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SUMMARY:West Region AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22nd August at Rhu Scout Hall\, Cumberland Road\, Rhu\, G84 8SA @ 11am.
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/west-region-agm-2026/
LOCATION:Rhu Scout Hall\, Cumberland Road\, Rhu\, G84 8SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Network
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SUMMARY:The Scottish National Scout Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/the-scottish-national-scout-regatta-2/ \nThe Scottish National Scout Regatta is an annual event for Scouts\, Explorers\, Network and Leaders. It is open to any Scottish Scouting member who is over 10. You don’t have to be a Sea Scout or have been to a regatta before. It is about taking part\, having fun\, socialising\, making new friends and getting wet.\nThere are opportunities to take part in different water events as well as a range of land activities. You don’t have to enter every event but you should have previous experience for the events you’re entering. The ethos of the regatta is all about giving it a go and having fun.\nThere are there are different watersports such as sailing \, canoe\, kayak and paddleboarding. Each event will be split into three different age groups\, Scouts\, Explorers and Network/Leaders. \nSailing – single-handed and crewed \nPaddling- Kayaks\, Open Canoe and Paddleboard\nWhen not competing on the water there are lots of other activities on offer\, such as high ropes\, bushcraft\, archery and more. There will also be evening entertainment on Saturday night\, as well as an evening reception for the leaders.\n*Unfortunately we cannot take individual bookings\, group bookings only* \nCost & How to Book?\nCost and booking information will be confirmed in due course. For further details about this event\, please contact the team at Lochgoilhead. \nEmail: lochgoilhead@scouts.scot \nPhone: 01301 703217
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/__trashed-15__trashed/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Leaders,Network,Scouts
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SUMMARY:Mountain Training: Hill and Moorland Training
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is organised by Scouts Scotland and is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/mountain-training-hill-and-moorland-training/ \nIf your interested in leading groups in the hills or a current T1 permit holder who wants to take the next step then this is for you! This course is ideal for: People who lead groups in the hills or might venture away from obvious paths but won’t encounter mountain hazards like steep rocky ground. Commonly used in terrain that presents an intermediate level of challenge\, for example Dartmoor\, the Peak District\, North York Moors\, Pentland Hills and the Sperrins. \nDates and costs\nThe course will run over 3 days.\nThe course costs £240 per person. Accommodation and meals are included with the cost and is available from the night before the course. \nBefore booking this course\nYou must have a Mountain Training account.\nYou must have registered online for the Hill and Moorland leader scheme (can only be done on the Mountain Training website)\nLogged 20 Quality Hill days\, ideally logged on DLOG (the digital logbook on the Mountain Training Candidate management system).\nMore information on the award and the link to register can be found here.\nFull course description of this training can be found here.
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/hill-and-moorland-training/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Network,Training
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SUMMARY:Climbing Wall Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is organised by Scouts Scotland and is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/climbing-wall-instructor-training-2/ \nIf you’re a keen climber or climbing permit holder then this course is the perfect next level for you! \nIdeal for: \nClimbing wall staff \nYoung people who’ve completed NICAS Level 4 or 5\nPeople who run climbing sessions on artificial walls or towers.\nAs a Scout Leader\, if you are looking to take a group to a national climbing center/commercial wall then this is the pathway for you!\nThe course will run over the two weekend days\, with accommodation available from the night before the course. \nBefore Booking this course you: \nMust have a Mountain Training Account\nMust have registered online for the Climbing Wall instructor qualification (Can only be done on the Mountain Training website – Link Below)\nLogged visits to 3 different Climbing walls\, on at least 15 different occasions\, this must include a minimum of one major public wall. \nLogged 10 Lead climbs at French grade 4 (or equivalent)\nMore information on the award and the link to register can be found below;\nhttps://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/climbing/climbing-wall-instructor/\nIf you have any questions about the process please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dalton.moore@scouts.scot
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/climbing-wall-instructor-training/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Network,Training
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SUMMARY:Build Yer Skills
