South West Cheshire Scouts

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Module 10a/10b First Aid Training Course
2026-07-11 09:30 - 16:00 | 1st SWC Scout Group, Corner of Ernest Street and Bedford Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6JE, United Kingdom
Trainer: Alan Jackson
This course is for volunteers in programme delivery roles from South West Cheshire.
The first aid training – also known as First Response course – focuses on three main areas:
Life support: The principles of first aid and initial response, emergency life support, CPR, choking, and causes and treatment of unresponsiveness.
Trauma and injury: Shock, bleeding, fractures and sprains, head injuries, dental incidents, and burns.
Major illnesses: Asthma, anaphylaxis, heart attack, stroke, seizures, diabetes, sepsis and meningitis.

DofE Gold Qualifying Expedition
2026-07-19 00:00 - 2026-07-22 00:00
Open to 14-24 registered participants who have completed the Expedition Training Framework. Invitation only via OSM
Cost tbc

DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition
2026-07-19 00:00 - 2026-07-22 00:00

Module 10a/10b First Aid Training Course
2026-08-02 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-25 09:30 - 16:00 | 1st SWC Scout Group, Corner of Ernest Street and Bedford Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6JE, United Kingdom
Trainer: Issie Skinner
This course is for volunteers in programme delivery roles from South West Cheshire.
The first aid training – also known as First Response course – focuses on three main areas:
Life support: The principles of first aid and initial response, emergency life support, CPR, choking, and causes and treatment of unresponsiveness.
Trauma and injury: Shock, bleeding, fractures and sprains, head injuries, dental incidents, and burns.
Major illnesses: Asthma, anaphylaxis, heart attack, stroke, seizures, diabetes, sepsis and meningitis.
Book here

Fireside Fridays #1 (18-30s Social Event)
2026-09-04 18:00 - 2026-09-05 10:00 | Milldale Scout Campsite, Mill Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7NN, United Kingdom
If you’re aged 18–30 and involved with South West Cheshire Scouts, we’d love for you to join us at Milldale for our first-ever Fireside Fridays event.
Expect a relaxed evening of campfires, music, BBQ and pizza, drinks, optional activities, and plenty of time to catch up with friends and meet other volunteers and members from across the District. No meetings. No training. Just good people, good food, and good times.
We’ll have exclusive use of the site, so you’re free to come for the evening or camp overnight if you want to, with breakfast available on Saturday morning.
The cost of this event is £10 per person.
Find out more and book here

Ready for Adventure?
2026-09-05 09:00 - 13:30 | Milldale Scout Campsite, Mill Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7NN, United Kingdom
Meet people. Find your feet. Start your journey.
Watch this space for a brand new event aimed at volunteers who have been in their role 12 months or less. Full details and booking link to follow.

Module 10a - Online First Aid Training Course
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
This blended First Aid course is split into 2 parts
The first part of the learning is self-study e-learning by following the link
https://bit.ly/firstresponseelearning
You will need to enrol and complete e-Learning course prior to attending this session.
Enrol here
Once completed you will need to forward your completion details to: tim.owen@cheshirescouts.org.uk
You will then be sent the link to the 2-part and of a 2hour 30minute hour online Zoom session Tuesday 15th September

All Volunteers Day
2026-10-18 09:30 - 16:00 | To be confirmed
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.
We’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. Full details coming soon including location, timings, and sign-up information.

Module 10a - Online First Aid Training Course
2026-10-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
This blended First Aid course is split into 2 parts
The first part of the learning is self-study e-learning by following the link
https://bit.ly/firstresponseelearning
You will need to enrol and complete e-Learning course prior to attending this session.
Enrol here
Once completed you will need to forward your completion details to: tim.owen@cheshirescouts.org.uk
You will then be sent the link to the 2-part and of a 2hour 30minute hour online Zoom session Tuesday 20th October

District Camp 2027
2027-04-30 00:00 - 2027-05-02 00:00 | Milldale Scout Campsite, Mill Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7NN, United Kingdom
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.
