facilities available in this activity. Wednesday afternoons have generally been over-subscribed, but Sunday flying, when more pilots were available, has not enjoyed as much popularity. The hang glider has not been in operation as the minimum of four who have parental consent has not been forthcoming. It is still a possibility with adequate support. Camp in 1976 was at R.A.F. Lossiemouth. This was popular, in spite of the long journey involved, and cadets who attended were able to see the up-to-date aircraft and to enjoy a varied and instructive programme. The 1977 camp (U.K.) was at R.A.F. North Luffenham near Stamford. Three senior cadets, F/Sgt. Markwick-Smith, Sgts. Schofield and Wilson were able to attend a camp at R.A.F. Bruggen, Germany during the Easter holiday. P.L.H.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME The year has been one of rapid expansion for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in the School. The range of activities seems to be growing even faster. The Interest Section has included Brass-Rubbing, Taxidermy, Marquetry, Philately, Filography, Chess, Farming, Swimming, Canoeing, Poultry-Keeping—to name but very few. We are grateful to all the Supervisors and Assessors who give so freely of time and skill. The Physical Activity Section involves Athletics or Circuit Training or Swimming or (for the first time recently) Skulling (sic.). Expeditions—especially on the two for Bronze Awards— seem to have struck the wettest weekends of term or holiday. I refer you to the later Weather Report. Save for thanks, again, to supervisors and assessors and Mr. Macdonald for the driving—and for so much else in the running of the Award this year—I think I need not add anything to that account. The Service Section has included the old faithfuls of First Aid, Fire Service and Police Service; and a new addition in the form of a course in Industrial Safety, for which we are indebted to RoSPA and Mr. Horwell. My own contact with that course seems to have consisted of arranging a flow of projectionists who would later come back and turn green when asked about the film they had shown. One of the pleasing features of the year has been an extensive breakdown of the rigid 12-month cycle of the Group: quite a lot of boys joined Silver direct, and thus will not finish until September. Others have expeditions or interests to complete. Others are moving freely in and out of the Scheme as their other occupations allow; and boys are also taking part in activities—such as expeditions or courses—which have been arranged by the Scheme who yet have no intention of aiming for a full Award. This is good. My thanks to all, for all the help and encouragement received. On Saturday, July 2nd, the following Awards were presented by Mr. L. Baynes, Senior Youth Officer, North Yorkshire: — 39
