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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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    • Scouts this week – quiz and panto

      The district quiz is on this Thursday, 2nd February (not last Thursday as we originally told you) so there is still an opportunity to join in. If you want to take part in the district quiz as a 1st Ben Rhydding team then come along and join us on Thursday evening. We will meet at 19:15…

    • Pantomime & Ice Skating

      The Scouts are planning a trip to the Panto and Ice Skating On Friday 3rd February we are planning to go and watch the Upstagers 2012 Pantomime, and on Friday 10th February we plan to go ice skating. Please click on the link below to open a letter and permission form for these two activities.…

    • Scout Meeting this week – updated with finish time

      Please note that the Scout meeting this week will take place on Thursday and not Friday. The Scout meeting will take place on Thursday this week (26th January), as we have been invited to participate in the District Quiz Night in Otley. Time: 19:15 Location: Otley Methodist Church Finish time: 21:00 Uniform required: Yes  We hope to enter…

    • Summer Camp – Closing Date and Parents Meeting

      As you will have seen from the Summer Camp circular, the closing date for deposits to be paid is Friday 13th January 2012. Camp this year is a fantastic opportunity to spend two weeks in The Netherlands, spending time with our Dutch friends (many of which you will have met on last year’s camp) and…

    • Happy New (Scouting) Year

      HNY, or as I prefer to say, Happy New Year! Please note, Scouts starts back today (6th January) at the normal meeting time.  We will be at the Scout Hut and you should come in uniform. There are a couple of things to remember: 1. The deadline for Hag Dyke is today.  Please bring your…

    • Hag Dyke – 20th to 22nd January 2012

      As we approach the end of the year, our attention is turning to planning and exciting and interesting programme for 2012. Our first big event will be a visit to Hag Dyke on the weekend of 20th to 22nd January 2012.  Please click on the links below to open up a letter about the weekend…

    • The Queen’s Jubilee

      In 2012 Her Majesty the Queen celebrates 60 years as the British Monarch.  The official celebration weekend takes place from 2-15 June 2012. The Scout Association has produced an official badge to celebrate the occasion that can be worn on your uniform througout 2012.  Those of you who were at Scouts on 9th December will…

    • Santa Float – Friday 17th December

      Just a reminder that on Friday 17th December we will be supporting the Ilkley Round Table by helping with their Santa Float. The meeting will start earlier at 18:30, but will finish at the normal time of 21:15.  Please meet at the Scout Hut.  As we will be outside, please come prepared with warm clothing…

    • THE BIG CAMP 4th to 7th May 2012

      THE BIG CAMP is a West Yorkshire County Scout event planned for the weekend of 4th to 7th May 2012.  It is set to be the largest County event for over 10 years, and there are some fantastic activities planned. Please click on the link below to open a letter about the camp.  For more…

    • 2012 Summer Camp in Holland

      On Friday, all Scouts were given the first circular about next year’s summer camp, which will be held in The Netherlands as the guests of our Dutch friends. Please click the link below to see a copy of the circular. 2012 Summer Camp Circular No 1 Unfortunately, the circular was not made available to the…

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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!!