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Network Ryde Celebrates Duke Of Edinburgh Award Success

A Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony has been held at Ryde Academy to honour young Islanders.

The ceremony took place on Thursday (November 25), and was attended by proud parents, teachers, friends, family, and professionals.

The High Sheriff, James Attrill, presented 20 Bronze and two Silver Awards, and Ryde’s Mayor, Michael Lilley, closed the evening, congratulating award recipients.

Network Ryde has worked hard to support young people achieving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, which have been more challenging than usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rebecca Swan, Network Ryde’s youth work manager, said:

“We are exceptionally proud of all of our young people who have achieved their Awards in the most difficult of circumstances.

"Covid-19 (caused) some sections to be adapted to (meet) guidelines and also meant the expedition section was delayed, however it was an amazing experience for all the young people who achieved their awards.”

Bronze awards were presented to: Jack Budden; Jake McCartney; Jack Hamilton; Ella Brooks-Pepper; Lillie Ghetty-Evans; Charlotte Fancourt; Pip Johnson; Rosie Johnson; Blake Cotton; Milly Hughes; Talitha Monaghan; Sarah Witherington; James Nettleton; Amber Hunt; Tom Parsons; Sian Evans; Rhys Mundell; Dan Orme; Lily Meredith and Alex Keyse.

Silver Awards were presented to Lily Meredith and Dan Orme.

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