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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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    • 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…

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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!!