Welcome Greater Manchester West County Scouts Online
The 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.
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Scouts is the third section in Scouting, and is for boys and
girls aged 10½ to 14. Scouts take part in a wide range of
activities as part of their programme, from archery to expeditions.
There are many awards that Scouts can work towards, completing
Challenges to get the Chief Scout's Gold Award. However, taking
part and having fun is just as important as what you achieve as a
Scout.
Being outdoors is really important and Scouts love to learn new
skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide
range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to
yachting. Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team,
participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
If there is anything that you need support on in the Scout
Section in the County of Greater Manchester West please contact me
on acc.scouts@gmwscouts.org.uk.
Andy Connellan ACC(Scouts)
The 2009 Lord Derby competition had 8 teams competing in 11
bases in April. These included making camp doughnuts, putting up a
tent blindfold, skiing with carrying water and getting the team 1
metre off the ground. Well done to the 4th
Wigan who won the competition, 43rd
Salford for coming se
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The 2009 2MAD4 Leaders was held at Middlewood in June. 2MAD4L
stands for 2 multi activity days where they can learn new things,
do service on the site, meet old and new friends, take part in the
competition and most of all have fun. This year they could question
the CC and others in "Question
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The County Camping and Backwoods competitions were held together
at the site of the 5th Urmston in June 2009. This site
proved an ideal setting for the two competitions as each of the 7
patrols had their own campsites. Well done to the 2nd
Davyhulme for coming first in the camping competition,
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2009 Hiking Competition
This was run on 27th Sept. at Waddecar Scout campsite
in the Trough of Bowland. The Scouts and Explorers sections
competed in separate competitions. The Results- Scouts
1st - 1st West Timperley, 2nd -
3rd/1st Eccles, 3rd -
1st Ashton. For the full Scout competition
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From: Fri 26 Mar 2010 - 08:00
To: Sun 28 Mar 2010 - 15:00
Are you looking for
adventure?
How are you in a team?
Do you need sleep
More Info >>From: Sat 10 Apr 2010 - 09:30
To: Sat 10 Apr 2010 - 16:00
The 2010 GMW County Lord Derby
Competition is being held at Middlewood Scout Campsite. Follow thi
More Info >>From: Tue 13 Apr 2010 - 19:30
To: Tue 13 Apr 2010 - 21:00
This meeting is for ADC(S) or a representative from the Scout
Section from each of the GMW distri
More Info >>From: Fri 25 Jun 2010 - 19:00
To: Sun 27 Jun 2010 - 14:30
The 2010 GMW County Camping and
Backwoods competitions will be open to both Scout and explorer
t
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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.
Are you an appointed member of the Scout
Association? You should get Scouting magazine.
Have a look here.
© 2010 Greater Manchester West County Scouts.