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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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    • 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…