Greater Manchester West Scout County

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Chris Hayes – Workplace Hero!  -  County News

Chris Hayes, Bispham Hall Scout Camp's Activities Co-ordinator, has been honoured by St John Ambulance by being awarded the Workplace Hero Award for his quick thinking in saving the life of a work colleague who collapsed and whose heart had stopped beating. Chris administered CPR for around twenty  Read More >>

Celebration Of Excellence  -  County News

CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE - We are pleased to announce that for the fourth year running we will be rewarding our 'Young Achievers' by inviting them to the 'Celebration of Excellence' - an exciting day where they can take part in a variety of activities such as archery, shooting, cl  Read More >>

Beavers visit to CBeebies!  -  Beavers

On a warm Friday afternoon during the summer holidays 20 VERY excited Beavers from 3rd Ashton on Mersey Beaver Colony met at Park Road Primary School in Sale, after a short delay due to the coach going to the wrong school (!) we eagerly climbed on board and took our seats. We were off on very  Read More >>

2011 Hiking Competition  -  Scouts

The 2011 GMW Hiking Competition was based around the Bowley Scout Campsite being held on the 15th October. Again this was a combined event with 5 scout teams and 3 explorer teams. The teams were lucky enough to have bright sunshine with most completing the 10 mile hike with a few deviations fo  Read More >>

The A-Maize-ing Maze at Redhouse Farm  -  Beavers

Sale District's trip to Redhouse Farm Dunham Massey on 25th September. The day started cloudy with drops of rain in the air however, after our picnic lunch in the barn, blue skies & sunshine appeared in time for us to enjoy all the activities on offer. The Beavers had a hige amount of  Read More >>

Meet the Cowboys and Indians of Stretford!  -  Beavers

On the last weekend in September, Beavers from 4 groups in Stretford came together for their District Sleepover at Linnet Clough. The theme for the weekend was 'Cowboys and Indians' and the events were kicked off by a night-time walk, listening for sounds of wildlife in the style of Native Ame  Read More >>

County Dominoes Competition  -  Beavers

On Sunday 9th October, three Districts came together to compete in a Dominoes competition. All the Beavers from Stretford, Lilford and Swinton & Pendlebury were very excited and eager to meet the other Beavers and play against each other. There were 5 games with a bonus round to ea  Read More >>

Ellesmere's African Themed Funday  -  Beavers

Beavers from across Ellesmere District were treated to dancing and music from a different culture on Saturday 9th July. Beavers were split into small groups and throughout the day learnt African dance routines and how to play specific rhythms on the drums. At the grand finale, each g  Read More >>

1201 1st Response  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 09:30
To: Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 16:30

1st Response first aid training taking place at Lilford District Scout HQ. Tyldesley. Times 9.
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Safeguarding 29.1.12 (FULL)  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 10:00
To: Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 12:00

Safeguarding Seminar at 7th Sale Scout Headquarters 10 am - 12 noon. Appliations/payment to Count
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Regional Panels' Meeting 4.2.12  -  County Events

From: Sat 4 Feb 2012 - 09:30
To: Sat 4 Feb 2012 - 16:00

REGIONAL CC / PANEL MEETINGS ON SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2012 VENUE HUTTON POLICE HQ. LANCASHIRE.
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1202 Modules Day 6,7,8,9,13,15 & 18  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 12 Feb 2012 - 09:30
To: Sun 12 Feb 2012 - 16:30

Applications through Local Training Managers please. Applications must reach County Office no later
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DC's Meeting 13.2.12  -  County Events

From: Mon 13 Feb 2012 - 19:30
To: Mon 13 Feb 2012 - 21:30

DC's Meeting Monday 13 Feb 2012 Walkden Gateway 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 pm. Room 2
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campsitesDo you use the County campsites?

We have three Scout campsites in our county; Middlewood, Bispham Hall and Dunham.

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