MEMORIES

Join us in celebrating the impact of The Duke’s legacy: explore the amazing memories, messages and stories of the DofE from people across the UK.

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Michael Anderson

The Duke 'dropped by' in his helicopter to encourage us ...

Moira Turner

I was part of the first cohort at my secondary ...

Reg Coles

Started as a 16yr old kid still tied to Moms ...

Cameron Valentine

When the DofE started the headmaster of Camelford Grammar School ...

Aaisha Shah

I was lucky enough to complete my Duke of Edinburgh ...

Sheen Dullo

I was unsure about whether to do dofe or not ...

Nick Summerton

I began my DofE journey in 1993 with my Bronze award ...

Peter Burrows

This isn't a particularly special memory, but one that has ...

Max Callus

When volounteering I was able to cherish the ability to ...

Cameron Puaar

I have completed the Bronze award and am currently completing ...

Emily Biggs

This is the best experience for people who want to ...

Benjamin Jones

I started air rifle shooting as my skill for my ...

James Hage

I had completed my Bronze and Silver but didn't get ...

Steve Rex

I was fortunate enough to complete my DofE whilst an ...

Dawn Rushen

The expeditions - in the days of the canvas tents ...

Abe Wright Harvey

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Tony Causer

I was born in 1946 to poor but hard working parents ...

Jeremy Catt

Going back to 1978 I was fortunate to be selected and ...

Graham Moates

With thanks to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Your vision ...

Becca Darlington

I am from a family of 4 sisters who all achieved ...

Julie Allen-Morgan

I never had the opportunity to do the DofE scheme ...

Richard Hunt

In the early days of the scheme I was inspired ...

Dave Sommerville

I did my own Silver and Gold Awards between 1987 and 1991. ...

Brian Mills

First First presentation of D of E in 1958 followed by ...

Aviva Ben Rafael

Missing you and your programm

Maddie Slater

The DofE has taught me to be resilient and continue ...

Oliver Price

There are two things many people have in common nowadays, ...