Greater Manchester West Scouts

Skills for Residential Experiences - Campsite (Nights Away Course)
2025-09-27 09:30 - 2025-09-28 16:30 UTC | Bispham Hall Scout Estate, Crank Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DT, United Kingdom
This 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.
The 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.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
Here are some useful links relating to this learning opportunity:

The Nights Away Permit Scheme

For 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. If 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.

Skills for Residential Experiences - Indoor (Nights Away Course)
2025-09-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Bispham Hall Scout Estate, Crank Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DT, United Kingdom
This 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.
The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
Here are some useful links relating to this learning opportunity:

The Nights Away Permit Scheme

For 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. If 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.

First Response
2025-09-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Bispham Hall Scout Estate, Crank Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DT, United Kingdom
This learning opportunity is The Scouts First Response course which covers all the required content to validate your First Response module in My Learning.
The 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.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this First Response course. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
FAQs

Not 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.
Does this learning need to be renewed? Yes, if your role requires the learning you must complete the course every three years.

County AGM
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Trafford MV RFCC, Finney Bank Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6LR, United Kingdom
Graham Barrick, County Chair, cordially invites you to attend the Annual General Meeting of Greater Manchester West County Scout Council
On Wednesday 24th September 2025
Arrival from 7.00pm for prompt 7.30pm start
At Trafford MV RFCC, Finny Bank Rd, Sale, M33 6LR
RSVP by Wednesday 17th September 2025 by completing this form.
If you wish to send your apologies or have any questions relating to the Annual Report and Accounts, please email county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk by no later than Wednesday 17th September 2025.

Online Inclusion Support Workshop - Neurodiversity
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams
This online 90 minute workshop is aimed to support volunteers in creating an inclusive environment for young people with Neurodiversity (e.g. Autism, ADHD).
The workshop will include top tips for making some reasonable adjustments to your programme which could really help.
Click here to reigster for this workshop.

BST Adventure 2025
2025-09-20 | Rivington Barn, Hall Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7SB, United Kingdom
BST Adventure is back! This is our County Hiking Competition for Scouts and Explorers, with a new addition in recent years to include a themed adventure for Cubs too.
For more information about this event and to register your team, please click here.

Practical Activities to promote Positive Behaviour
2025-06-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
This workshop gives volunteers the opportunity to learn how to deploy some very quick and low-plan activities to support you, your young people and their programme. Start a tool kit of engaging ideas to use in a day-to-day basis with your own section. Suited to both indoors and outdoors. Leave with positive behaviour management ideas too.

The course runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
For volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend, camping is available. 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. If 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.

First Response
2025-06-29 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom

Practical Skills Workshop - Knife, Axe and Saw
2025-06-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
This workshop gives volunteers the opportunity to learn how to confidently and safely teach young people skills with knives, axes and saws. Make a gadget to take away and demonstrate your skills.
The course runs from 9.30am to 12.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
For volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend, camping is available. 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. If 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.

Practical Skills Workshop - Knots and Ropework
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
Accommodation (Optional)This workshop gives volunteers the opportunity to learn a variety of simple and useful knots that not only you can use but also teach your young people how to use. Make a woggle to demonstrate your skills and enjoy some pioneering skills too.

The course runs from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
For volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend, camping is available. 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. If 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.

Practical Skills Workshop - Backwoods Cooking
2025-06-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
This workshop gives volunteers the opportunity to learn a variety of different recipes to easily engage and progress your young people. Learn the skills to cook on an open fire using only nature’s resources as well as more tradition methods using tin foil and forks.
The course runs from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
For volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend, camping is available. 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. If 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.

Practical Skills Workshop - Firelighting
2025-06-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
This workshop gives volunteers the opportunity to learn a variety different methods to light fires, how to fuel them, where to find and access your resources. Learning how to teach your young people to light and manage their own fires in a variety of different settings.
The course runs from 9.30am to 12.30pm. We will provide the resources and equipment required to complete this learning opportunity.
Please 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.
There are limited spaces available on this workshop. Please book your space now to avoid missing out.
For volunteers completing learning over both days during this weekend, camping is available. 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. If 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.

Online Learning Drop In
2025-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Dunham Park Scout Camp, Farm Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SP, United Kingdom
We understand not everyone is able to access online learning and the new membership system in the same way. This drop in provides volunteers with the opportunity to drop in and be supported to complete their learning with a member of the Volunteering Development Team.
There is no need to register, please drop in with your laptop or tablet and we can support you with your learning. If you don’t have access to a laptop or tablet, please get in touch by emailing, county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk and we will look to have a device available for you to complete your learning with our support.

Goodwood Weekender 2025
2025-05-02 18:00 - 2025-05-05 13:00
Goodwood Weekender is an annual three night activity camp for Explorers this year held over the early May bank holiday weekend Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2025. Tickets are only £45 for the full weekend. (Leaders only pay £20). There’s even full catering available on site at the reasonably priced Goodwood Grill, so you won’t even need to cook!
We also welcome Scouts on Saturday 3rd May to take part in activities and fun on a day pass. The day pass is priced at £19.
For more info and bookings please click here.
