Igloo evening 2 March 2018 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D This evening, with a change of plans to the programme, the scouts have mainly been playing in the snow making igloos with washing up bowls!!
St George’s Day Parade 2019 27 January 2018 (updated 13 May 2022) | By Callum D Date: Sunday 28 th April 2019 Place: Johns’ Church, Ben Rhydding Assemble: Ilkley Health Centre Car-Park at 14:15 for 14:30 march off more details in the attached letter below St George’s Day Parade 2019
Historic Date for Scout Troop 19 January 2018 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D From this coming Wednesday (January 24th 2018) and for the first time since the late 70’s, the Scout troop will be splitting into 2 troops. This split will see the return of the Light Blue and Dark Blue troops. Light Blue troop will be meeting on a Wednesday 19:30-21:15. Lead by Fish (Section Leader) and will be assisted by Budgie, Cory, Lewis, and Chris Galtry. Dark Blue troop will continue on a Friday 19:15-21:15. Both troops will continue to join together for events such as Hag Dyke, Bowling and summer camps. You will be notified of this events prior to them. Any problems please do hunt out the leaders either on a Friday or Wednesday. Leaders
Wide Game – Friday 19th January 18 January 2018 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Tomorrow night is the Guess Who wide game for both Dark and Light Blue Scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform but you must bring warm outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear as you will be outside. The weather forecast suggests sleet so – “Be Prepared !”
No Meeting next Friday Jan 12th 2018 5 January 2018 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Due to Hag Dyke weekend next week there will be NO meeting at the scout hut.
Scouts help Santa to raise £500 for Charity 22 December 2017 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Well done to the Scouts who braved the freezing conditions last Friday to help Ilkley Round Table and Santa to raise funds for local good causes. The Scouts did a fantastic job supporting the annual Santa Float as it made its way round the streets of Ben Rhydding. The Round Table said the Scouts had been very well behaved and a credit to the Troop. They were delighted the Scouts had helped raise the fantastic sum of over £500. Well done to all involved. Pictured below are the happy elves of 1st BR Scouts
Scouts – Friday 15th Dec 2017 – change of time 12 December 2017 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D This weeks scout meeting will take place for BOTH light and dark blue troops between 6pm and 8.30pm at the Scout Hut. One group will be helping the Ilkley Round Table Santa Float with another group learning Hag Dyke cooking skills. It is a non-uniform evening (necker only) and scouts must dress in warm outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please arrive for a prompt 6pm start. Thank you !
Hag Dyke Jan 2018 1 December 2017 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D All If your Child wishes to attend Hag Dyke in January please can you return the permission to camp form and a cheque as per the form for £30 by next Friday. If you are unable to return it next Friday you can post the form and the cheque through the letter box of 14 Cheltenham Avenue. Leaders
CONFIRMED – Derbyshire it is!! 24 November 2017 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D This week we have confirmed the site for Summer camp 2018. We are going to be camping near Carsington Water in Derbyshire. The date of the camp is July 28th – August 4th 2018. We will be sending a letter in the next couple of weeks asking for names interested in attending and for a non-returnable deposit by the end of January 2018. The camp will cost no more than £150. We hope this will allow you to plan for the rest of your Holidays. Leaders
SUBS are due please 17 November 2017 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Please can you ensure you have made a payment for £108 for annual Subs. Cheques payable to: Ben Rhydding Guide & Scout Group Thank you
Hag Dyke’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend 28 March 202226 May 2022 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 […]
Ilkley Half Marathon Support 16 July 202321 July 2023 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 last year […]
Scouts Hag Dyke June 2023 11 June 202312 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 for a […]
2022 – Quick Review of our Scouting 31 December 202210 January 2023 In 2022 we managed to offer over 461 hours of scouting to our members, including weekly meetings, training, weekend camps, visits to our hostel Hag Dyke, and a massive and […]
Hag Dyke Volunteers 1 November 20221 November 2022 Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running.
Hag Dyke Open Weekend 11 September 202222 September 2022 HAG DYKE SCOUT HOSTEL AT KETTLEWELL IS CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS OPENING ON SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2022. THE HOSTEL WILL BE OPEN TO ALL VISITORS FROM 11 a.m. […]