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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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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
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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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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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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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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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