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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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    • Troop News – Latest Edition

      The latest edition of Troop News is now available, and can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Troop news May 2011 This edition tells you about the programme that is coming up over the summer term, provides details on some important dates and events, and gives some more information on the Patrol structure that…

    • Weekend Camp 24th June 2011

      We will be holding a weekend camp between Friday 24th June and Sunday 26th June at Fulwith Mill Farm in Harrogate. Please follow the links below to download the letter and permission form that you will need to reserve a place on the camp. We camped on this site last year and had a fantastic…

    • Lifting the torch for 1st BR

      On Friday 6th May, Scouts from across Wharfedale competed in the annual Torch Race up Otley Chevin. The Torch Race is a relay race run which starts from the clock tower in Otley town centre, and goes straight up the hill to the top of Otley Chevin.  The winning team is the first team to…

    • Scout Meeting – Friday 8th April 2011

      The meeting on Friday night will be up on the Moors and will include a hike and training in navigation techniques. Please meet at the Cow & Calf car park at 19:15 and come prepared to be outside – whatever the weather.  You must be wearing hiking boots, but additionally bring waterproofs, hat, gloves, torch…

    • Do something funny…have a sleepover

      As I am sure you will know, Friday is Red Nose Day (as well as Scouts).  You may be wanting to watch some of the events on the television, but that doesn’t mean that you need to miss Scouts and miss the sleepover.  As part of the meeting and the sleepover we will be showing…

    • Fancy a sleepover…?

      On Friday 18th March, the Scout meeting will be a sleepover at the hut. Click on the links below to see the notice and get the permission form for the activity. Sleepover letter 18-03-2011 Nights Away Permission Form Sleepover 28-03-2011 If you have any questions, please ask a Leader.

    • Extra, extra, read all about it – TROOP NEWS

      The latest edition of Troop News is now available.  Click on the link below to get your copy. Troop news Feb 2011 This edition contains details of the programme up to Easter, and also some important dates and forthcoming events, such as a weekend camp, St Georges Day and a sleepover.  Make sure you keep…

    • Summer Camp details added

      Details of this year’s Summer Camp in Carlisle, Cumbria, are now being added to the Summer Camp 2011 page of the this web site.  Please check here regularly for fresh news about camp. Currently, all circulars issued have now been added. Please note, the deadline for receiving deposits for camp is 28th February 2011.  If…

    • Upstagers Pantomine 2nd February 2011

      Seats have been booked for the Upstagers production of Alladin on Wednesday 2nd February 2011 at 19:00. If you want to go, please print off the attached form and return it to the next Troop meeting, together with payment in cash of £6.00. Pantomime Notice 2011 Full uniform must be worn on the night, and…

    • Final chance for Hag Dyke

      We have extended the deadline, but time is fast running out. Don’t miss out on coming to this year’s Christmas visit to Hag Dyke on 14th to 17th January.  Beat the clock and return your permission form and bring your money – if you haven’t already done so – and bring it to Scouts on…