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Home - Welcome to Girlguiding Greater Manchester West's Website
The Girlguiding County of Greater Manchester West extends from Swinton in the North to Bowdon in the South and provides a unique, (Read more ...)
Find us - Find Us
Guiding in Greater Manchester West is divided into 8 areas which we call Divisions. The names of these Divisions are based (Read more ...)
- Altrincham North
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 9 Rainbow units who meet in the Altrincham North area. With (Read more ...)
- Altrincham South - Altrincham South
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 8 Rainbow units who meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in (Read more ...)
- Eccles
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 5 Rainbow units who meet in the Eccles area. With (Read more ...)
- Sale
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 8 Rainbow units who meet in the Sale area. With meetings on (Read more ...)
- Salford
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 5 Rainbow units in the Salford area. With meetings taking (Read more ...)
- Streford & Old Trafford - Stretford and Old Trafford
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 4 Rainbow units in who meet in the Stretford and Old Trafford (Read more ...)
- Swinton
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 17 Rainbow units who meet in the Swinton area. With meetings on (Read more ...)
- Urmston
  If your daughter is between 5 and 7 years old we have 6 Rainbow units who meet in the Urmston area. With meetings (Read more ...)
- Uniform Shops
  Guiding Resources and Uniform Shops with Restricted Opening times Eccles shop Patricroft Methodist Church, Alexandra Road, M30 (Read more ...)
Latest News - Our latest News
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- Australian Bushfire Fundraising
  Clifton Rainbows and Brownies, in Swinton Division, held a coffee morning in February to raise money to help after the Australian (Read more ...)
- QAVS event at Gorton Monastery
  Pat Mayle, Ros Scott, Sheila Williamson, Chris Mazeika-Rimmer and Christine Tyler were invited to represent GMW at an event in (Read more ...)
- Weaste and Seedley District Panto
  On Sunday 15th December, almost 100 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, along with some of their parents and siblings went to see (Read more ...)
- Wake Up Ashley 2020
  Can you spare a few hours on Saturday 18th January and / or Sunday 19th January 2020 to help get Ashley ready for the new (Read more ...)
- Morocco Beach Clean - Lucy & Ellie's Morocco Adventure
  "It was such an incredible and inspirational trip and I would definitely recommend it to others. I am so grateful for the (Read more ...)
- Urmston Division Remembers
  Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from 11 units in Urmston have been busy making poppies from recycled plastic (Read more ...)
- The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
  Girlguiding Greater Manchester West County has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest (Read more ...)
- Let’s Dig! - Waddow Weekend 2019
  From 17-19 May 2019 members of Greater Manchester West took over Waddow Hall for a weekend digging deeper into the new (Read more ...)
- Presentation Evening 2019
  On Wednesday 1st May 2019 Girlguiding GMW’s Presentation Evening was hosted by Swinton Division. This year 68 long (Read more ...)
- GMW Rangers' Chat and Climb
  On Thursday 21st March our Ranger adviser, Catherine, held her first county Ranger event at Depot Climbing in Trafford (Read more ...)
- Urmston Rangers in London - Urmston Rangers’ London Trip 2019
  12 Urmston Rangers and 2 leaders recently spent a weekend in London staying at the Girlguiding Headquarters ICANDO Activity (Read more ...)
- Bowdon District WTD 2019 - Bowdon District Thinking Day of Adventure
  Bowdon District celebrated Thinking Day together with ‘Grip Adventure’ at Navigation Park, Timperley.Rainbows, (Read more ...)
- Swinton Division Reach for the Stars
  On Saturday 2nd March more than 300 girls and leaders came together from Swinton Division to celebrate World Thinking Day at (Read more ...)
- Over £5000 raised from Bee Badge - Bee badges raise £5043.32 for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity
  Following the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 Alison and Lucy Forshaw, leaders at 9th Eccles Brownies, created the (Read more ...)
- Pat Mayle's award - Pat Mayle given Lifetime Achievement Award'
  In 2015 Pat Mayle, County President of Girlguiding Greater Manchester West, met a Bereavement Specialist nurse responsible for (Read more ...)
Ashley
Covid-19 Currently Ashley Activity Centre is closed due to Covid-19. We do not expect to reopen to visitors until February (Read more ...)
- Ashley House
  Ashley House sleeps a maximum of 28 persons and is suitable for holidays, overnight stays and training for all ages. The (Read more ...)
- Ashley Lodge
  The Lodge is a large wooden chalet which can be used for a day event, training, meeting room, or as overnight/short stay (Read more ...)
- Ashley Campsite
  At Ashley we have a large field which can be divided into 2 campsites. Each campsite can hold approximately 50-60 people. Campers (Read more ...)
- On-site facilities
  As well as the 2 Campsites, House and Lodge the site also offers: A Campfire circle A Brownie Garden with swings, (Read more ...)
- Off-site facilities
  A local farm (Sugar Brook Farm) offers pond dipping, lambing in Spring, bird and wildlife spotting, various nature courses and (Read more ...)
- General information - General Information
  To View a larger version of the map please just click on the link below:- http://www.gmwguiding.org.uk/images/FinalSitePlan.png (Read more ...)
- How to Book
  How to book accommodation at Ashley. Look on the 'Reserve Now' page of the website to check availability, and (Read more ...)
- Reserve Now - Reserve your place
  Please check our availability before you make an enquiry. Then use the form below to reserve your dates. Coronavirus: all (Read more ...)
Residentials - Residential Experiences
Residential Experiences, where girls are given the opportunity to stay away from home for one or more nights with their friends, (Read more ...)
International - International Trips
As part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the largest women's organisation in the world, (Read more ...)
Gallery
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Members - Welcome to GMW Members' Area
Welcome to the members' menu for Girlguiding Greater Manchester West. Here you can find dates for upcoming events, flyers (Read more ...)
- Our team - Our Team is here to help
  We will be updating this page so please bear with us. (Read more ...)
- County Notes - Our Team is here to help
  We will be updating this page so please bear with us. (Read more ...)
- Training and Events - Trainings & Events
  Use the key below the diary to select the events that you are interested in. Hover over a colour in the key to find out which (Read more ...)
