Attendee Type: Volunteers

Walking L1 & L2 training, assessment & social walking

Discover the great outdoors with Girlguiding Midlands’ 2027 walking courses

Our courses will develop your skills so that you can lead fun walking activities in open areas, that will build girls and young women’s confidence, as well as giving them time out in the open air to think and re-charge. Our courses are open to all Girlguiding members aged 18 and over, who have the relevant walking experience. Join our training course to learn to lead groups in open country. If you have previously attended a training course, maybe now’s the time to come for assessment?

We are also offering L1 training.

We would love to welcome social walkers to our weekend – please come and enjoy walking with other Girlguiding and Trefoil members in the beautiful Peak District. Social walking is an informal weekend. There will not be led walks, but we can provide advice on suitable walks for you to enjoy with other social walkers.

When: 19-21 March 2027

Where: Whiteley Woods Outdoor activity centre

Cost: tbc

Closing date: 19 February 2027

FAQs – coming soon

Book here – coming soon

Treasure hunt – adult social event

City treasure trail in small groups. Meet with other leaders from around Girlguiding Midlands. Come as a team or book on your own and be put into a team with other Girlguiding leaders. Opportunity to meet for lunch with other

Details of where to meet will be sent nearer the time. It would be useful for your team to have access to a mobile phone should you need to access a clue during the treasure hunt and you will need to be able to access the Treasure trails website to submit your answer however this can be done later at home if you wish.

Cost – tbc

 

Read the FAQs

Book here – bookings open 5 Jan 2027 and close 30 April 2027

Walking L1 & L2 training, assessment & social walking

Discover the great outdoors with Girlguiding Midlands’ 2027 walking courses

Our courses will develop your skills so that you can lead fun walking activities in open areas, that will build girls and young women’s confidence, as well as giving them time out in the open air to think and re-charge. Our courses are open to all Girlguiding members aged 18 and over, who have the relevant walking experience. Join our training course to learn to lead groups in open country. If you have previously attended a training course, maybe now’s the time to come for assessment?

We are also offering L1 training.

We would love to welcome social walkers to our weekend – please come and enjoy walking with other Girlguiding and Trefoil members in the beautiful Peak District. Social walking is an informal weekend. There will not be led walks, but we can provide advice on suitable walks for you to enjoy with other social walkers.

When: 19-21 March 2027

Where: Whiteley Woods Outdoor activity centre

Cost: tbc

Closing date: 19 February 2027

FAQs – coming soon

Book here – coming soon

Cultural inclusion in action

An interactive session that explores how cultural awareness, curiosity and inclusive behaviours can help create welcoming environments where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute.

 

Bookings open 1 December 2026

Bookings close 21 January 2027

Try, Inspire, Qualify

Event cancelled due to low numbers – keep an eye on our calendar for similar/more events coming soon

Try, Inspire, Qualify is a one stop shop for everything outdoors – try new things, be inspired yourself with ideas to try in your units and support your programme. Gain experience/ find out information about outdoor qualifications. Join us for a weekend of skills and fun with friends outdoors! There is also the option to join us for the day.

Queen’s Guide award 80th anniversary

Join fellow Queen Guide’s award alumni to share your memories of doing the award, as well as of guiding in general. There will be displays of photos from the awards throughout the years, as well as details of how the award programme has changed.

We’re inviting any member, past or present, who has earned or who is working towards their Queen’s Guide award. This would include holders of the pre 1985 version which was earned in Guides.

Read our FAQs

We’re delighted by the response to this event. Due to the popularity of the afternoon session, we’ve added a morning session also.

Morning session: 9:30am – 12:00pm – bookings have now closed.

Afternoon session: 1:30pm – 4:00pm – bookings have now closed.

Meet the guiding delivery group

Meet the guiding delivery group (GDG) – the passionate volunteers making Girlguiding Midlands shine! 🌟

The GDG are the creative force behind our region’s strategy, turning ideas into inspiring adventures and opportunities for all our members. They’re just like you – dedicated, energetic, and ready to make a difference.

Curious about how the GDG brings guiding to life? Join our online call to meet the team, discover their magic, and learn how you can help shape the future of guiding in our region. Don’t miss out – your contribution matters!

Register for the call here

1st response – module 2

Your 1st response training is valid for three years. You’ll need to redo the full 6 hour training course and e-learning in order to make sure your training is up to date to keep all members safe. You will need to attend in-person and virtual sessions for 1st response and complete the 1st response e-learning.

This virtual Zoom training is for module 2 and will need to also complete module 1 and 3.

1st response e-learning
The e-learning can be completed before or after the full training course and must be completed in order to be recognised as a first aider in Girlguiding.

Visit Girlguiding Leicestershire to book your place

1st response – module 1

Your 1st response training is valid for three years. You’ll need to redo the full 6 hour training course and e-learning in order to make sure your training is up to date to keep all members safe. This training is for the module 1 practical training, you will need to also complete modules 2 & 3 and complete the 1st response e-learning.

1st response e-learning
The e-learning can be completed before or after the full training course and must be completed in order to be recognised as a first aider in Girlguiding.

 

Visit Girlguiding Leicestershire to book your place.

1st response – module 3

Your 1st response training is valid for three years. You’ll need to redo the full 6 hour training course and e-learning in order to make sure your training is up to date to keep all members safe. You will need to attend in-person and virtual sessions for 1st response and complete the 1st response e-learning.

This virtual Zoom training is for module 3 and will need to also complete module 1 and 2.

1st response e-learning
The e-learning can be completed before or after the full training course and must be completed in order to be recognised as a first aider in Girlguiding.

Visit Girlguiding Leicestershire to book your place

1st response – module 3

Your 1st response training is valid for three years. You’ll need to redo the full 6 hour training course and e-learning in order to make sure your training is up to date to keep all members safe. You will need to attend in-person and virtual sessions for 1st response and complete the 1st response e-learning.

This virtual Zoom training is for module 3 and will need to also complete module 1 and 2.

1st response e-learning
The e-learning can be completed before or after the full training course and must be completed in order to be recognised as a first aider in Girlguiding.

Visit Girlguiding Leicestershire to book your place

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