We’re holding another leader social walk on Saturday 28 February at Jubilee Tower Car Park and we’d love to see you there!
Start location/Time: 10am start at Jubilee Tower Car Park, south east of Quernmore Lancashire
Information: The car park is free but there is no tea shop! This will be a circular walk, taking in Clougha Fell and is a classic walk in open country, suitable for anyone wanting a log book day for level 2 but open to all adult members. The walk is 8 miles long and includes just over 350m of ascent. We will be out for around 5 hours.
Finish location/time: The walk will end back at the car park at about 3pm.
Kit: We would recommend a small rucksack with a drink in a screw-top bottle and a packed lunch. Please wear appropriate footwear (e.g. trainers or walking boots). Depending on the weather you may also wish to bring sun hats/sun cream; a warm jumper or a windproof coat.
This walk is NOT dog friendly.
As there are a limited number of spaces for this walk, once we have reached event capacity you will automatically be added onto a waiting list for when a place becomes available. We will email you to confirm whether you have a space, or whether you have been added to a waiting list.
To book your place, please click here
If you have any questions regarding this walk, please contact kate.grimshaw@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
The Future is Us September 8, 2025⭐Bookings for The Future is Us Youth Conference have RE-OPENED!⭐
Aged 14-25? Join us for an unforgettable day at the 2026 ‘The Future is Us’ Youth Conference
Designed as a response to the annual Girls Attitude Survey, this day will focus on the issues that you are passionate about. This includes sessions that will focus on climate change, cost-of-living crises, looking to a more equal future, and much, much more.
This conference brings together inspiring speakers, interactive and creative workshops, and opportunities to foster lasting friendships and build valuable networks. Whether you’re passionate about leadership, mental health, or simply discovering your voice, this space is for you.
The deadline to book a place is Monday 2 March. To book your place, click here
⏰Saturday 7 March 2026
📍Liverpool Friends Meeting House
We can’t wait to see you there!
Cityscapes Adventure May 27, 2025Girlguiding are hosting a takeover in 5 cities in 2026!😲🏙️
We have a North West volunteer team planning the event for Manchester, and we can’t wait to share with you all the amazing opportunities that will be available. We’re excited to announce that tickets are open for Cityscapes Adventure!
Tickets are on sale for Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026. The wide game event will cost £10 and be open to all Girlguiding members from Rainbows to Rangers, and leaders as well!
For more information and to have a sneak peak of things 🔗CLICK HERE
Our activities will be suitable for sections and will be based on sports, science, crafts, history and a hole lot of fun💗 Bookings close Monday 2 February! Book your tickets here
We are also looking for volunteers to help us run our Cityscapes takeover in Manchester! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form
Why not come along as this event may tick off some elements of interest badges – for example, local history or collecting for brownies! 🔎
Our members will spend a day together, completing challenges and building friendships maybe even making new friends! 💙
Coming together as a region, everyone will feel part of something bigger, see new sections and be more connected to Girlguiding! 🌈🔎⭐⛰️
Nominate a unit to attend Twickenham February 24, 2026Does your Ranger unit Love Rugby? Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Thanks to our partners at England Rugby, Girlguiding North West England has been offered a very rare and exciting opportunity. We are pleased to be able to send a unit or group of young members (aged 14+) to Twickenham for the Red Roses v Ireland Six Nations match, on Saturday 11 April.
You’ll not just be watching from the stands, though. Your unit will:
Key information:
Date: 11 April 2026
Timings: Meet at 9:15 am at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) for rehearsals. The game will kick at approximately 2:25 pm.
Numbers: 12 young members and 3 adults – 15 spaces in total.
Age of participants: 14+ years
Finance: The cost of minibus transport to and from the stadium will be provided, but you will need to make the transport arrangements for your group (including finding a minibus driver). It is envisaged this will be a daytrip, so cost of accommodation will not be covered.
How to nominate your unit:
We’re looking to hear from Girlguiding North West England units that have engaged with the England Rugby partnership. Perhaps you have completed the Love Rugby Challenge Pack (or are planning to do so before 11 April), or you have established links with a local Rugby club.
Interested groups should nominate themselves via this online form before midnight on Sunday 8 March. The lucky winners will be chosen by ballot and advised by Wednesday 11 March. We are happy for units to submit a combined nomination to make up the group of 12 young members.
Abseil Peel Tower September 25, 2025
Do you want to fundraise for Girlguiding North West England? Are you aged 12+ and want to conquer a new challenge?
Ready to take on the challenge of abseiling Peel Tower?
Face your fears, embrace the adventure, and support the future of Girlguiding North West England!
If you’re aged 12 or over, this exciting opportunity is open to you.
Join us on Saturday, 18 April, for the chance to:
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
To participate, you’ll need to secure your place via Eventbrite by purchasing a ticket for £28.80, plus the Eventbrite fee, and raise a minimum of £200 through JustGiving.
Book your place click here
Abseil time slots will be allocated closer to the date. When you book, please select your preferred time for a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session.
Any questions please email northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
This is a non-refundable activity.
Girlguiding North West England Annual Promise Day September 4, 2025Our badge design competition for our Girlguiding North West England Annual Day ended in July, and we’ve been working with our Winner on finalising the design! Beth from 6th Chorlton Brownies in Manchester won with her fabulous idea of a ‘Promise Day,’ all about being kind. Her ideas fit with the guiding promise, and we adapted from there! A huge congratulations to Beth and everyone else who entered it was another successful competition with so many ideas to choose from.
With that being said, we are holding our Annual Promise Day on Tuesday, 12 May 2026!
This will be a virtual mass promise for all members to partake in at 6:30 pm and we cannot wait to all make our guiding promise together!
You will be able to purchase the badge from our shop very soon! Stay tuned…
Operation: Safari Conservation August 21, 2025In partnership with Knowsley Safari Park, join us and take part in our event on Saturday 16 May or Sunday 17 May, 2026!
A jam-packed day full of activities, Q&A sessions, talks with the keepers, bug walks, safari on foot and car, plus a day to remember and take in Operation: Safari Conservation, and earn your conservation badge!
The event will begin at 10am and conclude at 4pm. Arrival time will be between 9am-10am, and we will communicate with you your exact arrival time once bookings close in March.
Price of tickets for the event
£25.00 young member – The price includes general admission, foot safari, vehicle safari entrance, amusement rides and a new Girlguiding North West England Conservation challenge badge
£13.00 young leader/leader – The price includes general admission, foot safari, vehicle safari entrance, accompanying children on rides if needed and a new Girlguiding North West England Conservation challenge badge
If members of Girlguiding North West England require to use the Baboon Bus, then each member will need to pay an additional fee of £7.50 per person to use this service. To take part in the vehicle Safari you will either need your own vehicle (car, minibus, coach), or you can book onto the Baboon bus. If you’re not taking your own vehicle, you will need to book the baboon bus directly with Knowsley Safari at https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/our-safari/baboon-bus (please note that tickets for the Baboon Bus are limited).
Whilst coaches are welcome on the vehicle Safari, they are not allowed through the baboon or lion enclosure. There is a car friendly alternative route which takes vehicles around the enclosure, which is suitable for coaches and other cars that are not wishing to drive through the enclosure.
If you do not wish to take part in the vehicle safari, you can still take part in other elements of the day including the foot safari, talks with keeps, and bug walks!
You can get to the park via walking, public transport, car, or taxi. For more information on how to get to Knowsley Safari Park, please visit their website here
The booking deadline for this event is Friday 27 March. For more information and to book your unit onto the event click here