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SUMMARY:Adventures With a Map Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Adventures With a Map🚶‍♀️🗺️✨ \nCalling all young and adult leaders! Are you interested in developing your knowledge of basic map reading and walking skills? \nJoin us on Wednesday 3 December from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for the final instalment of 3 of our Adventures With a Map training. In this first session we will be covering the following; \n\nLooking at which map is best for our activity\nConsidering the best clothes to wear when we are out\nLearning about map symbols\nBeginning to understand contours\nWeather forecasting\nHow to plan a walk\n\nThis will be an interactive online session mixing theory and practice. Pre course materials will be emailed out before the session. Any questions\, please contact our walking adviser Diane Grey – walking@girlguidingnwe.org \nTo register your interest\, please fill out this form here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/adventures-with-a-map-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:Programme Day
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a chance to reinvigorate your programme? Join us in November for Programme Day! This event is open to all leaders in training. This is an opportunity to attend trainer-facilitated sessions focusing on the Girlguiding programme and how to make it work for your members\, as well as meeting other leaders from across the region. \nThis event is open to all leaders in training who want to explore the programme and learn about its different components. \nThis event will explore: \n\nProgramme overview\nUMA’s\, skills builders\, badges and awards\nNetworking\nProgramme planning\nChoice between completing Effective Communication for Leaders or Celebrating every Member (LDP modules)\n\nThis is an in-person event at Region HQ\, Guiding Road\, Preston\, PR2 5PD on Sunday 16 November\, 10am – 3:15pm. \nTo sign up for this event click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/programme-day/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:LDP Walk Through for Commissioners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online session that will be a thorough overview of the LDP\, designed with commissioners in mind \nThis session will be taking place online on Monday 10 November\, 7:00 – 8:30pm \nTo book your place\, please click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/ldp-walk-through-for-commissioners/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:Commissioner Support Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day dedicated to commissioner support! Covering topics requested by commissioners in our 2025 commissioner support survey\, this event will explore: \n\nLarge Scale Events\nGoing Away With\nRisk Management\n\nBookings are now open for commissioners and commissioner designates of all levels in GGNWE. \nThis is an in-person event on Saturday 25 October at Girlguiding North West England HQ\, Guiding Way\, Preston\, PR2 5PD. \nTo book onto this support day click here. \nPlease note\, this event is for individuals 18+
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/commissioner-support-day/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:Young Leader Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:Do you volunteer with young leaders\, and want more guidance on supporting them? Join our region young leader adviser\, Philipa\, for an information session on all things young leaders! \nDuring the session\, Philipa will cover: \n\nYoung Leader Development Programme (YLDP) contents and requirements\nHow to support the young leaders you work with\nOpportunities for young leaders within Girlguiding North West England\nWhere to reach out for advice\n\nThere will also be opportunity to ask Philipa for advice on any young leader related questions you may have. \nThis information session is for members aged 18+ \nThis session will take place online on Wednesday 17 September 2025\, 7pm – 8pm \nTo book your place click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/young-leader-development-programme/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:What is Peer Education?
DESCRIPTION:What is Peer Education? Information session for leaders \nLed by Holly\, our Peer Education coordinator\, this information session is for adult members looking for more information about Peer Education\, and how you can get your units involved\, whether that’s encouraging members aged 14-25 to become Peer Educators\, or booking sessions for your units. \nThis session will cover: \n\nWhat Peer Education is\nThe benefits of engaging with Peer Education\nHow to get your young members involved\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to talk to Holly and ask questions. \nThis information session is for members aged 18+. \nThis training will take place online Thursday 4 September\, 7-8pm \nTo book your place\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/what-is-peer-education/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Pride
DESCRIPTION:That’s right we are attending Manchester Pride on Saturday 23 August 2025!🏳️‍🌈❤️\n\n\nDo you want to walk with Girlguiding North West England\, amongst other like-minded people and showcase that your region is supportive of the LGBTQ+ community! \nWe have 145 spaces for our members aged 14+ to join us on the day.\nAnyone 17 and under must be supervised by a leader\, parent or guardian. \nThis year’s theme of Manchester Pride is LOVE! – https://www.manchesterpride.com/ \nFull details will be sent out nearer the time. If you have any questions please email northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk \nIf you would like to join us\, then please book your place here. By Monday 30 June 2025. \nThis year we are charging £5 + eventbrite fee to help towards the cost of the merch you receive for yourself and to hand out in the parade. Thank you for your understanding! 🤍
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/manchester-pride/
