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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

Availability

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    Scout Updates

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    • Important Programme Changes

      Please click on the link below to see a notice containing details of important programme changes between now and the end of the year. Notice December 2011 If you have any questions, please ask a leader.

    • Fund raising – Saturday 17th December 2011

      This year we have again been able to get permission from Tesco to raise funds for the Troop by packing the bags for their Christmas Shoppers. In previous years this has been a hugely successful way of raising money, but need the support of Scouts and Parents.  Please click on the link below to open a…

    • Friday 18th November – Ten Pin Bowling

      The Troop meeting on Friday 18th November will be 10 Pin Bowling at the Matrix Superbowl in Skipton. Please click on the link below to open the notice about this meeting and the arrangements for the bowling. Bowling notice 18-11-11

    • IMPORTANT NOTICE – Remembrance Day Service

      Please click on the link below to open up an important notice about the Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 13th November 2011. Remembrance Day Notice

    • 4th November 2011 – Bonfire

      Please see the notice below inviting all Scouts and their family to a bonfire at the Scout Hut on Friday 4th November. Please click on the link below to open the invite. Bonfire invitation We look forward to seeing you there.

    • Half Term Holiday

      With many of the schools on half term holiday next week, there will be no Troop meeting on Friday 28th October. We hope you all enjoy your time off, and of course Halloween, and look forward to Scouts re-starting on Friday 4th November.  That meeting will be a bonfire for the Group and their families,…

    • Equipment amnesty

      At Scouts we have many different items of equipment which are used on things like hikes, expeditions and activities at the headquarters. Recently, an audit of our equipment has found that there are some items missing, mainly compasses.  It could be that they have been taken by accident, for example left in a coat pocket…

    • New edition of Troop News

      The latest edition of ‘Troop News’ is available on the link below. Troop news September 2011 ‘Troop News’ includes details of the programme for every Friday evening between now and the end of the year.  There are also some important dates for your diary, including Remembrance Day, the Group bonfire and a Christmas Camp. A…

    • Friday 23rd September

      A quick reminder that Scouts tonight is a wide game. Therefore, please make sure that you come to Scouts equipped to be outside, including warm clothing a coat and waterproofs.  We will meet as normal at the Scout Hut at 19:15, and will finish at the Scout Hut at 21:15.

    • Hag Dyke Weekend – 14th to 16th October 2011

      We are organising a weekend away at our Group’s hostel from 14th to 16th October 2011. Please follow the links below to download the letter giving details of the weekend and the permission form that will need to be complete and returned by Friday 7th October. Hag Dyke October 2011 Letter Nights Away Permission Form…

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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!!