Greater Manchester West Scout County
The County (Greater Manchester West) covers the
Metropolitan boroughs of Salford, Trafford and Wigan.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
More Info >>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
More Info >>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.
More Info >>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
More Info >>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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Do you use the County campsites?
We have three Scout campsites in our county; Middlewood, Bispham
Hall and Dunham.
Click here for more info.
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Courtesy of Chris at Heaps and Stacks Ltd.