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Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Award for all!
Want to do something more interesting with your spare time and make new friends?
Go along and have a chat with one of Wrexham's Duke of Edinburgh Award Organisers.
The D of E Open Award Centres in Wrexham are based in Gresford Youth Centre every Monday and Wednesday evening and in Block A, Rooms 10, 12 and 14 in Yale College every Tuesday evening. In these Centres you'll have the chance to take part in lots of different activities like marksmanship, First Aid, Beauty Therapy, Expedition Training, archery and drugs and alcohol workshops.
You can call into one of these Centres to find out more or contact Rose Hislop, the Development Officer by email (rose@hislop.co.uk) or by phone on 07808 787 774. You can also check out our website on www.dofewx.co.uk.
What is The Duke of Edinburgh Award?
The Award is a challenging programme of activities which will help you learn new skills, help others and experience adventure and it will give you a great sense of achievement. What's more, many organisations such as employers and universities take a good view of the Award and what it says about the person who has achieved it. A recent major survey showed that it has more influence on employers than anything else.
What does it involve?
There are three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold - and, for each, you complete activities in four sections - service, skills, physical recreation and expeditions. At the Gold level you also take part in a Residential Project.
It's up to you what you do. In each Section there is a wide range of options you can choose from or you can find other similar activities which interest you. This could be something entirely new or you could continue with an activity you already enjoy. The good news is it's not an exam and you can't fail! The Award is all about having a go - it's not a competition - you just need a bit of enterprise and perseverance.
Who is it for?
The Award is open to anyone between the age of 14 and 25 years. Special qualifications are not needed, just a willingness to have a go.
Where can I do it?
- At your local youth club or voluntary youth organisation
- At your school, college or university
- Through your employer
Interested and want to find out more?
Check out the website www.dofewx.co.uk to find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Contact Rose Hislop, on :
07808 787774