Twenty three young people received their Duke of Edinburgh’ Award Gold badges from His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Adam Wood, today, Wednesday 16 April, at Government House. They are:
Nathan Allen – The Foundry
Bridget Bale – QEII
Colin Bankes-Jones – QEII
Joseph Callister – Indepenedent
Duncan Churcher – RGS
Juan Churcher – RGS
Louise Coase – The Foundry
Jessica Corner – RGS
Ben Cotton – QEII
Breeshey Cowin – The Foundry
Thomas Doyle – QEII
Natalie Kneen – QEII
Erin McNulty – QEII
Moira Pain – QEII
Rachel Pooley – CRHS
Joshua Riordan – The Foundry
Juan Riordan – The Foundry
Harry Snape - QEII
Kirree Swift – The Foundry
Katia Tastagh - QEII
Beth Vickers – QEII
Rosie Walker – The Foundry
Jessica Ward – The Foundry
Details of the activities they completed for their Award can be found in the table below.
| Participent | Activities Completed |
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Nathan Allen |
Volunteering – sports leadership at the NSC coaching young Hockey goalkeepers Skills – learning to drive Physical – hockey Expedition – sea kayaking in the Isle of Skye Residential – Bible study week at Capenwray Hall |
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Bridget Bale |
Volunteering – primary school assistant @ Ballaugh Primary School Skills – cookery Physical – yoga Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – outdoor centre maintenance and activity week at Ardwhallan |
|
Colin Bankes-Jones |
Volunteering – took part in a liaision project with local police Skills – playing the guitar Physical – archery Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – Volvo Environmental Competition, Sweden |
|
Joseph Callister |
Volunteering – helping at a lunchtime Chess Club Skills – learning to drive Physical – basketball Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – watersports course in Wales |
|
Duncan Churcher |
Volunteering – helping at a lunchtime Chess Club Skills – learning to drive Physical – basketball Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – watersports course in Wales |
|
Juan Churcher |
Volunteering – Youth Work and Award Scheme Leadership, helping at a Youth Club and with a DofE Unit Skills – learning to drive Physical – basketball and rugby Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – watersports course in Wales |
|
Louise Coase |
Volunteering – St John Ambulance Youth Leadership Skills – rifle shooting Physical – Water Sports in particular sailing Expedition – walking in the mountains of Mourne, Northern Ireland Residential – volunteer leader on a trip to Lourdes helping the sick and elderly |
|
Jessica Corner |
Volunteering – bird watching for the British Trust of Ornithology Skills – playing the piano Physical – swimming Expedition – cycling in Snowdonia Residential – volunteer at the Share Centre, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland for the Chest, Heart & Stroke Association |
|
Ben Cotton |
Volunteering – helping children as a teaching assistant in an ICT class Skills – playing the saxophone as part of the Isle of Man Wind Orchestra and the Manx Saxophone Ensemble Physical – rugby Expedition – walking in the Yorkshire Dales Residential – assistant at the Ackers Adventure Centre, Birmingham |
|
Breeshey Cowin |
Volunteering – helping at a Guide Unit Skills – ballet appreciation Physical – badminton Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – volunteer on a Girlguiding Adventure in Berlin |
|
Thomas Doyle |
Volunteering – Sports Leadership teaching taekwondo Skills – playing the trumpet Physical – taekwondo Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential –outdoor centre maintenance and activity week at Ardwhallan |
|
Natalie Kneen |
Volunteering – helping at Brownies Skills – learning to drive Physical – yoga Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – helping at an outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
|
Erin McNulty |
Volunteering – helping at the Manx Museum Library and archives Skills – learning latin Physical – yoga Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – taking part in an International Linguistics Olympiad, Manchester |
|
Moira Pain |
Volunteering – teaching at the Gale Force Theatre School Skills – playing the flute in a band Physical – ballroom dancing Expedition – walking in the Yorkshire Dales & Pennines Residential – Christian Study week at Capenwray Hall, Carnforth |
|
Rachel Pooley |
Volunteering – event management and administration at the Erin Arts Centre Skills – playing the piano Physical – squash Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – Latin Summer School residential course, in Wells
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|
Joshua Riordan |
Volunteering – Sports Leadership coaching hockey Skills – dance appreciation Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – Wilderness Experiences expedition to Nicaragua |
|
Juan Riordan |
Volunteering – musical theatre teaching assistant Skills – acting, drama and theatre skills Physical – tap dancing Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – Wilderness Experiences expedition to Nicaragua |
|
Harry Snape |
Volunteering – helping children as a classroom assistant at Foxdale Primary School Skills – lifesaving Physical – fitness activities at the NSC Gym Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – outdoor centre maintenance and activity week at Ardwhallan |
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Kirree Swift |
Volunteering – volunteer youth worker at the Aliens’ Youth Club, Broadway Baptist Church Skills – learning to speak Manx Physical – fitness activities Expedition – walking in the mountains of Mourne, Northern Ireland Residential – volunteer crew-member at the Firestarter Youth Festival |
|
Katia Tastagh |
Volunteering – helping at Brownies Skills –learning to drive Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – photography course in Keswick |
|
Beth Vickers |
Volunteering – St John Ambulance Youth Leadership Skills – learning to drive Physical – pilates Expedition – walking in the Yorkshire Dales & Pennines Residential – Capenwray International Youth Week, Carnforth |
|
Rosie Walker |
Volunteering – volunteering with the South Douglas Live at Home Scheme Skills – learning to speak Spanish Physical – tap dancing Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne, Northern Ireland Residential – volunteer on a Girlguiding Adventure in Berlin |
|
Jessica Ward |
Volunteering – Youth Work by helping at a church group and events Skills –learning to play the cornet and flugel with Onchan Silver Band Physical – basketball Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential –outdoor centre maintenance and activity week at Ardwhallan |
