What's On

First Response - First Aid
Sat 18th Jan (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Scouting first aid course - required by all leaders every 3 years

Nights Away Training
Sun 26th Jan (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Feb (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Feb (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Feb (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Feb (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Delivering a Quality Programme
Tue 4th Feb (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide Leaders, Managers and Supporters with information about how to deliver quality Scouting to young people, and how we ensure it meets their needs. This module is recommended as a priority.

Scouting For All
Tue 11th Feb (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide an introduction to equal opportunities and practical advice about how to make Scouting inclusive for all.

Growing the Section
Mon 17th Feb (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To cover ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their Section and/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Wed 19th Feb (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To explore the Fundamentals of Scouting and the Religious Policy; and consider their relationship with the quality Programme delivered to young people.

Administration
Mon 24th Feb (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide information and best practice on how to manage administrative tasks in Scouting, including responsibilities relating to the Data Protection Act, record keeping, finances and insurance requirements.

District YL Training Weekend
Sun 2nd (7:00pm) to Tue 4th Mar (4:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

Intensive training course for Young Leaders. Meet other YLs, socialise, swap ideas, evening disco.

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Mar (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Mar (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Mar (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Mar (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Local Awards Advisory Meeting
Wed 12th Mar (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Getting Started Modules
Sat 29th Mar (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Essential training modules for adults in Scouting. Bring a packed lunch.

Nights Away Training
Sun 30th Mar (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Appointments Interview
Mon 31st Mar (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 31st Mar (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 31st Mar (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 31st Mar (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Thu 3rd Apr (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend
Sat 5th (9:30am) to Sun 6th Apr (4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

District Beaver Fun Day
Sat 5th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

Climbing, Zip Wire, Fun Games, Football competition, Arts & Crafts. £15.00 per Beaver - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Activity First Aid
Sat 5th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This course is designed for leaders who already hold the First Response certificate.

Skills of Management Course
Sun 6th Apr (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe their preferred leadership style and explain how this impacts on how they work with others.
- Demonstrate how to adapt their leadership style as appropriate to different situations in Scouting.
- Apply effective and appropriate communication techniques to meet the needs of the intended audience.
- Use active listening techniques and provide constructive feedback.
- Carry out effective reviews with team members.
- Apply basic coaching techniques and work with others to identify and develop their potential in Scouting.
- Motivate individuals within a team.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in their team and how to build upon these.
- Facilitate team development.
- Plan and run effective meetings.
- Facilitate constructive communication and discussion.
- Plan and manage effective inductions.
- Apply effective learning and relationship building.
- Identify steps to implement their personal action plan.

District Cubs Fun Day
Sun 6th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

Climbing, Zip Wire, Fun Games, Football competition, Arts & Crafts. £15.00 per Cub - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

District Scout Fun Day
Sun 13th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

Climbing, Zip Wire, Fun Games, Football competition, Arts & Crafts. £15.00 per Scout - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Media & Communication Team Meeting
Wed 16th Apr (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

First Response - First Aid
Sat 19th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Scouting first aid course - required by all leaders every 3 years

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Apr (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Apr (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Apr (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Apr (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Activity First Aid
Sat 3rd May (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This course is designed for leaders who already hold the First Response certificate.

District Annual General Meeting
Sat 17th May (7:00pm - 9:30pm)
Where: HQ

We would love to see all local adult members for our AGM, with cheese and wine later.

Nights Away Training
Sun 25th May (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Beaver Sleepover
Sat 31st May (2:00pm) to Sun 1st Jun (12:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

£20.00 per Beaver - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Appointments Interview
Mon 2nd Jun (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 2nd Jun (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 2nd Jun (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 2nd Jun (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Delivering a Quality Programme
Tue 3rd Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide Leaders, Managers and Supporters with information about how to deliver quality Scouting to young people, and how we ensure it meets their needs. This module is recommended as a priority.

Scouting For All  
Wed 11th Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide an introduction to equal opportunities and practical advice about how to make Scouting inclusive for all.

Local Awards Advisory Meeting
Wed 11th Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

District Scout Camp Extravaganza
Fri 13th (6:00pm) to Sun 15th Jun (2:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

£50.00 per Scout - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

District Cub Camp
Fri 13th (6:00pm) to Sun 15th Jun (2:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

£50.00 per Beaver - Including food!

