Scout Updates | By Admin 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! 16 July 2023 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… 11 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… 31 December 2022 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… 12 August 2022 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… 11 August 2022 summer_camp_2022 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… 10 August 2022 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… 9 August 2022 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… 8 August 2022 summer_camp_2022 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… 7 August 2022 summer_camp_2022 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… 13 July 2022 1 2 3 … 31 Next Page→
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B E Autiful up Dale…. 18 January 2020 (updated 21 May 2022) | By Callum D It’s a gorgeous day up the Dale and all the kids are out of bed outside and ready for the days activities!!
The Scout Hut needs you 19 November 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Jane Wearing is organising a Cleaning Rota for the Scout hut. Please look at the attached and contact Jane to let her know what you can do. request-for-volunteers-a4.docx Thank you in advance Regards The Leaders
Remembrance Sunday – fantastic turnout! 12 November 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D 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 24 October 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D 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 18 September 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D 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 23 July 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D This evening we will be on Look North (East) Live at 18:30
Hag dyke weekend…… 23 June 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Well looks like they have had a thoroughly terrible time…… Hope they aren’t too tired??
Hag Dyke update….. 23 June 2019 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D 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.
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.
Day 6 – fettling and chilling 12 August 202219 August 2022 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 […]