Tuesday, April 18, 2006
It was a Colossus Event!! That caused a Tidal Wave of Excitement
Through the kind donations of many people the Award was able to raise £134 to go towards The Duke of Edinburgh’s Jubilee fund.
We would like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers that helped out on the day in promoting The Award.
We hope that everybody who came had a fantastic time and will continue to support our other 50th Anniversary Events.
2006 SE Regional Conference
This year's theme was ‘Present, Past and Future’ of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Around 100 people attended the 2 day Conference which included a trip to the Spinnaker Tower for the delegates on the Wednesday afternoon. HRH The Earl of Wessex met 100 Award Participants at the Guildhall, Portsmouth before joining us for the Conference Dinner and as our after dinner speaker.
After the dinner a raffle was held which raised £360.00 to go towards the Jubilee Fund. A big thank you to all those who donated prizes.
The Chief Executive of the Award, Peter Westgarth, joined us on the second day of the Conference to speak about the future of the Award. Further details to be found in the conference report which will be available shortly from the SE Office. The Conference for 2007 will be held in Berkshire.
On Saturday 18th February 2006, 300 award supporters and friends were having a fantastic time at the Kent Grand Ball which was held at the Detling Showground, Maidstone, Kent.
Shirley Price has recently received her 25 year certificate and personal letter from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Welcome to Angharad Purser who joined the staff at the South East Office on 1st March 2006. Angharad is a Bronze, Silver & Gold Award holder
Fundraising 50th Year
During this very exciting year there are many various fundraising events happening with in your local areas. Please help the SE Region in raising funds to further the development of the Award.
On Saturday 30th September West Sussex County Award Committee will be on starters orders for a fun day of family entertainment at Fontwell Park Racecourse.
There will be 7 sponsored races starting from 12 midday, and finishing at 5:50pm. Admission to the races will be free for children aged 16 and under.
Grandstand and Paddock £12.50
Premiere Enclosure Badge £17.50
For further information please contact Nikki Hamilton-Street on 01243 782 080.
FINAL OF GOLDEN TRANGIA
The final of the Golden Trangia will also be taking place at Fontwell Park Racecourse on the 30th September. So remember to get all your entries in.
Ever thought About doing your Expedition Abroad?
Here’s some ideas!
Gredos Centre
· The Gredos Centre offers a well established Field Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre in the Sierra de Gredos, in Spain. Where they are able to offer school programmes and expeditions. They are beautifully located and border a nature park with fantastic views of the mountain range.
The Gredos Centre offers a unique environment for the Expedition part of the Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. The expeditions can be done by:
· Hiking
· Biking
· Horse Riding
The centre is able to provide the whole training and route planning prior to the expedition.
For more information visit the website at www.gredoscentre.com
Brathay E
xploration Group Ltd
· Brathay provide the opportunity to young people (15-25) with adventurous opportunities to improve their skills, and increase their experience and understanding through treks.
· They offer the opportunity to complete a section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award providing there is appropriate proposals and authorisations.
Brathay offer expeditions in Tanzania, India, Guatemala and California to name but a few.
If you are interested please visit the website at: www.brathayexploration.org.uk
The Royal School of Church Music
Subsidised Outdoor Training
Opportunities
Over the past 5 years Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust has supported The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
They believe that young people need to be given every opportunity to have a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. Plas y Brenin can offer volunteer leaders, youth workers, teachers and participants training and assessment courses at a subsidised rate.
Helen Barnard The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator, is available to offer advice on courses and keep you up to date with subsidised training opportunities.
For more information please contact Helen Barnard on 01690 720 214 or email: HelenB@pyb.co.uk Alternately visit the website at www.pyb.co.uk/dofe
It was a Tree-mendous Day
During March tree planting ceremonies took place across the country at Woodland Trust sites. 50 trees were planted at each site. The South East Region tree planting took place in Hampshire and our thanks go to Andy Kennedy who arranged for 50 trees to be planted by participants from the Award Project who are currently doing conservation work as the Service element of their Award.
Dates for Your Diary
Thursday 13th July - 50th Year Award Supporters Garden Party
Wednesday 20th Sept - Award Officers’ Meeting
Wednesday 27th Sept - SE Regional Advisory Committee
Youth Activities..Get Involved!!!!
Activenture
Activenture are looking for any individuals or groups of volunteers who would be interested in going to an Activenture for a residential activity holiday as companion helpers to disabled/ special needs young people.
Many volunteers who take part in this use it to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Service Section.
If you are interested in this Les Pond training and recruitment advisor is able to visit organisations or groups of potential volunteers to give multi-media presentations regarding Activenture.
For further information please contact Les Pond on 01432 828 218 or email: les@hindleap.com
It’s A Tall Story
Is the life for you out at sea if so then Tall Ships Adventures is for you. Tall Ships offers you a challenge of a lifetime, and offers you the chance to sail into the Atlantic, Mediterranean or the North Sea. The voyages can last anything from 5-25 nights depending on the voyage that you choose. This would be an ideal opportunity for a residential for anyone doing their Gold Award. However you may need to take part or even organise fundraising events in order to cover the cost of one of these adventures. For more details contact Tall Ships Adventures 2A The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO1 3PT.
Tel: 023 9283 2055
Email: info@tallships.org
Record Books
Please note that the pricing guide for the Record Book Packs for 2006/2007 are as follows:
Bronze £11.00
Silver £11.00
Gold £16.50
With effect from 1st April 2006 until 31st March 2007.
South East Training Days
October 2006
Thurs 12 - New Leader Training
Sat 14 - New Leader Training
The cost of the course is £30. Please visit website for more information www.theaward.org/southeast
