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WELCOME TO THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD IN NORTHERN IRELAND WEBSITE
These web pages contain information specific to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Northern Ireland. By using the links on the left you will find the latest information for various aspects of the Award in Northern Ireland.
If you have any information you would like to post on the site or amendments please contact the Award Office or email nireland@theaward.org
The Award Office in Belfast
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
28 Wellington Park
BELFAST BT9 6DL
Phone: 028 9050 9550/1/2
Fax: 028 9050 9555
Email nireland@theaward.org
NEW BRAND GOES LIVE 1st September 2008
Keep your eyes open for the Awards new logo and brand which goes live on 1st September 2008. We will have new promotional material available in the office along with Polos, Fleeces, Hoodies and much more. Contact the office for further information on ordering and costs etc.
TRAINING
Please see the "leaders" page for information on all the training courses currently in place for new and existing leaders. Spaces are limited on all these courses, so please register your interest as soon as possible.
SKILLS UPDATE:
Please note that DRIVING will now be referred to as DRIVING in the skills listing on the Award website. This was previously listed under Motorcars/Motorcycles. The listing under Motorcars/Motorcycles will also remain. Hopefully this will be more straightforward for everyone!
SPECIAL EVENTS & DATES TO NOTE:
FUNDRAISING GOLF EVENT AT ROCKMOUNT - 25TH ANUGUST
4-Ball Golf Competition taking place to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Jubilee Fund. £35.00 per person which includes your meal. We have fantastic prizes for overall winners and minner competitions being run within the main event. Contact Cheryl Miller at the Award Office to enter.
Award News - Northern Ireland and Award Journal
We are always on the look out for interesting articles that could be published in our local magazine (Award News - Northern Ireland), the national magazine (Award Journal) and now on the local website.
The 3rd issue of 2008 - Northern Ireland will be available end of September. We are now looking for articles for our next editionl - deadlines for any articles is Friday 5th September. If you have a news worthy article and pictures that you would like to be considered please get in touch with Cheryl Miller in the Northern Ireland Award Office. Phone: 028 9050 9550 or email: cheryl.miller@theaward.org
- Perhaps you've completed an Exploration
- Maybe you've been on a great Residential course
- Has the Award changed your outlook on life?
- If your organisation is holding a course or Expeditions open to other Award participants
For details of the Award Journal on the web click onto The Award website
Silver Award Presentations
The Northern Ireland Award Office would encourage Award leaders and Operating Authorities to keep sending in your Silver Award forms, through the appropriate means.
SSANG YONG Motors support the Award in Northern Ireland
Thanks to the generosity of Ssang Yong Motors The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Northern Ireland has a wonderful 7 seater for use within its Award Units.
All we require is that you have a clean driving licence and a donation to the Jubilee Fund for the use of the vehicle. For further details on how to make full use of this superb facility please telephone the Award Office on 028 9050 9550 or email: nireland@theaward.org.
Northern Ireand promotional materials
The Northern Ireland Award office has introduced a striking and fun range of promotional items including leaflets, bookmarks and cards encouraging young people to participate in the Award. Supplies are available from the Award office.
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