Teenagers who want to improve their skills while having an adventure can register in this autumn's Duke of Edinburgh award.

The Essex Youth Service's mission is to provide all young people in Essex aged between 13 tto 24 with the opportunity to start the challenge.

A bursary is also available to support young people to complete the award.

To get a place, speak to your teacher or register with the Essex Youth Service which offers the bronze, silver and gold award from their youth centre in Loughton.

Until the end of September, participants do not have to spend the £10 registration fee.