FOURTEEN Riverside College students have received Duke of Edinburgh bronze awards.

Dennis Betts, head coach of Widnes Vikings Rugby Club presented certificates to members of the foundation studies department at the Centre Stage Theatre.

Students volunteered at an animal rescue centre and completed an arduous expedition in North Yorkshire to complete the challenging course.

They also took part in physical training and are now striving to reach their next goal, the silver awards.

College Principal, Mary Murphy, parents and carers joined staff and students for the presentation.