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  • 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 last year but it was still dry. A fun day was had by everyone!

    Ilkley Half Marathon Support
  • 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 for a supper and bed. Saturday was a great walk up to the summit over into the edge of Nidderdale and back round. The Scouts managed to…

    Scouts Hag Dyke June 2023
  • 2022 – Quick Review of our Scouting

    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 very hot trip to Holland with our partner group De Mohicanen from The Hague. Here is a small graphic of our year to help visualise…

    2022 – Quick Review of our Scouting
  • Day 6 – fettling and chilling

    Today we stayed at the camp and changed our tents to make them extra neat and the weather was too warm and unenjoyable to do anything else. It was George’s birthday and we had a lovely jubbly cake and a joyful celebration with cake and a banana and candles. I had to wash up 2…

  • Day 5 – Swimming pool and Oss

    We started off the day by getting a coach to a swimming pool in a small yet expressive town called Oss. The pool had water slides, a wave pool, a jacuzzi, and a steam room. The pool was great as it was a hot day and we got to cool off and play in the…

  • Day 4 – Hike

    Post written by Nelson Assisted by Angus and Josh Today all of the patrols were split up in half and linked with other Dutch patrols. These were the same groups that we worked with yesterday, which is amazing as they were really friendly and we really bonded. One of them was really nice and is…

  • Day 3 – Camp Completion(ish)

    Post written by William Day 3 started with a late-ish rise to begin the first full day of camping. The day included making some camp gadgets, settling into camp, and generally continuously improving the place we would be living in for the next week and a bit. But most of the day was dominated by…

  • Overasselt – Day 2 – Setting up

    Post written by Finn We arrived at mid day just before lunch, we had had a overnight ferry and two coach rides, thankfully there was great hospitality and the Dutch groups had already prepared a meal, this was a great kick starter to recuperate and prepare to set up the dining and sleeping shelters. Whilst…

    Overasselt – Day 2 – Setting up
  • Overasselt (not quite) – Day 1

    An interesting coach journey up to the toon. Good chatter and everyone in high spirits. On the ferry, cabins all sorted and dinner eaten. One of our newest scouts just got invested at the stern of the ferry to become the newest member of our international group! For now we’re just sailing off with the…

    Overasselt (not quite) – Day 1
  • 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 countryside, and even to practice some rescue skills including ropework, learning what the landrovers carry, and how to assemble and carry someone on the stretcher! All the…

    A visit to Mountain Rescue

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.

    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!!

    Remembrance Sunday – fantastic turnout!

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    Both Light and Dark Blue troops did the Group proud on Sunday.

    Fantastic turnout and for each and every Scout a huge well done for attending and showing that those who died in the Great Wars have not been forgotten by you.

    Here are some photos of the day.

    Night Hike investitures

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    Last night saw a different type of investiture into the troop.

    We try and find unique and memorable ways in doing this.

    Here are some photos of last nights event.

    Hag Dyke Open Day – 21st September

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    This weekend  sees our hostel Hag Dyke open to visitors between 10am – 4pm.

    All welcome please view this flyer Open day notice 2019-2

    BBC

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    This evening we will be on Look North (East) Live at 18:30

    Hag dyke weekend……

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    Well looks like they have had a thoroughly terrible time……

    Hope they aren’t too tired??

    Hag Dyke update…..

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    The weather has been excellent this weekend for the Light Blue and Dark Blue weekend at the Hostel.

    Let’s hope the weather holds out today.