Resources
Welcome to Greater Manchester West's Resources area. We are currently in the process of organising this area, so please bear with (Read more ...)
Contact Us - Contact Girlguiding Greater Manchester West
Join UsIf you would like to register for a place with us please use the links below. A local leader will then contact you (Read more ...)
- Join Us - Register your interest in Girlguiding UK
  Brownie Register your daughter Register your daughter to join us for the first time, rejoin us or notify (Read more ...)

News Archive

2018 - News from 2018
Our Bee Badges raise over £5000 for charity and 2nd Monton Guides create a Bee for the Bee Trail (Read more ...)
- Belize 2018 - Abigail, Hannah & Hannah go to Belize!
  Hannah Marsland (Leader), Abbie Middleton and Hannah Allen were selected to travel to Belize with Girlguiding North West England (Read more ...)
- Nepal 2018 - Libby has an Adventure in Nepal
  Libby Tiernan represented the County at Girlguiding North West England's International Adventure to Nepal with partner 'Classroom (Read more ...)
- Baltics 2018 - Our first County Adventure to the Baltics
  Becky Patten and Sarah Martin led our first County International Adventure to Poland and Latvia with six girls from around the (Read more ...)
- #GMWFest2018
  On 6 July, 118 members from 15 Guide units and 5 Ranger units came together at Ashley Activity Centre for the fantastic (Read more ...)
- 2nd Monton - Bee in The City - 2nd Monton (St Paul’s) Guides, Eccles - Bee in The City, Manchester 23/07/2018 - 23/09/2018
  2nd Monton Guides were each presented with the GMW Bee Badge; a badge for everyone, the proceeds of which are donated to "The (Read more ...)
- Ashley House Makeover
  In June 2017 Sue Fraser (Ashley Activity Centre’s maintenance lead and an expert in grant applications!) applied, on our (Read more ...)
- BP Adventure - Liverpool, May 2018
  This was the first Baden Powell challenge adventure I have organised as BP co-ordinator for Greater Manchester West. It was very (Read more ...)
- NHS Art Competition
  To celebrate the NHS's 70th birthday this year, Northern Care Alliance NHS Group have a fantastic competition just for (Read more ...)
- My day at Buckingham Palace
  I saw an advert on Facebook to volunteer at the Queen’s Garden Party and thought it would be a wonderful opportunity. I (Read more ...)
- Presentation Evening 2018
  Our annual presentation evening was hosted this year by Stretford and Old Trafford Division on April 26th and was a huge success. (Read more ...)
- 6th Monton Brownies - Basic Life Training
  Trainers from the Advanced Life Support Group visited 6th Monton Brownies over 2 meetings delivering sessions an hour long to (Read more ...)
- Manchester Storm ‘Rock the Block’
  On Saturday 10th March, I was with 4th Sale Central Brownies and Guides on a trip to the Silver Blades Ice Rink, Altrincham, to (Read more ...)
- Nurses wear Girlguiding Greater Manchester West bee badge with pride - Nurses wear Girlguiding Greater Manchester West bee badge with pride
  We are very pleased and proud to announce that the nurses we work with on the Comfort Bag scheme will be wearing our bee badge on (Read more ...)
- Eccles Division's WTD18 Celebrations
  Over 110 Brownies and leaders from Eccles division celebrated World Thinking Day together. The girls got to meet new friends and (Read more ...)
- 1st Langworthy Brownies go climbing
  1st Langworthy Brownies recently gave their girls the chance to do something amazing at the Depot Climbing Centre in (Read more ...)
- 1st Boothstown Brownies get Sugar Smart
  When the Change4life ‘sugar smart’ challenge came to Salford, Salford City Council, Salford CCG and Salford Leisure (Read more ...)
- #GMWFest2018 - Booking open - #GMWFest2018 - No camp licence required
  Booking is now open for this fantastic, festival themed, summer residential experience. Bring your girls along for an action (Read more ...)
- International Experiences in the UK
  International Adventure doesn't have to involve leaving the UK - there are plenty of opportunities around the Country that you (Read more ...)
2017
Our Comfort bag scheme has gone from strength to strength (Read more ...)
- Winter Wonderland 2017 - Winter Wonderland 2017- A Review
  Walkden East district decided to take Rainbows, Brownies and Guides to Winter Wonderland at Event City last December. The (Read more ...)
- Altrincham Festival Fun!
  On Saturday 1st July, the annual Altrincham Festival got underway with two entries from Girlguiding in the Grand (Read more ...)
- Hale enjoy cricket
  4th Hale Guides recently took an opportunity spotted on Girlguiding North West England's social media to have Lancashire County (Read more ...)
- ICE 2017
  Becky Patten (leader) and Eleanor Roberts (Guide in Sale) went on Girlguiding North West England's first ICE project in August (Read more ...)
- Race for life success! - Race for life success!
  Sunday 9th July saw a huge amount of you head to Heaton Park for The Race For Life. Dressed in uniform with lovely pink (Read more ...)
- Improvements at Ashley
  There have been a variety of improvements at Ashley including:- Team Swing Table Tennis Table Boules Pitch Boat Garden (Read more ...)
- Presentation Evening
  On Wednesday 17th May, we celebrated our annual presentation Evening at Bowdon Rugby Club in Altrincham. The evening was a great (Read more ...)
- IntOps Weekend
  Ten girls aged 14-18 from around the County have enjoyed an unforgettable 24hrs at Seven Springs Outdoor Activity Centre in (Read more ...)
- St. George's Day
  Girlguiding Sale Division held a fantastic new event to celebrate St George’s Day 2017. On Sunday 23rd April, (Read more ...)
- Eccles Brownies Stargazing - Eccles Brownies go Stargazing
  9th Eccles Brownies "Star Gazing" weekend at Waddow, Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd April. What a great weekend we had, (Read more ...)
- Hale Celebrate WTD17 - Hale District Thinking Day Event
  Hale District held their own World Thinking Day event this year!There were around 150 members in attendance, from Rainbows to (Read more ...)
- Baden Powell Adventures - Manchester adventure for Baden Powell group!
