Events

So excited to have so many Brownies signing up to join us at this incredible event!

Join us for a GIRL ONLY day of cricket at Esher High school. Grab your kit bag and take part in a day of cricket coaching, games and fun times with friends.
Sign your daughter up now!

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : 1st Merrow Scout Hall, 58 Bushy Hill Dr, Guildford GU1 2UJ

Join us for this webinar on Monday 5th June, from 7pm until 8pm.

Open to all volunteers

Zoom training

Following a successful training last year, join Surrey West Young Leader Adviser Vicky Cunningham for another ‘Supporting your Young Leaders’ online training session. Especially designed for Leaders in units who with Young Leaders or Young External volunteers, come along to discover more about how to welcome, utilise and support your young leader. You’ll also hear ways that Young Leaders can further their development through events and opportunities and exciting updates on the Young Leader programme from HQ. There will also be a chance for a Q&A and you can shape the session too by submitting suggestions of things you’d like covered upon sign up.

RSPB nature training - Open to all volunteers

Venue : Herons Wey Campsite

Join us for this webinar on Thursday 15th June 7pm - 8pm

Open to all volunteers

Zoom training

Join us for this webinar on Tuesday 4th July 7pm - 8pm

Open to all volunteers

Zoom training

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : Guildford Guide Hall,  Nightingale Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1ER

RSPB nature training - Open to all volunteers

Venue : Herons Wey Campsite

Brownies Ahoy! - Event for Brownies

Venue : Paxmead Riverside Base

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : 1st Merrow Scout Hall, 58 Bushy Hill Dr, Guildford GU1 2UJ

County Young Leader Development Day

Open to all Young Leaders and Young External Volunteers

Venue : Trinity Centre, Guildford

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Shared course with Scouting

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : 1st Shepperton Guide Headquarters: Dawson Hall, Russell Road, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 9HB

Hybrid first response course - 2 zoom sessions plus 1 practical - You need to attend all 3 sessions to qualify

Winter Wonderland - A Christmas event open to all Rainbow units across the county.

Taking place at Heron's Wey

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : Weyside, Herons Wey, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2AQ

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Please come and join Sarah and her team at one of our coffee and chat events in January - we want to hear from you about what is working well and should continue, and what needs to change. This will cover everything from communications to events. These are drop in events so you don’t need...

Full face to face First Response Training, suitable for all volunteers.

Venue : 1st Shepperton Guide Headquarters: Dawson Hall, Russell Road, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 9HB

Join Brownies and Guides from across the county for a fun and active exclusive 2-hr session at Guildford’s Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park!

Join Brownies and Guides from across the county for a fun and active exclusive 2-hr session at Guildford’s Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park!

Ever wondered what is at Herons Wey?

Join us at our open day to have a look around our amazing 50 acre site!  

Friends of Paxmead would like to welcome you to their Quiz Night on Tuesday 16th April, 7pm - 10pm at Paxmead, Dockett Eddy Lane, Shepperton, TW17 9NT.
Price: £10 per person (max 8 per team)

Welcome session for new volunteers joining Girlguiding Surrey West

Venue : Woking Guides Hall, HoeValley Community Building, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA

Bushcraft training for volunteers. Beginners very welcome. Come and learn skills to take back to your units.

Cook, craft, canoe - A day of fun at Paxmead Riverside Base for Guides and Rangers

Brownies ahoy - A day of circus themed fun at Paxmead Riverside Base for Brownies

Bushcraft training for volunteers. Beginners very welcome. Come and learn skills to take back to your units.

Take part in our competition to win a place at this event and you might be the one to talk to astronauts in the international space station!

PGL weekend adventure for Brownies

Join us for a day of training, to cover the 5 compulsory webinars face to face required for the LDP in a fun and informal way.

Two teams of Guides and Rangers will take part in a first aid competition alongside Scouts and the cadet organisations on Saturday 20th October in Guildford.

