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SUMMARY:Going Away With Training
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a Going Away With training session on Saturday 25 April 2026\, 9:30am – 3:30pm \nThe day will provide the opportunity to understand the Going Away With Scheme and to learn about the fantastic opportunities that can be gained through guiding in a residential setting. \nThe training is for qualified leaders wishing to undertake their Going Away With Qualification to take their unit on a residential\, or leaders already qualified who would like a refresher. The training is free to attend but you must have completed your leadership qualification. \nThis training will take place at Springfield Park Activity Centre\, Rochdale. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: chris.joyce@girlguidingnwe.org.uk \nTo book your place and for more information\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/going-away-with-training/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
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SUMMARY:16 Hour First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a 16 hour First Aid Course for Girlguiding North West England Members on Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September at Pendle Forest Scout Hut. \nThe course will be run by a licensed first aid trainer and will cover the content required for the Girlguiding level 2 and 3 walking qualification\, national body outdoor qualifications\, as well as the first response syllabus. \nThe course is suitable for any leader who wishes to complete or renew their 16-hour first aid qualification. The course is limited to 12 people\, but we will keep a waiting list\, so book on now to not miss out! \nThere may be bursaries available for members of North West England who wish to use this for their walking qualification or their volunteering work for DofE within the region. Please email kate.grimshaw@girlguidingnwe.org.uk regarding these. \nTo book on please click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/16-hour-first-aid-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
CREATED:20260927T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174253Z
UID:9487-1778806800-1778893199@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:16-Hour First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in a flexible and rewarding volunteer role that supports volunteers in providing amazing experiences for young members? Why not become a 1st response trainer! \n\n\nIn this role you will run our 1st response courses which keeps volunteers up to date with their 1st aid within a guiding setting. You can run these as little or as often as you would like and will be supported throughout your training to become a 1st response trainer by a Mentor\, the Trainer Development Programme Coordinator\, our 1st Response Advisers and staff at Region. You will also be a part of our wonderful trainer network. \n1st Response Training \nWe are offering a 16-hour First Aid course for those interested in becoming a 1st Response trainer for Girlguiding. \nLocation: GGNWE Region Office\, Guiding Road\, Preston\, PR2 5PD \nDates: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm\, Sun 31 May and Sun 28 June (BOTH days must be attended to cover the 16-hour training). \nWe will be covering the cost of the course and expenses for our trainers/trainee trainers attending this course. \nIf you are new to training\, we ask that you complete the 10-minute “Welcome to training” course on the learning platform (search “Welcome to training” in the search bar at the top) and fill out the “Sign up for the trainer development programme” form before attending the 16-hour course. This will register your interest in becoming a trainer. \nPlease sign up via the Eventbrite here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/16-hour-first-aid-course/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
CREATED:20260927T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174253Z
UID:9457-1778979600-1779065999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Travel Aboard Training
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for anyone already in the early stages of planning a trip\, or thinking of taking young members away. These trainings are few and far between (something we are working on!) so spaces are very limited – please book below to secure your place. \nGuiding uniform to be worn. \nRefreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own lunch. \nGirlguiding North West England\, Guiding Road\, PR2 5PD \nPlease arrive from 9:30am for a 10am start. The day will finish at 4pm. \nClick here to book your place!
