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Duke of Edinburgh Award

This challenging programme allows you to learn new skills, help others, experience adventure and attain a great sense of achievement.

Many organisations, from employers to universities, take a good view of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and what it says about the person who has achieved it.

The good news is - there's no exam and you can't fail.

The award is about having a go and not about competition - you just need a bit of enterprise and perseverance.

There are three levels - bronze, silver and gold - and for each you complete activities in four sections.

It's up to you what you do in each section which cover service, skills, physical recreation and expeditions with a wide range of options to choose from.

Alternatively, you can find other activities which interest you - this could be something entirely new or an activity you already enjoy.

In North Somerset you can take part in the award through your school or community at one of our open award centres.

For more information about this please contact one of these schools.

The open award centres are as follows with the contact person listed:

  • Clevedon
    Contact: Bob Lowman
    Telephone: 01934 833 596
  • Nailsea
    Contact: Chris O'Bryan on 01275 871634 or
    John Oldham on 01934 832 902
    e-mail: lynoldham@waitrose.com
  • North Somerset OAC
    Contact: Vicky Horn (Award Officer)
    Telephone: 01275 812 046
    e-mail: vicky.horn@n-somerset.gov.uk
  • Flax Bourton Youth Club
    Telephone: 01275 812 046
  • Portishead Youth Centre
    Contact: Ben Hudnott
    Telephone: 01275 842461

If you have any questions or need further information contact our Nailsea office and ask for one of the following members of staff:

  • Sally Massam on 01275 812 045
  • Bob Lowman on 01934 833 596
  • Chris O'Bryan on 01275 871 634
  • Mike Hicks on 0781 361 3305
  • Vicky Horn (Award Officer) on 01275 812 046

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