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SUMMARY:All Volunteers Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 18th October 2026 for our All Volunteers Day. This day will provide an opportunity for everyone connected with Scouts in SWC to come together. There will be opportunities for volunteers to meet with others in similar roles from across the District to share ideas and best practice\, collaborate\, support one another\, and help shape our future events and activities offerings. \nWe’ll also spend some time all together exploring the Scouts’ new national strategy\, Place to Belong\, and considering what it might mean for us locally. Click here for more information and to book: https://swcscouts.org.uk/all-volunteers-day-sunday-18th-october/
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/all-volunteers-day-2026/
LOCATION:Ibis Styles Crewe\, Emperor Way\, Crewe\, Cheshire\, CW1 6BD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:Module 10a - Online First Aid Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This blended First Aid course is split into 2 parts \nThe first part of the learning is self-study e-learning by following the link \nhttps://bit.ly/firstresponseelearning \nYou will need to enrol and complete e-Learning course prior to attending this session. \nEnrol here \nOnce completed you will need to forward your completion details to: tim.owen@cheshirescouts.org.uk \nYou will then be sent the link to the 2-part and of a 2hour 30minute hour online Zoom session Tuesday 20th October
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/module-10a-online-first-aid-training-oct-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Volunteers
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T163948Z
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SUMMARY:Module 10a/10b First Aid Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Issie Skinner \nThis course is for volunteers in programme delivery roles from South West Cheshire. \nThe first aid training – also known as First Response course – focuses on three main areas: \nLife support: The principles of first aid and initial response\, emergency life support\, CPR\, choking\, and causes and treatment of unresponsiveness.\nTrauma and injury: Shock\, bleeding\, fractures and sprains\, head injuries\, dental incidents\, and burns.\nMajor illnesses: Asthma\, anaphylaxis\, heart attack\, stroke\, seizures\, diabetes\, sepsis and meningitis. \nBook here
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/module-10a-10b-first-aid-training-oct-26/
LOCATION:1st SWC Scout Group\, Corner of Ernest Street and Bedford Street\, Crewe\, Cheshire\, CW2 6JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Volunteers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261026T221456Z
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SUMMARY:Crossbow Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course
DESCRIPTION:National Small-bore Rifle Association – Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course (Crossbow) \nA NRSA YPS Tutor Course (Crossbow) is being run at Milldale Scout Camp on the 7th and 8th November 2026. Completion of this course will qualify you to take scouts crossbow shooting. The Scout Association and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme accept the scheme to be the appropriate introduction for young people into the sport of target shooting with Crossbows. \nCourse Format \nThe course is a mixture of theory session and practical activities\, with individual and group assessments. On successful completion participants will be approved as YPS Tutors for sports crossbow. \nTheory sessions consist of an analysis of the content of the young people’s course and discussion of appropriate delivery methods and teaching aids. They address the following: \n· Target shooting as a sport and the role of the NSRA. · Types of Crossbows and how to use them and look after them. \n· Organising a Youth Proficiency Scheme Course. · Sights and aiming. \n· Crossbow Safety. \n· The law relating to Crossbows\, with particular \nreference to young people. · The Standing Position. · Stance and breathing · Grouping and Sight Correction. \n· Building a Range. \n· Range procedure. \n· Running a taster session. \n· Training Games. · Shooting for Scores and the YPS Test. \nTraining Objectives \nAt the end of the course students should be able to: \n• Take over an existing crossbow range and run it safely\, \n• Install a safe temporary crossbow range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ\, \n• Help a young person learn to shoot a crossbow competently\, \n• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with crossbow. \nAs this course is aimed at the safe supervision of crossbow shooting events\, and the instruction of crossbow shooting\, the minimum course age is 18 to be awarded the Diploma. and be over 21 to supervise under 18’s shooting. \nDetails \n· Dates Saturday 7th (0900-1700) and Sunday 8th November 2026 (0900-1600) \n· Location Milldale Scout Camp Site Milldale\, Mill Lane\, Blakenhall\, Nantwich\, Cheshire\, CW5 7NN \n· Camping is available at an extra cost. \n· Cost £85.00 per person payable to SWC Scouts SAT. This includes NSRA registration\, manuals\, bolts\, targets and drinks. Tea and coffee are included but please bring a packed lunch. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/crossbow-youth-proficiency-scheme-tutor-course-2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Milldale Scout Campsite\, Mill Lane Nantwich CW5 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NSRA Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20261026T221456Z
