Exciting badge activities, crafts, games, learn new skills and so much more!
Join us this summer for our action packed and fun filled, Summer Fun Days! at Region HQ. Each day will be filled with a variety of different challenges, activities and experiences. A great opportunity to make new friendships with other members from across the region!
Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August 2024, 8.30am – 5pm
Region HQ, Guiding Road, Preston, PR25PD.
Members will need to bring a packed lunch each day and anything else they require e.g. medication etc. Parents or guardians will be just be required to organise transportation to and from the event.
£28 per member per day + booking fee. Please note this event is non refundable.
To book a place please click here.
The posters to share our summer fun days with your units can be found here.
Leader Competition July 11, 2024There are two competitions for our North West England leaders and the briefs are;
1 – Design our new region chips and hike badge – this badge will be for our members going on a walk/hike to get some chips, whether that is from a local chippy, or a restaurant or other food vendor. It will give leaders a chance to design an exciting badge for members in the North West region, including Girlguiding British Overseas Territories, to take part in.
2 – Design a new, fun, and exciting badge for GGNWE including our Girlguiding British Girlguiding Overseas Territories – this competition will give leaders the opportunity to have creative freedom and design whatever they like. It does need to be a badge available to all sections.
Please submit your entry to either one or both competitions by sending a photo of your design to malika.hunter@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Competition ends Monday 2 September 2024 9am. This gives our leaders the chance to enter during summer half term.
GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW:
Level 3: a safe space training (Virtual) May 1, 2024
Who is level 3 for?
For anyone leading a team of adults, at least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training), mentors, advisers, coordinators (except GO coordinators), licence holders on residentials, trainers, tutors and those that need level 4.
Don’t forget you will also need to complete Levels 1 and 2. The Level 1 training can be found on the Learning platform here and the Level 2 training here.
You’ll learn about:
How long does it take?
The training will last around three hours and any resources needed will be sent to you in advance.
Please note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you can definitely attend. If you have completed the training within the last 3 years, you do not need to redo the training. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, please check your GO record.
We recommend that you complete the e-learning before taking part. You can complete it here.
Zoom Details
If you booked on the Learning Platform: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be from noreply@learningpool.com
If you booked on Eventbrite: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be sent from Eventbrite and should arrive 7 days before the session.
If you don’t think you’ve received the Zoom link, please check your junk folder, and contact northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk at least 2 working days before the session is due to take place.
Manchester Pride April 11, 2024We have 100 spaces for volunteers aged 14+ to join us on the day.
Anyone 17 and under must be supervised by a leader, parent or guardian.
This years theme of Manchester Pride is Buzzin’ To Be Queer. The iconic worker bee, deeply rooted in Manchester’s history, emerges as the focal symbol for this year’s Pride Parade theme – ‘Buzzin’ to be Queer – A Hive of Progress’. If you’d like to read more about this years theme click here!
If you would like to join us, then please fill out this form here. By Monday 1 July 2024.
Any questions please email malika.hunter@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Young Leader Training Day July 4, 2024
We’re holding a support and training day for Young Leaders, and we’d love to see you there!
Location – The Friends Meeting House, Manchester, M2 5NS
Time – 10am – 4:15pm
This is an opportunity for you to begin three modules of the Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP), speak to region experts for advice on all things relating to Young Leaders, and spend time with other Young Leaders from across the North West.
After attending this event, you’ll have completed the training element of three YLDP modules:
You’ll still need to complete the unit tasks after the event to complete each module.
To book onto the training day click here
Commissioner Support Day July 15, 2024We’re holding a Commissioner Support Day, and we’d love to see you there!
This is an event designed for commissioners of all levels to attend training sessions relevant to their role, speak to Region advisers, and network with other commissioners.
Sessions will include:
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch. Please wear uniform.
Location – Girlguiding North West England Region Office, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD
Time – 9:30am – 4pm
To book onto the training day click here.
Peer Educator Training Weekend May 13, 2024Ratlingate Scout Campsite, Carlisle.
Basic Training & Safe the World!
Peer Educators are members aged 14-25 and are role models that girls can relate to. They help our young members to learn about things that directly affect their lives, by delivering fun and interactive sessions to units!
Featuring themes including mental well-being, personal safety, and challenging gender stereotypes, Peer Education works because girls are eager to listen to those on their level. These fun, safe, and challenging sessions are developed in association with expert partners.
To book, email – countycommissionercumbrianorth@gmail.com
Adventures… by the sea June 24, 2024On the 12 October 2024, Girlguiding North West England will be taking over Southport for a fun filled day by the seaside. This event will be open to all sections across the region.
The event will begin at 9:45am with an estimated finish of 3.30pm. However, you are welcome to leave before this time once your group have finished their last activity.
Over the course of the day, groups will be participating in 5 different activities these can range from different types of sports, crafts, and some skills we hope girls will have never tried before. Due to the scale of the event, it will not be possible for groups to participate in every activity but we will ensure that you are allocated a varied selection.
As this is a unit event all girls will need to be accompanied by their leaders, ensuring ratios are followed. Each unit is required to provide their own first aid. You will also need to bring lunch and enough drinks to last the day.
Both girls and leaders are expected to be wearing uniform during the event.
Tickets cost £1.50 plus the Eventbrite fee. All attendees will need to purchase a ticket, including leaders.
To book your place and for more information click here!
Bookings will close Wednesday 11 September 9am.
If you have any questions, please see our FAQ document
Level 3: a safe space training (Virtual) April 17, 2024Who is level 3 for?
For anyone leading a team of adults, at least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training), mentors, advisers, coordinators (except GO coordinators), licence holders on residentials, trainers, tutors and those that need level 4.
Don’t forget you will also need to complete Levels 1 and 2. The Level 1 training can be found on the Learning platform here and the Level 2 training here.
You’ll learn about:
How long does it take?
The training will last around three hours and any resources needed will be sent to you in advance.
Please note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you can definitely attend. If you have completed the training within the last 3 years, you do not need to redo the training. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, please check your GO record.
We recommend that you complete the e-learning before taking part. You can complete it here.
Zoom Details
If you booked on the Learning Platform: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be from noreply@learningpool.com
If you booked on Eventbrite: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be sent from Eventbrite and should arrive 7 days before the session.
If you don’t think you’ve received the Zoom link, please check your junk folder, and contact northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk at least 2 working days before the session is due to take place.