DofE Award Leaders at Hammersmith CTC

DofE Award Leaders Course

Twenty three Army Cadet Leaders gathered at the London HQ of Middlesex & North West London Army Cadets for a weekend briefing on how to organise, support and administer the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award for young Army cadets. ( Group pictured)

They came from all over London , the Home Counties and as far afield as Humberside for the workshop run by the Army Cadets top Award leaders. ( Workshop Leaders pictured in blue polo shirts )

Visting the weekend Colonel Ian Denison Commandant of the Sector and a great supporter of the Award said " The Army Cadet Force is one of the largest promoters and partners in the Award and we are keen to ensure that leaders are equipped with the best means of helping young people. Cadets can achieve the Award through many of the activities which they do while following the cadet syllabus so it makes real sense to join them up. The Award is a readily recognised achievement which gives youngsters a head start in the adult world "

Lt Darren Murphy from Staines is the Award Officer for the Middx & NW London cadets and organised the weekend. " It makes perfect sense to help young people to reach their potential often in a practical way - what we are doing here is making sure that the leaders and adult instructors understand fully what's needed and how best to make use of the resources available"

The Army Cadet Force is aiming to increase the number of successful bronze , silver and gold Award holders in its ranks.