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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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    • 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…

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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!!