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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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    • 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.