and positive shark PR, with all the proceeds going to UK charity the Shark Trust.
Clidive member, comedy fan and compere for the evening Nick Allibone said:
‘Scuba divers generally love sharks. We get very excited when we see them in their natural habitat – we’re the ones who run INTO the water when somebody shouts ‘shark’! We’re also very aware of just how misunderstood they are and how much they are under threat.
‘We’ve organised talks by the Shark Trust before, but, with us, they’re talking to the converted. We wanted to do something a bit different this time and hopefully attract people who don’t yet feel as positive about sharks as we do.
Personally I’m doing it for my love of sharks and to improve their reputation, one bite at a time.’
Nick has called in his contacts in the comedy world to showcase three exciting acts from the buzzing London improv comedy scene. On the more serious side, Paul Cox, Managing Director of the Shark Trust, will bring the audience up to date with the latest work to protect and promote these beautiful creatures.
“‘One of the challenges of shark conservation is reaching out and inspiring more people to get involved with our cause. Sharknasium is something different and a great way to look at sharks in a different light.’”
Contrary to popular belief, sharks do occur around the coasts of Britain. In fact we have over 40 species! Including some of the fastest, rarest, largest and most highly migratory in the world!
The money will certainly be going to a good cause. The Trust works tirelessly in the UK and across the world to help preserve shark habitats, protect endangered species and to eradicate overfishing.
Contrary to popular belief, Britain also sees its fair share of sharks, with over 40 species, including some of the fastest, rarest, largest and most migratory in the world!
The Shark Trust thrives on the active engagement of its members and supporters. If you want to get involved and help create positive change for sharks, you can check out www.sharktrust.org/get-involved.
Sharknasium
Venue: The Trinity Bell, London EC3A 5AY
Date: Wednesday 4 March 2020
Time: 7.00pm
Clidive is a branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). It was established in 1969, and celebrated its 50th birthday last year. Originating in a Central London Institute (CLI) evening class, it has always sought to offer affordable diving to the London community. It runs regular training courses at Ironmonger Row Baths, near Old Street. It has over 100 members and has twice won the prestigious BSAC Heinke Trophy, presented to the club judged to have done the most to further the interests of its members and of BSAC. For more information about Clidive, go to its website: http://www.clidive.org/
The Shark Trust is the UK-based charity dedicated to safeguarding the future of global shark populations through positive change. Through science, education, influence and action they work to protect vulnerable species and drive change in fisheries policy and practice for the long-term benefit of sharks and rays. For more information about the work of the Shark Trust, go to its website: https://www.sharktrust.org/