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SUMMARY:Scout Winter Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Scout Winter Social at Festival Park\, Stoke-on-Trent\, on Friday 27 November 2026\, from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. \nScouts will take part in a three-part rotation during the evening\, with every Scout getting the chance to enjoy all three activities: \nAdrenaline Tubing at Stoke Ski Centre\nTen Pin Bowling at Tenpin Stoke\nFood at Tenpin Stoke \nScouts will be split into groups and rotate between all three activities throughout the evening. \nThe event is limited to 90 Scouts. Tubing has a maximum capacity of 30 people per session\, and we can only fit three tubing sessions into the evening. This means 90 is the maximum number we can accommodate while still ensuring every Scout can take part in all three activities. \nThe cost is £26 per person\, which includes tubing\, bowling and food. \nIt’s a great chance for Scouts to enjoy a Friday night out with their Scout mates\, take on the tubing slope\, have some friendly competition on the bowling lanes and enjoy some food together. \nPlease make sure Scouts arrive ready for the activities and dressed appropriately for the weather\, as the tubing element takes place outdoors. \nActivity Locations \nAdrenaline Tubing: Stoke Ski Centre\, Festival Way\, Festival Park\, Stoke-on-Trent\, Staffordshire\, ST1 5PU\, \nTen Pin Bowling & Food Tenpin Stoke\, Marina Way\, Festival Park\, Etruria\, Stoke-on-Trent\, ST1 5SP. \nAs Scouts will finish the evening at different parts of the rotation\, individual messages will be sent closer to the event confirming which location each young person will be at for their final rotation and where they should be collected from at 9:30pm. \nLeaders are more than welcome and are encouraged to come along and support the evening. However\, we expect to have enough District leader resource available across the event to support the required ratios. \nFriday 27 November 2026\n6:00pm to 9:30pm\n£26 per person\nMaximum 90 Scouts \nPlaces will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/scout-winter-social-2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Festival Park\, Stoke\, Festival Park\, Stoke-on-Trent\, Staffordshire\, ST1 5PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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SUMMARY:Rifle Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course
DESCRIPTION:National Small-bore Rifle Association – Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course (Rifle) \nA NRSA YPS Tutor Course (Rifle) is being run at Milldale Scout Camp on the 28th and 29th November 2026. Completion of this course will qualify you to take scouts air rifle shooting. The Scout Association and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme accept the scheme to be the appropriate introduction for young people into the sport of target shooting with air rifles. \nCourse Format \nThe course is a mixture of theory session and practical activities\, with individual and group assessments. On successful completion participants will be approved as YPS Tutor (Air Rifle). \nTheory sessions consist of an analysis of the content of the young people’s course and discussion of appropriate delivery methods and teaching aids. They address the following: \n· Target shooting as a sport and the role of the NSRA. · Types of Air Rifle and how to use them and look after them. \n· Organising a Youth Proficiency Scheme Course. · Sights and aiming. \n· Airgun Safety. \n· Firearms Law relating to Air Rifles. and young \npeople. · The Standing Position. · Stance and breathing · Grouping and Sight Correction. \n· Building a Range. \n· Range procedure. \n· Running a taster session \n· Training Games. · Shooting for Scores and the YPS Test. \nTraining Objectives \nAt the end of the course students should be able to: \n• Take over an existing air rifle range and run it safely\, \n• Install a safe temporary airgun range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ\, \n• Help a young person learn to shoot an air rifle safely and competently\, \n• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with air rifles. \nAs this course is aimed at the safe supervision of Air Rifle shooting events\, and the instruction of Air Rifle shooting\, the minimum course age is 18 to be awarded the Diploma and be over 21 to supervise under 18’s shooting. \nDetails \n· Dates Saturday 28th (0900-1700) to Sunday 29th November 2026 (0900-1600) \n· Location Milldale Scout Camp Site Milldale\, Mill Lane\, Blakenhall\, Nantwich\, Cheshire\, CW5 7NN \n· Camping is available at an extra cost. \n· Cost £85.00 per person payable to SWC Scouts SAT. This includes NSRA registration\, manuals\, pellets\, targets and drinks. Tea and coffee are included but please bring a packed lunch. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/rifle-youth-proficiency-scheme-tutor-course-2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Milldale Scout Campsite\, Mill Lane Nantwich CW5 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NSRA Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
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SUMMARY:Cub Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our Cubs Christmas Party at Crewe Lifestyle Centre on Sunday 6 December 2026\, from 12:30pm to 2:15pm. \nThe afternoon will include plenty of party games and music\, along with a Christmas-themed fancy dress competition\, so Cubs are encouraged to come dressed in their best festive outfits. We will also have a special visit from Santa\, with a Christmas gift for every Cub. \nThe cost is £7 per young person\, with no charge for Young Leaders or adults. \nPlease note that food will not be provided\, although bottled water will be available for everyone attending. \nSections are responsible for ensuring they bring the correct number of adults to meet the required adult-to-young-person ratios for the event. Leaders should also check and follow any parking restrictions at or around Crewe Lifestyle Centre when arriving. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/cub-christmas-party-2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Crewe Lifestyle Centre\, Moss Square Crewe CW1 2BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cubs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261026T221457Z
