Duke of Edinburgh students clean up Norden

As part of their volunteer section of the award, the students carried out weeding

Duke of Edinburgh students descended on Norden on Saturday (25 August).

As part of their volunteer section of the award, the students carried out weeding, litter picking plus various other jobs at Jubilee Park, the rockery and land at the junction of Moorland Avenue and Edenfield Road.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is open to anyone aged between 14 and 24. They can undertake a programme at one of the three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a bronze, silver or gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There are four sections at bronze and silver level and five at gold.

Young people will achieve a Duke of Edinburgh award if they show persistence, commitment and personal development over a period of time. Every activity must be successfully completed and assessed. The result is the world’s leading achievement award for young people, recognised by employers and universities alike.

Completing a DofE programme develops young people for life and work. It develops resilience, confidence and a ‘can do’ attitude as well as the social and communication skills that businesses are calling out for.