Robert Sinton to receive Duke of Edinburgh's Gold award at St James's Palace
Robert Sinton, a storeman from Laurel Heights, will travel to St James's Palace in London to receive the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold award from Prince Philip on November 15, having completed the course through the Boys' Brigade.
First reported in 1988
Robert Sinton, a storeman from Laurel Heights, Laurelvale, and former Portadown College student, will travel to St James’s Palace in London this month to receive the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold award from Prince Philip on November 15.
Having started the course at school and completed it as a Leader with Ahorey Boys’ Brigade—where he serves as leader in charge of the Junior Section—Robert's qualifying activities included a mountaineering expedition in the Sperrins Mountains and a residential course project at the SHARE centre in Lisnaskea.
Alongside his Boys' Brigade and award commitments, he plays in goal for Armagh City in the Irish League B Division.