  On 18 November, 20 girls from across the county headed to Middlewood campsite in Worsley for a weekend of Adventure! (Read more ...)
- Claire House fundraising - Claire House fundraising
  2nd Timperley Rainbows selected the Claire House challenge pack for their badge work in January.They chose a few of the (Read more ...)
- Timperley spread the word of our Comfort Bags scheme
  3rd Timperley Rainbows, Brownies and Guides were filmed making labels and packing up some of the comfort bags for Trafford (Read more ...)
- Urmston Senior Section live it up! - Urmston Senior Section Live It Up!
  One of Urmston's Rangers, Amy aged 16, writes about their day in Liverpool at the LiveItUp event; "We (Read more ...)
- HSBC Bank at Ashley - HSBC Banking team enjoy Ashley
  Sam Roden, Area Director of HSBC Business Banking Central Manchester writes; For the second year the HSBC Business Banking (Read more ...)
- Timperley Rainbows have a Marvellous time!
  2nd Timperley Rainbows had a splendiferous time celebrating Roald Dahl's 100th Birthday! The girls dressed up as their (Read more ...)
2016 - News for 2016
Our units continue with helping in the community and this year, Greater Manchester West celebrated the Senior Section's Centenary. (Read more ...)
- Rangers have a ball at Centenary finale
  On the 22nd October, Rangers from Swinton and Worsley attended a ball at The Palace Hotel, Manchester to end a spectacular year (Read more ...)
- Members go the extra mile for hospital patients
  Girlguiding members from across Greater Manchester West have taken part in a heart-warming initiative to provide Comfort Bags to (Read more ...)
- Community Action – Comfort Bags Update
  Following our fantastic news to you in our last newsletter, we are pleased to announce that the 750th comfort bag has been (Read more ...)
- Celebrations at Manchester Pride
  Over eighty of our members from around the North West, including representation from our County showed off their ‘guiding (Read more ...)
- Alice's Icelandic Adventure
  "I love that I was given the opportunity learn new skills and to experience an international adventure to such a (Read more ...)
- Our Queen’s Guide Award Experience
  On Saturday 10 June, Lara Sullivan and Amy Fraser joined Girlguiding members from around the Country to be presented with their (Read more ...)
2015 - News from 2015
Broadening our horizonswith adventurous international travel, trips and adventures in the UK as well as trying out new activities (Read more ...)
- Remembrance day 2015 - Girls and Leaders around the County Remember
  On this Armistice Day when we remember and pay tribute to all those who died in World Wars One and Two and in every conflict (Read more ...)
- Go Orange for Orangutans! - 2nd Timperley Rainbows Support Go Orange for Orangutans!
  Young Leader with 2nd Timperley Rainbows, Holly Owen has taken the lead to support Chester Zoo's campaign 'Go Orange for (Read more ...)
- Volunteering Award - Former Brownie Now a Finalist for Local Volunteering Award
  Rosie Heaton, a student at Leeds Beckett University, is a finalist for the Salix Young Rising Star Award - and you can support (Read more ...)
- Internationals 2015 - Broadening our horizons with adventurous international travel
  After months of organising and fundraising, four Leaders (Becky, Claire, Alex and Paula), one Senior Section member (Laura) (Read more ...)
- Ashley website facelift! - The Ashley website has had a facelift!
  This summer has been very busy for the website team and Ashley Management Committee and we are proud to unveil a new and improved (Read more ...)
- Judiths Gathering 2015
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- Summer Gig 2015
  Megan Auld, Senior Section Member Having been to the 2014 Summer Gig, I was excited to return this year and when I arrived I (Read more ...)
- Growing Guiding, Partington - Growing Guiding in Partington
  Building on the success of 2nd Partington Brownies (who formed last September) we are pleased to welcome 2nd Partington Rainbows (Read more ...)
- Easter Bonnet Competition - Easter Bonnet Competition
  Two of our Brownie units have had success in the Easter Bonnet Competition run by Hobbycraft in Broadheath in Altrincham. This (Read more ...)
- Ashley Update 2015
  Thanks to a successful bid for an Awards For All national lottery grant last summer; the generosity of a local donor and a (Read more ...)
- Marathon - Manchester Marathon
  In April, Girlguiding volunteers from across the County gathered together to help as marshals at the Greater Manchester Marathon. (Read more ...)
- County Watersports Day - County Watersports Day
  Another successful day organised by Mavis Waters, Outdoor Activities Adviser, to give Leaders the opportunity to arrange an event (Read more ...)
- Fun Outdoors! - Adult and Trefoil Guild members have Fun Outdoors!
  In the second 18 + event organised recently by our Outdoor Activities Adviser, Mavis Waters, leaders and Trefoil Guild members (Read more ...)
- Bike Ride - Adult Bike Ride
  Girlguiding offers exciting and adventurous opportunities for girls; however, did you know that it also provides a stepping stone (Read more ...)
- Big Brownie Birthday - Big Brownie Birthday Challenge Success
  Brownies from 2nd Worsley have celebrated 100 years of Brownies by completing a series of adventurous and creative challenges - (Read more ...)
- 6th Higher Broughton Rainbows
  Members of Salford Division enjoyed a day out at Ashley Activity Centre in early June. Rainbows, Brownies and Guides travelled by (Read more ...)
- 10 Downing Street - 1st Ordsall Brownies at 10 Downing Street
  1st Ordsall Brownies were part of a 100-strong group of girls from all over the UK who passed through the famous front door of (Read more ...)
- Adventure for Eccles - Big Brownie Birthday Outdoor Adventure for Eccles Division
  Brownies from the Eccles have held an extra-special birthday party - one to mark the 100th birthday of Brownies. 105 Brownies (Read more ...)
- Brownie badge collection - Hannah completes her Brownie badge collection
  Congratulations to Hannah from 3rd Hale Barns Brownies who has reached her target of gaining all 57 Brownie interest badges! (Read more ...)
- Inspiring Women recognised - Inspiring Women recognised in glittering ceremony
  A Brownie thinks of others before herself - and nobody exemplifies that motto better than Brown Owl Jean Sant. She was the worthy (Read more ...)
