Attendee Type: Volunteers

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 full course

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 full 6 hour training course.

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 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.

Awards presentations

This event will be for invited guests only, celebrating the presentation of region chief commissioner awards.

Easyfundraising support webinar

Looking for a simple way to bring in extra funds for your unit this festive season?

Christmas is the busiest online shopping time of the year – and the perfect opportunity to raise unrestricted funding through easyfundraising.

Join our free webinar on Monday 10th November at 6pm and discover how your parents & volunteers can raise money for you every time they shop online at their favourite retailers – from Christmas gifts to festive food and beyond.

In this friendly and informal session, Anna Gibson from easyfundraising will show you: –

· How easyfundraising works

· step-by-step guidance on joining for free

· Top tips – how to make the most of the Christmas shopping season to maximise donations

· Q&A – ask Anna your easyfundraising questions

Please secure your space on the webinar at:- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei_Og_VzQauGhQy3Vx8iMQ

If you haven’t already done so, make sure to join the easyfundraising network for free ahead of the session here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/girlguiding-midlands

 

Cityscapes

We’re excited to announce that tickets are open for Girlguiding’s wide game event, Cityscapes Adventure!

This urban scavenger hunt will take place in 5 cities across the UK – Glasgow, Cardiff, Portsmouth, York and Manchester. Join us on either Saturday 21 March or Sunday 22 March 2026.

Cityscapes Adventure will cost £10 per person and be open to all Girlguiding members from Rainbows to Rangers, and leaders as well! The day will be filled with missions and challenges, some volunteer-led and some self-led. Are you up for the challenge?

 

Find out more

Book your tickets

 

Please bear in mind that this is an event led & administered by Girlguiding nationally so we may be unable to answer specific questions at the region office – we’ll always do our best to help though!

16 hour outdoor 1st aid course

Join us for this 2 day, 16 hour outdoor 1st aid course that will equip you to confidently provide 1st aid in outdoor environments.

This two-day outdoor first aid course is run by an qualified mountain leader with many years of experience in mountain rescue and is valid for three years. It is suitable for adults who require a 16 hour first aid certificate, e.g. for the Girlguiding walking scheme, and will give you a qualification which is recognised by most national governing bodies. The cost includes accommodation and food. The course also covers the requirements for 1st response.

 

Book here

Bookings close 17 October or sooner if all places are filled.

Walking L1 & L2 training, assessment & social walking

Discover the great outdoors with Girlguiding Midlands’ 2026 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: 6-8 March 2026

Where: Whiteley Woods Outdoor activity centre

Cost: £90/£120

Closing date: 15 February 2026

FAQs

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