What's On

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

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

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Thu 2nd Jan 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend
Sat 4th (9:30am) to Sun 5th Jan 2025 (4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

Meeting the Challenges Course
Sun 5th Jan 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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.

All Appointments Adult Training Day
Sat 18th Jan 2025 (9:30am - 5:00pm)
Where: County HQ

This adult training course covers the training modules required for all Wood Badge appointments. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

First Response - First Aid
Sat 18th Jan 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Nights Away Training
Sun 26th Jan 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Delivering a Quality Programme
Tue 4th Feb 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 nd/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Wed 19th Feb 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Getting Started Modules
Sat 29th Mar 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Nights Away Training
Sun 30th Mar 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Section Leader Training Weekend
Sat 5th (9:30am) to Sun 6th Apr 2025 (4:00pm)
Where: County Campsite

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

County Beaver Fun Day
Sat 5th Apr 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Managers and Supporters
Sun 6th Apr 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

GSLs, ADCs, DCs and other adults with District or County roles. Bring a packed lunch.

County Cubs Fun Day
Sun 6th Apr 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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.

County Scout Fun Day
Sun 13th Apr 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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.

First Response - First Aid
Sat 19th Apr 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Activity First Aid
Sat 3rd May 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Mon 5th May 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

County Annual General Meeting
Sat 17th May 2025 (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 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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.

County Beaver Sleepover
Sat 31st May (2:00pm) to Sun 1st Jun 2025 (12:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Delivering a Quality Programme
Tue 3rd Jun 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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.

County Sparkle Awards Ceremony
Sat 7th Jun 2025 (7:00pm - 10:30pm)
Where: Hilton Hotel

Dinner, drinks and presentations, by invitation only.

Scouting For All  
Wed 11th Jun 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

County Scout Camp Extravaganza
Fri 13th (6:00pm) to Sun 15th Jun 2025 (2:00pm)
Where: County 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.

County Cub Camp
Fri 13th (6:00pm) to Sun 15th Jun 2025 (2:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 nd/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Thu 19th Jun 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Nights Away Training
Sun 29th Jun 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Safety & Safeguarding Training
Thu 3rd Jul 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend  
Sat 5th (9:30am) to Sun 6th Jul 2025 (4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

Skills of Management Course
Sun 6th Jul 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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.

First Response - First Aid
Sat 19th Jul 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Nights Away Training
Sun 27th Jul 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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.

County Summer Ball
Sat 13th Sep 2025 (7:00pm - 11:59pm)
Where: Hilton Hotel

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

Getting Started Modules
Sat 27th Sep 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Delivering a Quality Programme  
Tue 30th Sep 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Detailed course and discussion session

Section Leader Training Weekend
Sat 4th (9:30am) to Sun 5th Oct 2025 (4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

Come along and pickup vital skills for Scouting

County Explorers Overnight Hike Competition
Sat 4th (6:00pm) to Sun 5th Oct 2025 (10:00am)
Where: County 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.

Achieving Growth Course
Sun 5th Oct 2025 (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: County 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.

Scouting For All
Tue 7th Oct 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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 nd/or Group.

Fundamentals of Scouting
Wed 15th Oct 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

First Response - First Aid
Sat 18th Oct 2025 (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: County HQ

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

Nights Away Training
Tue 21st Oct 2025 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: County 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 2025 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: County 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.