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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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    • Water sports day…..

      Success!!! What a day of sailing, windsurfing and raft building. Done dinner; time to rest before the next adventure!!      

    • And here’s the sun again….

      It’s dinner …. in the sun.

    • We have arrived!!!!

      After a short trip down the M1 via Tibshlef services we are on site and camp is taking shape. A little rain then sun but it’s great!

    • Clean sweep winners!

      In the Annual Torch race up the Chevin 1st Ben Rhydding put out two teams this year for the first time. Before the race there is an inspection for the smartest troop. As we were the current holders we wanted to retain the Torch and the award for smartest troop. Expectations for retaining the Torch…

    • St George’s day parade & celebration 2018

      Sunday 29th April 2018 Place: Ilkley Parish Church Meet:Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens at 14:15 for 14:30 march off This is an important District occasion; please ensure that correct smart uniform is worn as we are on display to the public. As usual there will be a competition for the best turned out Group. We would like…

    • Igloo evening

        This evening, with a change of plans to the programme, the scouts have mainly been playing in the snow making igloos with washing up bowls!!    

    • St George’s Day Parade 2019

      Date: Sunday 28 th April 2019 Place: Johns’ Church, Ben Rhydding Assemble: Ilkley Health Centre Car-Park at 14:15 for 14:30 march off more details in the attached letter below St George’s Day Parade 2019  

    • Historic Date for Scout Troop

      From this coming Wednesday (January 24th 2018) and for the first time since the late 70’s, the Scout troop will be splitting into 2 troops.  This split will see the return of the Light Blue and Dark Blue troops. Light Blue troop will be meeting on a Wednesday 19:30-21:15.  Lead by Fish (Section Leader) and…

    • Wide Game – Friday 19th January

      Tomorrow night is the Guess Who wide game for both Dark and Light Blue Scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform but you must bring warm outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear as you will be outside. The weather forecast suggests sleet so – “Be Prepared !”

    • No Meeting next Friday Jan 12th 2018

      Due to Hag Dyke weekend next week there will be NO meeting at the scout hut.