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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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    • Weekend camp – 7th to 9th June 2013

      Please see the links below for details of the forthcoming weekend camp. Nights Away Permission Form – Weekend Camp May 2013 Weston 2013 Weekend Camp letter

    • Meeting arrangements 3rd and 10th May 2013

      There are some special arrangements for the Troop meeting on 3rd and 10th May, please read the attached note to find out more. Please click on the link below to see important arrangements for the meetings on 3rd and 10th May 2013. Meeting notes 3rd and 10th May 2013

    • The Summer 2013 programme has been published

      The programme for the Summer Term has been published and is available to download from the Programme page. Please visit the Programme page to see the programme for the Summer Term up 20th September 2013.  From there you will also be able to download a copy that you can print.  Remember to check the website…

    • Scout meeting Friday 26th April

      The meeting this Friday is at the Scout Hut and is preparation for the Torch Race. During the meeting we will practice and select a team for this year’s Torch Race.  The Torch Race is a District competition of a relay race from Otley town centre to the top of The Chevin.  Scouts should come…

    • Please see the important update about the St George’s Day parade.

      The collection point for parents to pick up their children after the St George’s Day parade in now the Main Car Park in Otley and not East Chevin Road.

    • Reminder about St George’s Day practice tonight

      As per the programme, the meeting tonight is a practice for the St George’s Day parade on Saturday. This will be held in the swimming pool car park and Scouts should meet at the swimming pool at the normal meeting time of 19:15. All Scouts can attend the practice, not just those who are going…

    • St George’s Day Parade this Saturday

      PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF COLLECTION POINT – NOW MAIN CAR PARK  On Saturday 20th April the Scouts will be on parade for St George’s Day.  Please note these important arrangements. The parade is an annual event, which is year is taking place in Otley.  Scouts need to meet at 14:00 on East Chevin Road in Otley…

    • Wide Game Friday 12th April

      The Scout meeting this Friday is a Wide Game –  of meeting place The meeting this Friday is a wide game on Ilkley Moor.  We will be meeting in the car park below the paddling pool at the normal meeting time of 19:15, and you should drop your child off there. Scouts should come prepared…

    • Important reminder for Parents

      Just a quick reminder that tonight only Scouts who are in Lion, Kestrel and Raven patrols should come to the meeting.  Next week (8th March) only Scouts in Wolves, Eagle and Hawk patrols should attend. This is to enable some focussed training sessions to develop key Scouting skills. The same pattern will follow for the…

    • Summer Camp 2013

      We have started to plan our annual week long Summer Camp. Summer Camp this year will be from 3rd to 10th August in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales.  Please see the first letter about camp, which you can open by clicking on the link below.  Summer Camp is open to all members of the Troop. For…