- Winter Wonderland 2015
  Over the weekend of 12th-13th December 1000 Rainbows and Brownies from all corners of GMW visited Winter Wonderland at Ashley. (Read more ...)
- My First Guide Camp
  I really enjoyed my first Guide Camp with 2nd Sale Moor Guides over the August Bank Holiday with my leaders, Helen, Kathryn and (Read more ...)
- 7th Sale Moor Guides work together to run a fundraiser for ‘The Christie’
  The 31 Guides and 5 leaders put on an evening of entertainment in support of their Leader, Karen, who has cancer. The Unit (Read more ...)
- Girls take the lead and create challenge badge
  Gaynor Portlock writes about how girls in her unit have enjoyed creating and designing their own badge. Guides from 1st (Read more ...)
- Davyhulme District Guides take on the ‘Tunnel of Doom’ at The Crocky Trail!
  59 Guides and 13 adults from Davyhulme District challenged themselves to the outdoor adventure trail in Chester thanks to a (Read more ...)
- Sale Trefoil Guild Bonfire Get-together
  Lynda Marsden, Chairperson of Sale Trefoil Guild, opened her garden for an evening of bonfire fun and fireworks in the rain! (Read more ...)
- 7th Davyhulme Brownies celebrate their 35th Birthday on the sea bed!
  Thanks to a Community Grant from Trafford Housing Trust, the Brownies enjoyed a sleepover at the Sea Life Centre at intu Trafford (Read more ...)
- Rangers from Urmston take aim at Altrincham Target Sports Centre
  A group of Senior Section girls aiming to broaden their horizons hit the bullseye with an evening of target shooting in (Read more ...)
- Community Action – 4th Urmston Guides raise money for Cancer Research
  4th Urmston Guides voted to do a fundraising event for Cancer Research. They dressed up in their favourite Onesie and completed a (Read more ...)
- 1st and 2nd Sale Moor Rainbows go on a Bear Hunt!
  Jackie Heaton, Leader, explains how the Rainbows incorporated a trip into the theme of their unit meeting. Our theme for the term (Read more ...)
- Community Action – Supporting Salford Royal Hospital
  Following our plea in October, we are pleased to announce that the first bag pack for comfort bags has taken place. 2nd Worsley (Read more ...)
- Community Action – Operation Christmas Child
  1st Sale Moor Rangers have taken part in Operation Christmas Child previously; this year, they took the responsibility and (Read more ...)
- Walkden East District Lightwater Valley trip
  Rainbows, Brownies & Guides from Walkden East District had a fantastic day trip to Lightwater Valley. Part of their trip was (Read more ...)
- Timperley Rainbows enjoy a day trip using Gift Aid
  2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Timperley Rainbows enjoyed their annual day trip to Gulliver’s World paid for completely by their (Read more ...)
2014 - News from 2014
Chester ZooJust one of the many great places our members visited in 2014 (Read more ...)
- A great day at Monton Festival
  On a sunny day in July, 2nd Monton Guides attended Monton Festival to raise the profile of Girlguiding and to fundraise for their (Read more ...)
- Tails and Trails - Chester Zoo
  Thousands of Brownies from all over the North West of England travelled to Chester Zoo for a brilliant birthday party that (Read more ...)
- Bowdon District holds Big Brownie Birthday event at Red House Farm!
  Following the themes of Past, Present and Future, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides enjoyed activities such as wall climbing, (Read more ...)
- Brownie Stay Away 2014 - Big Brownie Birthday Stay Away 2014
  A Stay Away to Remember!!The Stay Away at Kingswood was a fantastic adventure for our Brownies. Every girl had the opportunity to (Read more ...)
- Salford Museum 2014 - Salford Museum Exhibition 2014
  Girls and women from Salford and Manchester organised an extra-special exhibition to help mark the Big Brownie Birthday – (Read more ...)
- GMW Brownies Celebrate Big Brownie Birthday at Salford Museum - GMW Brownies at Salford Museum
  Girls and women from Salford and Manchester have organised an extra-special exhibition to help mark the Big Brownie Birthday (Read more ...)
- Hooray for Betty! Girlguiding Greater Manchester West Congratulates Oldest Member on Award - Hooray for Betty! Girlguiding Greater Manchester West Congratulates Oldest Member on Award
  Members of Girlguiding Greater Manchester West have been celebrating news about one of their longest standing members, Betty Lowe (Read more ...)
- A Stay Away to remember at Kingswood!
  Brownies from Greater Manchester West have returned home from an exhilarating weekend away to Kingswood Activity (Read more ...)
- Big Brownie Birthday Star Quest! - Brownies Stepped out of this world for Big Brownie Birthday Star Quest!
  1000 brownies and leaders from around the County joined together at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK in June for a cosmic celebration (Read more ...)
- Big Brownie Birthday Exhibition
  Girls and women from Salford and Manchester have organised an extra-special exhibition to help mark the Big Brownie Birthday (Read more ...)
2013 - News from 2013
Summer Gig 2013 Older guides and senior section members have their very own gig at Ashley (Read more ...)
- A Grand Opening of the Region Headquarters
  On Saturday 14 December, Leaders and Senior Section from Greater Manchester West attended the North West Region Headquarters (Read more ...)
- Thank you to Joyce from Monton Guides
  2nd Monton Guides planned a lovely party for Joyce Checkley who retired from the unit at half term. They decided they would (Read more ...)
- 3rd Altrincham Guides talk about equality for girls - 3rd Altrincham Guides talk about equality for girls.. on BBC Breakfast
  BBC Breakfast arrived at 3rd Altrincham Guides on Thursday 28 November to ask how they feel about equality, harassment and (Read more ...)
- A modern twist on Snow White!
  4th Ashton-on-Mersey South Brownies put on a truly excellent performance of ‘Snow White and the other Seven Dwarfs’ (Read more ...)
- Brownies enjoy their first trip to Blackpool
  7th Sale Moor, St. Anne's Brownies recently took their first trip to blackpool pleasure beach. Sarah, Brown Owl said (Read more ...)
- Going Away Adventures Summer 2013
  Leaders and girls from Greater Manchester West are out all over the world enjoying international experiences. Here's a round (Read more ...)
