Safer Guiding Training
2025-09-13 10:30 - 15:30 UTC | Girlguiding NEE office, Unit 7 Alpha Court, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN
Safer Guiding training covers Including All, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and
Safety. The course is suitable for ALL volunteers requiring Safer Guiding for their role.
This training is open to all volunteers from all counties. Training costs are a legitimate unit cost
and can be claimed from unit funds. You can also claim travel expenses from unit funds. If
you’re travelling from further afield and are willing to car share please let me know when you
make the booking as this may enable other volunteers to attend the training.
Time: 10.30am to 3.30 pm (Registration from 10.15am) – Drinks
available, this includes a 30 minute lunch break
Cost: £5* payable in advance of the training (*if booked before 31.08.25)
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7
Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref SG and your surname)
What to wear and bring: Please wear uniform. Bring a packed lunch plus a
pen, notebook and your GAYT card (if
appropriate). If you are a Leader in Training, bring
your Leadership Qualification book.

FIRST RESPONSE 2025
2025-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
First Response is a course in emergency aid and incident management which aims to help
you to cope confidently with an incident. This is a training for Leaders, Assistant Leaders and
Leaders in Training (including Young Leaders and Unit Helpers) who would like to complete
the Full First Response Course.
The course covers:
 The initial response to an accident or incident which requires first aid
 Basic Life Support
 First response procedures
 First aid situations you may come across within guiding
Details: SUNDAY 14 September 2025
VENUE: Guideacres
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00pm.
Registration 9.45am Drinks Available – Please bring a packed lunch
Cost: £10 payable in advance
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref FR and your surname)
To complete the course you will also need to complete the First Response E-learning.
Girlguiding: Log in to the site It will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card.
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important
you state these on the application form.

First Aid Resources
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
This session is being delivered by British Red Cross coordinators and Girlguiding trainer Anne-Marie Smith. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to effectively support and teach first aid within your unit.

LDP in a day
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:30 | Girlguiding NEE office, Unit 7 Alpha Court, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN
This is a training for Leaders in Training who are looking to complete the online webinar
trainings as part of the leadership development programme. The trainings will be as follows
The course covers:
 Doing our Best
 Programme overview
 Risky Business
 Communication for leaders
 Celebrating every member
 Unit accounts
Details: SATURDAY 4 October 2025
VENUE: Girlguiding NEE region office
Time: 10.00 am to 4.30pm.
Registration 9.45am Drinks Available – Please bring a packed lunch
Cost: £5 payable on booking
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref LDP and your surname)
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card
(EY volunteers only).
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important
you state these on the application form.

NEE Walking Weekend
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Low Mill Outdoor Centre, Askrigg, Wensleydale, DL8 3HZ

East Yorkshire County - Annual Review of 2024
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
The EAST YORKSHIRE COUNTY ANNUAL REVIEW and THANKS AND RECOGNITION event will be held on Saturday 11th October 2025 at Guideacres 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments will be available. We will be joined by Charlotte and Bridie from Humberside Engineering Training Association, who will speak about engaging young women in engineering apprenticeships. It will be a great opportunity for Young Leaders/Rangers to attend. Please let Elizabeth know if you are able to attend and any dietary or mobility requirements eastyorkshire@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk

FIRST RESPONSE 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
First Response is a course in emergency aid and incident management which aims to help
you to cope confidently with an incident. This is a training for Leaders, Assistant Leaders and
Leaders in Training (including Young Leaders and Unit Helpers) who would like to complete
the Full First Response Course.
The course covers:
 The initial response to an accident or incident which requires first aid
 Basic Life Support
 First response procedures
 First aid situations you may come across within guiding
Details: SATURDAY 1 November 2025
VENUE: Guideacres
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00pm.
Registration 9.45am Drinks Available – Please bring a packed lunch
Cost: £10 payable in advance
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref FR and your surname)
To complete the course you will also need to complete the First Response E-learning.
Girlguiding: Log in to the site It will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card.
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important
you state these on the application form.

Paxwold Guy Fawkes Quiz Night
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Paxwold, Main Street,, Goodmanham, YO43 3JA
PAXWOLD GUY FAWKES QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 6th November 2025 – 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
At Paxwold, Goodmanham
Teams of four (or less).
Tickets £10 per person including a two course meal.
Bring your own drink and glasses.
Tickets available by emailing pjtw56@btinternet.com or phoning 07802 911785
Great prizes!!!

