New programme published 12 February 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D The Spring Programme has now been published. To check out the programme, please visit the ‘Programme‘ page where you can see a copy and download one to print and keep. The weather mean that the programme can change, so please remember to check the web site every week for an update.
Ice Skating – now closed 7 February 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D There are no more spaces available for Ice Skating. All available spaces for Ice Skating have now been taken, so we cannot accept anyone else. Don’t forget, if you are not going skating then there is no meeting on Friday. The next full meeting at the Scout Hut will be on Friday 24th February, as next week is half term.
Ice skating on Friday 5 February 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D On Friday we are going Ice Skating, but you must have booked a place. The arrangements for the ice skating are: Meet at Ben Rhydding Station at 18.30 to catch the train to Leeds Return to Ben Rhydding Station at 21.30 You must wear warm clothing, inlcuding gloves and waterproofs and wear your scout neckerchief. You may bring some money for sweets if required. We have 33 spaces booked so far we have a few spaces left, if you require a space please book by Wednesday at the latest. To book a place, email us at leaders@1stbenrhyddingscouts.org.uk If you have not booked do not turn up at the station as there will not be a place for you. If you are not skating then there is no scouts on Friday night.
Scouts this week – quiz and panto 30 January 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D The district quiz is on this Thursday, 2nd February (not last Thursday as we originally told you) so there is still an opportunity to join in. If you want to take part in the district quiz as a 1st Ben Rhydding team then come along and join us on Thursday evening. We will meet at 19:15 sharp at Otley Methodist Church, and you should be collected at 21:00. Full uniform must be worn. If you are going to the Panto on Friday night, don’t forget that we are meeting outside the tourist information centre at 19:00 and you should be collected from the same place at the end of the Panto. If you are not going to the Panto on Friday, then there is no Scout meeting this week.
Pantomime & Ice Skating 24 January 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D The Scouts are planning a trip to the Panto and Ice Skating On Friday 3rd February we are planning to go and watch the Upstagers 2012 Pantomime, and on Friday 10th February we plan to go ice skating. Please click on the link below to open a letter and permission form for these two activities. Ice Skating and Pantomime Notice Places are limited for both events, so return your form to the next meeting.
Scout Meeting this week – updated with finish time 22 January 2012 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Please note that the Scout meeting this week will take place on Thursday and not Friday. The Scout meeting will take place on Thursday this week (26th January), as we have been invited to participate in the District Quiz Night in Otley. Time: 19:15 Location: Otley Methodist Church Finish time: 21:00 Uniform required: Yes We hope to enter some strong teams, and so look forward to seeing you on Thursday. If you are not able to attend the quiz, please note that there will be no Scout meeting on Friday 27th January.
Green Power | By Admin Hag Dyke is out of reach of mains electricity, water and gas and as such has to rely heavily on the resources it has and make best use of them. The following document details various projects that have been undertaken in order to supply Hag Dyke with essential services. HAG DYKE – how things workDownload
Notes for Hagdyke Visitors | By Admin Notice of Arrival Contact details for your warden for the visit will be sent in advance. Please get in touch with an approximate time of arrival as indicated on the booking confirmation slip. Keys The key is now located at the hostel and instructions will be given with booking confirmation. Approach On foot in the general direction towards Great Whernside summit ABOVE and to the LEFT of Dowber Ghyll. DO NOT go along the Ghyll bottom. Wear good footwear and after dark carry torches. . Be warned that the track can easily become snow-bound. Please indicate on booking form if you wish to take a vehicle to the hostel. There is no charge for the first vehicle but additional vehicles are charged for to discourage indiscriminate use and wear and tear of the track. The access is completely unsuitable for ordinary vehicles. Only attempt with Landrover or other suitable 4 wheeled drive vehicle. Arrival Enter by the boot room door, taking off boots (please do this at all times). Please follow the detailed start up procedures in the instruction manual usually found in the kitchen or dining room. Fires Visitors may light fires as required (there are no extra charges) but please avoid waste. In-house coal is under stairs, replenish when necessary from the barn. Sanitation There is cess-pit sanitation so only use a minimum amount of disinfectant. Warn EVERYBODY that NOTHING SOLID must be put down lavatory pans, otherwise the drainage system will block with very unpleasant results. In case of need there are drain rods in the barn. Normally there are no problems. Bleach is for floors only. Sleeping Arrangements There are bunks in the Henderson Room (4), Priestman Room (6), Dutch Room (16), and Findlay Room (10). Bunks and mattresses must not be moved around without the Warden’s permission. Fire Risks Take every care and arrange fire drill on arrival with emergency assembly point at flagpole. See that fireguards are in front of the fire when unattended and check whereabouts of extinguishers and escape doors. INFORM EVERYBODY. Tents Visitors associated with those in the Hostel (no-one else) may pitch unlimited tents in the field behind the chapel. Ball Games To avoid broken windows please keep well away from the Hostel and Chapel. The field behind the Chapel is for this kind of activity. Maintenance There are no permanent Wardens. Offers of extra “spring cleaning “ type of jobs are always welcome. If no Warden in attendance parties are asked to use own ideas. Wardens Provided at weekends and generally at beginning and end of longer visits. If invited to eat with the visiting party they will pay for their food if requested. They are voluntary helpers and their job is to be of advice and assistance regarding the care and use of the Hostel and general amenities etc. Refuse Rubbish should be burnt whenever possible on the Hostel fires, particularly remains of food, to keep down the possibility of vermin. Please take all other rubbish away with you whenever possible. Ash should be kept separate and strewn in the tractor ruts. Leaving See that the Hostel is clean and as you would wish to find it, that the fires are out or nearly so, the oven and utensils are clean and that there is no food left to encourage vermin. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAVING IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THIS IS IMPORTANT. TURN OFF GAS, WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AS DETAILED.
Dales Rescue | By Admin SCOUTS PRAISED IN DALES RESCUE (Extract from The Wharfedale Observer Thursday November 6th 2003) OTLEY scouts have been praised for their part in a daring l8-hour Dales rescue mission, Members of the Bridge Church Scout Group helped Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue and the RAF deliver pot-holer Alan Cross to safety Mr Cross, from Leeds, broke his leg and suffered internal bleeding when he was crushed by a boulder while deep under. ground at Kettlewell, in Dowber Gill Passage, last Saturday afternoon. The 13 scouts and five Explorer Scouts had been enjoying a weekend activities trip at the nearby Hag Dyke Hostel when they were drawn into the drama. The 11 to 16 year olds served up warm food and drinks for the rescue team members throughout Saturday evening. The next morning some of the older scouts helped to heave Mr Cross to safety and carry vital equipment to the helicopter airlift point. Chairman of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue, Harry Long, said: “The scouts were very useful. Instead of wasting time having our own manpower coming in and out of the cave, the scouts shifted an awful lot of equipment for us. “I would think the scouts will have found it useful to see what’s really involved in what was a pretty big incident,” One of the scout leaders, 37year-old Adrian Stacey of The Whartons, Otley said: “To see two Sea King helicopters in one day when you’ve never seen one in your life before is quite something” “We had a mixture of girls and boys there at the weekend and they did a great job in making sandwiches and drinks to keep the rescuers going. ‘The injured man was in pain when he came out, but he seemed in good spirits. I think he was just glad to get out. “I was proud of the way all the boys and girls behaved, Bearing in mind that some were as young as 11, they all stayed calm and responsible.” More than 80 people were involved in the rescue operation, which ended with Mt Cross being airlifted to Airedale General Hospital.
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