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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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    • Chief Scout Gold, Highest Award in Scouting!

      Congratulations to one of our scouts for achieving their Chief Scout Gold award. The highest award in scouting!

    • Bivouac at Timble Woods

      Had a fantastic weekend at Timble Woods. All the Scouts built their own bivouacs and really enjoyed a night camping under bivys!

    • Summer Camp parents evening

      There is a parents meeting about Summer Camp on Wednesday 5th May. Parents of Scouts attending the Group Summer Camp in Belgium in August are reminded that there is an important meeting on Wednesday 5th May at 19:30.  Please make sure you attend as there will be critical information given about the camp, including key…

    • Summer term programme added to the website

      Please visit the programme page to see details of what’s on at Scouts between now and the summer holidays The lighter nights are upon us so our programme for the rest of this Scouting year takes advantage of this and sees us trying to get outside as much as we can.  There is a good…

    • New Year update – important news

      Happy New Year to all Scouts and Parents.  Please see below important information about Hag Dyke, Summer Camp and the spring programme. Hag Dyke Weekend – 20th to 22nd January 2017 A reminder to all Scouts and Parents that tonight, 6th January, is the deadline for returning your money and perimission form for the forthcoming…

    • Hag Dyke weekend 20th to 22nd January 2017

      We are planning our annual New Year trip to Hag Dyke which will take place from 20th to 22nd January 2017. Please follow the links below to see the letter and permission form for our forthcoming trip to Hag Dyke in January 2017.  Please note that spaces are limited in the hostel, so if your…

    • Remembrance Day – Scout meeting on Friday and service on Sunday

      The Troop will be taking part in the Remembrance Day service and parade on Sunday 13th November.  At the Scout meeting on Friday 11th we will be learning more about this important day. The service and parade are an important event in our annual calendar, and we ask that all Scouts make the effort to…

    • Annual membership subscription due

      The annual subscription for membership to the Scout Group for the year September 2016 to August 2017 is now due. Please see the letter and form in the links below regarding the annual subscription for membership to the Scout Group.  Your prompt attention would be very much appreciated by the Leaders.   subs-form-2016-2017 s ubs-letter-2016-2017…

    • Important information about Summer Camp in 2017

      Please see below important information about our Summer Camp in 2017.  Urgent attention required.  Plans for Summer Camp in 2017 are progressing and the first circular is available through the link below.  Please note that in order to firm things up we need commitment from those Scouts who want to go to camp in the…

    • New programme published

      The programme for the rest of 2016 has been published. Please visit the Programme page of the website to see details of the activities that will be taking place at Scouts during the rest of this year. Programme If you have any questions, please ask a Leader.

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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!!