Welcome Greater Manchester West County Scouts Online

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

The county is very active and we hope this website will give you an insight into what we do.

Adventurous Activities

Scout Network programmes will reflect the huge variation in Members' interests. Some local Networks will have activities that concentrate on one area of the programme, whilst others will have a wide rang of activities. One of the most important elements of any programme is the opportunity for residential events, whether under canvas or using other accommodation.

 

Programme Ideas

For some hints, tips and ideas and to plan your programme please visit Programmes Online by visiting this link


Preparing for activities

Before carrying out any activity it is important to consider the following questions -

  • Why are you doing the activity?
  • What are you going to do?
  • Who is going to take part?
  • How will you tell people about it?
  • What arrangements do you need to make in advance?
  • Where is it going to happen?
  • When is it going to happen?
  • What are the costs involved?
  • How will you get there?
  • Will it be a 'Member only' activity, or will involve friends and potential recruits?

Remember that parent or carer consent will be required for any Members under 18. Members aged 18 and over should complete their own declarations.


Safety issues

All activities in Scouting should be conducted in a safe environment. There are clear rules regarding Scouting activities and, in particular, adventurous activities. They are designed for the welfare of the participants and not to restrict activities taking place. There are rules in place for:

  • Residential experiences, including camping
  • Hill-walking
  • Mountain biking
  • Climbing and abseiling
  • Caving and potholing
  • Water activities
  • Air activities
  • Snow sports

There are a few activities that are not allowed by The Scout Association. These include paintball games and bungee jumping.

Details of the authorisation schemes for adventurous activities can be obtained from your County or Area or from the Scout Information Centre. They can also be found in Policy, Organisation and Rules.

 

Contact the ACC Activities

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NewStarThis website is for both people involved and interested in  Scouting throughout Greater Manchester West.

If there's something you'd like to see here or something you think we could do better please get in touch.

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

Click here for more info.

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