3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Young Leader Training
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Monthly Young Leader training sessions open to all Explorer Scout Young Leaders within 3rdCB and across Southend West District on the second Tuesday of each month (unless advertised otherwide).

The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is the training programme for Young Leaders. It contains 11 modules and four missions for them to work through whilst volunteering in their chosen section. Modules give Young Leaders the skills and knowledge to be successful in their role, while missions allow them to put everything into practice with support.

As well as developing valuable life skills, the scheme is an opportunity for Explorers to make a positive impact in their communities and to fulfil the service elements of many of the top awards in Scouts, or their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Recognition of achievement is available along the way, and on completion of the Scheme, the Young Leader is awarded with an Explorer Scout Young Leader belt buckle.

Christmas Carol Service & Toy Collection
2024-12-15 10:45 - 12:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Each Christmas we host a carol service at The Den with New Road Fishermen’s Chapel, and collect toys for families in need in the Southend area. All youth members and their families are very welcome, along with the congregation of the Fishermen’s Chapel. The service starts at 11:00 (please arrive in good time and be seated before then). The obligatory mince pies and refreshments will be served after the Service.

We will be collecting toys for those less fortunate on behalf of Little Havens. We ask for donations of gifts of toys and children’s books, these can be new, as new, unwanted gifts or something out-grown, all unwrapped please. These can be brought down on the morning, or in advance to your child’s normal meeting night.

We usually get a full house and have had enormous selections of gifts donated in the past, please make the same excellent effort this year too and as always, your contribution is much appreciated.

After the service there is Sunday Duty Patrol for Stormy Petts and Whales.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We all have a responsibility to keep The Den clean & tidy, and to ensure that the boats are bailed regularly, particularly during the winter months. On the third Sunday of each month the Scouts and Explorers take it in turns (by Patrol / Division) to be the Sunday Duty Patrol and keep our HQ and equipment running properly. Please make a note of the day your patrol is on duty – it is only once a year and makes a big difference in keeping our HQ running well.

Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 10:30 and lasts for about 1½ hours. Where there is a Church Parade on the same day, duty patrol will start on completion.

Wear old clothes that you can clean in. Please let your PL/DL and section leader know if you can’t attend.

2024 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary21stPenguins and DolphinsRenownFebruary18thSeagulls and SharksSolebayMarch17thExplorer UnitEndeavourApril21stGannets and OttersRenownMay19thCurlews and StingraysSolebayJune9thDauntlessDauntlessJuly14thSeals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September15thMerlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober20thExplorer UnitExplorersNovember17thPuffins and BeaversRenownDecember15thStormy Petts and WhalesSolebay

Bag Packing Fundraising
2024-12-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Waitrose, 1231 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JA, United Kingdom
We’ve been invited by Waitrose offering us the opportunity to help shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 21st to Mon 23rd December, between 11 and 4 each day.

We’ve done this previously at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. The funds raised for this are specifically to buy tents and equipment for the Explorer Unit, who have relied on borrowing tents from younger sections or using personal ones until now – something we want to address as the Unit grows.

Explorers and Scout PLs & APLs are invited to give a few of hours of their time on one or more days to assist in the bag packing and collecting. It’s usually surprisingly good fun to help spread the Christmas cheer.

If you’re able to help, please let us know which day(s) and times you can do by email to explorers@3rdcb.org.uk.

Full uniform please, with either Sea Scout or Santa hats.

Parents and friends, please do pop in and see us if you need some shopping!

SummaryWhat: Bag Packing and Donation CollectionWhen: 21, 22, 23 December. 1100-1600 each dayWhere: Waitrose, London Road, Leigh-on-SeaWho: Explorer Scouts; Sea Scout PLs & APLs (both Troops)Wear: Uniform, with Sea Scout or Santa hats

New Year's Eve Sail
2024-12-31 10:30 - 14:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Blow away the festive period cobwebs and get afloat in Old Leigh for the final sail of 2024.