Peer Education Training Weekend
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | Cheviot View, Kirknewton, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6XG
Are you aged 14-25** and looking for a new challenge? Do you want to deliver fun & interactive sessions for Brownies, Guides & Rangers on issues important to them?
Join us at our next peer education residential training weekend from early evening on Friday 21 – mid afternoon on Sunday 23 November at Cheviot View near Wooler in Northumberland. You’ll be trained with skills in order to facilitate sessions and to deliver the peer education topic ‘Safe the World’. By the end of the weekend you’ll be a Peer Educator with the skills and confidence to run sessions for units in your area!

1st response training - limited spaces
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Paxwold, Main Street,, Goodmanham, YO43 3JA
Please note spaces are limited and are available on a first come first served basis. If the training has reached capacity at the time of your booking we will let you know and discuss your preference for any of the alternative dates.
First Response is a course in emergency aid and incident management which aims to help
you to cope confidently with an incident. This is a training for Leaders, Assistant Leaders and
Leaders in Training (including Young Leaders and Unit Helpers) who would like to complete
the Full First Response Course.
The course covers:
 The initial response to an accident or incident which requires first aid  Basic Life Support
 First response procedures
 First aid situations you may come across within guiding
Cost: £10 payable in advance
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref FR and your surname)
To complete the course you will also need to complete the First Response E-learning.
Girlguiding: Log in to the site It will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card.
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important you state these on the application form.

Postcards from Brussels
2026-02-21 | Brussels, Belgium
What? Postcards from Brussels is a wide game around Brussels for the day – you plan your own international trip around it
When? Saturday 21 February 2026
Where? Brussels, Belgium
Who for? Members of Girlguiding North East England who are Guides, Rangers or Young leaders and also adult volunteers including members of Inspire and Trefoil.
How much? £20 to include an event badge, activities and a goody bag.

Makaton taster workshop
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
Makaton Taster Workshop
Want to learn a new skill, and create a fun inclusive environment within your Girl Guides units? Then this Makaton Taster Workshop is for you!
What is Makaton? This is a communication programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to help people express themselves and develop essential language skills.
Guides Taster Leaflet
What will I learn at the Taster? In this short 90 minute workshop, you will learn a general introduction of what Makaton is, and who uses it. This will be a fun and interactive workshop where you will learn 30 useful everyday words, and an extra 12 focussed on Rainbows, Brownies, and Girl Guides. All participants receive a Certificate upon completion. This is open to all volunteers including Young Leaders. Anyone under 18 will require parental permission.
Places are limited to 12, so bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. There is a follow up session which will be offered to those who attend the workshop, this will be held on 16th April via zoom, 7.00-8.30pm.

Makaton Taster Workshop
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
Guides Taster Leaflet
Want to learn a new skill, and create a fun inclusive environment within your Girl Guides units? Then this Makaton Taster Workshop is for you!
What is Makaton? This is a communication programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to help people express themselves and develop essential language skills.
What will I learn at the Taster? In this short 90 minute workshop, you will learn a general introduction of what Makaton is, and who uses it. This will be a fun and interactive workshop where you will learn 30 useful everyday words, and an extra 12 focussed on Rainbows, Brownies, and Girl Guides. All participants receive a Certificate upon completion.
This workshop is available for all volunteers including Young Leaders. Places are limited to 12, so bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. The cost of the training is £7.00, payable in advance (see details below). There will be a follow up session offered to those who attend the initial workshop, which will be held via zoom on 16 April, 7.00-8.30pm.
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref ‘MW’ and your surname)
Please wear uniform.
If you have any specific needs or mobility issues, it would be helpful if you you state these on the application form.

1st response training
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Cass Hall, Driffield, King Street, Driffield, YO25 6QW, United Kingdom
First Response is a course in emergency aid and incident management which aims to help
you to cope confidently with an incident. This is a training for Leaders, Assistant Leaders and
Leaders in Training (including Young Leaders and Unit Helpers) who would like to complete
the Full First Response Course.
The course covers:
 The initial response to an accident or incident which requires first aid  Basic Life Support
 First response procedures
 First aid situations you may come across within guiding
Cost: £10 payable in advance
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref FR and your surname)
To complete the course you will also need to complete the First Response E-learning.
Girlguiding: Log in to the site It will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card.
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important you state these on the application form.

