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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
FOUR PEAKS CHALLENGE - 27th - 30th JUNE 2008
Are you an active hill walker looking for a new challenge that
will take you to new heights and specatular views of the
Irish landscape?
Then look no further - we invite you to climb the highest peak
in each of the four Provinces of Ireland:
MWEELREA (Co. Mayo) Connaught - 814m
CARRANTOOHIL (Co. Kerry) Munster - 1039m
LUGHNAQUILLIA (Co. Wicklow) Leinster - 925m
SLIEVE DONARD (Co. Down) Ulster - 850m
Starting from the west coast of Co. Mayo, participants will
experience the unique landscape and challenge that each
mountain will create before finishing on the east coast of
Co. Down.
To minimise the environmental impact, only 20 places are
available and smaller walking groups will be formed of equal
ability, lead by qualified leaders. Transport, accomodation
and most meals will be provided over the "long weekend".
Participants (min age 18) will be required to provide their
own boots and clothing, including waterproofs. Advice will
be provided in terms of equipment and prepartion. There
will be a pre-meeting for participants including a day walk
in the Mournes.
COST: MINIMUM FUND RAISING TARGET £500.00.
Each person who raises over £500 will receive a Target Dry
Discovery Jacket.
Contact the Award Office for an application form by
telephoning (028) 9050 9550.
TRAINING COURSES:
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:
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 1st issue of 2008 - Northern Ireland will be available mid-February and thank you to everyone who contributed to this). We are now looking for articles for our next edition, due out in JApril - deadlines for any articles is the Friday 7th March. 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.
KIA Motors support the Award in Northern Ireland
Thanks to the generosity of Kia Motors The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Northern Ireland has a wonderful 7 seater Sedona 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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