We had our launch event for 2023 on Sunday 2nd October 2022.

We had two separate talks at 3:30pm and 5:30pm and we were full for both of them. Thank you to all of you that attended.

We had Matt Woodcock from the DofE in attendance, and between him, Emma (our Centre Manager) and Martin (Bronze Expedition Manager) they explained all about the Duke of Edinburgh award, what the different levels are and also what the processes are for registering at the centre, the costs and the dates for 2023. Andy also said a few words about the centre and the costs for next year.

We also explained about the volunteer led nature of the centre, and the fact that it is important that people put their names forward for volunteering. We are having a Volunteer Evening on Mon 17th October for anyone interesting in offering their support. It is important that the centre can continue to provide the support to the local area going forward and that is one of the factors in determining who we offer our places to.

There were lots of people registering and as usual we are over subscribed for 2023, particularly in Bronze. We were also oversubscribed for Silver as well which shows that the demand for this award is always growing in the local area.