AN EXCITING RESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Join otherleaders for Girlguiding Edinburgh’s County Residential Qualification Training Weekend in 2018. This event is for leaders from all sections – Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section. Accommodation is in 6 bedded bunk rooms at the County’s own Indoor Holiday House, Stanemuir, Carnwath, South Lanarkshire.

Please note you can only start working on the Going Away With Scheme once you have completed your Leadership Qualification but leaders in training are welcome to attend this training if they are about to complete their GLQ. The Catering qualification can be gained by leaders in training.

We are delighted that Fiona Dalziel, an experienced Scottish Trainer is coming to run some of the trainings for us. We plan to cover all 8 modules in the Going Away With Scheme.

Saturday – Modules 1-7 of the Going Away With Scheme will be covered in the morning and afternoon sessions.

Sunday – option of one double session or the 2 single sessions:

  • Module 8 of the Going Away With Scheme will be covered for those interested in camping – double session
  • Discovering International Guiding (an introduction to Travelling abroad with Guiding) – double session
  • Wide Game - try a wide game which can be adapted for all sessions - single session
  • Outdoor cooking – an outdoor cooking activity using a trangia and learn to make your own firelighters - single session

The cost is £20for both Saturday and Sunday (arrive 0930-0945 Sat – depart 1430-1500 Sun); £10 for Saturday only (arrive 0930-0945 – depart 1730-1800) and £10 for Sunday only (arrive 0930-0945 – depart 1430-1500 Sun). This includes all food, accommodation and training. This is a legitimate unit expense.

Cheques payable to “City of Edinburgh Guides Outdoor Activities Fund” or bank transfer to Account 00451778; Sort Code 80-11-20 using your name as a reference. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Places are limited to the number of beds for those staying overnight. Payments are non-returnable.

Bookings should be made no later than 15th January 2018.

For further information

Contact the Event Co-ordinator, Jennifer Hamilton, County Outdoor Activities Adviser:

Notes for completion of application form:

Please write in block capitals and ensure telephone numbers and your email address are legible.

This event is organised by City of Edinburgh Guides Association, Scottish Charity No SC013171