7 days and WACKY is officially back on! February half term is shaping up to be another exciting week of WACKY fun, follow the details on the poster if you or anyone you know would like to join us 😁 #WACKY2023

Last weekend was a real treat, spending the weekend going over some key training points, getting prepped and ready for 2023 expedition season! Campcraft, stove safety, supervision tactics, and a special navigation day treat over in the lake district. Well done all! ⛰⛺️🥾

Little Deer Wood is recruiting!! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a love for the outdoors, who are interested in sharing it with the next generation of explorers and adventurers. Further information is in the link below. kirklees.tal.net/vx/appcentre-e…

Many congratulations to the new Duke of Edinburgh who has worked tirelessly in support of the Award and young people over many years. And a very happy birthday too!

Another brilliant WACKY day! We've all come together to help re-use our old gear for some colourful, and interesting hanging flower baskets!

Calling all budding adventurers! Tuesday 2nd May we are hosting an open evening for young people and parents Little Deer Wood Activity Centre from 7-9pm! Activities on offer include: Paddleboarding, climbing, Archery, Campfire Cooking, Bushcraft, Arts & Crafts, Conservation and Gardening.

The sun has been shining on our amazing participants who received their Gold Awards at Buckingham Palace today. A huge congratulations to you all! Little Deer Wood Activity Centre Greenhead College Kirklees Council Mayor of Kirklees 2024-25 DofE North #achievement #proud

Come down and join us for our family fun day! Everyone is welcome. Book on for some of our activity sessions at only £6 a session! This a great opportunity to try something new this half term break! Message or call us to find out more info. #LittleDeerWood #AdventureForAll

We still have a couple of places available on this weekend's course. Please email or ring the office on 01484 225952 for further details (please leave a message if no answer and we'll get back to you). Thank you DofE North Army Cadets DofE Archery GB NTC

An amazing productive & fun morning with @BritishCanoeing, Kim Leadbeater MBE MP & young people from Kirklees DofE Open Award Centre cleaning up the local canal #BigPaddleCleanup #ClearAccessClearWaters #VolunteersWeek2023 Kirklees Council DofE North #Youthwithoutlimits #workingtogether

Brilliant morning at the excellent Little Deer Wood Activity Centre in #Mirfield🛶 Thanks to @BritishCanoeing for such a great session for the #BigPaddleCleanUp👍🏻☀️🙏🏻 Proud to be Chair of the @appgsport & #TidyBritain APPG #NationalVolunteerWeek #PowerOfSport Kirklees DofE Keep Britain Tidy

Amazing! What an impact the young people in Kirklees have made to our community through volunteering with DofE. The last year a whopping 13182 hours were spent volunteering, equating to a social value of £63,391!! #proud #volunteering Kirklees Council Mayor of Kirklees 2024-25 DofE North 👏

We have a couple of spaces available on our Gold DofE Residential 14th- 18th Aug supporting our fun-packed Holiday Activity Programme for young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. See link for details. Please register interest by Fri 28th dofe.org/opportunity-fi…

After a very wet day 1 of the Gold Accessible Practice, day 2 has been much brighter with both teams doing amazing well . #teamwork #AccessibleForAll Mountain Trike DofE North Kirklees Council

Come and join us for our family fun days, try your hand at archery, canoeing climbing and/or campfire cooking. Booking essential via link kirklees.gov.uk/beta/town-hall… 🎯🚣‍♀️🏹 Kirklees Council Mirfield Matters Mayor of Kirklees 2024-25 #adventureforall

What a difference the young people on our Canal & Conservation Residential are making to the local area. Teaming up with Safe Anchor Trust, they have been on the workboat clearing the waterways. DofE North Kirklees Council Canal & River Trust Yorkshire and North East The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Little Deer Wood Activity Centre

5 Gold groups have successfully completed their practice expedition this weekend. All groups did amazingly & are home for a well deserved rest. Well done all, looking forward to seeing you for your qualifier. Kirklees Council DofE North #kirkleesadventuretrust #adventureforall 🏕

Our new waterproofs have definitely been put to the test & passed with flying colours as 6 groups discover the North York Moors for their qualifying venture. A huge thank you to ‘Kirklees Adventure Trust’ who provided a grant for the waterproofs👏 Kirklees Council DofE North

And relax! 14 fantasic teams successfully completed their Bronze expedition today. All teams did extremely well & put their training into practice with some challenging navigation at times. A great credit to the school. Shelley College Kirklees Council DofE North Little Deer Wood Activity Centre

Congratulations to all our participants who have given back to their local community & helped those in need, clocking up a whopping 5421 volunteering hours! #makeadifference #volunteering #proud Kirklees Council Little Deer Wood Activity Centre The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award