OVER 200 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD IN STOCKPORT

Over 200 young people from Stockport received The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at the biggest ever presentation evening at Stockport Town Hall last week.

A total of 246 Awards – 15 Gold Awards, 32 Silver Awards and 199 Bronze Awards – were presented.

To gain a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, young people need to reach the required standard in four sections: volunteering (activities helping others), skill (such as playing a musical instrument), physical recreation (such as dancing or football), and a multi-day expedition. At Gold level people take part in a five day residential project.

Pictured are three of the Gold Award winners: Ruth Franklin is second left, Hannah Johnstone is second right, and Christian Ogden is far right; also pictured, left to right, are Alan Pashley from Stockport Council; Councillor Shan Alexander, Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Achievement; and the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Chris Murphy.

Councillor Shan Alexander, Stockport Council’s Executive Councillor for Lifelong Learning and Achievement, said:

“It is a fantastic achievement for so many of Stockport’s young people to gain The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award this year. I would like to congratulate the young people on their huge success. I encourage young people who are interested in participating in the Award to contact the Council.”

The Council’s Services for Young People manages The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award which is open to all Stockport residents aged between 14 and 25. More information is available from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Team on 218 1101 or email dofe@stockport.gov.uk

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