Safer Guiding in person training
2026-03-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Willerby Guide Hut, Main Street, Willerby, HU10 6BP
Safer Guiding training covers Including All, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety. The course is suitable for ALL volunteers requiring Safer Guiding for their role.
The cost is £10, payable in advance to secure your booking.
Payment can be via BACs Sort code 56-00-06, account number 02625210 (ref SG and your surname)
or cheque payable to ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth at Girlguiding East Yorkshire, c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN
This event is being held at Willerby Guide Hut, 7 Main Street, Willerby Hull, HU10 6PB

LDP trainer led modules
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:30 | Paxwold, Main Street,, Goodmanham, YO43 3JA
This is a training for Leaders in Training who are looking to complete the trainer led LDP modules face to face as part of the leadership development programme.
The course covers:

Programme overview
Unit accounts
Effective communication for leaders
Celebrating every member
Doing our Best

The cost is £5 payable on booking to secure your place.
Payment can be via BACS or cheque:
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06 Account Number: 02625210 (ref LDP and your surname)
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN)

1st response training module 1
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Paxwold, Main Street,, Goodmanham, YO43 3JA
First Response is a course in emergency aid and incident management which aims to help
you to cope confidently with an incident. This is a training for Leaders, Assistant Leaders and
Leaders in Training (including Young Leaders and Unit Helpers) who would like to complete
the Full First Response Course.
The course covers:
 The initial response to an accident or incident which requires first aid  Basic Life Support
 First response procedures
 First aid situations you may come across within guiding
Cost: £10 payable in advance (this covers all four modules)
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at
Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive,
Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref FR and your surname)
To complete the course you will also need to complete the First Response E-learning.
Girlguiding: Log in to the site It will take 10 to 15 minutes.
Please wear uniform and bring a pen, notebook, Packed Lunch & Drinks and your GAYT card.
If you have any allergies, especially to latex or rubber, or any mobility issues, it is important you state these on the application form.

1st response training modules 2-4
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Safer Guiding training
2026-06-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom
Safer Guiding training covers Including All, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety. The course is suitable for ALL volunteers requiring Safer Guiding for their role.
This training is open to all volunteers from all counties. Training costs are a legitimate unit cost and can be claimed from unit funds. You can also claim travel expenses from unit funds. If you’re travelling from further afield and are willing to car share please let me know when you make the booking as this may enable other volunteers to attend the training
Cost is £10 payable in advance to secure your booking:
Cheques should be payable to: ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth (at Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN)
Bank Transfers to: Sort Code: 56-00-06 Account Number: 02625210 (ref SG and your surname)

5 minute fillers for Guides and Rangers
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, Toll Gavel, Beverley, HU17 9AA, United Kingdom
Filling the gap: quick activities for Guides and Rangers
Come and get ideas for when you have to fill that odd slack moment, or change the pace, or you’re not enjoying what you’re supposed to be doing. Expect ideas, access to resource sheets, air and share, and a chance to have fun with like-minded people. Unlock the secrets of the Justin Bag and the Lolly Sticks of Fate.
Leaders: bring your Young Leaders. Young leaders: bring your Leaders. Commissioners: bring yourselves just for the heck of it.
Cost is £5, a legitimate unit expense, to be paid upon booking to secure your space:
via BACS Sort Code 56-00-06 Account Number: 02625210 (ref 5MIN and your surname)
or Cheque payable to ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth Greenaway, Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN

5 minute fillers for Rainbows and Brownies
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, Toll Gavel, Beverley, HU17 9AA, United Kingdom
Filling the gap: quick activities for Rainbows and Brownies
Come and get ideas for when you have to fill that odd slack moment, or change the pace, or you’re not enjoying what you’re supposed to be doing. Expect ideas, access to resource sheets, air and share, and a chance to have fun with like-minded people. Unlock the secrets of the Justin Bag and the Lolly Sticks of Fate.
Leaders: bring your Young Leaders. Young leaders: bring your Leaders. Commissioners: bring yourselves just for the heck of it.
Cost is £5, a legitimate unit expense, to be paid upon booking to secure your space:
via BACS Sort Code 56-00-06 Account Number: 02625210 (ref 5MIN and your surname)
or Cheque payable to ‘Guide Association East Yorkshire Training’ posted to Elizabeth Greenaway, Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN

1st response training
2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Guideacres, Riplingham Road, Raywell, Cottingham, HU16 5YL, United Kingdom

1st response training
2026-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Willerby Guide Hut, Main Street, Willerby, HU10 6BP

Managing challenging behaviour: a session for adult leaders
2026-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Willerby Guide Hut, Main Street, Willerby, HU10 6BP
As leaders, we just want to get on with running our units, but sometimes other people don’t see things our way. Challenges might come from the girls, or from their families – or even from fellow members of the leadership team. Come along to share ideas and get some new ones. We’ll be looking at what the causes might be, and some strategies for managing.
This will be your safe space, where no question is too silly to ask, and there’s no finger pointing – and you’ll find you’re not alone!
The cost of this training is £5, payable upon booking to secure your place. Payment can be via BACS or cheque:
Account name: Guide Association East Yorkshire Training
Sort Code: 56-00-06
Account Number: 02625210 (ref CB and your surname)
Cheques to be posted to Elizabeth at Girlguiding East Yorkshire c/o North East England Region office, 7 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN
