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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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    • 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…