Greater Manchester West Scouts

04/06/2026

🚨 Calling all GMW Network members aged 18-25! 🚨

Network is your chance to make the most of your Scouting journey, but we need your help to shape what comes next.

By completing our short form, you'll help us:
✅ Understand what you want from Network
✅ Make sure you're correctly registered on our membership system
✅ Provide support for Top Awards, including the King's Scout Award
✅ Create exciting events, camps, social opportunities and adventures
✅ Connect you with other young adults from across Greater Manchester West

Whether you're looking to achieve your next award, meet new people, try something new, or have your say in future activities, this is your opportunity to get involved.

🎥 Hear from Jess, our Network Lead, in the video below about why completing the form is so important.

📲 Complete the form today and help shape the future of GMW Network! Link in comments.

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

This , we're shining a spotlight on the incredible volunteers and young leaders who make Scouts possible across Greater Manchester West. 🌟

Their time, energy and commitment help thousands of young people across Salford, Trafford and Wigan gain new experiences, build confidence and develop vital every week.

To each and every volunteer: thank you for the difference you make. Your dedication inspires the next generation and helps over 5,000 young people feel they have a . 💜👏

👏 Join us in saying THANK YOU to all our volunteers and young leaders in the comments below!

25/05/2026

🌈 Registrations for this year’s Manchester Pride Parade are now OPEN!

Join Scouts from across the region as we celebrate inclusion, community and being unapologetically yourself at one of Manchester’s biggest events of the year.

📅 Saturday 29th August

We’re incredibly proud to have supported Manchester Pride for many years, showing that Scouts truly is a place to belong for everyone.

If you’d like to walk with The Scouts in this year’s parade, sign up below ⬇️

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18/05/2026

GMW goes to Weatherfield! ✨🚍

Yesterday, Scout leaders and Explorers from across GMW headed to the iconic Coronation Street set for ITV’s Wellbeing Day for cast and crew 🎬⭐

From wood branding and archery to some very questionable dance moves at the silent disco 🕺🎧, we gave everyone a taste of what Scouting is all about.

It was brilliant to see so many people getting hands-on, having a laugh, and discovering why Scouts is truly a 💜

Safe to say… Weatherfield won’t forget us in a hurry 😅

11/05/2026

🎉 Big Birthday Day Out – Saturday 26th September 🎉

Calling all GMW leaders! Have you registered your interest for our special Big Birthday Day Out yet?

This year, we’re celebrating some incredible milestones:
❤️ 5 years of Squirrels
💙 40 years of Beavers
💚 110 years of Cubs

To mark the occasion, we’re heading to BeWILDerwood for a fun-filled day of adventure and unforgettable memories as young people from across the county come together to celebrate in style.

🔗 Register your interest today – link in the comments below ⬇️

08/05/2026

Happy birthday, Sir David Attenborough! You've inspired generations to become champions for nature and planet Earth.

23/04/2026

Happy St George’s Day.

20/04/2026

🚨 Volunteer Learning Opportunities – Coming This May!

Join us for a weekend of fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and gain knowledge to support you in your role 🙌

We’ll be offering:
⛑️ First Response
⛺️ Nights Away
❤️‍🩹 First Aid
✅ Safeguarding and Membership clinics

📍Bispham Hall Scout Estate
📅 Friday, 8th - Sunday 10th May 2026
⏰ Various (please see website)

Don’t miss out on this great chance to learn more, be more and do more! 💪

👉 Book your space today using the link in the comments

05/04/2026

Wishing all our Scouts, volunteers and families a bright and cheerful Easter! 🌼🐣