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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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    • Important Notices – St Georges Day and Big Camp

      It is St Georges Day Parade this weekend, and final payment and permission forms are due in for all Scouts that are attending BIG CAMP. Please see the notice below about St Georges Day parade this Sunday.  Please note, the Scout Meeting tonight (Friday 20th) will start at the Swimming Pool car park, and finish…

    • Get your forms in tonight if you want to go climbing

      Climbing is first come, first served so get your forms in tonight if you want to go. If you want to go climbing then it is important that you bring your forms and payment to the Scout meeting tonight.  Please see the previous post with details about the activity.

    • Climbing at The Climbing Barn

      Fancy a bit of climbing…? A new indoor climbing centre has opened near Bingley, and we are arranging for the Scouts to visit. Please click below to see the letter about the climbing and to download the consent form that will need to be completed.  Please note that places are limited and will be alllocated…

    • Friday 9th March

      The overnight camp advertised on the programme for 9th March will now be a sleepover. Unfortunately, due to a booking at the Scout Hut for a children’s birthday party we are unable to do the planned overnight winter camp on Friday 9th March.  Instead, this will be a sleepover and will finish at 09:30 on…

    • BIG CAMP is now closed

      The BIG CAMP has proved to be very popular with our Scouts, but all spaces have now been taken so we cannot accept any more bookings. Keep an eye on the web site for more news about BIG CAMP as we get closer to the event.

    • Don’t forget it is Scouts tonight.

      Scouts re-starts tonight after the half term holiday. We will be meeting at the Scout Hut at the normal time of 19:15, and will be making pancakes.  Make sure you come in uniform, but also bring on old t-shirt to change into if you want. Pancakes can be a messy business.

    • The Big Camp – Letter Number 2

      Attention all Scouts going to THE BIG CAMP. There are just 12 weeks to go until THE BIG CAMP.  Please click on the link below to open up letter number 2, which has details of the final cost and the next payment due. BIG CAMP Letter No.2 In the next few days there will be…

    • New programme published

      The Spring Programme has now been published. To check out the programme, please visit the ‘Programme‘ page where you can see a copy and download one to print and keep. The weather mean that the programme can change, so please remember to check the web site every week for an update.

    • Ice Skating – now closed

      There are no more spaces available for Ice Skating. All available spaces for Ice Skating have now been taken, so we cannot accept anyone else. Don’t forget, if you are not going skating then there is no meeting on Friday.  The next full meeting at the Scout Hut will be on Friday 24th February, as next week is half…

    • Ice skating on Friday

      On Friday we are going Ice Skating, but you must have booked a place. The arrangements for the ice skating are: Meet at Ben Rhydding Station at 18.30 to catch the train to Leeds Return to Ben Rhydding Station at 21.30 You must wear warm clothing, inlcuding gloves and waterproofs and wear your scout neckerchief.  You may bring some…

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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!!