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There is a lot happening at our organisation. Explore our latest blog posts and let’s celebrate all the achievements and difference we make to Young People!
Celebrating Bronze and Silver Awards! #SuccessBulletin
Click on each image for a full-size image.Our youngest trustee, Liliana visited the open group and joined in with our litter picking and den...
Cultybraggan Update – January 2024
Update on Cultybraggan - January 2024 Our hut at #Cultybraggan is evolving fast and it's exciting to see its progress! The electritian has been in...
Garden Project with Strathmore sheltered housing
On Monday, our open group began a gardening project with Strathmore Sheltered Housing. Our young people are supporting the residents who live there...
Kayleigh’s story: Becoming Friends for Life through DofE
"As many of our followers will know, the friendships you gain with the people you did your Duke of Edinburgh Award with are so special because you...
ASN Open Group Gold Award Celebration 2023
Having completed their DofE Award last year, this close-knit group attended the Award presentation celebrations at Holyrood to receive their Gold...
Expedition Training at Loch Ordie
Our PKAVS group successfully completed a Bronze and training expedition this month in Dunkeld. The weather was glorious for their two-day walk. On...
Why expeditions are a great experience – A report by Kayleigh
“Back in the summer and autumn of 2018, I took part in my Silver expeditions near Glenmore Lodge and Badiguish Activity Centre in the Aviemore area....
Spring is returning to Megginch!
We had a lovely session at Megginch, cooking toasties and helping the volunteers in the garden. Students planted potatoes and helped prep the new veg beds. Volunteers were so kind and helpful, a really great way to spend the afternoon.
Volunteering at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
On Monday we enjoyed helping out at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre for the volunteering section of the DofE certificate. We did some fantastic...
Litter picking on Kinnoull Hill
The open group have been up Kinnoull hill, walking with purpose and litter picking. We also tried geocaching, which was lead by assistant Will. Will...
Success bulletin
We are here to give young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes!
Navigation Skills for Expedition Prep
Our Bronze group have been working hard on their navigation skills last week at Kinnoull Hill. They will be heading out on their expedition later...
Heanock’s Qualifier Expedition
Heanock recently embarked on the qualifier and had a fantastic time supported by Jacob. The photos speak for themselves The Starfish WayOnce upon a...
Gold Canoe Expedition
Here are some photos on the water from our Open Group on their Gold Canoe Expedition! We all had a fabulous time and well done to the young...