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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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    • The Scout Hut needs you

      Jane Wearing is organising a Cleaning Rota for the Scout hut. Please look at the attached and contact Jane to let her know what you can do. request-for-volunteers-a4.docx Thank you in advance Regards The Leaders

    • Remembrance Sunday – fantastic turnout!

      Both Light and Dark Blue troops did the Group proud on Sunday. Fantastic turnout and for each and every Scout a huge well done for attending and showing that those who died in the Great Wars have not been forgotten by you. Here are some photos of the day.

    • Night Hike investitures

      Last night saw a different type of investiture into the troop. We try and find unique and memorable ways in doing this. Here are some photos of last nights event.

    • Hag Dyke Open Day – 21st September

      This weekend  sees our hostel Hag Dyke open to visitors between 10am – 4pm. All welcome please view this flyer Open day notice 2019-2

    • BBC

      This evening we will be on Look North (East) Live at 18:30

    • Hag dyke weekend……

      Well looks like they have had a thoroughly terrible time…… Hope they aren’t too tired??

    • Hag Dyke update…..

      The weather has been excellent this weekend for the Light Blue and Dark Blue weekend at the Hostel. Let’s hope the weather holds out today.

    • Overnight camp

      After a night under canvas breakfast is a necessity!

    • Hag Dyke – what a weekend!

      Cold wintry conditions makes the annual January Hag Dyke and whilst the amount of snow was limited it didn’t stop the Scouts have a great weekend. Thank you Hag Dyke you never fail to make it a great weekend!  

    • Remembrance Sunday 100 years

      This year see the 100th year since the end of the WWI in 1918. As we do every year we are meeting to remember our brave & fallen of all Wars but in particular the scarfice made during the “War to end all wars”. Please can the scouts attend this years service in full uniform…