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Guides at Hag Dyke

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Guides recently had a weekend away at Hag Dyke. The weather was perfect and we were able to spend a lot of time outdoors, walking up Great Whernside, playing games and practicing navigation skills. One of the highlights of the weekend was a talent show on Saturday evening.

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!

Hag Dyke Working Party

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Fantastic weather allowed a productive working party at Hag Dyke to get a lot done.

Painting, filling, cleaning, joinery, and some electrical work all complete, and preparation completed for the next bits of work. Just some of the tasks needed to get the hostel ready for our Hag Dyke open day in August! A good weekend was had by all.

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.

Hag Dyke’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend

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Hag Dyke was formally opened in September 1947. We will be celebrating the 75th anniversary on the weekend of September 23rd – 25th 2022 with an open weekend for all comers.

Please save the date and watch this space for further information.

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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    New Water Supply

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    Hag Dyke has just installed a new water treatment plant. The project has been delayed almost 2 years by Covid but we now have a supply which meets the requirements for drinking water and is no longer the strange brown colour which will be familiar to regular visitors.

    We are grateful to the many friends and supporters who contributed to the substantial cost of this project which further improved the facilities of our unique hostel.

    Before and After!

    Scout Updates

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    • REMINDER – Summer Camp Parents Meeting – Friday 27th June 2014

      A reminder to all Parents of Scouts attending Summer Camp this year.  There is an important Parents Meeting on Friday 27th June 2014. The meeting will be held at Curly Hill Camp Site at 19:15, and all Parents of Scouts attending Summer Camp are encouraged to attend as there will be important information given about…

    • Weekend away at Hag Dyke in July.

      The weekend camp we intended to run on 24th June will not be going ahead, but has been replaced with a weekend away at Hag Dyke on 18th July. Please note this change to the programme, which will see the Troop spending a weekend away at Hag Dyke at the end of July.  This replaces…

    • Summer Camp Parents Meeting

      There is an important meeting on Friday 27th June for parents of Scouts attending Summer Camp. The meeting will be held at the Curly Hill Scout Camp Site at 19:15 on 27th June 2014.  All parents of Scouts attending Summer Camp are encouraged to attend as you will find out more about camp and important final information. …

    • Summer Programme

      Watch this space.  Summer programme to be published soon. The leaders are in the process of planning the programme for the final half term before the summer holidays.  We expect that the programme will be published on Friday 6th June, so check back then for details of the activities we will be doing.

    • The meeting on Friday 23rd May will be a Wide Game on the moor

      On Friday 23rd May the meeting will be a Wide Game on the moor.  The meeting will start and finish at the paddling pool. The meeting will run between the normal times of 19:15 and 21:15.  Please make sure you have walking boots and waterproofs in case the weather is wet.

    • IMPORTANT: Change of meeting plans on Friday 9th May 2014

      Our plans for the scout troop meeting on Friday 9th May 2014 have changed. Please see below for the new details.  On Friday 9th May 2014 it is the annual torch race from Otley Town centre to the top of The Chevin.  This is a District event with most scout troops entering a team. 1st…

    • St George’s Day Parade 27th April 2014

      On Sunday 27th April it is the annual St George’s Day parade which this year is taking place in Ilkley. All Scouts are asked to take part in the parade.  We will meet at 14:15 on the road at the back of Ilkley Town Hall.  The parade will then move through Ilkley to All Saints…

    • Summer Camp Update

      The next letter about Summer Camp has been published, and the second payment installment is now due. Please visit the Summer Camp 2014 page of the website to download the second letter about Summer Camp.  In this letter we are encouraging all parents to consider giving hospitality to Dutch Scouts during their week in Ilkley. …

    • Friday 28th March

      The meeting on Friday 28 March is a wide game. Please meet at the Paddling Pool.  As we meeting outside, please wrap up warm and wear waterproofs, walking boots and bring a torch. The meeting is non-uniform. The meeting will start and finish at the normal time. You should be collected from the Paddling Pool.

    • Important information about the Scout Meeting on Friday 14th March 2014

      The meeting tonight, 14th March, will be held at the St John’s Church Hall in Ben Rhydding. Just a reminder that as a result of the re-building of the Scout Hut we will be meeting at different venues.  Check the programme to see where we are meeting, but remember to check the website as well…