CATEGORIES:Region Event/Meeting,Young member opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:Operation: Safari Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Operation: Safari Conservation 🦁🦒🦛🌲💛\nIn partnership with Knowsley Safari Park\, join us and take part in our event on Saturday 16 May or Sunday 17 May\, 2026! \nA 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! \nThe 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 April. \nPrice of tickets for the event\n£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. \n£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. \nTicket options are also available for: \n\nGirls who are already Knowsley Safari members (with or without Ride wristband)\nNimbus Access Card Essential Companions\n\n  \nThe booking deadline for this event is Friday 24th April. For more information and to book your unit onto the event\, visit our Eventbrite page here: Book Operation: Safari Conservation \nOrganising transport around the site\nIn addition to an extensive Foot Safari – packed full of things to see and do\, including rides and special activity stations – the 5-mile Safari Drive is open to explore. \nPrivate coaches are welcome on the vehicle safari\, although they are not allowed through the baboon or lion enclosure. There is a car-friendly alternative route which takes vehicles around the outside of the enclosure\, which is also suitable for coaches. \nWant to enjoy the vehicle safari but don’t have private transport within the site? Our friends at Knowsley Safari will be laying on double decker buses (capacity 70 persons) for pre-bookable Guided Safari Drive tours\, exclusively for Girlguiding North West England members. These tours will last for around an hour and will have a knowledgeable member of staff on board to point out animals and share fascinating facts as you travel through the reserve. \nTickets for the Guided Safari Drive cost an additional £7.50 per person and are available now. They can be booked directly through this special Eventbrite page: Guided Safari Drive Tickets \nDetermined to get the full Baboon enclosure experience? Knowsley Safari also runs a ‘Baboon Bus‘ minibus tour\, which is also pre-bookable at £7.50 per person. Baboon Bus tours are not exclusively for Girlguiding visitors\, are subject to availability and must booked directly with Knowsley Safari at https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/our-safari/baboon-bus. Tickets go on sale approximately 1-month before the date of visit. \nDon’t forget… If you don’t wish to take part in the vehicle safari\, you can still take part in all other elements of the day – including the foot safari\, talks with keepers\, bug walks and activity stations! \nGetting to Knowsley Safari\nYou 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. \n 
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/operation-safari-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Region Event/Meeting,Young member opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
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SUMMARY:Walking Qualification Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Calling all adult leaders! Do you enjoy walking in beautiful countryside with others? Do you want to develop your own skills in navigation or managing groups of members? Do you want to gain a qualification in walking? Maybe you’ve completed DofE Gold or Queen’s Guide and would like to progress. If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these then this is the weekend for you. \nOn offer \nLevel 1 and 2 Training\, and Level 1 and 2 Assessment course. If you wish to attend for Level 2 Assessment you must already have attended a level 2 Training Weekend. \nClick here if you want to know more about Girlguiding’s Walking Scheme \nTraining: \nThe training will cover the main topics of the practical and theoretical sessions of the walking scheme\, including: \n· Route planning \n· Navigational techniques \n· Group management \n· Hazards and risk assessment \n· Day\, micro and low visibility navigation \nThe course will involve some physical activities and being out in all weather conditions. \nFor those attending the level 2 training there will be an introductory zoom meeting on Thursday 12th March 7pm. \nGrants to support the cost of attending the course may be available from Region\, County or Division. \nBookings close Saturday 28 February. Get your ticket here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/walking-qualification-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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SUMMARY:A Safe Space for 14 - 17 year olds
DESCRIPTION:This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds through a webinar. This is open to all young leaders and young external volunteers. \nTo enable young volunteers to help create a safe space\, this training will show you how to create a healthy\, safe\, welcoming and fun environment for every girl. \nObjectives \nBy the end of this session the participants will: \n• Explore and understand the Girlguiding code of conduct and how it applies to you. \n• Discover the importance of treating everyone in your unit according to their needs and not having biases or favourites. \n• Learn some quick tips for self-care while you’re volunteering. \nThis training will take place Monday 23 June\, 7 pm – 8:30 pm. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/a-safe-space-for-14-17-year-olds-2/
CATEGORIES:Region Training,Young member opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
CREATED:20260927T174254Z
