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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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    • Ten Pin Bowling Friday 21st March 2014

      The Scouts are going Ten Pin Bowling at the Matrix Superbowl in Skipton.  Please see the letter below regarding our bowling trip.  Please return the form and money on Friday 14th March if you want to go. Ten Pin Bowling March 2014  

    • Important information for Parents

      Please seem below for important information about Winter Camp and the next Scout meeting. Winter Camp 8th & 9th March 2014 Unfortunately, due to a lack of interest the Winter Camp on 8th & 9th March is cancelled.  This is a decision we regret, but with only 20% of Scouts attending it is not viable…

    • Winter Camp

      On 8th & 9th March we are holding a Winter Camp The 2 day / 1 night Winter Camp will be held at the Aire Valley District campsite at Sconce.  Please see the letter and permission form below, and note that forms and money must be returned by 21st February Winter Camp March 2014 Letter…

    • New programme now available

      The programme for winter and spring 2014 is now available to view and download. The programme up to May 2014 has now been added to the programme page of this web site.  Here you can view the programme and also download a copy to print. We have also planned a couple of camps before the…

    • Upstagers Pantomine – Friday 31st January 2014

      We are arranging a night at the Upstagers pantomime on Friday 31st January. Please follow the link below to see a notice about our forthcoming visit to the pantomime at the end of January. Pantomime January 2014 Letter

    • Scouts starts back on 10th January

      The first meeting of 2014 will be on Friday 10th January. Scouts returns from the Christmas break on 10th January.  The meeting will be at the Scout Hut in uniform. For those Scouts wanting to go to Hag Dyke, 10th January is also the deadline for returning forms and making payment in full. Happy New…

    • Hag Dyke Weekend – January 2014

      In the New Year the Troop will be visiting Hag Dyke for our traditional Christmas / New Year weekend away. The weekend will be from 24th to 26th January.  Please see the letter and permission form on the links below, and return the form and payment to Scouts by Friday 10th January if you want…

    • Summer Camp 2013

      Details about Summer Camp in 2014 are now available, and Scouts are encouraged to sign up and take part. Last week the Scouts were given the first letter about summer camp next year.  This gave some of the basic details of the camp and asked you to sign up to participate in the camp.  No doubt that…

    • Remembrance Day Service on Sunday

      On Sunday 10th November the Scouts will be taking part in the Remembrance service in Ilkley. This will include a short parade through the town to the memorial gardens at the end of The Grove. We will meet at 14:15 on Whitton Croft Road (behind the Town Hall / Library etc.) in full uniform. The…

    • Scout Troop Bonfire

      On Friday night we are having a bonfire at the Scout Hut. All Scouts and Parents and relatives of Scouts are invited to join us at the Scout Hut from 19:00 on Friday 8th November for a bonfire. Come and celebrate bonfire night with us (only a couple of days late).  There will be a…

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    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!!