Events take place at the following venues unless otherwise stated:
The Trefoil Centre
16a Morris Lane, Kirkstall,
Leeds, LS5 3JD
Tel: (0113) 274 7305
St Andrew’s URC
Shaftesbury Avenue,
Leeds, LS81DS
St. Cross Church
Middleton Park Avenue,
Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4HX.
Please attend training in casual uniform, if possible.
Evenings
Time: 7:30pm to 9:15pmFee: £2.50
Unless otherwise stated
1stResponse Fee: £10.00
The fee includes Participation Booklet & ResusciPlus Pack
A Safe Space Fee: £5.00
Payment for 1st Response and Safe Space must be made with your application for these trainings.
Internet Banking:
Leeds County Guide Association;
Sort Code: 40-52-40; Account No: 00024618
Please ensure your reference includes your name & the relevant training code.
Please make cheques payable to
“Leeds County Guide Association”.
Leeds county Training Organiser
Sophie Bithell-Etherington
The Trefoil Centre & Robin Hole Campsite
The County’s best assets – they are there for the benefit of every member.
Robin Hole Campsite
Stead Lane, Burley Woodhead,
Ilkley, LS29 7SD
Tel: (01943) 863865
For queries relating to or to book Robin Hole or the Trefoil Centre
Mrs Jennie Carroll
Tel: (0113) 274 7305
Enquiries for County Resources
Mrs Jennie Carroll
Tel: (0113) 274 7305
If you have any good news please pass it on to the County Commissioner
Mrs Jan Ali
20 Oaklands Avenue, Adel, Leeds
LS16 8NR
Tel: (0113) 261 4831
County Skills
Opportunities
2018
Please apply for training at any time, preferably at least three weeks beforehand, using the key below:
GDTguiding development team
The Trefoil Centre
16a Morris Lane, Kirkstall,
Leeds, LS5 3JD
Tel: (0113) 274 7305
LQTleadership qualification team
Mrs Sue Everard
2 Oak Wood Road, Wetherby, LS22 7QY
Tel: (01937) 583600
Applications for training can be made by email to or on the training forms available from your Division Training Representative or on the county website.
(A link to the form is also included in every edition of the county newsletter.)
When / What / Hrs / Apply / Bank codeJanuary 2018
Mon 29th / LQ Sign Off, Trefoil Centre / 7-9.30pm / LQT / Free
February 2018
Sat 3rd / 1st Response (full), St. Cross Church, Middleton / 10-4pm / Admin / FR1
Sat 3rd / GO drop-in session, Trefoil Centre / 11-1pm / Admin / Free
Tues 6th / LQ Mentors (new mentors only), Trefoil Centre / LQT / Free
Thurs 8th / Programme training, Trefoil Centre / Admin / PR1
Sat 10th / GO drop-in session, Trefoil Centre / 11-1pm / Admin / Free
March 2018
Sat 3rd / New to Leadership Day, Trefoil Centre; fundamentals of guiding, administration, GO, planning, budgeting and a basic introduction to the section programmes. / 9.30-2.30pm / LQT / Free
Thurs 8th / 1st Response (full), St. Andrew’s Roundhay, (Session 1/2 both sessions must be attended) / 7-9.15pm / Admin / FR2
Thurs 8th / Commissioner training, Bramley Trinity Methodist Church / 7.30-9pm / Invite only / Free
Mon 12th / Going Away Scheme, Trefoil Centre / 7-9.30pm / Admin / RES1
Wed 14th / Safe Space Level 3, Trefoil Centre / 6.30-9pm / LQT / SS1
Wed 21st / LQ Sign Off, Trefoil Centre / 7.30-9.30pm / LQT / Free
Thurs 29th / 1st Response (full), St. Andrew’s Roundhay, (Session 2/2 both sessions must be attended) / 7-9.15pm / Admin / FR2
April 2018
Sun 22nd / 1st Response Refresher, Trefoil Centre / 10-12.30pm / Admin / FRR1
Sun 22nd / 1st Response Refresher, Trefoil Centre / 1.30-4pm / Admin / FRR2
Sun 29th / Safe Space level 3, Trefoil Centre / 3 hours to be advised / LQT / SS2
May 2018
Thurs 10th / New to leadership (programme), Trefoil Centre / LQT / NL2
June 2018
Sat 9th / LQ Sign Off, Trefoil Centre / 10-12 / LQT / Free
Mon 18th / Programme Training (all sections), Trefoil Centre / Admin / PR2
Sat 30th / 1st Response (full), Trefoil Centre / 10-4pm, / Admin / FR3
July 2018
Sun 1st / Safe Space Levels 1,2, & 3, Trefoil Centre (full day) / Full day – to be advised / LQT / SS3
August 2018
Sat 18th / Going Away Scheme, Robin Hole
Outdoor Skills, Robin Hole
Cooking with limited resources, Robin Hole / Am
All day – to be advised
Am or pm / Admin / OD
September 2018
Mon 17th / LQ Sign Off, Trefoil Centre / 7-9.30pm / LQT / Free
Sat 22nd / Safe Space Level 3, Trefoil Centre / 3 hrs to be advised / LQT / SS4
Fri 28th-30th / County Weekend, Waddow / Admin / CW
October 2018
Wed 3rd / 1st Response Refresher, St. Andrews, Roundhay / 7-9.15pm / Admin / FRR3
Tues 9th / LQ Mentor Update, Trefoil Centre / Invite only / Free
Wed 17th / 1st Response (full), Trefoil Centre, (Session 1/2 both sessions must be attended) / 7-9.15pm / Admin / FR4
Wed 24th / 1st Response (full), Trefoil Centre, (Session 2/2 both sessions must be attended) / 7-9.15pm / Admin / FR4
Tues 30th / Accounts, Trefoil Centre / Admin / AC1
November 2018
Thurs 15th / Programme Training (all sections), Trefoil Centre / Admin / PR3
All evening times are 7.30-9.15, unless otherwise stated.