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SUMMARY:BST Adventure 2026
DESCRIPTION:BST Adventure is back! This is our County Hiking Competition for Cubs\, Scouts and Explorers! \nBecome a BST Marshall! BST are looking for the following roles to help with the delivery of the event; Control team\, Sweep Team Member\, Checkpoint Marshalls & Start/ Finish Team – to register your interest\, please click here \nTeam registration for Cubs\, Scouts & Explorers will open in June. For more information about this event please click here.
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/bst2026/
LOCATION:Rivington Barn\, Hall Lane\, Bolton\, Greater Manchester\, BL6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Programme
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SUMMARY:County Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The County AGM is taking place on Wednesday 30th September 2026 \nVenue:  Elm Bank Hall\, 46 Half Edge Lane\, Eccles M30 9BA \nPrompt 7.30 pm start \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/county-annual-general-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="County Office":MAILTO:county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Learning Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The following training is taking place over the weekend 17th-18th October 2026 \n1st Response – Saturday 17th October (9.30 am – 4.30 pm) \n1st Response – Sunday 18th October (9.30 am – 4.30 pm \nSkills for Residential Experiences Indoor  (Nights Away Indoor & Theory) – Saturday 17th October (9.30 am – 4.30 pm) \nSkills for Residential Experiences Campsites (Nights Away Outdoor & Practical) – Sunday 17th October (9.30 am – 4.30 pm) \nYouShape Training – Sunday 17th October (1.30 pm – 3.00 pm) \nModule 25A Assessors – Sunday 17th October (Start 9.30 am – 12.30 pm) \nPlease book your space now to avoid missing out by emailing  county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk with your full name/role/group/district specifying which course you require and the date you wish to attend.  Once your booking has been accepted you will receive a confirmation email.   \n FIRST RESPONSE \nThis learning opportunity is The Scouts First Response course which covers all the required content to validate your First Response module in My Learning.  \nThe course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm and will include a mixture of practical activities and discussion. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity. We will also validate your module on My Learning after completion. \nPlease bring a packed lunch with you and a reusable hot drinks cup and water bottle. We will provide tea\, coffee and biscuits throughout the day and there is plenty of water on tap. \nFAQs \n\nNot sure if you need to complete this learning? This learning needs to be completed by all Section Team volunteers\, Group Lead Volunteers\, and 14-24 Team Leaders. For more information about First Response and other Growing Roots learning for your role\, please click here.\nDoes this learning need to be renewed? Yes\, if your role requires the learning you must complete the course every three years.\n\n  \nSKILLS FOR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES – INDOOR (NIGHTS AWAY COURSE) \nThis learning opportunity gives volunteers the knowledge they need to go away and complete their Nights Away Permit. This part of the course covers the administration related to nights away\, and therefore is perfect for those wanting to do an Indoor Permit. If you are also looking to learn some practical skills\, please take a look at our two-day Outdoor course.  \nThe course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity. \nPlease bring a packed lunch with you and a reusable hot drinks cup and water bottle. We will provide tea\, coffee and biscuits throughout the day and there is plenty of water on tap. Some of the course will be outdoors\, so please dress appropriately. \nThere are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out. \nHere are some useful links relating to this learning opportunity: \n\nThe Nights Away Permit Scheme\n\nFor volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend\, accommodation is available (indoor or camping\, depending on availability). We can provide you with an evening meal on the Saturday\, and breakfast and lunch on the Sunday if you are staying over. Please bring a packed lunch for the Saturday. \nIf you would like accommodation/catering\, please contact us after you have booked your space on the workshop by emailing\, county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk. Please include in the email\, your full name and any dietary requirements. \n  \nSKILLS FOR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES – CAMPSITE (NIGHTS AWAY COURSE) \nThis learning opportunity gives volunteers the knowledge they need to go away and complete their Nights Away Permit. The course covers the administration related to nights away and the practical elements of running a nights away experience. This course is perfect for those wanting to undertake their Campsite Nights Away Permit\, or someone wanting to do an Indoor Nights Away Permit but brush up on some practical skills too. \nThe course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm on both days. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity. There is the option to stay over\, please find below more information about accommodation or you can travel both days from home. \nPlease bring a packed lunch with you and a reusable hot drinks cup and water bottle. We will provide tea\, coffee and biscuits throughout the day and there is plenty of water on tap. A large amount of the course will be outdoors\, so please dress appropriately. \nThere are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out. \nHere are some useful links relating to this learning opportunity: \n\nThe Nights Away Permit Scheme\n\nFor volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend\, accommodation is available (indoor or camping\, depending on availability). We can provide you with an evening meal on the Saturday\, and breakfast and lunch on the Sunday if you are staying over. You will also need to bring a packed lunch for the Saturday. \nIf you would like accommodation/catering\, please contact us after you have booked your space on the workshop by emailing\, county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk. Please include in the email\, your full name and any dietary requirements. \nYOUSHAPE TRAINING  – Full details to follow \nMODULE 25A FOR LEARNING ASSESSORS (9.30am – 12.30pm) this covers the learning required to become a Learning Assessor to support other volunteers with their learning.  Please speak to your District Lead Volunteer or Volunteering Development Team Leader before booking onto the course.
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/volunteerlearning-oct2026/
LOCATION:Bispham Hall Scout Estate\, Crank Road\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN5 7DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Office":MAILTO:county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:Scout Patrol Leader Training Day
DESCRIPTION:More information to follow.
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/scout-patrol-leader-training-day/
LOCATION:5th Urmston Scout Group HQ\, Eeasbrook\, Urmston\, Greater Manchester\, M41 9JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Office":MAILTO:county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270416
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Learning Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:More information to follow.
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/volunteerlearning-apr2027/
LOCATION:Bispham Hall Scout Estate\, Crank Road\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN5 7DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Office":MAILTO:county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270927
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Learning Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:More information to follow.
URL:https://gmwscouts.org.uk/event/volunteerlearning-sep2027/
LOCATION:Bispham Hall Scout Estate\, Crank Road\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN5 7DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Learning
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