Big Somerset celebrations @DofE 70th anniversary of the award at Buckingham Palace with 30 representatives from Somerset Centres and gold achievers #GoldAwards@SSESomerset@SSEoutdoors
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What a fun event for groups to try night time orienteering! Take a look for more info and to help raise money for three worthy charities @Rotary@TauntonValeRC
Do you know of anyone who has the time to be a trustee ? Prowdes Educational Trust are looking for someone here in Somerset - for more info take a look at the link below - be great if we could help find someone to support them 😊
https://t.co/0o16XuA9h4
What a great opportunity with @arkategwood this summer to get some free work experience using lots of tools. Why not take a look and get involved @VIYproject
This Expedition season don’t forget to follow the Countryside Code, litter-ally 🚮
🚯 Take all litter with you or put it in a bin
🍃 Leave no trace
🐑 Respect nature and others
Read more:
https://t.co/cZPi4IX1tF.
⚠️ A heatwave is on the way this weekend and safety is our top priority.
Here’s a few tips to help you…
Adjust your schedule by travelling earlier in the morning and later in the day ☀️
Make sure your young people have suncream, hats, and sunglasses 🧢
Advise your groups to bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothes to help keep cool 👕
Remind everyone to drink plenty of water and to schedule extra breaks
Enable adequate water drops for your groups 🚰
Keep an eye on the weather forecast and temperatures for the location you are going to 🌡️
Ensure you follow your organisation’s risk assessments and health and safety policies ✅
Read more in Chapter 6 of our Expedition Guide 🔗
https://t.co/ugl6IPKWl6
A great day out with @kowessex and @PGLSomerset walking along @StrawbLine between Sanford and Yatton - another partnership event to say thank you for their continued support of @DofE across Somerset and funding to enable disadvantaged YP start an award #ThankYou@SSEoutdoors 🚶♀️
Have you seen this great looking @DofE Gold residential @MillontheBrue in Somerset - take a look and share with your golds - could be an opportunity to complete this summer! https://t.co/meIoNQW21F #DofE#Gold#Residential#Fun
The weather seems to have received the memo!
Come along to our Family Day at Kilve Court this Saturday and have a go at some of the activities we have on offer!
Remember - wear closed toe shoes (eg trainers) - flip flops won't cut it on the climbing wall!
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https://t.co/MoA3GysY2Q hot off the press @SSEoutdoors have just added a new Gold Residential at Charterhouse in Aug 2025 due to high demand - please take a look for more info - come and join them for an extreme activities week! @DOfE@SomersetCouncil#Gold#DofE
Scouts, @SeaCadetsUK, @Girlguiding & @stjohnambulance are calling for 35 hours of paid volunteer leave!
We’ve written to PM Keir Starmer to help more people volunteer with charities & youth groups during work hours.
Sign our petition: https://t.co/iyt9WQCmZv #TimeToVolunteer
Our Kilve residential is filling up fast - we include a volunteering morning @DunsterCastleNT on this residential and a look around this stunning venue and picturesque village. last years group had an amazing week with @SSEoutdoors find us on DofE Opportunity Finder #DofE#Gold
Our NEW Residential guidance is here 🔔
The updates we’ve made are focused on making sure the Residential section is inclusive, accessible and flexible – so that more of you can benefit from experiencing a residential as part of your Gold DofE.
Access the guidance here 👉 https://t.co/Thwdjk2eWm