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Tag: young people

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

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    Oonagh McGarry
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    A Greener Melrose has been hosting young people from Earlston High School who are taking their Bronze DofE Award. The S3 pupils volunteer for an hour plus on a Friday afternoon at Drygrange Community Orchard and Plots. Four pupils completed their three month volunteer placement in April this year. Working through the coldest and wettest…

  • Young people taking action

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    Oonagh McGarry
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    Could a group of school children convince a Scottish Government Agency (Transport Scotland) to make changes to their road verge management procedures, and create more space for nature? That’s exactly what Form 7 pupils at St Mary’s did on 28th May. Supported by school staff, A Greener Melrose (AGM) and Bright Green Nature, they have…