Stanhope ESU see’s further success as 13 young people achieve their DofE Bronze Awards!

Just before the Christmas break, 13 young people from Stanhope Explorer Unit celebrated achieving their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Presented by their unit leader Chris Worthington and Descom Kevin Ripley, this really shows the drive, determination, and resilience of our young people, despite their concern about how you will continue their DofE during a global pandemic.

There are four sections to complete their Bronze Award. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for, and completing an expedition.

Young people took on a range of projects, supporting vulnerable and elderly members of the local community who are shielding or needed extra support. They all gain vital skills for life through the skills section and undertaking socially distanced expeditions in the local area (across South Ribble, Chorley, and Ormskirk Districts).

Explorer Scout Eva 15 had to say “I am really happy we all managed to complete our Bronze D of E. It was a real challenge to do this during the pandemic, especially the expedition, but I am so proud of what we all managed to achieve.”

Unit Leader Chris “It’s great to see so many of our young people achieve the award of this scale during this difficult time for everyone and for Scouting across the UK. It truly shows the power that Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh Award have on enabling our young people to be global citizens and the difference it makes on the local community”

Recent DofE research reveals the positive impact extracurricular learning, such as volunteering or developing a skill, can have on young people’s wellbeing, as a district we could not be prouder! The DofE offers a life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers.