We are currently planning a programme of training and events for 2025/26 and will regularly update this list.

Training

First Response Training Module 1 (in person) - Saturday 24 January 2026,  10 am - 12 noon, St James the Less Church Hall, Penicuik.

First Response training Module 2 (online) - Monday 02 February 2026 (tbc), 7.30-9.30pm, online. This session will be joint with Forth Valley.

First Response training Module 3 (online) - Monday 09 February 2026 (tbc), 7.30-9.30pm, online. This session will be joint with Forth Valley.

Please book for the January in-person module 1 training and modules 2 and 3 by completing this online form, which will send your request to our first response coordinator. If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Please remember that you need to complete all the modules within 3 months, including the self-directed online e-module.

First Response Training Module 1 (in person) - Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 April 2026,  date, time and venue to be confirmed

First Response training Module 2 (online) - date and time to be confirmed (April/May 2026), online

First Response training Module 3 (online) - date and time to be confirmed (April/May 2026), online

Events and other activities

County Executive Meeting - Monday 12 January 2026, 7.30 pm, venue to be confirmed

Thinking Day 100th Anniversary - Sunday 22 February 2026. To be confirmed. More details will be available soon.

County Annual Meeting - Wednesday 06 May 2026 (tbc), evening, North Kirk, Penicuik

INTOPS (International Opportunities) Activity Day for Guides and Rangers - postponed to early 2026. More information will be posted here when it is available