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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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    • *****DUE NOW***** Annual Subscriptions

      All Can those of you that haven’t paid subscriptions for the year please read the attached and arrange for payment as soon as possible please. Many thanks Leaders Subs letter 2018 Final

    • Hag Dyke is upon us!!

      …….and with that in mind please find the permission form attached for October 12th-14th 2018 Please complete the form below for either TOMORROW’S Light Blue meeting or FRIDAY’S (5th October) Dark Blue meeting along with £30 for the weekend. Hag Dyke Permission form 1

    • Wide game TONIGHT💦💦💦💦

      Please can ALL scouts meet at hut this evening at 19:15. Full outdoor clothes. Walking boots essential and waterproof coat and trouser. Pick up at Hut at 21:15  

    • Scouts is back!

      Scouts is back, back again!! Light Blue 19:30 – 21:15 Wednesday 12th September Dark Blue 19:15 – 21:15 Friday 14th September keep your eyes out for the program in the next week.

    • Water sports day…..

      Success!!! What a day of sailing, windsurfing and raft building. Done dinner; time to rest before the next adventure!!      

    • And here’s the sun again….

      It’s dinner …. in the sun.

    • We have arrived!!!!

      After a short trip down the M1 via Tibshlef services we are on site and camp is taking shape. A little rain then sun but it’s great!

    • Final Summer Camp Letter!!

      All Attached is the final camp letter with lots of information on it.  It also includes the Facebook Page for camp so you can keep up to date with the activities and events on camp. please look and keep it in a safe place. 180712_carsington-water- final letter

    • No Scouts for Dark Blue.

      A reminder no scouts tonight

    • ***Joint Meeting Wednesday 20th June***

      All There will be NO Meeting on Friday for the Dark Blues. We will be meeting with the Light Blues on Wednesday 19:30 – 21:15 The Leaders    

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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.


      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

      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!!