Traditionally we’d go for a sail on Boxing Day (historically the Scouts took Christmas dinner out to the lighthouse keeper at Canvey Point), but the tide was far too early this year, so we’re going to hold the last boating session of the year on New Years Eve instead.

Open to Scouts and Explorers. Parents and family are of course welcome in The Den to watch and share some tea or coffee.

As always, the event is weather dependant.

HW 1245 (5.5m)

Young Leader Training
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Monthly Young Leader training sessions open to all Explorer Scout Young Leaders within 3rdCB and across Southend West District on the second Tuesday of each month (unless advertised otherwise; not held in April or August).

The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is the training programme for Young Leaders. It contains 11 modules and four missions for them to work through whilst volunteering in their chosen section. Modules give Young Leaders the skills and knowledge to be successful in their role, while missions allow them to put everything into practice with support.

As well as developing valuable life skills, the scheme is an opportunity for Explorers to make a positive impact in their communities and to fulfil the service elements of many of the top awards in Scouts, or their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Recognition of achievement is available along the way, and on completion of the Scheme, the Young Leader is awarded with an Explorer Scout Young Leader belt buckle.

Presentation Evening
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Leigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1NN, United Kingdom
Our annual chance to celebrate the achievements of our youth members over the past year at the Group’s Presentation Evening.

This year’s event will be back at Leigh Road Baptist Church, the doors are open from 1830 for a 1900 start. All members of the Group and their parents/family are invited to attend (full uniform for members please).

During the evening awards will be presented to the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for their achievements throughout the year.

After the presentations there will be a selection of refreshments available, and the opportunity to chat with the leader team & other parents about our adventures over the past year, and plans for 2025.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-01-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We all have a responsibility to keep The Den clean & tidy, and to ensure that the boats are bailed regularly, particularly during the winter months. On the third Sunday of each month the Scouts and Explorers take it in turns (by Patrol / Division) to be the Sunday Duty Patrol and keep our HQ and equipment running properly. Please make a note of the day your patrol is on duty – it is only once a year and makes a big difference in keeping our HQ running well.

Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 10:30 and lasts for about 1½ hours. Where there is a Church Parade on the same day, duty patrol will start on completion.

Wear old clothes that you can clean in. Please let your PL/DL and section leader know if you can’t attend.

2025 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary26*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary16Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch16Explorer UnitEndeavourApril27*Gannets and Otters (*week later than usual)RenownMay18Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune15DauntlessDauntlessJuly20Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September21Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober19Explorer UnitExplorersNovember16Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember14*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

SHINDIGS - Show in a Day
2025-03-15 10:00 - 21:30 | Essex
Do you love being on stage? Then join the team at Southend Gang Show for a day of singing, dancing, performing and drama, and show it all off in a performance in the evening.

Standing for SHow IN a Day In Guiding and Scouting, SHINDIGS is a fast paced, action packed day where Scouts and Guides from the Southend, Castle Point and Crouch Valley area come together to put on a Gang Show in a day.

If you are a Scout, Explorer or leader and love performing then SHINDIGS is for you. It’s a great way for Scouts and Guides to give Gang Show a try, learn some new skills and make new friendships before making the commitment and signing up for our ‘It’s a Date’ show.

Meeting at 10am, you’ll rehearse throughout the day, then put on a show in the evening at 7.30pm. The day should be done by 9.30pm.

To apply or find out more, visit www.southendgangshow.org. Signup required no later than 13 Feb.

Church Parade
2025-03-16 10:30 - 12:15 | The Fishermen’s Chapel, New Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EA, United Kingdom
Parade Service to New Road Fishermen’s Chapel in Old Leigh.

Meet at The Den at 10:30 in full uniform.

We parade through the Old Town with colours flying to the chapel, returning to The Den on completion. We are normally finished by 12:15. Family and friends are welcome to join us in the chapel for the service. All sections are welcome to attend, and it counts towards several challenge & activity badges.

Explorer Race Day 1
2025-04-13 11:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
First race day of this year’s dinghy racing series for Explorers. Two further dates will be planned later in the year, with a trophy for the overall winner.

