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Michael Waby
The pleasure, skills and confidence that the DofE scheme rewarded me with have been one of the lasting pleasures of my life and fulled a lifelong love of outdoor pursuits. Receiving my Gold award from The Duke of Edinburgh was a very special moment. I’m extremely grateful to him.