Category: public Light Blue Troop

From this coming Wednesday (January 24th 2018) and for the first time since the late 70’s, the Scout troop will be splitting into 2 troops.  This split will see the return of the Light Blue and Dark Blue troops.

Light Blue troop will be meeting on a Wednesday 19:30-21:15.  Lead by Fish (Section Leader) and will be assisted by Budgie, Cory, Lewis, and Chris Galtry.

Dark Blue troop will continue on a Friday 19:15-21:15.

Both troops will continue to join together for events such as Hag Dyke, Bowling and summer camps.  You will be notified of this events prior to them.

Any problems please do hunt out the leaders either on a Friday or Wednesday.

Leaders

Tomorrow night is the Guess Who wide game for both Dark and Light Blue Scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform but you must bring warm outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear as you will be outside. The weather forecast suggests sleet so – “Be Prepared !”

Due to Hag Dyke weekend next week there will be NO meeting at the scout hut.

This weeks scout meeting will take place for BOTH light and dark blue troops between 6pm and 8.30pm at the Scout Hut.

One group will be helping the Ilkley Round Table Santa Float with another group learning Hag Dyke cooking skills.

It is a non-uniform evening (necker only) and scouts must dress in warm outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

Please arrive for a prompt 6pm start.

Thank you !

All

If your Child wishes to attend Hag Dyke in January please can you return the permission to camp form and a cheque as per the form for £30 by next Friday.

If you are unable to return it next Friday you can post the form and the cheque through the letter box of 14 Cheltenham Avenue.

Leaders

This week we have confirmed the site for Summer camp 2018.

We are going to be camping near Carsington Water in Derbyshire.  The date of the camp is July 28th – August 4th 2018.

We will be sending a letter in the next couple of weeks asking for names interested in attending and for a non-returnable deposit by the end of January 2018.

The camp will cost no more than £150.

We hope this will allow you to plan for the rest of your Holidays.

Leaders

Please can you ensure you have made a payment for £108 for annual Subs.

Cheques payable to: Ben Rhydding Guide & Scout Group

Thank you

January sees the Troop Annual Christmas trip to Hag Dyke.

If your child is keen to attend please can you complete and return the Permission Form together with a cheque for £30 by December 1st 2017.

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171117_Hag Dyke Permission form

Just a reminder that on Sunday 12th November it is the Remembrance Parade in Ilkley.

Please meet at Whitton Croft Road (behind the library) at 2.30pm. Service is at 3pm at the Cenotaph . Please come in full uniform with polished black shoes!! Please collect your child from here after the service – approx 3.30pm.