- 12th Altrincham Guides return from exciting adventure in Dublin!
  The girls, aged between 10 and 14 enjoyed exciting activities including a trip to Dublin Zoo and a guided splash tour around the (Read more ...)
- 3rd Altrincham Guides celebrate their achievements
  Recently, Jenny Barton who is District Commissioner for Altrincham District was invited to a presentation evening where (Read more ...)
- Summer Gig a Great Success
  Girls from all over Greater Manchester West have returned home from an excellent weekend trip to Ashley. The girls, aged 11-18, (Read more ...)
- New Brownie Unit Opening
  With the support of Girlguiding North West region Youth United Development Worker, Jo Hill, a Brownie Unit in Salford (Read more ...)
- Brownies interviewed by Radio Manchester
  Members of 1st Ellenbrook Brownies were interviewed by the BBC's Becky Want at the Trafford Centre on Saturday (15 June) (Read more ...)
- Lightwater Valley
  On 27th April 2013 members of all ages from across Girlguiding Greater Manchester West came together to visit Lightwater Valley (Read more ...)
- Manchester Marathon
  12th Altrincham guides were in charge of a water aid station at mile 19 of the Manchester marathon. The girls and their families (Read more ...)
- Stretford Mall Event
  On Saturday 25 May, Stretford and Old Trafford Division were out and about in Stretford Mall. They raised £70, recruited (Read more ...)
- Hettich present cheque to Davyhulme Guides - Hettich Present Cheque to Davyhulme Guides
  To commemorate its 125th anniversary furniture fittings manufacturer Hettich selected 2nd Davyhulme Guides to be a recipient of a (Read more ...)
2012 - News from 2012
Queen's Jubilee and London Olympics 2012 Greater Manchester West celebrated the Queen's Jubilee in style; with camps, badges and (Read more ...)
- Mersey Mix - BP Challenge - “Mersey Mix” Adventure for BP Challenge followed by Presentation
  On a cold November morning thirteen Guides arrived at Piccadilly Station to board a train to Liverpool. Nicky Little and Sarah (Read more ...)
- A Cracking Idea
  In October, 1st Stretford Guides spent the weekend at Ashley Lodge where they completed the North West Region Inventor’s (Read more ...)
- Guide Dogs and Brownies - Guide Dogs Visit 6th Altrincham Brownies
  When 6th Altrincham Brownies met for the first time after this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic games, it was obvious that (Read more ...)
- Guides get Creative! - 1st Partington Brownies and Guides get Creative
  1st Partington Brownies and Guides were feeling like a revitalization, perhaps to get into the spirit of the ever-nearing Olympic (Read more ...)
- Brownies hit the Beach - 6th Higher Broughton Brownies hit the Beach
  This summer 6th Higher Broughton Brownies enjoyed a once in a life time Jubilee Pack Holiday in Lytham St Annes. They truly got a (Read more ...)
- Rangers in London - Sale Moor Rangers enjoy a right Royal Weekend
  Battersea Park was the centre of the day-long Jubilee celebrations on June 3rd. It witnessed a thousand-boat flotilla which set (Read more ...)
- Moroccan Adventure - Young Salford Woman Returns from Moroccan Adventure
  Holly Emmerson aged 16, a member of Swinton & Worsley Rangers has returned from a life-changing community action trip to (Read more ...)
- Summer Ball 2012 - Summer Ball - July 2012
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- Torch Relay - Torch Relay comes to MediaCity Plaza!
  Girls from Salford get ready for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic GamesGirls from Salford are getting ready for the London 2012 (Read more ...)
- Volunteers Week 1-7 June
  The local community in Greater Manchester West may be aware that Volunteers Week takes place from the 1-7 June 2012. The week is (Read more ...)
- Commonwealth Award - Commonwealth Award - Swinton & Worsley Ranger Unit
  If you’re looking for an excuse to get to know the sunny Seychelles or the UK’s distant antipodes then this is the (Read more ...)
- Trafford Award 4 Brownies - Brownies Honoured with a Trafford Award
  A Brownie Unit from Sale has been honoured for their contribution to the Community over the last 30 years with a prestigious (Read more ...)
- 9th Eccles Brownies - A 'Royal' day out for 9th Eccles Brownies
  To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee will take place in June 2012. Throughout the year so far (Read more ...)
- Local MP opens new unit - Local MP Helps to Make a Promise
  1st Langworthy Rainbows and Brownies opened in December 2011 and to mark the occasion the unit leaders invited local MP Hazel (Read more ...)
2011 - News from 2011
Growing Guiding and Guiness World Record GMW continues to grow in 2011 with new units opening across the region. Over 800 (Read more ...)
- Annual Review 2011
  Thank You!Our focus during 2011 has been on Guiding at a local level. As well as supporting two large scale events, our members (Read more ...)
- Senior Section Bonfire Night
  Over 30 Rangers and Young Leaders enjoyed an evening at Ashley to celebrate Bonfire Night. The weather kept dry and the girls (Read more ...)
- Rangers to the rescue - LOCAL GUIDING RANGERS IN DRAMATIC RESCUE
  Young women from Sale Moor Rangers put their First Aid skills into practice when they came across an injured walker near Lyme (Read more ...)
- Record breakers - Guides Become Record Breakers!!
  Girlguiding North West England are now the proud owners of the Largest Cha Cha Slide Dance title, after attempting the Guinness (Read more ...)
- Grand Day Out
  On Saturday 8th October 232 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section from Greater Manchester West joined 8,500 members from (Read more ...)
- Height Brownies - Height Brownies Reach New Heights
  The 1st Height Brownies from Salford had an exciting day out this summer when they went to the Manchester Climbing Centre. (Read more ...)
- Natural Recovery - Natural Recovery and Rangers
  During the summer holidays Ashton South Rangers worked to improve a garden at Syrian House in Sale. They met for six weeks at the (Read more ...)
- Jungle Fever
  Nearly 500 members of all age groups took part in Jungle Fever at our Ashley campsite. Particular highlights were the (Read more ...)
