The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

It has been a frustrating year for our DofE participants.

Over two weekends in September and October, a total of 118 Fourth Years completed their Bronze DofE Practice Expedition. The wet, windy and wild weather didn’t dampen their spirits or enthusiasm as all teams hiked for over six hours, carrying full kit, to the campsite at Stedham. Unfortunately, the final Isle of Wight Expedition had to be postponed.

Silver candidates enjoyed a full and successful three days in the New Forest at the end of the summer holiday but once again were unable to complete their final expedition, originally scheduled for Exmoor in June. Hopefully this too will be completed at a later date.

Following five days in Snowdonia in late August, six Gold teams travelled to the Lakes for their Final Expedition in October half term. Four cold, but astonishingly clear days and nights, including snow, frost and big blue skies offered challenges, reward and enjoyment for all expeditioners.