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Updated 2 April 2012
Morris Dancing: Anonymous Morris meet Thursdays (between mid-September and early June) at Old Town First School in Poole Dorset, 7:30 to 9:30. In the summer, we perform at pubs and folk festivals. We welcome young dancers and musicians of any ability level. Phone 01202 693039  or email bagman@anonymousmorris.co.uk. www.anonymousmorris.co.uk 
Mountain Biking in Delamere Forest with Tracs UK: Delamere Forest, Cheshire, offers a fantastic opportunity for young people based within the North West of England to enjoy the forest whilst developing new mountain biking skills and confidence. Tracs (UK) can help open up the forest by providing biking hire, training and lead trail rides and bike maintenance courses. Tracs (UK) provides courses to groups that can be specifically tailored around the DofE requirements and are the qualified to deliver theMountain-Bike Instructor Award Scheme (MIAS). For more information and prices call Tony on 07949 088477, email info@tracs-uk.co.uk  or visit www.tracs-uk.co.uk
Learn Capoeira, the 400 year old Brazilian Martial Arts Dance and Acrobatics. Which could count towards the Physical section of your Bronze Silver or Gold Award depending on the length of time you train with us. The Association de Capoeira Engenho da Rainha or ACM is one of the most authentic Capoeira Groups in the world.  You will be taught how to perform acrobatics , kicks and play instruments. We are highly qualified and possess Insurance and CRB checks classes are £35 per month for students and £50 a month for working adults students will also receive belts and other qualifications www.capoeiramundo.com / bicudo@capoeiramundo.com
Learn the ancient art of fencing: Achieve the Physical section of the Bronze Award.  Salle Paul Fencing Club is one of the oldest, and most successful, fencing clubs in the UK. Based at William Ellis School in Kentish Town, London, Salle Paul has developed a course tailored over a three month period to help you achieve the requirements of the Physical Section of your Bronze DofE programme.  The course will include:Learning the basics (movement, footwork, weapon grip, en garde position), The simple attack (including learning to attack with a feint), Defence (parry), Counter attack, Fencing against others, competition, Refereeing – an introduction to the rules of fencing, History of fencing, including etiquette, courtesy, honour and control, Equipment – use, care and maintenance of foils, Course booklet including terminology and supporting notes. All Salle Paul coaches are qualified, have been accredited by England Fencing, have a current First Aid certificate, have attended a Child Protection Course and hold a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate issued by British Fencing. The 12 week course, costs £132 which includes all kit, the course booklet, coaching and assessment. Contact Salle Paul for an application form and course dates:
Club Manager, Kasia Wojtkowiak: info@sallepaul.co.uk & mobile 07702 009 416
DofE Liaison Officer, Caroline Woollard: caroline@woollard.eu & mobile 07719 126 520 Or visit our website - www.sallepaul.co.uk
MOUNTAIN BIKING IN KIELDER FOREST WITH PURPLE MOUNTAIN: Purple Mountain is located in Kielder Forest which lies around the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. The largest manmade forest in Europe offers a true wilderness experience and a vast array of spectacular mountain bike trails. There is a wide range of trails, suitable for all mountain bikers, and some of the best single track in the UK. Purple Mountain is ideally placed to kit you out for your Mountain Bike Adventures and has everything you need to get riding including bike hire. We offer Mountain Biking, Skills Courses and bike maintenance - all tailored to the DofE, including 2 and 3 day programmes for the Silver and Gold Awards. For more information and pricing structure call Susan on 01434 250532 or email kielder@purplemountain.co.uk www.purplemountain.co.uk/kielder 
ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION: Windsurfing, dinghy sailing and cruising courses at day and residential schools across the country. All ages and abilities. For a list of schools in your area contact: RYA, RYA House, Romsey Road, EASTLEIGH, Hampshire SO5 4YA (tel: 023 8062 9962).
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Training opportunities at all levels of the award in all expedition skills, open canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Gain qualifications helping you with the Physical section and/or undertake an expedition on water. Come and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings in the heart of highland Perthshire. Contact: Abernethy Trust Ardeonaig, by Killin, Perthshire FK21 8SY (t: 01567 820523, e: at@ardeonaig.org , www.ardeonaig.org)
Training Training follows the requirements of the Award and is pitched at the level of each group; Bronze = full training, Silver = refresher and skills developments, Gold = refresher and further developments. All training courses operate with a ratio of 8 participants to 1 instructor. Assessment courses operate with a ratio of 6 participants to 1 instructor. Training or Assessment, courses cost £240 per instructor for a full day and £160 for a ½ day. Discounts are available for larger groups and for block / repeat bookings. for the Expeditions, Skills and Physical Sections: Navigation - Training includes map and compass, timing, pacing, special skills and much more. Assessments are available and National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze and Silver certificates can be awarded. Campcraft - Training includes site selection, use of tents and stoves, nutrition, environmental considerations and much more. Canoeing - Training includes paddling strokes, lifting and handling, journeying and much more. Assessments are available and BCU 1, 2 and 3 star certificates can be awarded. Mountain Biking - Training includes the safe cycle, on and off-road skills, cycling with panniers, bike maintenance and much more. First Aid - Rescue Emergency Care (REC) first aid courses include; vital signs, emergency action, levels of consciousness, bleeding, cpr, and much more.  The Rescue Emergency Care (REC) scheme accredits our First Aid courses and operate with a ratio of 8-12 participants to 1 trainer and costs £60 each per day. The Basic (one day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course also allows the participant to be nominated as the Appointed Person within the workplace). The Emergency (two day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course is recognised as sufficient by National Governing Bodies such as RYA, MLT, BCU). All our courses can be run either as intensive blocks, or as progressive days out. The number of training sessions required will depend on the abilities of the groups. Can You Experience, Loch Lomond, Email  info@canyouexperience.com Telephone/Fax   01389 602576  AALA registered.

 

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not endorse any camp sites, activity centres, courses or other opportunities contained within these pages. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award cannot and will not be held responsible for any arrangements, financial or otherwise, concerning participation in any opportunities described here.  Participants should check with their Licensed Organisation to ensure that an opportunity they wish to pursue will count for their DofE.  There is no guarantee that participation in activities offered by non-DofE Licensed Organisations will count towards any part of a DofE programme.  The DofE will not take any responsibility for any statements made or from any matter arising from any item printed here, including non-appearance of submitted copy.  Whilst every care is taken to ensure that each entry is accurate, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not take any responsibility for the omission or errors regarding any entry.  It is the responsibility of the user to ascertain that, where necessary, a provider has an appropriate licence under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. The supervision of expeditions is the responsibility of Licensed Organisations.

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Organisations which the DofE does endorse and promote as providing programmes which do fulfil all our sectional conditions are called Approved Activity Providers (AAPs).  Look for the AAP symbol next to an opportunity to show it's been provided by an AAP.  See our list of current AAPs here.

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