Greater Manchester West Scouts

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

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.
