David Hamlin

INSPIRE.ADVENTURE.ACHIEVE

Supporting D of E Centres across Somerset including disadvantaged and SEN
provision. All views and opinions are my own.

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

Big Somerset celebrations @DofE 70th anniversary of the award at Buckingham Palace with 30 representatives from Somerset Centres and gold achievers #GoldAwards @SSESomerset @SSEoutdoors

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

@YeovilCollege freshers fair today with their DofE team signing up new and existing participants to the award at the college @DofE @David_DofE #DofE #AwardforAll #Opportunity

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

https://t.co/0kMEOr4neu
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

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

https://t.co/VywHAHy5zh

Lots of @DofE under £300 are available - from @BathandWest to Activities weeks with @SSEoutdoors. Take a look and see if any suit your needs #DofE #Gold #Residential #2026

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

@SomersetDofE stall @PGLSomerset in Yatton today - showing how the partnership between the two goes from strength to strength @DofE #ThankYou

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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

[The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @DofE]

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.

[The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @DofE]

⚠️ 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

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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 🚶‍♀️

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

What a fab article in the Yeovil Press following the @SomersetLL visit to @FairmeadYeovil. These pictures really show what an impact @DofE has on their students. @SomersetCouncil @SSESomerset @David_DofE #Amazing #AwardForAll

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

Somerset Youth Forum is a great Volunteering idea for @DofE participants. The next meeting is in May and Young People will discuss sport options in schools/colleges. Why not take a look and get involved @SSEoutdoors @SSESomerset @SomersetCouncil #MakeADifference #Volunteering

[SSE OUTDOORS @SSEoutdoors]

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!
https://t.co/LgGpEfxmhm

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

Lovely visit to @Carymoor with @SomersetLL to discuss Alternative Provision DofE programs in Somerset and to meet the participants from @KingArthursSch past and present - we even found a Newt! Amazing work - passionate leader - thank you @DofE @SomersetCouncil @SSEoutdoors

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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 @scouts]

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

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

CAG are offering various opportunities for DofE volunteering around the county - pop along and see what you could do #DofE #Volunteering #Skill

[Somerset DofE @SomersetDofE]

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

[The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @DofE]

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