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UID:9450-1750035600-1750121999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Educator Training Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Are you aged 14-25 and passionate about bringing important subjects to life? Join us in Merseyside to train as a peer educator\, to learn how to deliver sessions to units and grow confident in helping our young members discuss relevant topics that directly affect their lives. \nBy attending this weekend\, you will be trained in how to deliver Peer Education sessions to units in your area\, and will feel confident in helping our young members to learn and discuss relevant topics that directly affect their lives! \nAt the end of the weekend\, you will be qualified to deliver the Breaking Free Peer Education Topic. \n28 – 30 November 2025 at Woodbank Activity Centre\, Merseyside. We’d love to see you there. \nTo find out more about Peer Education\, click here \nTo book your place\, click here
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/peer-educator-training-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Region Training,Young member opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174254Z
UID:9452-1749258000-1749344399@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:WAGGGS Leadership Mindsets
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our trainers\, Kate\, to learn more about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts’ (WAGGGS) leadership model\, and how you can use the six leadership mindsets not just in Girlguiding\, but also in your personal and professional lives. \nThe six Leadership Mindsets are: \n\nLeading Yourself\,\nLeading Relationships\,\nLeading for Innovation\,\nLeading for Impact\,\nLeading for Girls’ Empowerment\,\nLeading in Context.\n\nThis event is open to leaders\, unit helpers\, and young leaders. \nThis event is taking place online on Saturday 7 June 2025 10 – 11am. Book you place here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/wagggs-leadership-mindsets/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20260927T174254Z
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UID:9458-1748307600-1748393999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cityscapes Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Girlguiding are hosting a takeover in 5 cities in 2026!😲🏙️  \nWe 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! \nTickets 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! \nFor more information and to have a sneak peak of things 🔗CLICK HERE \nOur 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 \nWe 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 \nWhy not come along as this event may tick off some elements of interest badges – for example\, local history or collecting for brownies! 🔎 \nOur members will spend a day together\, completing challenges and building friendships maybe even making new friends! 💙 \nComing together as a region\, everyone will feel part of something bigger\, see new sections and be more connected to Girlguiding! 🌈🔎⭐⛰️
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/cityscapes-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Region Event/Meeting,Young member opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
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UID:9451-1747616400-1747702799@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Commissioner Support Call
DESCRIPTION:This is a support call for commissioners in the final six months of their term. \nThis is an online call on Monday 19 May\, from 7 – 8pm. \nTo book onto the support call click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/commissioner-support-call/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20261006T124637Z
CREATED:20260927T174254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T124637Z
UID:9455-1745373600-1745459999@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walking Information Drop In Session
DESCRIPTION:An online information drop-in session for leaders to learn more about the walking qualification\, taking their units away on walks\, and our region social walk events. This will also be a chance for members to share any queries with our region walking adviser\, who will be leading the session. \n\n\n\n\n7pm-8pm online! To book your place\, click here. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/walking-information-drop-in-session/
CATEGORIES:Region Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20261006T124528Z
CREATED:20260927T174254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T124528Z
UID:9447-1731718800-1731805199@www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk
SUMMARY:Silver DofE Expedition
DESCRIPTION:This expedition will include two weekend indoor training sessions\, one practice expedition and one qualifying expedition. During the first training weekend we will also cover getting to know each other\, understanding maps\, route planning\, tent challenges\, first aid\, Trangia stove familiarisation and kit – as well as lots of DofE fun! \nTwo weekend indoor training sessions at Guys Farm Activity Centre\, Lancaster LA2 9DF: \n1st training session: Saturday 16 November – Sunday 17 November 2024 \n2nd training session: Saturday 22 February – Sunday 23 February 2025 \nAttendance at both sessions will be required \nPractice Expedition: North Lancashire \nEvening of Friday 2nd May – Sunday 4 May \n(this will be 2 nights camping\, 1 day walking\, half day planning qualifying journey) \nQualifying expedition: North Lancashire \nSaturday 19 July – Monday 21 July \n(3 days walking\, 2 nights camping\, with assessment) \nCost: £80 \nThis includes payment for indoor accommodation\, campsites and supervisor/assessor expenses for 2 x weekend training sessions\, 1 x practice expedition and 1 x qualifying expedition. Tents\, stoves and fule will be provided. 65 litre rucksacks can also be supplied. This will also cover an evening meal\, breakfast and lunch during the first training weekend\, for the second training weekend\, participants will be asked to be provide their own as part of the training session. \nOnce you have booked onto the residential\, you will then be sent information on how to pay. Your place will not be confirmed until your £80 has been received. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/event/silver-dofe-expedition/
CATEGORIES:Region Event/Meeting,Young member opportunities
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