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/build-yer-skills-2/ \nIntroducing the new Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead event: Build Yer Skills!\nThis inaugural event is all about National Governing Body Training Courses. But not only that\, gaining new skills\, meeting other leaders from across the country and making the most of being outdoors. \nThere are six courses you can choose from for the weekend:\nPaddlesport Leader Training – British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Leader Training courses are available to support you in your development of the required skills. These courses typically cover leadership skills\, and the associated personal skills\, safety and rescue skills.\nPaddlesport Core Coach Training – The Core Coach Training is open to all paddlers regardless your discipline or previous coaching experience. During this course\, you will explore different approaches to understanding and enabling learning. You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.\nClimbing Wall Instructor Training – If you’re a keen climber or climbing permit holder then this course is the perfect next level for you! Ideal for: Climbing wall staff\, young people who’ve completed NICAS Level 4 or 5\, people who run climbing sessions on artificial walls or towers. As a Scout Leader\, if you are looking to take a group to a national climbing center/commercial wall then this is the pathway for you!\nLeave No Trace – Level 1 Instructor – This two-day course is designed for individuals who will be delivering Leave No Trace Workshops and Leave No Trace Skills Courses* in the future or embedding Leave No Trace in other programmes. Through short classroom discussions\, outdoor lectures and outdoor activities\, this course will cover the seven Leave No Trace principles and discuss outdoor ethics in the UK.\nRLSS National Water Safety Management – The National Water Safety Management Programme embraces contemporary approaches to risk management by balancing the need for simple pro-active safety management practices\, with a strong focus on preventative measures along with effective emergency response skills.\nREC Emergency Care Level 2 – The outdoor first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations. \nDates\nThe event will take place from the 2nd – 4th October. Costs depend on the course and include accommodation from Friday night and catering for Saturday/Sunday. \nCost & How to Book?\nCost and booking information will be confirmed in due course. For further details about this event\, please contact the team at Lochgoilhead. \nEmail: lochgoilhead@scouts.scot \nPhone: 01301 703217
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LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Network,Training
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SUMMARY:Mountain Training: Mountain Skills
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is organised by Scouts Scotland and is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/mountain-training-mountain-skills/ \nA Mountain Skills course is a great way to learn the essential skills you will need to enjoy the mountains in the UK safely. Whether you’d like to feel more confident using a map\, you have ambitions to climb Everest or become a Mountain Leader\, a Mountain Skills course is a great first step.\nThis is a Progression into more mountainous terrain from the Hill Skills and a reasonable level of fitness is recommended for this course as it will take place in higher terrain\, with 5-6 hours spent on the hill and the potential for an evening session included as well. Attendance of a Hill Skills course or 10 logged Mountain Days are a prerequisite for this course. All of our Skills Courses will be ran by our Mountain Training Scotland approved tutor team. \nCourses include: \nA navigational timing card \nA certificate of attendance for completing each course\nLifetime use of our digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your mountain walking\nParticipants get 15% off at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock\, in store and online. Ask the course provider for the discount details.\nCandidates purchasing at the Membership price will be contacted and a scouting membership number requested to ensure discount eligibility. \nDates and times:\nThe course will run over 2 full days\, accommodation is available with an additional fee of £50. \nLooking for further information? \nPlease email Dalton.moore@scouts.scot
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/mountian-skills/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Network,Training
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SUMMARY:Mountain Training Hill Skills
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is organised by Scouts Scotland and is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/mountain-training-hill-skills-2/ \nA Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks\, navigating and understanding the equipment required\, then a Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn. \nEach Hill Courses includes: \nA copy of the Safety on Mountains book \nA navigational timing card \nA certificate of attendance for completing each course\nLifetime use of Mountain Trainings digital logbook (DLOG) for recording your mountain walking\nYou’ll also get access to a 15% Discount code to Cotswold Outdoors and Snow and Rock which are sponsors of the Mountain Training Skills Awards\nYou can read more about the course here: https://www.mountain-training.org/personal-skills/hill-and-mountain-skills/hill-skills \nThe course:\nThe course will run over 2 days\, accommodation from Friday is available with an additional fee of £50. \nNeed more information about the course?\nPlease email Dalton.moore@scouts.scot for further information.
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/hill-skills/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead\, Cairndow\, PA24 8AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Training
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