Achieving a Gold DofE award has been a life-long aspiration of mine. Unfortunately I was not able to complete my Bronze DofE due to COVID19 restrictions. However, doing Silver now has taught me to push me to the limit, learn new things all while having fun. I have surprised myself with everything I have accomplished, and without the DofE award, I would never have been able to reach my full potential.

The Duke of Edinburgh introducing this scheme for young people has shaped not only them, but their families and history itself. Our patron will be remembered as a man who has influenced and molded many generations and he will be greatly missed.