Jane Beech
I did the bronze and silver awards in the 1970’s and it meant a lot to me then and now.
It enabled me to get out into the countryside during expeditions and training sessions. We gave each other encouragement when the going got tough, when the weather was bad, or feet got blistered, we helped each other and made life long friends.
After doing the awards I joined the YHA which meant I could continue to explore the countryside and I wouldn’t have done this if I hadn’t taken part in the
D of E first.
It took me out of my comfort zone. Gave me confidence, I t made me try new things and I am very grateful for the opportunities it gave me.
For that I owe great thanks to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, for setting up the award, for the teachers that supported the scheme and for the friends I made on the way.
Thank you.
It enabled me to get out into the countryside during expeditions and training sessions. We gave each other encouragement when the going got tough, when the weather was bad, or feet got blistered, we helped each other and made life long friends.
After doing the awards I joined the YHA which meant I could continue to explore the countryside and I wouldn’t have done this if I hadn’t taken part in the
D of E first.
It took me out of my comfort zone. Gave me confidence, I t made me try new things and I am very grateful for the opportunities it gave me.
For that I owe great thanks to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, for setting up the award, for the teachers that supported the scheme and for the friends I made on the way.
Thank you.
