Inspirational book about the life of John Hunt now available!

This is an unusual book about a remarkable person. The book is unusual because it is a brilliantly-edited set of contributions from nearly one hundred people. The remarkable person is John Hunt: Lord Hunt of Llanfair Waterdine, KG CBE DSO, and extracts from his writings and speeches are interwoven in the text. We live in a time of very lightweight heroes whose self-serving and feeble antics fill the press and, astonishingly, the bookshelves. Here though is a real hero of and for our own times.

His influence still permeates an extraordinary range of organisations such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Plas y Brenin, Mount Everest Foundation and the John Hunt Exploration Group and his astonishing achievements both in the Army and in the world of youth exploration are breathtaking. This book is packed with anecdotes which reflect the depth of his character, and offers a really inspirational insight into "the greatest Englishman of his time".

 The book is titled "Inspiring Achievement - The Life and Work of John Hunt" and is available through YET. The cost is £7.25 (including post and packaging) plus an optional donation of at least £5 which will go into the John Hunt Expedition Award for disadvanted young people. Orders should be sent with a cheque payable to The Young Explorers Trust to A E Land, 46 Stockerston Road, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9UD.

Natural History Museum looking for young Darwins!

The Natural History Museum in London is working with DEFRA to host a competition for young people, schools and communities to take part in. It's the International Year of Biodiversity, so the Museum is looking for individuals and groups who enjoy engaging with nature by making a 2 minute film about environmental projects they are already doing. This is a great focus for holiday schemes or short projects, and there is lots of information, lessons and booklets to download from the website www.youngdarwinprize.org. The closing date is August 31st.

The Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) has changed its name to the Sport and Recreation Alliance. Along with the name change, their aim is to bring their work, and that of sport and recreation to the attention of an even wider audience. Check out www.ccpr.org.uk for their latest news!

Nothing ventured.......by Tim Gill (Copyright 2010 English Outdoor Council) is available to download now on the YET website on our publications page.

Examining the myths and realities of what some call our "risk-averse culture", this document studies the issues surrounding outdoor activities, and how teachers and leaders can take a confident approach to planning activities for young people in their care.

YET launches Personal Development Survey!

YET is approaching expedition members 5 years or more after their expedition to canvass their opinion on the true value of their experience as related to the time of the expedition and to later life.

The value of expeditions in the personal development of their young members is a firm belief of expedition leaders and organisers. The survey will list the characteristics of the personal development process as identified by a working party of the Young Explorers’ Trust. It also indicates how each of these may be achieved on the expedition. The Good Practice Guide on Personal development on which the survey is based can be seen on the YET website. However this has been compiled by adult expeditioners and YET seeks the views of young members about how they rate their expedition experience looking back on it from some years after. If an expedition is to have a lasting benefit then the skills and experiences then achieved should be transferable to later life in study and in the work place and in subsequent life skills.

The survey can be found on Survey Monkey and through using the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RlE3q1eTNFZ_2fD1cK_2f3zuXA_3d_3d