Horley electrical apprentice strikes gold in Duke of Edinburgh's Award

By Matt Pole
Published 29th Apr 2021, 13:41 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2021, 13:42 BST
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An electrical apprentice from Horley is celebrating completing a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Harry Sutton, 21, completed the programme as part of his apprenticeship with UK Power Networks to help develop the teamwork and resilience needed in his working life.

One of the highlights was a four-day wild camping adventure. Training expeditions at Exmoor and Dartmoor were followed by a final expedition trekking 50km through Snowdonia.

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Harry said: “It allowed everyone to show their true personality. We had to work as a team with the map reading, getting lost and trying not to blame anyone and carry on. It was hard, but a good experience.

Harry Sutton recently completed a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of his apprenticeship training at UK Power Networks. Picture courtesy of UK Power NetworksHarry Sutton recently completed a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of his apprenticeship training at UK Power Networks. Picture courtesy of UK Power Networks
Harry Sutton recently completed a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of his apprenticeship training at UK Power Networks. Picture courtesy of UK Power Networks