Sectional Ideas – Skills

Aim: To encourage the discovery and development of practical and social skills and personal interests.

Buckinghamshire County Council Duke of Edinburgh’s Award does not approve agencies which may be used for this section of The Award. Participants and parents should satisfy themselves that appropriate safety procedures are followed.

 

Aylesbury Music Centre

Opportunities for young people of all levels of musical ability in a friendly environment. Address: Aylesbury Music Centre, Walton Road, Aylesbury HP21 7ST, 01296 383243, email: amcmail@buckscc.gov.uk

Bell Ringing

If you can ride a bike, you can ring a bell! An addictive hobby practised by young people across the country. Contact Mrs Bentley, c/o Aylesbury High School, 01296 415237 or email: kbentley@ahs.bucks.sch.uk or contact the Aston Clinton Ringing Centre at arb99net@ntlworld.com

Indoor Go-Karting

Large indoor go-kart arena. Address: Klubkart Racing, Unit 11, Pembroke Road, Stocklake Industrial Area, Aylesbury HP20 1DB, telephone 01296 330567 or visit www.rogueracing.co.uk

Queens Park Arts Centre

Creative skills workshops offered in a number of areas including drama, circus skills, pottery, dj/music technology and much more! Address: Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury HP21 7RT, telephone 01296 424332 or visit: www.qpc.org.

Soundstudio

DJ, MC Skills, lyric writing, vocals, instrumental and band work. Studios at Roundhouse, Wycombe; Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury, Multicultural Centre Aylesbury and coming soon to Princes Risborough. Contact www.soundstudio.org.uk or 01296 424723 for more information.