Dileep's Gold DofE Qualifying Expedition
Dileep joined us for his Gold expedition recently and has written about his experience here...
Day 1 - I started the day by double checking my bag to see if I had left anything out. After this I knew I had to face the challenge on my Gold DofE. When I was in the car, I anticipated what type of people I would have in my group. Just before we arrived, I had bought some Oreos biscuits to break the ice with my group. When upon arriving, I was welcomed with open arms from the entire group and within the first 15 minutes we ate through all the Oreos! When sitting around my group, I had recognized a person from my Silver DofE which was a great surprise. From the first day I knew it was going to be a great time.
Carry on reading...
Jen Roberts - AE instructor
Jen, tells us why she's made a career out of what she loves - the outdoors.
What does being in the outdoors mean to you?
"For me the outdoors is synonymous with freedom. It may sound clichéd but it is my place to get away from everyday life, a space to think, to appreciate its beauty and challenge myself on my own terms. I have learned so much about our natural world and myself by having the opportunity to disappear into nature. I think everyone should have the opportunity to find out what being in the outdoors means to them."
Carry on reading...