HW: 1357A – 5.6m

Open Sailing
2025-04-26 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-18 13:45 - 19:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Open boating session at The Den for all Sea Scouts and Explorers.

Sessions for any Scout or Explorer to go on the water sailing or on our other boats. Sessions are always supervised by a suitable leader, and no experience is necessary. There is no charge for participating in open boating, just ensure you are down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

VE Day Lamp Lighting
2025-05-08 20:45 - 22:00 | Southend Cenotaph, Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DL, United Kingdom
Explorer Unit joining in the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Southend Cenotaph.

The City of Southend on Sea will be Lighting a Lamp as one of the hundreds across the country, and honouring the sacrifice and service of the Service men and women 80 years ago.

Band Night
2025-05-10 18:30 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
One of the hottest social events of the summer: the 3rdCB Band Night, back for its 4th year.

Watch the sun go down with friends and family, and dance the night away to some great entertainment, including the awesome Kryptonics and Bigger Yellow Suitcase live on stage.

We’ll have the famous Ten Green Bottles Cocktail Bar there to keep you hydrated, and Porta Via Pizza cooking up fresh pizzas, or feel free to bring your own drinks & nibbles.

All proceeds go towards supporting Scouting and activities for young people at 3rd Chalkwell Bay.

Children and young people are welcome and encouraged to attend, but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Adults are very welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks, but please remember that under 18s are not permitted to consume alcohol on Scout premises. The Den is a no smoking site.

Renewal of Promise - CANCELLED
2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
This year’s Renewal of Promise parade has been postponed to a later date, as Strand Wharf has been double booked by Leigh Town Council with the Shanty Festival. Details of the rescheduled event will be published when we have confirmed them. Sorry for the late notice, we only found out on Wednesday evening.

Sunday Duty Patrol for Curlews and Stingrays is still on (1030-1200), and there is Open Boating for Scouts/Explorers from 13:45.

Renewing our Scouting promises to Do Our Best for the upcoming year, and commemorating those Scouters that are not longer with us. This year we will be holding the service on Strand Wharf, in the heart of Old Leigh.

Meet in the small car park on New Road, opposite the Fishermen’s Chapel (by the bridge into Old Leigh) at 10:30 in full uniform, then march to Strand Wharf where we will gather to renew our promises together as a Group, then march back to The Den to finish at around 12:00.

All Beavers, Cubs, Sea Scouts & Explorers are expected to attend, in full uniform – this is one of the few events we ask all members to be there for. Parents & friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

All are welcome to join us at The Den afterwards for tea & cake.

Open Sailing
2025-05-26 09:30 - 15:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Open boating session at The Den for all Sea Scouts and Explorers.

Sessions for any Scout or Explorer to go on the water sailing or on our other boats. Sessions are always supervised by a suitable leader, and no experience is necessary. There is no charge for participating in open boating, just ensure you are down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW: 12:34 – 5.7m

RYA Sailing Stage 1&2 Course
2025-06-07 07:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Start sailing

Beginners will do Stage 1 – an introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing. This course will teach you launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat. By the end of you course you’ll be able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing.

Those with a little experience who already know the basics will do Stage 2, and develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor. This course will teach you improved sailing skills on all points of sail, along with tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance.

No previous experience is necessary for Stage 1.

Duration: 1 day

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

What to bring: You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat and get wet in. This means swimming gear, a wetsuit if you have one (don’t worry if not, we have some you can borrow), a complete change of clothes, and a towel! You will also need some old trainers / plimsolls / boat shoes for your feet. Jeans, wellies, flip-flops and bare-feet are not appropriate.

We will provide you with a buoyancy aid.

You will also need a packed lunch or money for chips! It is worth having a few snacks with you in-case we have a late lunch.

Weather warning: All courses are dependant on weather and the availability of our volunteer instructors, and therefore may be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice. If we do have to cancel a course we will email you and it will be published on the 3rdCB Members Facebook group, so please check prior to travelling to The Den if the weather is not looking good.
