Greater Manchester West Scout County

The County (Greater Manchester West) covers the Metropolitan boroughs of Salford, Trafford and Wigan.

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Sale District Beaver Hike  -  Beavers

On Saturday 5th May 2012 Sale District Beaver Scouts took up the challenge to hike from Sale Waterpark to Chorlton Waterpark. A round trip of 3.9 miles which took a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. We all met at the Visitors centre at Sale Waterpark where the true size of this  Read More >>

ACC Scouts  -  Scouts

I am pleased to announce that Heather Bradley has taken on the role of ACC(Scouts) for Greater Manchester West. Andy Connellan DCC(Programme).  Read More >>

Award Recipients 2012  -  County News

We are now in the happy position to able to announce the following St Georges day award recipients from Greater Manchester West. Im sure you will join us in sending huge congratulating the following people. Bar To The Silver Acorn Christine Gleaves - District Commissioner, Training Adviser (Admi  Read More >>

2012 National Shooting Competition  -  Scouts

Following the successful second county shooting competition held on 14 and 15 January 2012 at Altrincham Target Sports Centre, 16 scouts started regular weekly training. The National Scout Team shooting Competition was due to be held in March 2012, and the plan to improve on the County's performanc  Read More >>

County Snakes and Ladders Competition  -  Beavers

On Saturday 24th March, four Districts from across Greater Manchester West came together to compete in several games of Snakes and Ladders. This was a great opportunity for the Beavers to live out their motto of 'Fun and Friends'. As you can see from the photos - the Beavers were certainly enjoyin  Read More >>

What do Beaver Leaders get up to when not with their Colony?  -  Beavers

The answer is they go skiing at Chill Factore! Julie Rawlinson, ADC Beavers for Lilford District, went along with some of her Beaver Leaders to the Chill Factore earlier this month on a familiarisation trip. The Chill Factore staff made the Beaver Leaders feel quite welcome and gave a short prese  Read More >>

Cub Scout Crazy Sixty Challenge!  -  Cubs

The Cub Scout Crazy Sixty Challenge has been launched - emailed to all Leaders / Sectional Helpers. Certificates available on completion - I wonder who will be first??????  Read More >>

Beaver Banner Competition Winners  -  Beavers

During our 25th Birthday year, GMW held a special banner competition. Each colony needed to design and create their own banner and then send it off on it's travels with the Beavers and Leaders to see how far it could travel during 2011! The colony's needed to record their travels in a record book  Read More >>

1205 1st Response  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 20 May 2012 - 09:30
To: Sun 20 May 2012 - 16:30

1st Response first aid training taking place at Lilford District Scout HQ. Tyldesley. Times 9.
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County Office closed  -  County Events

From: Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 10:00
To: Fri 8 Jun 2012 - 23:59

County Office closed Tuesday 5th June to Friday 8th June 2012 inclusive. [Office opening times Tu
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DC's Meeting 6.6.12  -  County Events

From: Wed 6 Jun 2012 - 19:30
To: Wed 6 Jun 2012 - 21:30

DC's Meeting Wednesday 6 June 2012 Walkden Gateway 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 pm. Room 1
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1206 Getting Started  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 10 Jun 2012 - 10:00
To: Sun 10 Jun 2012 - 15:30

Applications through Local Training Managers please. Applications must reach County Office no later
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1206 1st Response  -  Adult Training

From: Sun 17 Jun 2012 - 09:30
To: Sun 17 Jun 2012 - 16:30

1st Response first aid training taking place at Lilford District Scout HQ. Tyldesley. Times 9.
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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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Looking for the leader training application form?

You can download the training application form here.

You will then need to send it into the County Office. Have a look at the current training courses.

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