Scouts NI

First Aid Training
2026-05-16 | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Square, Banbridge, BT32 4AA, United Kingdom
Get hands-on and be ready when it really matters.
South Down District are running a full-day course in Banbridge.
It’s essential training for all leaders and a great chance to build practical skills. If you know you need it, why not go for it now and get it ticked off your list? Just bring a packed lunch, plenty of energy and be ready to get stuck in.
Register now

F&GP
2026-05-14 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI F&GP Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: TBC

Additional Needs Training
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre (venue may change depending on final numbers)
Come and take part in a full day of practical learning that’ll help you feel more confident supporting young people in Scouting who have additional needs or may present challenging behaviours. This in‑person session, at only £10 per person, is open to volunteers at every level, whether you’re new to inclusive Scouting or looking to build on the skills you already use in your group.

We’ll explore down‑to‑earth strategies you can put into practice right away, from building positive relationships to creating environments where every young person feels they belong. You can expect real examples, relatable insights, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
For those who met Colin Millar and Walter Lambe at the Conference, you’ll know how engaging and practical their sessions are. If you didn’t get to see them, this is a great opportunity to benefit from their decades of experience in education, behaviour support and inclusive youth work.

Colin Millar MBE – SEN & Education Specialist

Colin has over 30 years’ experience across mainstream and special education, teaching young people aged 4–18 with a wide range of needs. He has served as a SENCO, Vice Principal, Principal, SEN Adviser and Associate Assessor with the Education and Training Inspectorate. Colin also supports youth organisations as a disability consultant and has published books on effective practice, wellbeing and mental health.

Walter Lambe MBE – Behaviour & Autism Support Specialist
Walter brings almost 60 years of youth work experience and 38 years in education, including 20 years leading Behaviour Support Services for the North Eastern Education and Library Board. He is Disability Consultant for Boys’ Brigade UK, an Autism Champion in Northern Ireland, and has held multiple national training and programme development roles

Please register below:

Executive
2026-05-06 | Teams
Scouts NI Executive Meeting
Location: Teams (Online)
Time: TBC

Trainer-Led Online Session
2026-04-29 18:30 - 22:00 | Online via Teams
From 9 March, volunteers can complete First Aid using a new blended approach:

Online e-learning (via Scouts Membership System)
Trainer-led online session (via Teams)
Practical CPR assessment

Limited spaces – register below.

Provisional Back Up Date KSA/DofE Gold Practice Expedition
2026-04-24 17:30 - 2026-04-26 18:30 | Mourne Mountains

Trainer-Led Online Session (Cancelled)
2026-04-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Online via Teams
From 9 March, volunteers can complete First Aid using a new blended approach:

Online e-learning (via Scouts Membership System)
Trainer-led online session (via Teams)
Practical CPR assessment

Important Update:This session has now been cancelled.
If you still need to complete this part of your First Aid training, please register for the session taking place on 29 April.

People
2026-04-22 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI People Team Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: TBC

Scouts NI Office Closure
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-15 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
We are closed for the ‘Twelfth’ Holidays.

Scouts NI Office Closure
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-22 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
We are closed for the Easter holidays.
