From training days to adventure days, from competitions to fundraisers. Our regular programme of region-wide events give members the chance to connect, develop and make the most of Girlguiding in the North West. Take a look at what we’ve got planned in either calendar or list layout below.
Queen's Guide Award - Raising Awareness: A Q&A session On Tuesday 22 October, 7:30-8pm, we are running an information session for the Queen's Guide Award. We will go through an overview of the award, and have some recent candidates sharing their experiences. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions at the end... Read more
We're holding a Water Safety Course for members completing their walking scheme, and we'd love to see you there! This course is a compulsory element of level 1, 2 and 3 of the walking scheme. You do not have to have already completed the qualification to take part and this module is only required to... Read more
We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts. This webinar will support you to understand your responsibilities in managing unit accounts. We’ll specifically look at the national accounts pack, but the principles and skills are transferable to all ways of recording accounts. By the end of the session you will have:... Read more
Join our welcome session, this is a chance to find out more about the organisation, ask any questions and meet volunteers on the ground! Our welcome sessions, are a great chance to find out more about the organisation, ask any questions you may have and meet leaders who will be able to support you on... Read more
We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. This course will encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication whilst exploring which style of communication is the best tool or media for communicating in their circumstances. By the end of this session, you will be able to: • Be... Read more
A night of fun, food, and film! Join us for our latest young leader social event! A sleepover for young leaders to meet their peers across the north west and find out more about the opportunities available to them in Girlguiding North West England. Held at region HQ, this event includes: Q&A session with region... Read more
Do you ever find yourself caught between volunteers who don’t see eye to eye, wishing you had a clearer way to help them move forward? Have you inherited tensions in a team and felt unsure how to respond without making things worse? Would you like simple, practical tools you can use to move issues forward?... Read more
We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. In this session, you’ll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You’ll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and... Read more
We’re holding a Going Away With training session on Saturday 14 November at the region office in Preston, PR2 5PD. This training is for qualified leaders who want the opportunity to understand the Going Away With Scheme and to start their journey using the on-line platform, working towards final assessment. If you are hoping to... Read more
A day to learn how to create a supportive environment for girls with special educational needs. This event will help to equip volunteers with the information and tools to support girls with SEN. The day will include a keynote speaker talking about Autism and ADHD in Girls, followed by a number of different sessions to... Read more
We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. This course will encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication whilst exploring which style of communication is the best tool or media for communicating in their circumstances. By the end of this session, you will be able to: • Be... Read more
We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. In this session, you'll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You'll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and... Read more
Join our next Safer Guiding training which is being held on Wednesday 18 November, 7:00pm – 9:30pm During the session we’ll cover the role of the commissioner in managing concerns, allegations and disclosures. If any of this content may be a concern to you, please let us know in advance of the training. In order to... Read more
Join us for our next Let’s Get Mentoring session. This webinar is aimed at leaders who are thinking of becoming a mentor or want a refresher on the mentoring process after a break. By the end of the session you will be able to: • Describe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor •... Read more
Join our next Safer Guiding training which is being held on Wednesday 25 November, 7:00pm – 9:30pm During the session we’ll cover the role of the commissioner in managing concerns, allegations and disclosures. If any of this content may be a concern to you, please let us know in advance of the training. In order... Read more
Welcome to our new Commissioner Online Drop-in sessions! These are open to all Commissioner roles at all levels and will be held on Zoom. We wanted to create a space for all Commissioners (including Assistant and Deputy Commissioners) to come together and learn from each other and share your experiences. Each session will have a... Read more
Do you want to improve your knowledge in basic map reading and walking skills? If you said yes, then join our Adventures With a Map series! These sessions are open to all young and adult leaders who are interested in improving their knowledge! Each session will cover something new and build on the knowledge and... Read more
We are holding a session for Leaders to increase their knowledge of the Doing Our Best standards. This webinar will give you a better understanding of the doing our best standards and show you how you can use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your units. By the... Read more
Join our welcome session, this is a chance to find out more about the organisation, ask any questions and meet volunteers on the ground! Our welcome sessions, are a great chance to find out more about the organisation, ask any questions you may have and meet leaders who will be able to support you on... Read more
We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. In this session, you’ll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You’ll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and... Read more