Cadets strike bronze & silver

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Fire Cadets from Cookstown are celebrating after receiving their Duke of Edinburgh Silver and Bronze Awards.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Nov 2016, 15:56 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 15:55 BST
Cookstown Fire Cadets receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards. (Submitted Picture).Cookstown Fire Cadets receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards. (Submitted Picture).
Cookstown Fire Cadets receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards. (Submitted Picture).

They attended a special joint award ceremony with Newry Fire Cadets held recently at Newry Fire Station when all were presented with their respective awards.

Eight cadets from Cookstown received a total of four Silver and four Bronze Awards.

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As well as the Fire Cadets and their Leaders, the special presentation event was also attended by Gillian Fitzpatrick, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Kate Thompson, Director, Duke of Edinburgh Northern Ireland and NI Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) officials including Area Commander Lloyd Crawford, Group Commander Geoff Somerville and Station Commander Paul McCloskey Cookstown District.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme offers three progressive Award levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and a wide range of activities offer endless possibilities to anyone aged 14 to 24.

Millions of young people throughout the United Kingdom have already taken part in the world renowned youth achievement award – pushing personal boundaries, gaining new skills and enhancing their CVs. If you would like to find out more, log on to www.dofe.org

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