Warrington West Scouts

Hill Walking Permit Training or Assessment
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
HILL WALKING ACTIVITY PERMITS
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 8-10 NOV
Would you like to take Scouts (or Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs or Explorers) hill walking? This is the course for you…

To gain this permit you need to do a weekend of training… go away and practice… then a weekend of assessment. You don’t need to be some brave mountaineer, just be interested in hill walking.

The course is fun, supportive and inspiring.

You can now book in for either training or assessment. Please do not book in for assessment if you have not completed the training. Speak to me If you think you might like to skip the training, though this is almost never possible.

There is a lot of talk about T1 and T2. If you don’t know about this then please contact Ali.

Event organiser is Ali.comline@cheshirescouts.org.uk

Training Booking
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/958086260797
Assessment Booking
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/958083943867

Hill Walking Night Navigation
2024-10-27
T1/T2 Night Navigation Refresher
Cheshire Scouts Mountain Team are running a Night Navigation Refresher for people that have already completed their T1/T2 training course.
This event is for you if:

You already have your T1/T2 Hill Walking Activity Permit and want to keep your skills up-to-date
or
You have an assessment coming up and would like to prepare.

If you have not already competed your training, please don’t sign up as we will not be covering the basic skills. Go for the full course instead.
We will meet at 6pm somewhere in the Peak District, near Macclesfield, exact location will be confirmed nearer the time.
We won’t be sending out a full kit list as you should know what you need from the training course, but if you are unsure then please ask. Do bear in mind though that we will be going whatever the weather and will be moving slow… so come prepared! Charge your head torch!
The finish time is an estimate, we usually finish before then but just want you prepared for the worst.
Contact Neil on neil.mcaleece@cheshirescouts.org.uk

Book your place on the Cheshire Scouts website at the link below!
https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/events/t1-t2-night-navigation-refresher

Blakfoot Hike
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20
Scouts complete a 2-day weekend hike as team of 2 in unfamiliar surroundings, navigating themselves from checkpoint to checkpoint.
Scouts also camp overnight to demonstrate their skills of self-sufficiency – setting up their tent and cooking for themselves.
Map check will be on Wednesday 9th October.

Cheshire Hike
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06
Cheshire Hike 2024 will be postponed until 5th-6th October
For more information about why the hike has been postpones, click here.

Cheshire Hike has seen Scouts, Explorers, Guides and Rangers walk between 30km and 60km in just two days for 56 years.
The 2024 event will take place on 6th-7th April, and will see 850 Scouts and Guides within three age categories will walk these distances in a weekend, camping at basecamp overnight.

Cheshire Hike is now fully booked, although adults are still welcome to Volunteer

Cubs Activity Badge Day
2024-09-28 | Distric Campsite (Grappenhall), Church Ln, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP, United Kingdom

Mersey Moot
2024-09-13 17:00 - 2024-09-15 15:30 (Europe/London) | Tawd Vale Adventure Centre, Lowry Hill Ln, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 5UL, United Kingdom
Bookings for the 2024 MerseyMoot will open in May 2024
The Mersey Moot is held annually for some 1000+ Explorer Scouts, Ranger Guides, Young Leaders and Network members at Tawd Vale.

Friday Night

On the Friday evening you will be asked to book in and set up camp. Later there will be a live band and disco in the marquee.
If you like you are welcome to come and setup your camp on the Thursday evening. If you wish to stop on the Thursday evening thats fine but please make arrangements directly with Tawd Vale campsite.
You’ll need to make sure you have the forms required when you go to the booking office.

Saturday

Saturday is the major activity session, starting at 10:00 am you can climb, abseil, canoe, shoot air rifles and you can even try your hand at archery or maybe you would like a try at Circus Skills or even have a go on the aerial runway, then there is Trampolineing or anything listed below!
For the less energetic there is always the opportunity to have a try at some old and some not so old crafts, or just take the time to stroll round the various displays. Call in at the Coffee Shop or the Snack Bar and make some new friends.
As the sun goes down, the lights go up for Moot Madness. At 10:00pm the mood changes and we get ready for the climax of the evening the live DJ set.

Sunday

Sunday is set aside for some light hearted activities including the SUPER MOOTER our very own version of It’s a Knockout (with MUD), many of Saturdays Activities and Crafts will continue. Prizes and Certificates are presented at the closing ceremony which brings the weekend to a Close.

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Troop Scout Council Meeting
2024-09-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:00 | DHQ, Vale Owen Road, Warrington, WA2 8PG, United Kingdom

Reconnected (Network Camp)
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Forest Camp Activity Centre, Overdale Ln, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EA, United Kingdom
https://westlancsscouts.org.uk/event-registration/reconnected-2024

Gilwell Reunion
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | Gilwell Park, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7QW, United Kingdom
Thanks again to everyone who joined us at Gilwell Reunion 2023. We hope you took away loads of programme ideas, had a go at some practical skills, and found ideas and support to help you undertake your role.
Gilwell Reunion 2024 will be held from Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September. Do note the change to an earlier weekend than previous years! Save the date and we’ll post on our social media and website when bookings open in late spring 2024.
You can relive the highlights of Gilwell Reunion 2023 with our recap video.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for highlights from Reunion 2023, and news about Reunion 2024.