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Growing the Section
Tue 17th Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To cover ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their Section and/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Thu 19th Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To explore the Fundamentals of Scouting and the Religious Policy; and consider their relationship with the quality Programme delivered to young people.

Getting Started Modules
Sat 28th Jun (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Essential training modules for adults in Scouting. Bring a packed lunch.

Nights Away Training
Sun 29th Jun (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Administration
Mon 30th Jun (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide information and best practice on how to manage administrative tasks in Scouting, including responsibilities relating to the Data Protection Act, record keeping, finances and insurance requirements.

Appointments Interview
Mon 30th Jun (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 30th Jun (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 30th Jun (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 30th Jun (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Thu 3rd Jul (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend  
Sat 5th (9:30am) to Sun 6th Jul (4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

Achieving Growth Course
Sun 6th Jul (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Produce an effective development plan to identify and promote growth in local Scouting.
- Plan and use effective recruitment techniques.
- Identify situations where change is needed and apply effective change management techniques to local Scouting situations.
- Identify opportunities for flexible volunteering and support, and practice this in the recruitment and retention of adult Members.
- Identify steps to implement their personal action plan.

Media & Communication Team Meeting
Wed 16th Jul (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

First Response - First Aid
Sat 19th Jul (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Scouting first aid course - required by all leaders every 3 years

Nights Away Training
Sun 27th Jul (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Jul (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Jul (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Jul (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 28th Jul (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 1st Sep (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 1st Sep (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 1st Sep (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview  
Mon 1st Sep (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

District YL Training Weekend
Fri 5th (7:00pm) to Sun 7th Sep (4:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

Intensive training course for Young Leaders. Meet other YLs, socialise, swap ideas, evening disco.

Local Awards Advisory Meeting
Wed 10th Sep (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

District Ball
Sat 13th Sep (7:00pm - 11:59pm)
Where: Hilton Hotel

Black tie and ball gowns evening, with dinner and disco.

Getting Started Modules
Sat 27th Sep (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Essential training modules for adults in Scouting. Bring a packed lunch.

District Scout Overnight Hike Competition
Sat 27th (6:00pm) to Sun 28th Sep (10:00am)
Where: District Campsite

Overnight hike with incidents. Scouts should be in patrols of 4 to 7 members with only one PL and one APL.

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Delivering a Quality Programme  
Tue 30th Sep (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide Leaders, Managers and Supporters with information about how to deliver quality Scouting to young people, and how we ensure it meets their needs. This module is recommended as a priority.

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Thu 2nd Oct (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend
Sat 4th (9:30am) to Sun 5th Oct (4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

District Explorers Overnight Hike Competition
Sat 4th (6:00pm) to Sun 5th Oct (10:00am)
Where: District Campsite

Overnight hike with incidents. Explorers should be in groups of 4 to 7 members.

Please use the booking form to tell us your group name and number of children you will be bringing.

Meeting the Challenges Course
Sun 5th Oct (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify causes of conflict and define appropriate strategies to resolve it.
- Apply The Scout Association’s dispute, suspension and complaints procedures in an effective manner to real situations.
- Apply The Scout Association’s safeguarding procedures to real situations.
- Carry out challenging reviews.
- Prioritise the different challenges faced in their role.
- Identify steps to implement their personal action plan.

Appointments Interview
Mon 6th Oct (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 6th Oct (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 6th Oct (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 6th Oct (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Scouting For All
Tue 7th Oct (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide an introduction to equal opportunities and practical advice about how to make Scouting inclusive for all.

Growing the Section
Mon 13th Oct (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To cover ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their Section and/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Wed 15th Oct (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To explore the Fundamentals of Scouting and the Religious Policy; and consider their relationship with the quality Programme delivered to young people.

Media & Communication Team Meeting
Wed 15th Oct (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

First Response - First Aid
Sat 18th Oct (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: District HQ

Scouting first aid course - required by all leaders every 3 years

Nights Away Training
Tue 21st Oct (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: District Campsite

To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Administration  
Mon 3rd Nov (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

To provide information and best practice on how to manage administrative tasks in Scouting, including responsibilities relating to the Data Protection Act, record keeping, finances and insurance requirements.

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Nov (7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Nov (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Nov (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting

Appointments Interview
Mon 3rd Nov (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Where: District HQ

This appointment is for adults joining Scouting