- Award for Muriel - North West England Chief Commissioner's Award
  Muriel Tyacke recently received the North West England Chief Commissioner's Award. The award is given to someone who is (Read more ...)
2010 - News from 2010
Fantastic PartyOn the 20th October 2010 we all renewed our promise at 20:10. There were lots of parties to mark the occasion (Read more ...)
- Annual Review - 2010 Annual Review
  You can read our Annual Review by clicking on the front cover to download the PDF.Without a doubt, 2010 was a year to remember, (Read more ...)
- Council Chamber - Lined up in the Council Chamber
  Adult members of the Greater Manchester West Girlguiding Team were thanked for their unsung hard work at a number of functions (Read more ...)
- County Commissioner - County Commissioner Retires
  On Tuesday 30th November leaders from across Greater Manchester West came together to say "Thank You" to Jane Thompson (Read more ...)
- Remembrance Sunday
  On a cold Sunday morning, after a short church service, 5th Ashton on Mersey North Brownies made their way to the cenotaph for an (Read more ...)
- Guys, Food and Fireworks - Guys, Hot Dogs and Fireworks
  Over 50 Rangers and Young Leaders from across Greater Manchester West came together to enjoy a bonfire evening at Ashley Lodge in (Read more ...)
- Trafford Centre - Vision 2010 at the Trafford Centre
  At 20:10 on the 20th October, 2010, members of Girlguiding renewed their promise together at Vision parties up and down (Read more ...)
- Brownies Takeover - Big Brownies Takeover
  Over 800 Brownies, 200 leaders and more than 70 volunteer helpers and activity providers - almost 1100 people in total - (Read more ...)
- Paris to Geneva Cycle
  Here are two leaders from 12th Altrincham (St Georges) Brownies and Guides who sucessfully completed the Girlguiding UK Centenary (Read more ...)
- Baden-Powell Challenge
  Five girls from Greater Manchester West went to Waddow Hall for the weekend to complete their Baden-Powell Challenge. The (Read more ...)
- A GOLDen Opportunity
  Lynne Woolley, a Guide Leader fro 5th Weaste Guides in Salford was selected to take part in a GOLD project to Chile in August (Read more ...)
- Tree planting - Tree planting at Walkden Gardens
  On Saturday 31st July 2010 members from the Sale Girlguiding planted an Acer Palmatum Redwood tree at Walkden Gardens in Sale as (Read more ...)
- PDSA - Ashton Rangers are 'Top of the pups'
  The Ashton Rangers from Sale have been recognised by PDSA for their fundraising efforts. The Rangers won vet charity (Read more ...)
- Urmston Centenary Fun Day
  On Saturday July 10th, over 300 girls and their leaders gathered at Urmston Meadows for Urmston Division's Centenary fun (Read more ...)
- Sale Gang Show 2010
  The Sale Gang Show 2010, helped celebrate 100 years of Guiding with an opening piece called Celebration, as well as including (Read more ...)
- Sale Gang Show - Never too old for a Challenge
  The Trefoil Guild joined Sale Gang show, for the very first time in 2010. They joined the show as part of the 100 years of (Read more ...)
- Brownies Visit Disneyland - 1st Brooklands Brownies Visit Disneyland Paris
  On the 22nd of January 2010, 1st Brooklands Brownies were up early to get on a coach heading for Disneyland Paris. Everyone was (Read more ...)
2009 - News from 2009
Start of our Celebrations2009 was the start of our centenary with our launch party, we raised money for Ashley which we opened at (Read more ...)
- Centenary Launch Party
  Taking over Europe’s largest municipal park, girls from Greater Manchester joined more than 550,000 girls and women in (Read more ...)
- Guides Re-Opens! - 6th Altrincham Guides Re-Opens!
  Congratulations to Angela Byrne who re-opened 6th Altrincham Guides at the end of September.The unit now has 11 Guides and has (Read more ...)
- Dog Show - A fun day for everyone – Including the dog!
  On Sunday 5th July, Girlguiding Greater Manchester West held their Fun Dog Show and Summer Fair at Worthington Park, Sale, in aid (Read more ...)
- Changing the world - We Changed the World
  Lots of units took part in the Changing the world project organised by GirlGuiding12th Altrincham (St George’s) Brownies (Read more ...)
- Laurel Award - Judith Glenn receives a Laurel award
  Judith Glenn became the 6th person in Greater Manchester West County to receive the prestigious Laurel Award for outstanding (Read more ...)
- Long Service 2009 - Long service awards 2009
  At Greater Manchester West's Annual meeting on Monday 8th June, several long service awards were handed out, from 5 years to a (Read more ...)
- AGM 2009 - Kevin cooks up a storm
  On Monday 8th June at Greater Manchester West's Annual Meeting Kevin Bath of Deluxe Catering came and gave a cooking (Read more ...)
- Sale Gang Show 2009
  Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Leaders from all over Sale put on the Sale Gang Show 2009, at the Garrick (Read more ...)
- Hale Brownies go to Camp
  Twelve Members from 2nd Hale Brownies and their two leaders braved their first ever camp. The group went to the Centenary (Read more ...)
2008 - News from 2008
Greater Manchester West turned 21On July 4th 2008 Greater Manchester West turned 21 and they decided to celebrate by having a (Read more ...)
- Magical Manchester
  85 young leaders, rangers and their leaders from all over the North West Region including Sefton, Merseyside, Cheshire Forest, (Read more ...)
- 40 years guiding service - 40 years of service for Lynda!
  A surprise party was held on Saturday 6th September at Dunham Park Scout Campsite for Lynda Marsden, who has devoted 40 years of (Read more ...)
- Guide party - Putting on the Ritz
  Whether you have Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, they all seem to love parties and dressing up, and 2nd Ashton-on-Mersey (Read more ...)
- Sarah Meets The Duke
  On Friday, 4th July, Sarah Garrett, member of Sale Moor Ranger Unit and Guider with 7th Sale Moor Brownies, was invited to (Read more ...)
- 21st Picture Gallery - 21st Birthday Party
  Greater Manchester West celebrated its 21st Birtday in style at the Museum of Science and Industry on the 4th July. There was a (Read more ...)