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/travel-aboard-training/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
CREATED:20260927T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174253Z
UID:9463-1779238800-1779325199@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Let’s Get Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed at leaders who are thinking of becoming a mentor or want a refresher on the mentoring process after a break. \nThis webinar will run 7:00-8:30pm. \nBy the end of the session you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor\nExplain the role and how it fits with the Leader development programme\nComplete check-in meetings effectively and complete check-in sheets\nKnow the Leadership Development Programme and understand your role in the process from start to finish.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this course is only for volunteers who are aged over 18. \nTo book your place click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/lets-get-mentoring/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
CREATED:20260927T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174253Z
UID:9456-1779498000-1779584399@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Young Leader Training Day
DESCRIPTION:Young Leader Training Day\n  \n9:00am-4:00pm at Girlguiding Headquarters\, Bolton\, BL1 3BS \nWe’re holding a Young Leader support day\, and we’d love to see you there! 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. \nYou’ll begin three YLDP modules: \n\nPlanning Activities\nSupporting Inclusive Spaces\nGetting out and About\n\n  \nTo book your place click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/young-leader-training-day/
CATEGORIES:Region Training,Young member opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260927T174253Z
CREATED:20260927T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174253Z
UID:9489-1781139600-1781225999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mentor Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for more support as a Girlguiding Mentor? Join our Mentor Support Meeting for the chance to have all your questions answered and to learn more about the role. \nThe session will include a session on completing the check ins\, tips and help to make the process simpler. \nThis is an online event which will be held on zoom from 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nFor more information and to sign up for this event click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/mentor-support-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260927T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9485-1781658000-1781744399@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safer Guiding
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Safer Guiding training which is being held on Wednesday 17 June from 7:00pm – 9:00pm \nDuring 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. \nIn order to complete this course\, you will need to attend both sessions. \nFor more information and to book your place\, click here \nPlease note: As spaces are limited to 22 per session; please only register if you can definitely attend and ensure that there is strictly one leader from your unit attending. 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 record on GO\, or contact your commissioner. \nIf you’re a volunteer who has previously completed a safe space training\, you only need to do this course when your highest level of a safe space expires. So if you have a safe space levels 1 and 2\, you’ll only need to do safer guiding once your level 2 expires. This training must be renewed every 3 years. \nZoom Details \nIf you booked on the Learning Platform: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be from noreply@learningpool.com \nIf 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/safer-guiding/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260927T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9490-1783213200-1783299599@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:1st Response Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Volunteer that is looking to earn your 1st Response qualification? Book onto Cheshire Forest’s First Aid course now! \n  \n\n\nWhat will I learn?\n\nGain simple life-saving first aid skills that are relevant to your role.\nDevelop the confidence and skills required to cope with emergency and first aid situations.\nUnderstand how to manage these emergencies.\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to do\nTo fully complete the first aid training\, you need to: \n\nAttend a local training session.\nComplete the e-learning.\n\n  \n📍Guide HQ\, Ship Street\, Frodsham\, WA6 7NW 📅Sunday 5 July \n  \nBoth parts of the training must be completed to be considered a Girlguiding first aider. \nBookings for Cheshire Forest Volunteers are £10.00. If you are not from Cheshire Forest county\, the cost will be £25.00. Places must be paid for upon booking\, cancellations must still be paid for. \nUniform to be worn\, and you will need to bring a packed lunch with you. \n\n\nFor more information and to book your place\, please sign up via the Eventbrite here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/1st-response-course/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260927T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9476-1783299600-1783385999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \nBe able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\nDetermine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\nIdentify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Monday 6 July\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-8/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260707T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9480-1783472400-1783558799@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. \nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Wednesday 8 July\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session you will need to visit the learning platform\, book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-3/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260707T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9473-1783904400-1783990799@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Safe Space Level 4
DESCRIPTION:This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space level 4. \nThis training is for anyone taking a commissioner role. This training can also be completed by trainers delivering a safe space level 4\, safeguarding leads and a safe space advisers. You’ll only need to do this training once and there’s no renewal. \nThis training will take place on zoom on Monday 13 July\, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  \nTo book your place you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/a-safe-space-level-4/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260707T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9477-1783904400-1783990799@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\n• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\n• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Monday 13 July\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260707T100732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9482-1784077200-1784163599@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of the session you will have:\n• Discussed your responsibilities in managing unit accounts\n• Discussed the finance and property policies\n• Examined the requirements of managing unit funds and accounts and maintaining good records\n• Discussed the importance of budgeting \nThis is a one hour interactive virtual session. You do not need to attend every session. \nThis webinar will be held online Wednesday 15 July\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/introduction-to-managing-unit-accounts-2/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260927T174252Z
CREATED:20260707T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174252Z
UID:9481-1784163600-1784249999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. \nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Tuesday 16 July\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session you will need to visit the learning platform\, book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-4/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T110841Z
CREATED:20260707T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110841Z
UID:9494-1788811200-1788816600@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \nBe able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\nDetermine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\nIdentify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Monday 7 September\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-2/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T110740Z
CREATED:20260707T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110740Z
UID:9478-1788984000-1788989400@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.\nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Wednesday 9 September\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session you will need to visit the learning platform\, book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-090926/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T110936Z
