Tag Archives: DofE

DofE Silver Expedition Practice

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

In April, Chris was Course Leading a DofE Silver Training Expedition for Rich Adventure in the Berwyns. The young people were super enthusiastic and took everything in their stride Day 1This has to be one of the wettest days I … Continue reading →

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Bronze DofE Assessing

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

In April, Chris was assessing two bronze teams for Rich Adventure in the Peak District. It was a fab weekend working with two great teams. All teams successfully completed their expedition in good style and I wish them every success … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition

Posted on September 27, 2018 by chris

Early in September, CHMAS had 40 young people out on a Bronze DofE Expedition in Llangollen and I’m pleased to say all the teams successfully completed their expedition is some pretty inclement weather! It always gives us a real buzz … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze DofE Practice Expeditions

Posted on July 24, 2018 by chris

In July, CHMAS had 6 teams out in Llangollen undertaking their DofE Bronze practice expeditions and despite the hot weather all teams did extremely well. The evening meals were varied but all of a high standard with many adapted from … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze Qualifying Expedition

Posted on July 24, 2018 by chris

For Chris and the team, they are always brimming with pride when they work on our qualifying expeditions and get to see the teams smashing the expedition by using all the skills they learnt from the training and practice expedition … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – DofE Training

Posted on June 27, 2018 by chris

As an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the DofE Expedition Section, CHMAS was once again providing a full expedition package for a local school in Shrewsbury. We had two glorious weekends in May where the different groups got stuck in … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze DofE Presentations

Posted on November 12, 2017 by chris

Its always nice to be invited to your teams presentations following their qualifying expedition and as with previous years this years presentations for the Bronze DofE Expedition didn’t disappoint. There was a wide range of topics and lots of laughter as … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze Qualifying Expedition

Posted on September 25, 2017 by chris

Back for the second run of a DofE Qualifying Expedition in Llangollen and I still feel very privileged to be part of their expedition. All three teams totally smashed it on the expedition and apart from the obligatory once a day health … Continue reading →

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CHMAS Bronze Qualifying Expedition

Posted on September 17, 2017 by chris

Working on any DofE Qualifying Expedition is for me, such a privilege! Watching the teams you have trained putting it all together and successfully completing their qualifying expedition is pretty special. The teams completed a two day expedition in Llangollen … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Bronze DofE Practice Expedition

Posted on July 11, 2017 by chris

Last weekend, CHMAS was running a Bronze DofE expedition in Llangollen for three teams and a mighty fine expedition it turned out to be too. It was great to see all the teams putting their new skills into practice and … Continue reading →

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