An evening challenge hike for Guides and Rangers

Join Brownies and Guides from across the county for a fun and active exclusive 2-hr session at Guildford’s Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park!

Ticket Booking Opens 8pm, Friday 11th October 2024 This year Paxmead will be transformed into a winter wonderland, there will be snowmen and naughty elves, Christmas trees and good fairies, lots of things to make, games to play and fun to be had. Who knows, if everyone is good, perhaps a visit from Father Christmas!...

County Day is our way to connect volunteers across the county from all divisions, districts and units. Sign up here: Every one is welcome to come and just socialise, but If you want to learn some new skills, we have organised a varied programme of sessions which are bookable online when you register - everything...

The Instructor Course will be a day long course, ending with the newly trained instructors running a two hour experience session. How to provide Tomahawk Throwing as an activity for our young people safely and within the bounds of Girlguiding. Understand what equipment can and can’t be used How to construct a range Understand throwing...

If you are a Going Away With Mentor we would love for you to join us to share best practice, share common standards and network. Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Woking Guide Hall, Hoe Valley Community Building GU22 9BA Please complete the form below to show your interest: https://forms.office.com/e/DMwq6M3U0M

If you are a Rainbow Leader we would love for you to join us to share ideas and network with other Rainbow leaders in the county. Time: 1pm - 3pm Venue: Woking Guide Hall, Hoe Valley Community Building GU22 9BA Please complete the form below to show your interest: https://forms.office.com/e/gARE47xnDE

Ever wondered what is at Herons Wey?

Join us at our open day to have a look around our amazing 50 acre site!  

Mentor training  Would you like to help the next generation of Leaders develop their confidence and skills? If so, the mentor role could be right for you. If you would like to find out more, please sign up for  zoom Mentor Training with Hannah on Thursday 15th May at 7.30pm.

If you are a Brownie Leader we would love for you to join us to meet other Brownie Leaders.  It is a great way to share ideas and network. Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Woking Guide Hall, Hoe Valley Community Building GU22 9BA

Bazzaz is a triennial activity day for Beavers and Rainbows from Surrey. With amazing activities and things to try, Bazzaz brings Beavers and Rainbows together from all over the county to celebrate.

The booking link below will be live from 8pm on 11th May Rainbows: 10.00am - 11:30am Brownies: 12:30pm - 2:00pm Guides / Rangers: 3.00pm- 4:30pm

This is the chance for Leaders in Training to complete all or any of the 5 compulsory trainings as part of the Leadership Development Programme, face to face and in a fun, informal environment.

£33 per ticket An unforgettable day of fun, celebrating all that is Brownies and the friendships we gain from being a part of Girlguiding. There will be giant inflatables, adventure activities, trinket trading, games, sports, crafts, dancing and workshops.  It will be a brilliant finale to the summer with, hopefully, some sunshine!As many groups cannot...

The wizarding world comes to Paxmead. Guides and Rangers whittle wands, help Hadgrid chop wood, visit Diagon Alley and compete for the most house points. A magical day of witch-crafts and watersport.

The wizarding world comes to Paxmead. Brownies mix up magic, conjure crafts and swap broomsticks for paddles as they take to the water.

This session run by Vicky Cunningham, County Young Leader Coordinator, will help Leaders who already have Young Leaders, learn about the Young Leader Development Programme, ponder the complimentary skills they bring to your leadership team, consider what support your Young Leader needs from you to thrive in the role and how you can advocate other...

This is the chance for Leaders in Training to complete all or any of the 5 compulsory trainings as part of the Leadership Development Programme, face to face and in a fun, informal environment.

