CALLING ALL MODELS! |
We are planning a number of photo shoots during this summer across the country with a special focus on different modes of expedition travel. So, if your groups are planning a practice or qualifying expedition with a mode of travel other than foot in the summer months and are keen to have their pictures taken and to feature in our future DofE resources, then please get in touch with Lizzie Bishop at DofE Head Office.
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AAP JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
| Two positions are available at the DofE Head Office (Windsor) supporting the Approved Activity Provider project. The AAP Project Co-ordinator is a full time role, and there is also a Project Development Internship available.
These exciting roles will play a key role in the delivery of the national project. Go here for more information or to apply for these positions.
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AWESOME ABSEIL |
Have the adventure of a lifetime & Abseil SAS style onto the beach 165ft below the Forth Railway Bridge – one of the best landmarks in Scotland and raise funds for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Charity in Scotland. Forth Rail Bridge Abseil Challenge
1st August 2010.
Entry Fee £20. Min Sponsorship £120. Over 16s only. Find out more information here.
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WELSH ADVENTURE CHALLENGE |
Up for a challenge? The DofE Adventure Race 2010
is on Saturday 25th September. Starting from Usk Reservoir and finishing at Dan yr Ogof Showcaves on 26 September. Have fun and raise funds for the DofE in Wales.
Presentation at Dan yr Ogof Showcaves 4.00pm.
Find out more from Ian Gwilym:
ian.gwilym@DofE.org Tel: 01874 623086
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GREEN FORMS |
A reminder from the Peak Assessor Network... Where Bronze and Silver teams are requesting an Assessor from the Peak Assessor Network they should complete a GREEN form even if the expedition is taking place in the White Peak area. Expeditions in this area would usually be notified on a RED form, however the Red form gives insufficient information for the Network Co-ordinator to allocate an Assessor, and has insufficient team information on.
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STUFF YOUR RUCKSACK |
A new website launched by Kate Humble, Stuffyourrucksack.com is an online community that helps responsible travellers make a practical difference to the lives of those in developing countries that have so little, and deserve so much more.
When travelling abroad, take some stuff with you that will help a local charity – the website puts you in touch with those most in need.
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WELLS SPORTS FOUNDATION |
The new Wells Sports Foundation has just started providing grants to sports clubs and schools to help fund projects that will increase participation in sport by young people both now and in the future.
Grants can be for up to £2,000 and are available across England, Scotland and Wales.
Go here for more information.
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BIG LOTTERY NEWS |
Community Wildlife is Big Lottery Fund’s new programme for projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy and protect the wildlife in their local area. BIG’s Community Wildlife funding programme will offer grants of between £300 and £10,000.
For further details about the programme and an application form please visit their website or call: 0845 367 0610.
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RSPCA YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER AWARDS |
Are your participants keen photographers? The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is the only national animal photography competition for under-19s that is FREE and easy to enter.
With four categories to chose from there is something for everyone.
You can enter online at www.rspca.org.uk/ypa – the closing date is 6 September 2010.
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AMEY DRIVE FOR SAFETY |
The DofE is supporting Amey’s ‘Drive for Safety’ – a campaign to reduce road accidents among young people by teaching them practical driving skills at Silverstone, the UK’s premier driving circuit. For information or to apply for a place, contact Gemma Batten: 01865 787222 gemma.batten@amey.co.uk
The opportunity is for 18-25 year olds with a full driving licence from Birmingham, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Warwickshire.
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A to Z Expeditions runs a programme of Open Gold Expeditions for individuals and small groups. Joining a group and working with other like-minded people is a great way to complete the Gold DofE Expedition section. 
