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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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    • St George’s Day Parade

      St George’s Day is coming up later this month.  On 24th April the Scout Troop will be taking part in the District Parade and Celebration. Please click on the link below for a letter about the St George’s Day Parade and Celebration which is coming up later this month.  We ask that all Scouts make…

    • Wharfedale District Camp – 22nd to 24th May 2016

      The 1st Ben Rhydding Scouts Troop will be taking part in the Wharfedale District Camp in May. Please click on the links below to open a letter and permission form about the forthcoming District Camp which is being held on the weekend of 22nd to 24th May 2016.  Please complete and return to Scouts by…

    • Reminder: Swimming gala tonight. please show your support

      Don’t forget that it is the Swimming Gala tonight. Please show your support to our scouts. As you know the 1st Ben Rhydding have entered a team into the Wharfedale District Swimming Gala which is being held at the Craven Pool in Skipton this evening. The team would really appreciate your support so please come…

    • Swimming Gala Saturday 12th March 2016

      Calling all Scouts.  Get involved in the Wharfedale District Scout Swimming Gala.   You will see on the latest programme that the Scout Troop will be participating in the Wharfedale District Scout Swimming Gala to be held at the Craven Pool in Skipton on Saturday 12th March 2016. We really encourage your children to get…

    • New programme available now

      The programme for the next couple of months has been published and is available to view now on the website. We have published the new programme for Scout Troop meetings from 4th March to 22nd April. You can view the programme by visiting the “Programme” page of the website or by clicking the link below.…

    • Summer Camp 2016

      This year we are planning to hold our Summer Camp in Northumberland.  Please see below and the attached letter for details. We are all very much looking forward to our Summer Camp later in the year.  2016 is what we call a “fallow” year, which means that we will be camping on our own without…

    • Pantomime 22nd January 2016

      We have arranged to go to the Upstager’s pantomime on Friday 22nd January 2016. Please click below to download a letter about the pantomime which includes a permission form which you must return along with payment at the meeting this coming Friday, 15th January 2016. Pantomime January 2016 Letter  

    • Important notice about Hag Dyke. Final deadline fast approaching.

      If you have not yet signed up for the Hag Dyke weekend on 8th to 10th January 2016 then you need to do so quickly as time is running out. We must receive your completed permission form and payment in full by 27th December 2015 at the very latest.  Please take the form to 14…

    • Hag Dyke weekend in January

      Reservations are now being taken for the Troop’s annual New Year weekend at Hag Dyke.  Book your space now. We are making plans for our visit to Hag Dyke from 8th to 10th January 2016.  Please see below the letter and permission form for event. Hag Dyke January 2016 Letter Nights Away Permission Form January…

    • For immediate attention – Fire Station tour this Friday

      Great news.  We have been able to secure a tour around Ilkley Fire Station this Friday, 27th November.  Please see below for details of the meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Fire Service and how they help keep all of us in the Ilkley area safe and respond to emergencies.  Not…