Category: D of E

D of E practice with KEGCB and BXM Expeditions

Full album on Facebook23/24.4.16 Walking with; Jess, Jessica, Grace, Alex, Maya and Katy The Dark Peak is a great spot for D of E. It provides a variety of landscapes, a selection of wild land, footpaths, ridges and valleys and there are many decent campsites and interesting features. KEGCB were starting their practice expedition at

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D of E Bronze practice with Aim High Expeditions and St John’s

16-17.4.16 Walking with; Team 1 The explosion in the number of D of E courses over the last couple of years has been remarkable. When I was at school (back in the day….) I’d never heard of the award and I think it’s great that so many school have embraced the opportunity to give their

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Beacons D of E practice with BXM Expeditions and St.John’s School

28-31.3.16 Walking with; Team 8 !! Full album on Facebook The Brecon Beacons has always been special to me as my Gran has lived in the area for 30 odd years and I have very many happy memories of childhood visits to Crickhowell and the surrounding area. Whilst it lacks the height and mountain feel

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D of E with Forest School in the Brecon Beacons

28.3.14-2.4.14 Walking with; The kids from Forest School The Duke of Edinburgh award has been inspiring young people to make the best of themselves for nearly 60 years. The award, which is graded through Bronze, Silver and Gold depending on complexity, covers four different area of learning; Volunteering, Physical, Skills and the part where Come

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D of E with Manchester High School for Girls

19/20.9.14 Walking with; Manchester High School for Girls The Duke of Edinburgh award has been inspiring, upskilling and motivating young people since 1956 but until this weekend I’d had no direct personal involvement. I’d answered a cry for help from the good folk at Mountain Monkeys who had had an instructor drop out at the

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