If you are a Guide Leader we would love for you to join us to meet other Guide Leaders.  It is a great way to share ideas and network. Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Woking Guide Hall, Hoe Valley Community Building GU22 9BA Sign up to join: https://forms.office.com/e/R5CFdhCYtx

If you are a Ranger Leader we would love for you to join us to meet other Ranger Leaders.  It is a great way to share ideas and network. Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Woking Guide Hall, Hoe Valley Community Building GU22 9BA Sign up to join: https://forms.office.com/e/pfPkTYcP8X

Come and Try Rugby with Girlguiding Surrey West in collaboration with England RFU and Esher Rugby club. Have a go at learning some rugby skills and playing a game (all non-contact rugby). Saturday 11th October Esher Rugby Club, 369 Molesey Road, Hersham, Surrey, KT12 3PF Cost £5 per girl including badge Brownies, Guides and Rangers ...

Booking closed! Starting at: Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Surrey, GU8 6QD. There is limited car parking available by the play area/cricket field. Car sharing is strongly encouraged. Date: Saturday 15th November Start time: Allocated per team Finish time will be approximately 4 hours after the start time. This event involves walking approximately...

This session run by Vicky Cunningham, County Young Leader Coordinator, will help Leaders who already have Young Leaders, learn about the Young Leader Development Programme, ponder the complimentary skills they bring to your leadership team, consider what support your Young Leader needs from you to thrive in the role and how you can advocate other...

In 2025 - Herons Wey will be transformed into a winter wonderland, there will be snowmen and naughty elves, Christmas trees and good fairies, lots of things to make, games to play and fun to be had. Who knows, if everyone is good, perhaps a visit from Father Christmas! £20 per Rainbow which include the...

This is the chance for those registered on the Going Away With scheme (GAW) to receive training on any or all of the modules (inc. camping) in a face to face and fun, informal environment. Ideal for those looking to complete their GAW in 2026. £5 per person, includes lunch!

This session run by Vicky Cunningham, County Young Leader Coordinator, will help Leaders who already have Young Leaders, learn about the Young Leader Development Programme, ponder the complimentary skills they bring to your leadership team, consider what support your Young Leader needs from you to thrive in the role and how you can advocate other...

This is the full First Response course, to include all theory and practical elements. Times : 9.30am until 4.30pm Please note that the cost of this training should be claimed back from your unit. You can also claim back any travel costs.

Pop along and meet the county team - the kettle will be on and biscuits open! Drop in anytime between 2pm-4pm on Saturday 7th February Hoe Valley Community Building, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA No need to book – just turn up!

This session run by Vicky Cunningham, County Young Leader Coordinator, will help Leaders who already have Young Leaders, learn about the Young Leader Development Programme, ponder the complimentary skills they bring to your leadership team, consider what support your Young Leader needs from you to thrive in the role and how you can advocate other...

Day 1 of a 2 day course covering everything from how to successfully read a map and use a compass, knowing the right clothes and equipment to take, route planning and navigation, as well as looking out for hazards and developing leadership skills. The course will be at Little Acres campsite in Epsom on Saturday 28...

This is the full First Response course, to include all theory and practical elements. Times : 9.30am until 4.30pm Please note that the cost of this training should be claimed back from your unit. You can also claim back any travel costs.

Become a LDP Mentor If you are interested in becoming a mentor to support other volunteers doing their Leader Development Programme (LDP), Hannah is offering online training on: Thurs 12th March: 7:30pm Also great for a refresher for mentors to see what has changed. Sign up to join the training

This is the full First Response course, to include all theory and practical elements. Times :9.30am until 4.30pm Please note that the cost of this training should be claimed back from your unit.

Come and visit our wonderful Campsite! Sunday 12th April, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Every year our County campsite, Herons Wey, opens to all Girlguiding and Scouting volunteers and their families to come and enjoy an afternoon on-site.  All our activities will be available to try, including archery, so come and explore! As well as a fun...

Save the date! Wild Wood Takeover:  Exclusive whole weekend access for Girlguiding Surrey West Brownies, Guides & Rangers.  Wild Wood is an outdoor tree tops adventure and high ropes course in Guildford.  There are 2 courses  - 1 suitable for Brownies and the other for Guides & Rangers. Take at a look at the Wild...