Essex International Jamboree
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-03 | Boyton Cross, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LE, United Kingdom
EIJ2024 is coming!
We will be returning to Boyton Cross, Chelmsford from the 27th July to 3rd August 2024 for another unforgettable seven days and nights, bringing Scouts and Guides together from across the UK and around the world.
In 2016, we saw 10,000 of us (including over 2,000 volunteers) come together, making international friendships and challenging ourselves with over 100 activities from abseiling to zorbing.

The Jamboree requires an army of volunteers to provide an amazing experience for all our participants and leaders.
Want to get involved as a volunteer?

County Fun Days (Beavers & Cubs)
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-14 | Forest Camp Activity Centre, Overdale Ln, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EA, United Kingdom
This is a county event.
For more information, check the Cheshire Scouts website at cheshirescouts.org.uk/events

The Network Festival
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07 | Rough Close Scout Campsite and Activity Centre, Tanners' Ln, Coventry, CV7 7DD
Bookings opening soon!
For more information, take a look at facebook.com/ScoutFestival

District Camp
2024-07-05 00:00 - 2024-07-07 00:00 | Bibby’s Farm, Bibbys Farm Scout Camp Site, Back Lane, Heath Charnock, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9DL, United Kingdom
District Camp 2024
With our district camp just around the corner, a pre-camp information booklet for all leaders attending can be found in this post.

Cubs Activity Day / Chief Scouts Silver Presentation
2024-06-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Distric Campsite (Grappenhall), Church Ln, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP, United Kingdom
This will take place on 15th June at Grappenhall campsite from 1PM to 5PM. It will take the form a mini activity day, with shooting and water activities planned.
Leaders: Please can names of Cubs who have completed their Chief Scouts Silver Award during the past 12 months (May 2023 to 2024) be sent to:
chris1.walls@btopenworld.com and chris.ralston@warringtonwestscouts.org.uk by 19 May 2024.

Scout Patrol Challenge (County)
2024-06-15 | Forest Camp Activity Centre, Overdale Ln, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EA, United Kingdom

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | DHQ, Vale Owen Road, Warrington, WA2 8PG, United Kingdom
Let’s talk!
Join us at our AGM
We’re holding our annual general meeting this year on Wednesday 22nd May, 7pm at District HQ.
All parents, Scouts and volunteers are invited to join us and reflect on some brilliant moments from the year. We will be reviewing our past 12 months, along with looking at some of the highlights from across the District.

Warrington West District Scout Council Constitution – PDF download

Scouts Back to Basics Camp
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12 | Milldale Campsite, Mill Lane, Nantwich, CW5 7NN, United Kingdom

Cubs Cooking Competition
2024-04-27 | Distric Campsite (Grappenhall), Church Ln, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP, United Kingdom

The Network Gathering
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-01 | The Gladstone Centre, Chester Rd, Deeside, CH5 3GL, United Kingdom
The Gathering is a 4-day event purely for Network Members, run by West Lancs Scout Network but is open to all Network member across the UK.

We are again at the Gladstone Scout Campsite, in North Wales for the 20th Network Gathering. This year’s theme is Wild West, so grab your boots and stetsons.

The fun begins on Good Friday and doesn’t stop until Easter Monday, we provide some activities but equally we are more than happy to support you in organising your own programme. Then fun continues into the night with DJs, live bands and some fantastic entertainment. Your fee includes three nights camping (Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the gathering. You can also camp on site on the Thursday night for an additional cost)

For more information & online booking, please visit networkgathering.org.uk

Monopoly Run Manchester (18+)
2024-03-23 | Monopoly Run Manchester, Methodist Central Building, Oldham Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1JQ
Manchester Monopoly Run is a scavenger hunt that covers the areas including but not limited to:

Manchester City centre
Various suburbs of Manchester
Parts of Salford

In order to score points your team will collect selfies from the locations provided on your location sheet, you will navigate your team across the playing area using your feet and the Metrolink ONLY, no bikes, buses, Ubers etc will be allowed.
We may also throw in a few surprise extra challenges along the way, which if completed will earn the team some bonus points.

This event is for adults only.
Warrington Network have already started to put a team together. If you would like to join us, please fill out the form below:

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Scouts PL Training
2024-03-16 09:30 - 15:30 | 21st Warrington West (1st Appleton), Dudlow Green Rd, Warrington, WA4 5EQ, United Kingdom

Cub Arts & Crafts Competition (County)
2024-03-16

Troop Scout Council Meeting
2024-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Online

Climbing Competition (County)
2024-02-17
This is a county event.

Blakfoot Hike 2023
2023-10-28 07:00 - 2023-10-30 17:00
Blakfoot Hike 2023
Initial Leader Submission Form
Entries to be received no later than 1st October 2023
Blakfoot Hike 2023 – Initial Leader Submission Form
£40 entry fee per team
Payments by bank transfer to Blakfoot Account – 47467591, Sort 05-09-67.
Please enter the Scout’s surname and group as reference i.e. Jones28th
No entry will be accepted without entry fee
If you are unable to pay by bank transfer, Please contact blakfoot@warringtonwestscouts.org.uk

Cubs District water day at Tatton park
2023-09-23 08:00 - 17:00

County Cubs trip to Chester Zoo
2023-07-01

District sports day / athletics
2023-06-25

Silver Chief Scouts award presentation at Grappenhall
2023-06-17
