2016 sees the 60th Birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Island will begin its celebrations with an exhibition at the House of Manannan.

The exhibition will be launched on Saturday 16th January and be open to the public from Sunday 17th January through to March (normal museum opening times of 10am to 5pm).

The exhibition will include memorabilia from Duke of Edinburgh participants from the last 60 years, together with picture boards for each of the decades. There will also be interactive sections, including a tent, a typical expedition rucksack that can be tried on and a chance to have a go at map reading.

Duke of Edinburgh Leaders and volunteers and participants, old and current, can see the exhibition for free if they bring either their ID card or Award Badge with them.

Otherwise, normal admission charges apply.

Photo - one of the original Duke of Edinburgh groups that started up at the Victoria Street Methodist Church Youth Group. Pictured on the back row far right is Frank Cowin, who was instrumental in setting up Duke of Edinburgh on the Island and is still an active supporter.