- Rainbows turn 21
  Not only was Greater Manchester West 21, but so were the Rainbows, they had their own little Birthday room where they could relax (Read more ...)
- 21st Card Winner - 21st Birthday card winner
  In 2008, Greater Manchester West had a competition to create a Birthday card to celebrate their 21st Birthday. Each section had (Read more ...)
- Travelling by Bus - Travelling by Bus Can be Fun!
  On 19th April 2008, 6th Higher Broughton and 1st Broughton Guides Units joined forces again on a bus journey to Hollingworth Lake (Read more ...)

Ashley

Home - Ashley
Covid-19 Currently Ashley Activity Centre is closed due to Covid-19. We do not expect to reopen to visitors until February (Read more ...)
House - Ashley House
Ashley House sleeps a maximum of 28 persons and is suitable for holidays, overnight stays and training for all ages. The (Read more ...)
Lodge - Ashley Lodge
The Lodge is a large wooden chalet which can be used for a day event, training, meeting room, or as overnight/short stay (Read more ...)
Campsite - Ashley Campsite
At Ashley we have a large field which can be divided into 2 campsites. Each campsite can hold approximately 50-60 people. Campers (Read more ...)
On-site - On-site facilities
As well as the 2 Campsites, House and Lodge the site also offers: A Campfire circle A Brownie Garden with swings, (Read more ...)
- Adventure Course
  Adult supervision is required at all times when children are on the adventure course. For older girls the course can be made more (Read more ...)
- Brownie Garden
  The Brownie Garden houses two normal swings, a team swing, a Brownie house (Little Ashley), a small climbing frame and some (Read more ...)
- Camp Fire Circle
  Adjacent to the Camp fire Circle are two barbecue pits and a small wood pile. Please bring your own wood, as we can not guarantee (Read more ...)
- Outside Games
  There are a few facilities to play outside games, such as a table tennis table and a boules pitch (Read more ...)
- Outside Gym
  New for 2015 the outside gym consists of four pieces of apparatus which can have up to seven guides or older on the apparatus at (Read more ...)
- Pond dipping
  Pond dipping equipment is available, along with identification sheets so that the children can identify them (Read more ...)
- Story tellers Chair
  The story tellers chair is a great place to tell stories or to leave a collection of random objects at so that the girls can make (Read more ...)
- Zip Wire
  The Zip Wire is right at the end of the Adventure Course so can be used as part of that or can be used as an activity in its own (Read more ...)
- On-site Activities Gallery - On-site Activities
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Off-site - Off-site facilities
A local farm (Sugar Brook Farm) offers pond dipping, lambing in Spring, bird and wildlife spotting, various nature courses and (Read more ...)
- Places near Ashley
  Please find below the facilities that are close to Ashley (Read more ...)
General - General Information
To View a larger version of the map please just click on the link below:- http://www.gmwguiding.org.uk/images/FinalSitePlan.png (Read more ...)
- Ashley Challenge Badge
  This badge has lots of fun activities with Rainbows choosing 5 activities from a list of 10 Brownies - 7 activities (Read more ...)
- Busy Bee Challenge
  For the Busy Bee Challenge as the girls complete a walk of Ashley field, they need to identify what various pictures are of and (Read more ...)
- Butterfly Challenge
  The Butterfly challenge ia a very simple challenge as it can be completed during a walk around the site, or as a challenge that (Read more ...)
- Interactive Map of Ashley
  Scroll over the stars to see more. Please be aware that this can take a few minutes to download all the pictures. (Read more ...)
- Ashley Fees
  Prices currently run from the January to December. Please note that if you make a booking for the following calendar year, you (Read more ...)
- Risk Assessment
  The Risk Assessment is carried out annually.The outdoor equipment is safety checked annually by an accredited contractor (Read more ...)
- The 100 Club
  Join The 100 Club and help raise funds for Ashley Activity Centre Help us raise money for Ashley by joining The 100 Club. Donate (Read more ...)
- Friends of Ashley
  Why not become a 'Friend of Ashley', we are always looking for new members! Members of The Friends of Ashley make an (Read more ...)
How to Book
How to book accommodation at Ashley. Look on the 'Reserve Now' page of the website to check availability, and (Read more ...)
Reserve Now - Reserve your place
Please check our availability before you make an enquiry. Then use the form below to reserve your dates. Coronavirus: all (Read more ...)

Members

Home - Welcome to GMW Members' Area
Welcome to the members' menu for Girlguiding Greater Manchester West. Here you can find dates for upcoming events, flyers (Read more ...)
Our Team - Our Team is here to help
We will be updating this page so please bear with us. (Read more ...)
County Notes
The latest copy of the County Notes can be downloaded here. Please click on the images on the right to download. (Read more ...)
Trainings & Events
Use the key below the diary to select the events that you are interested in. Hover over a colour in the key to find out which (Read more ...)
- Trainings
  Booking Information: Places on these trainings are limited, and must be booked in advance. Therefore, if you are interested in (Read more ...)
Awards
There are some fantastic awards that you can nominate people for. Here we tell you how. (Read more ...)
- Trafford Award
  This award is presented annually to an individual (child or adult), unit or group in Girlguiding GMW, from any area, who have (Read more ...)
Community Action
Helping our communties is a core part of Girlguiding. (Read more ...)
- Dignity Challenge
  (Active Challenge: Badges Available) The GMW Dignity Challenge was devised in cooperation with Manchester City and is open to (Read more ...)
- Comfort Bags
  Girlguiding in Greater Manchester West is pleased to announce a new community service scheme Salford Royal Hospital gives (Read more ...)
- Manchester Bee Badge
  The Manchester Bee Badge is a badge for everyone, created by a member of Girlguiding GMW. The money raised from the sale of (Read more ...)

Resources

Resources
Welcome to Greater Manchester West's Resources area. We are currently in the process of organising this area, so please bear with (Read more ...)
Badges
Various challenge packs have been produced by GMW members. Some of these packs still have badges available for purchase. Others (Read more ...)
- Dignity Challenge - A - Dignity Challenge
  (Active Challenge: Badges Available) The GMW Dignity Challenge was devised in cooperation with Manchester City and is open to (Read more ...)
