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Scout Hike across the Moors

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Had a fantastic evening hiking right across Ilkley Moor. The weather held out right until the end and all the scouts kept a good pace.

5km completed, navigation skills practiced, and all scouts in good spirits at the end; a cracking walk for a great evening!

Scouts win at the torch race again!

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After the last two torch races in Otley got canceled due to covid, we once again returned to our annual district race. Ilkley Explorers retained the trophy for the explorer race, and 1st BR Scouts retained our trophy for thhe scout race. Fantastic result for the group and cracking effort from everyone there. A really tough race and everyone gave their all for a fantastic result! We even got into the Ilkley Gazette

Troop Training Camp

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Fantastic Friday evening and Saturday morning spent practising a few of the basics we’re going to need for our upcoming camps. Great work from everyone getting all the jobs done in the short time we had.

Winter Hag Dyke

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Scouts have just returned from another fantastic winter weekend at our Hag Dyke hostel on the side of Great Whernside.

Fantastic Weather, great belated christmas feast, and an amazing walk!

Hall Hire

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The HQ building contains within it a hall that is available for hire.  It is suitable for children’s birthday parties, band practices and the like.  There is a decent kitchen which has a hob and an oven and is suitable for catering.

If you are interested in hiring the hall please contact us via the form at the bottom of the page

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    Scout Updates

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    • Latest update from Ommen

      The blog has been updated with the final full day in camp. Please see the blog which has been updated with the activities on Friday. The Summer Camp Blog

    • Nieuws uit de camping in Ommen (News from the campsite in Ommen)

      Up to date news from the campsite has been published on the blog. Difficulties with WiFi meant we were a couple of days behind on the blog, but it is up to date now so check out the latest news. The Summer Camp Blog Today (Friday) is the last full day on camp and we…

    • Greetings from Ada’s Hoeve

      Hello from all on camp at Gilwell Ada’s Hoeve in Ommen. Have a look at the Summer Camp blog to see what we got up to on Tuesday – click the link below.  Enjoy. The Summer Camp Blog

    • The summer camp blog is published

      Are you wondering what is happening on Summer Camp in Holland?  Well check out our blog to find out. We will be updating this when possible during the week on camp and hope to post pictures and news of the activities the Scouts get up to.  To visit the blog click on “The Summer Camp…

    • Important information about Summer Camp

      Please see this important information for Parents of Scouts going to Summer Camp this year in Holland. We are now less than a month away from Summer Camp, and all the Leaders hope the Scouts are looking forward to it. We have some important information about the arrangements for camp and ask that all Parents…

    • Bivi making

      We are meeting at Middleton woods opposite the suspension bridge at 7:15

    • Wide game tonight, cow and calf rocks

      There is a wide game tonight on the moors. Meet at the cow and and calf rocks car park at 7:15 prompt. Finish at 9:15. Wear boots and outdoor clothes, uniform tops and neckers. Be prepared to be active, create cunning plans, and attempt to evade or capture.

    • Meeting Friday 8th May – Torch Race

      This Friday is the annual district Torch Race.  Please see the important information below. Wharfedale District is holding the annual Torch Race on Friday 8th May, and 1st Ben Rhydding are entering a team as usual. For those of you who don’t know what the Torch Race is, it is a relay race from Otley…

    • Urgent Information for Big Camp You MUST bring these forms to Big Camp when you come. Permission to camp form (without this you will be going straight back home). This form can be found by clicking HERE. Free Drop Permission Form (without this you will not be able to do the free drop activity). This…

    • Important Big Camp Information

      Torch Race If you have been chosen to take part in the torch race, please meet at the top of station road in Otley at 6:50 on May 8th. Big Camp Only one week to go till big camp….. Here’s some information on where we’re meeting and when….. We will be meeting you all at 7PM…

    Login Page

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    If you have a login to both OSM and OGM just login to both and they will both be linked to your account here.

    Scouts

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    Scouts

    1st Ben Rhydding Scouts is part of the Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout & Guide Group.

    Our headquarters are on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding and the scout section is for boys and girls aged 10½ to 14.

    Week in, week out, we do scouting as best we can; everything from camping to pioneering, and global issues to cooking.

    We help develop the young people of today into the best people they can be tomorrow.

    If you are interested in joining 1st Ben Rhydding Scouts please fill in this form or email scouts@1stbr.org.uk.

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      Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout & Guide Group

      Ilkley Half Marathon Support

      The Scouts once again helped at Ilkley Half Marathon but running one of their water stations to keep the runner well hydrated. Luckily not as baking hot as…

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      Scouts Hag Dyke June 2023

      An absolutely fantastic weekend up at Hag Dyke! Weather was hot but a good breeze on the summit made it good for walking. Arrived up late on Friday…

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      Hag Dyke Volunteers

      Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running.
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      A visit to Mountain Rescue

      Scouts managed to get the opportunity to visit Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association tonight. Learning about hill safety, how UWFRA keep people safe and help people in the…

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      Group

      1st Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout & Guide Group is one of the largest Scouting and Guiding groups in Yorkshire with over 250 young people active in the various sections. Section meetings are held at the Group Headquarters in the picturesque village of Ben Rhydding in West Yorkshire.

      Volunteering with us

      Volunteering’s not just about giving back – it goes both ways. It improves your wellbeing, gives you skills for the future, and helps you make new friends (and memories).

      Whether you want to be a leader and help every week, or help bring your skills to one of the many jobs that happen in background that keep our group running, there is always a role we need your help with!

      We are also lucky enough to own a hostel on the slopes of Great Whernside. It was given to us in 1947 and we have maintained and developed it into a fantastic resource available for anyone to hire. Completely off grid and accessible only via foot or 4×4, it is a fantastic remote base for activities in the dales.

      Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.

      • 6-8 Years old
      • Mixed Gender

      Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.

      • 8-10½ Years old
      • Mixed Gender

      Jump in and get muddy. Give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it, and soon so will you.

      • 10½-14 Years old
      • Mixed Gender

      A fun and exciting programme for girls aged four to seven, it’s all about learning by doing

      Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls aged 7 to 10 about themselves, their community and their world

      Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14

      Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

      • 14-18 Years old
      • Mixed Gender

      De Mohicanen

      Ben Rhydding Scout and Guide Group is particularly proud of the link it has with a Dutch Scout and Guide group in the Hague. This is where the De Mohicanen comes from in the Group name. The two groups hold joint summer camps 2 out of every 3 years (one in England and one in Holland). We have been keeping this link going since 1948!

      B E Autiful up Dale….

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      It’s a gorgeous day up the Dale and all the kids are out of bed outside and ready for the days activities!!