Our Leeds County Days are quickly approaching!
Currently scheduled for Oct. 16th and Oct. 17th, 2021 at Shine in Harehills (https://www.shinecollective.co.uk/), the days are filled with lots of sessions that we hope that our volunteers in Leeds will find useful. County days are for members of Girlguiding Leeds to catch up, learn new skills and meet new people.
You don’t need to book or stay for a full 2 days. Instead, feel free to just “drop-in” and pay us a visit between 10-4 each day. We’d love to know if you are coming so if you wouldn’t mind telling us on EventBrite it would be a big help! Some sessions are limited in capacity, so take a look at our bookable list below and sign up if you are interested.
Saturday, Oct 16 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-169987783035
Sunday, Oct 17 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-170146700361
Bookable Sessions
Along with just popping in and enjoying some good old fashion face to face chatter, we have a series of sessions that have limited space. If you would like to book into a Craft Inspiration, Art Therapy, a Yoga class, Safe Space or any other training, the links below will help you quickly do this. A full schedule can be seen at the base of this article or downloaded here:
Craftspiration
This is a one hour workshop is available both Saturday and Sunday at 10, 11:30, 1:30 & 3:00. These sessions are limited to 15 people per session.
Need some new craft ideas? During the session, volunteers can try out some crafts to take away. There’s something for you and something for you to do with your girls. Attendees will be able to try all the crafty activities on offer.
How to Book:
These are available to book on EventBrite. Choose the link for the day you would like to attend below. Once you click on the “Register” button, you’ll be able to add the Craft Sessions as an Add-On to your booking, just scroll down the list.
Saturday, Oct 16 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-169987783035
Sunday, Oct 17 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-170146700361
Art Therapy
This one hour workshop is available in Saturday only at 10, 11:30, 1:30 & 3:00. These sessions are limited to 8 people per session.
The Wellbeing Team has arranged for a children’s art psychotherapist to help you with art techniques that can be used with the girls in your units to help promote wellbeing of young people. You’ll experiment with art techniques that help you express emotion!
How to Book:
These are available to book on EventBrite. Choose the link below. Once you click on the “Register” button, you’ll be able to add the Art Therapy Sessions as Add-On to your booking, just scroll down the list.
Saturday, Oct 16 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-169987783035
Yoga for Volunteers
This 45 minute session is available on Sunday only at 10:00 & 1:00. These sessions are limited to 12 people per session.
This session is aimed at volunteers who want to give yoga a try. It’s a gentle session aimed at beginners. Come get comfy and relax!
How to Book:
These are available to book on EventBrite. Choose the link below. Once you click on the “Register” button, you’ll be able to add the Yoga for Volunteers Sessions as an Add-On to your booking, just scroll down the list.
Sunday, Oct 17 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-170146700361
Yoga for Young People
This 45 minute session is available on Sunday only at 11:15 & 2:15. These sessions are limited to 12 people per session.
This session is aimed at volunteers that would like to gain some skills in teaching yoga at their unit meetings. We’ll concentrate on how to use yoga and mindfulness with young members.
How to Book:
These are available to book on EventBrite. Choose the link below. Once you click on the “Register” button, you’ll be able to add the Yoga for Young People as an Add-On to your booking, just scroll down the list.
Sunday, Oct 17 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-170146700361
Space Space Level 3 Training
This 3 hours session is available on Saturday from 1-4 and Sunday from 10-1. There are limited spaces available.
Girlguiding requires that at least one leader (and ideally the whole team) for each unit MUST have a Safe Space Level 3 (SS3) certification. Furthermore, there must be someone present at every meeting who has SS3! This requires renewing every three years, so it’s worth having a quick check that everyone in your unit is up to date. If they are not, then join us at County Day. By the end of 2022 it is likely that all members will require this.
How to Book:
You can book on the Girlguiding Leeds website in the events section. This training is free.
Saturday Oct. 16 -> https://girlguidingleeds.org.uk/events/safe-space-level-3/
Sunday Oct. 17 -> https://girlguidingleeds.org.uk/events/safe-space-level-3-2/
Going Away With Session
This 2 hour session is available on Saturday only from 10:30-12:30. This session is limited to 15 people.
This is for qualified leaders who would like to gain their GAW licence. This session will give you a solid overview of what is required and get you started on the journey to completion.
How to Book:
This can be booked on the Girlguiding Leeds website: https://girlguidingleeds.org.uk/events/going-away-with/
LQ Mentor Session
This is a 90 minute session is available on Saturday from 2:00-3:30 and Sunday from 11-12:30. These sessions are limited to 15 people.
This event is for new and existing LQ Mentors. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please come along to find out more.
How to book:
This can be booked in the Girlguiding Leeds website:
Saturday Oct. 16 -> https://girlguidingleeds.org.uk/events/lq-mentor-update/
Sunday Oct. 17 -> https://girlguidingleeds.org.uk/events/mentor-update/
LQ Sign-Off Sessions
These are 2 hour sessions available on Saturday & Sunday from 10:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30.
During these 2 hour blocks, LQ Mentors will be available to sign-off modules for Leaders in Training. You will need to bring your paperwork and evidence with you. Please book the block you intend to show up. You are unlikely to need the full two hours with a mentor, but we want to make sure that we have enough mentors on hand to help everyone who turns up.
How to Book:
These are available to book on EventBrite. Choose the link for the day you would like to attend below. Once you click on the “Register” button, you’ll be able to add the LQ Sign-Off as an Add-On to your booking, just scroll down the list.
Saturday, Oct 16 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-169987783035
Sunday, Oct 17 -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-day-tickets-170146700361
Other Stuff that is Happening
Along with a series of bookable session listed above, the following will be up and running for you to explore throughout the day:
The Ideas Room
Adventure Team are filling a room with lots of ideas to take away to use with units. Including places to go as well as activities for meetings.
DBS ID Checks
If you need a DBS check, you can just bring all your documents and we’ll verify you at any time. If you need some guidance on what is required you can get more information from Girlguiding UK (https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/policies/recruitment-and-vetting-policy/recruitment-procedures/). You can also download a handy checklist here:
Merchandise
Yup, it’s here, Girlguiding Leeds merch! Need a pen or a notebook that let’s everyone know you are part of Leeds? We’ll have these plus a number of hoodies and fleeces that can tried for size and ordered. You can see the new clothing line in the suppliers online shop:
https://customsportskit.co.uk/girlguiding/girlguiding-leeds/
And finally, here is the full itinerary of events so you can see it in on place!