- Ashley Challenge Badge - A - Ashley Challenge Badge
  (Active Challenge: Badges Available) This badge has lots of fun activities with Rainbows choosing 5 activities from a list of (Read more ...)
- Fun Outdoors Challenge
  (Active Challenge: Badges Available) GMW County Challenge - a badge for everyone! Members of every section are invited to (Read more ...)
- Popular Culture - A - Popular Culture
  (Active Challenge: Badges Available) The Popular Culture badge was created by 1st Ashton-on-Mersey South Guides as a fundraiser (Read more ...)
- Japan 2015 Challenge - R - Japan 2015 Challenge - Resource
  Between 28th July and 8th August 2015, Guides and Scouts from nearly every country in the world will be joining together in (Read more ...)
Outdoors
Welcome from the Outdoor Activities Team!The Outdoor Activities Team helps as many members of our County as possible enjoy the (Read more ...)
- Outdoors - Adventures in Greater Manchester West
  Girlguiding Greater Manchester West offers adventures for girls and young women of all ages! From Rainbow sleepovers to (Read more ...)
- Resources for outside
  If you are interested in nature then check out http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/ They have a lot of great resources there. (Read more ...)
- Boating
  More information on boating and water activities available in our County will be available here soon. (Read more ...)
- Walking
  More information about walking activities in our County will be available here soon. (Read more ...)
- Residentials
  There are several places to go for a residential but here are a fewhttps://www.campsite.directory/ManchesterSeven Springs Outdoor (Read more ...)
- Outdoors Resources and Links
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- Recommendations for Outdoor Activities
  Details of places to take girls as recommended by other Guiders Rainbows A Rainbow Leader took her Rainbows to Pets at (Read more ...)
Money
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- Support Us
  Raise Money for Us When Shopping Online Easyfundraising is a shopping directory with some of your favourite stores including (Read more ...)
- Help us raise money - Building for the Future
  We are building a new log cabin at our campsite in the heart of the Cheshire country side. The cabin will be ideal for sleepovers (Read more ...)
- Grants
  Need extra money then these pages are here to help you (Read more ...)
- GMW Mini Grant
  If your unit or someone in your unit needs financial assistance then please apply for our mini grant Who can apply Units can (Read more ...)
- Sponsor Us
  Info on how people can sponsor us (Read more ...)
- Fund raising Diary
  Written by Gaynor Portlock At the beginning of 2009 Ashton South Rangers and Guides decided to go on their first (Read more ...)
Recruitment - Help on recruiting more leaders
Building teams for each unitRunning a Parent's rota so they see Guiding is fun...but give them a job to do, make a fuss of them, (Read more ...)
- Waiting to Join Lists
  Key Points to remember How local areas manage their Waiting to Join Lists varies and the Go! system will enable this to (Read more ...)
- Volunteer with Us - Get Involved
  Girlguiding Greater Manchester West is always looking for new volunteers from all backgrounds, age groups and abilities to bring (Read more ...)
Programme - Programme Ideas
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- Disability
  Resources to help with Disability awareness. The first three resources are to do with deafness. Rainbows, Brownies and Guides can (Read more ...)
- Music
  Here is some information to help with the Brownie Music Badge The knowledge required for the music badge for Brownies is quite a (Read more ...)
- Look Wider - Look Wider in a night
  Look wider is the main program for Young Leaders and members from Rangers. If you are a guide leader and you want to introduce (Read more ...)
- Young Leader Qualification
  The Young Leader Qualification is designed to help your Young Leader take an active, positive part in running your Rainbow, (Read more ...)
- Worksheets
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- TaY Festival (Truth about Youth)
  For two weeks in July 2012 the Royal Exchange Theatre in partnership with The Co-operative Foundation are creating a youth-led (Read more ...)
Activities - Indoor Activities
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- Crafts
  Resources for you to download and use (Read more ...)
  - Christmas - Christmas crafts
    The santa and snowman holder is a rather nice little holder that is great to cut out and make. The angel, reindeer, Santa and (Read more ...)
  - Seasonal crafts - Crafts through out the Year
    Lots of craft to keep your girls throughout the year (Read more ...)
  - Animal Crafts
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  - Miscellaneous Crafts
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- Songs - Songs for Camp and other places
  Here we have selected a variety of songs. Animal Thrmed songs Alice the camel Five little monkeys Baby Bubble bee In a (Read more ...)
- Games - Games for Everyone
  Games for you to enjoy (Read more ...)
  - Are you Mad?
    This is a fun game of Making, Acting and DrawingEquipmentPlastercine, play-doo or similarPens and PaperDice (The bigger the (Read more ...)
  - Getting to know you
    This is a great activity when you meet up with Brownies and Leaders from other packs. Some spaces have been left blank for your (Read more ...)
  - Wide Games
    There are lots of places that you can get excellent resources for wide (Read more ...)
Miscellaneous
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- Health Resourses
  There are lots of health plans atGirl - guiding - Health plans (Read more ...)
- Resources and Links
  www.salford.gov.uk for what’s on in Salford. Information about leisure facilities, local parks, libraries etc.Girl (Read more ...)
- Emergency - Emergency and accident procedures
  These notes can also be found at the back of your county directoryEmergency and accident procedures for GuidersTry not to panic: (Read more ...)
- First Aid
  The main girl guiding website has 6 healthcare plans for Ashhma, Epilepsy, Allergies etc. if you have a child with a health (Read more ...)
- Useful GO Links - Useful Links
  Please find below links to relevant sites and documents that will help answer your questions with regards to GO.GO log in (Read more ...)
- Useful Information
  Please find here some useful information to help you with GO. Should you not find what you are looking for here, please (Read more ...)

Legal Information

Site Map
We have a lot of pages for you to choose from, so here we have listed them all. (Read more ...)
Maintenance
If you are a member of the Ashley Management or PR team and you need access, please contact the county commissioner who will (Read more ...)
Forgot password? - Forgotten Password
Please supply either your registration number or e-mail address. Please note: If you supply both we will send your password (Read more ...)

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