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SUMMARY:Squirrels & Beavers Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our Squirrels & Beavers Christmas Party at Crewe Lifestyle Centre on Sunday 6 December 2026\, from 10:00am to 11:45am. \nThe morning will include plenty of party games and music\, along with a Christmas-themed fancy dress competition\, so Squirrels and Beavers are encouraged to come dressed in their best festive outfits. We will also have a special visit from Santa\, with a Christmas gift for every young person. \nThe cost is £7 per young person\, with no charge for Young Leaders or adults. \nPlease note that food will not be provided\, although bottled water will be available for everyone attending. \nSections are responsible for ensuring they bring the correct number of adults to meet the required adult-to-young-person ratios for the event. Leaders should also check and follow any parking restrictions at or around Crewe Lifestyle Centre when arriving. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/squirrels-beavers-christmas-party-2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Crewe Lifestyle Centre\, Moss Square Crewe CW1 2BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:District
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261026T221457Z
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UID:4251-1797120000-1797206399@swcscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pistol Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course
DESCRIPTION:National Small-bore Rifle Association – Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Course (Pistol) \nA NRSA YPS Tutor Course (Pistol) is being run at Milldale Scout Camp on the 13th of December 2026. Completion of this course will qualify you to take scouts air pistol shooting. The Scout Association and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme accept the scheme to be the appropriate introduction for young people into the sport of target shooting with air pistols. \nEligibility \nThis is a one-day course\, and all attendees must already hold the YPS tutors’ certificate for rifle and must have regularly carried out shooting instruction with groups of people. \nPlease ensure you meet the criteria before enrolling on the course. \nCourse Format \nThe course is a mixture of theory session and practical activities\, with individual and group assessments. On successful completion participants will be approved as YPS Tutors (Pistol). \nTheory sessions consist of an analysis of the content of the young people’s course and discussion of appropriate delivery methods and teaching aids. They address the following: \n· Target shooting as a sport and the role of the NSRA. · Organising a Youth Proficiency Scheme Course. · Airgun Safety. · Firearms Law relating to Air Pistols. and young people. · Building a Range. · Range procedure. · Running a taster session · Types of Air Pistols and how to use them and look after them. · The Stance and Breathing · Sights\, Aiming and Shot Release · Grouping and Sight Correction · Training Games · Shooting for Scores and the YPS Test \nTraining Objectives \nAt the end of the course students should be able to: \n• Take over an existing air shooting range and run it safely\, \n• Install a safe temporary air shooting range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ\, \n• Help a young person learn to shoot an air pistol competently\, \n• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with air pistols. \nAs this course is aimed at the safe supervision of Air Pistol shooting events\, and the instruction of Air Pistol shooting\, the minimum course age is 18 to be awarded the Diploma and be over 21 to supervise under 18’s shooting. \nDetails \n· Date Sunday 13th December (0900-1700) 2026 \n· Location Milldale Scout Camp Site Milldale\, Mill Lane\, Blakenhall\, Nantwich\, Cheshire\, CW5 7NN \n· Camping is available at an extra cost. \n· Cost £65.00 per person payable to SWC Scouts SAT. This includes NSRA registration\, manuals\, pellets\, targets and drinks. Tea and coffee are included but please bring a packed lunch. \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/pistol-youth-proficiency-scheme-tutor-course-2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Milldale Scout Campsite\, Mill Lane Nantwich CW5 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NSRA Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
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UID:4252-1804896000-1805068799@swcscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Adults Shooting Event 13th and 14th March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Adults Shooting Event 13th and 14th March 2027 \nAnother shooting weekend for anyone who is interested in shooting within scouting.  Activities will depend on who attends and what they want from the weekend.  Rifle\, pistol and crossbow shooting\, look at different equipment\, range construction\,  shooting practice\, sharing ideas and networking.    Possibly some light hearted competitions and pizza in the evening. \nCost is £25 for the event\, including lunch\, tea and breakfast as well as camping. \nAfter booking\, you will receive a link in your confirmation email to provide the additional information required for the event. Please ensure this is completed at least 2 weeks before the event date. \nAn approximate timetable is: \nSaturday: \n09.30 Arrival and registration\n10.00 Activities start\n12.30 Lunch\n13.15 Activities start\n17.00 Activities stop\n18.00 Tea\nSunday:\n08.30 Breakfast\n09.30 Activities start\n13.00 Finish\nDrinks and refreshments will be available all day\, wraps etc for lunch on Saturday\, hot meal for tea and pizza for supper.  Cake and biscuits will also be available over the weekend. \nAnyone camping must have a scout membership number and DBS check completed. \nQuestions to andrew.brookes@swcscouts.org.uk \nBook on the SWC Scouts event system
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/adults-shooting-event-13th-and-14th-march-2027-2027-03-13/
LOCATION:Milldale Scout Campsite\, Mill Lane Nantwich CW5 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:District
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270502T000000
DTSTAMP:20260716T071304Z
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UID:4183-1809043200-1809216000@swcscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:District Camp 2027
DESCRIPTION:Our bi-annual District Camp returns in 2027! We’d love for every Squirrel\, Beaver\, Cub\, Scout and Explorer to join us for another action-packed weekend. Booking details to follow in Autumn 2026.
URL:https://swcscouts.org.uk/event/district-camp-2027/
LOCATION:Milldale Scout Campsite\, Mill Lane\, Nantwich\, Cheshire\, CW5 7NN\, United Kingdom
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