HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD THE STAFF Programme director – Enda Ryan Training Team –Sharon Cruse –Brian Jack –Tile Barn Staff –Others: Jo, Phil, Glyn, Caroline Award Officer – Bob Rhodes

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD 2007/8 What’s it all about? What will we be doing? Where will we be going? What about the other sections? What to do now…

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? The Hampshire Open Gold Programme allows independent candidates to complete the EXPEDITION section of the Award Individual’s are able to work with other independent’s under the guidance of Hampshire Trainer’s

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHAT WILL WE BE DOING? Planning, preparing & undertaking an expedition in “WILD” country Camping, cooking, navigating, self sufficient Team-building, First Aid, Access issues

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHERE WILL WE BE GOING? New Forest, Exmoor, Brecon, The Lakes, Dartmoor & BEYOND… Each weekend builds upon the skills developed on the others and allows candidates to experience a variety of terrains.

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD THE DETAILS Training will take place on the following dates: –9 th -11 th NovemberNew Forest –7 th -9 th DecemberExmoor –18 th -20 th JanuaryBrecon –8 th -10 th FebruaryPlanning Weekend –4 th -10 th AprilIntensive Training –2 nd -5 th MayDartmoor

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD THE DETAILS The final expedition will take place on the following dates: –25 th -31 st July 2007 –Area to be confirmed

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD THE DETAILS How much will it cost? Registration for Gold is £16.50 Costs for training & practice are shown on the Training Programme –Includes transport, accommodation & food –Reflects depth of training required for wild country

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER SECTIONS? SKILLSERVICE PHYSICAL RECREATION RESIDENTIAL Candidates complete these via their Award Office, however the Gold Training Team are able to support in some areas.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? GOLD ServiceSkillPhysicalExped 12 months One for 12 months the other for 6 months Sufficient training If you haven’t done Silver you must do 12 months of skill & physical 4 days, 3 nights

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHY DO IT? Because you will develop… –Self-belief/self confidence –Independence –Team skills –New skills –New friends

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHY DO IT? Because you will have… –FUN –Something that stands out on your CV –Stories to tell your friends

HAMPSHIRE OPEN GOLD WHAT TO DO NOW… Send a booking form with your payment to the Hampshire Award Office Find out more on the Hampshire Open Gold wikispace