CREATED:20260707T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110936Z
UID:9495-1789416000-1789421400@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Doing Our Best: Recognising and celebrating quality in your unit
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to increase their knowledge of the Doing Our Best standards.\nThis 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. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know what the doing our best standards are\n• Understand the ‘why’ of doing our best and be motivated to use the standards\n• Use the checklists to identify your own good practice and areas for improvement\n• Develop an action plan and share your knowledge with others. \nThis virtual session will be held on Monday 14 September\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. \nTo book your place\, you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/doing-our-best-140926/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T111015Z
CREATED:20260707T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T111015Z
UID:9496-1789675200-1789680600@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills.\nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\n• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\n• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Thursday 17 September\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-170926/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T111102Z
CREATED:20260707T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T111102Z
UID:9497-1790020800-1790026200@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members. \nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Monday 21 September 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-5/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T151344Z
CREATED:20260707T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T151344Z
UID:9470-1790798400-1790803800@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of the session you will have: \n\nDiscussed your responsibilities in managing unit accounts\nDiscussed the finance and property policies\nExamined the requirements of managing unit funds and accounts and maintaining good records\nDiscussed the importance of budgeting\n\nThis is a one hour interactive virtual session. You do not need to attend every session. \nThis webinar will be held online Wednesday 30 September\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/introduction-to-managing-unit-accounts-300926/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T150145Z
CREATED:20261006T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150145Z
UID:10350-1790881200-1790884800@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welcome Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our welcome session\, this is a chance to find out more about the organisation\, ask any questions and meet volunteers on the ground!\nOur 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 the journey. \nWe will talk about the volunteer journey\, Girlguiding programme\, opportunities and what it’s like to be part of the organisation \nThis is a virtual session taking place on Thursday 1 October\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm  \nSign up via our eventbrite
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/welcome-session-011026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T082935Z
CREATED:20260707T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T082935Z
UID:9498-1791230400-1791234000@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.\nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Monday 5 October 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-051026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T101446Z
CREATED:20260707T100736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T101446Z
UID:9499-1791489600-1791495000@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills\nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\n• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\n• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Thursday 8 October\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-081026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LDP-website-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T101544Z
CREATED:20260707T100736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T101544Z
UID:9500-1792008000-1792013400@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating every member
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.\nIn 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 how to report discrimination. \nBy the end of the session you will:\n• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers\n• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership\n• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings\n• Know how to report incidents of discrimination \nThis is an online session that will be taking place Wednesday 14 October 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place onto this session please visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/celebrating-every-member-141026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LDP-website-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T213000
DTSTAMP:20261007T085541Z
CREATED:20260707T100736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T085541Z
UID:9501-1792440000-1792445400@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills.\nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\n• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\n• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Monday 19 October\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-191026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LDP-website-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261014T102010Z
CREATED:20260927T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102010Z
UID:9446-1793127600-1793131200@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Queen's Guide Award - Raising Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Queen’s Guide Award – Raising Awareness: A Q&A session\nOn Tuesday 22 October\, 7:30-8pm\, we are running an information session for the Queen’s Guide Award. \nWe 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 in our Q&A session. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/queens-guide-award-raising-awareness-221026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training,Young member opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T153000
DTSTAMP:20261014T111203Z
CREATED:20260707T100734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T111203Z
UID:9492-1793440800-1793460600@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Water Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Water Safety Course for members completing their walking scheme\, and we’d love to see you there!\n\n\nThis 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 be completed once. \nWe will be running this course on Saturday\, 31 October from 10am – 3:30pm at Guys Farm Activity Centre. \nMembers can complete this course at any point on their qualification journey. \nThe course is currently open to members from North West England Region. \n\nTo book on\, follow this link
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/water-safety-course/
LOCATION:Guys Farm Activity Centre\, Guys Farm Activity Centre\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA2 9DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T203000
DTSTAMP:20261014T111258Z
CREATED:20260707T100736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T111258Z
UID:9502-1793646000-1793651400@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of the session you will have:\n• Discussed your responsibilities in managing unit accounts\n• Discussed the finance and property policies\n• Examined the requirements of managing unit funds and accounts and maintaining good records\n• Discussed the importance of budgeting \nThis is a one hour interactive virtual session. You do not need to attend every session. \nThis webinar will be held online Monday 2 November\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book your place you will need to visit the Learning Platform\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/introduction-to-managing-unit-accounts-021126/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LDP-website-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261014T112025Z
CREATED:20260707T100736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T112025Z
UID:9503-1793818800-1793824200@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills. \nThis 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. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language\, tone and active listening and what it might mean.\n• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.\n• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances. \nThis training will be taking place Wednesday 4 November\, 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nTo book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/effective-communication-for-leaders-041126/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Region Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LDP-website-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Girlguiding North West England":MAILTO:northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
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