Group AGM
2024-11-20 20:15 - 20:45 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The AGM is a legal requirement of our charitable status, allowing members of the Group Council (that’s all parents, adult members, Sea Scout Patrol Leaders, Explorer Scouts and Guzzlers) to receive a formal reports on our activities and accounts for the past year, scrutinise the management team, and approve nominations to the Group’s Trustee Board, who oversee the Group’s governance and finances. Sea Scout Patrol Leaders and Explorer Scouts are de-facto members of the Group Scout Council, and are encouraged to join in and have a say in how their Scout Group is run.

This year there are some changes to how the Trustee Board operates being implemented, as part of a review and refresh across Scouting in the UK.

The AGM will only last half an hour and so hopefully will not erode into your evening too much. We hope you can attend this event and very much look forward to seeing you on the night.

Key Documents

AGM Agenda

Annual Report & Accounts 2023/24

Draft Group Constitution (for agreement)

Minutes of 2023 AGM (Dated 10 Jan 2024) (for agreement)

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.

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.

Den Work Party
2025-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Give our HQ a spring clean and tidy up ready for the year ahead. The day will involve cleaning, painting, putting blinds up as well as a number of other tasks.

We are asking parents and friends to help where possible with the aim to get a lot done in one day. Leaders will be there too but the more help we can get, the more we can get done.

The general list of tasks are below and if you are available to help with any certain area, please can you email Jon Whiteley who is coordinating the day so we can get various teams lined up – jwhiteley@3rdcb.org.uk

Painting of walls – touch up the many scuff marks throughout the hall as well as in the galley and wardroom

Kitchen sort out – general clean and sort of all cupboards

Pictures on walls in hall and wardroom

New blinds – to be put up in each window in the hall and wardroom

New flag holder – wooden device needed to hold section flags

Toilets/Changing rooms – need general clean

Jetty and Yard – general clean and sort of areas

We are looking to start around 10am and finish late afternoon. We will provide lunch and refreshments for all and are hoping this will be a fun day whilst doing some jobs.

If you can help, even just for an hour or two, please email Jon with your availability. Any help would be much appreciated.

Après Ski Party
2025-03-01 15:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We’re bringing the alps to Old Leigh, with a live DJ, cocktail bar and pizza stand, as well as lots of surprise après ski magic to make it feel just like you’re on your favourite winter holiday! A great afternoon/evening out for family and friends.

Remember to wrap up warm, this is an outside event!

Guests and children are very welcome – book your tickets before they sell out.

All proceeds go towards supporting 3rd Chalkwell Bay and our Scouting activities for young people in Old Leigh.

Children and young people are very welcome 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.

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.

Open Day
2025-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
After having to review our Group Open Day on Saturday we have unfortunately had to cancel the event. We hope to run it again in the future when adult support is more forthcoming. Instead the day will now be open boating for Scouts and Explorers.

Our annual Open Day at The Den. All youth members, along with their families and friends are invited to get together at The Den, get out on the water and try your hand in sailing, see our fantastic facilities, and have a BBQ in the sun.

You’ll also have the opportunity to socialise and meet the leaders and other parents, and even take a dip in the creek to cool off if you wish.

Don’t forget your swimming gear if you want to go on the water or even take a dip in the creek to cool off.

Old Leigh Regatta
2025-09-06 00:00 - 2025-09-07 23:59 | Old Leigh, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
A weekend of family fun across Old Leigh hosted by 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th / 6th Leigh Sea Scouts, and we need your help to make it a fantastic weekend.

In addition to the traditional sailing races, welly-hoying, tug-o-war and cockle eating competitions, there will be scores of local community stalls, games, live music, entertainment and activities for all the family.

For those that haven’t been to Leigh Regatta before, it’s a weekend long family street festival in the Old Town, organised by the Old Leigh Sea Scout Groups (3rdCB and 4th/6th Leigh). The road is closed and filled with stalls, games, entertainment, live music, sailing and competitions between the Sea Scout Groups. Traditionally it has been one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and a huge amount of fun.

We need help from Scouts, Explorers, parents, family and supporters over the weekend to run stalls, games, help set up, and take part in the competitions on and off the water, please sign up for a few slots through the link below:

https://signup.com/go/gkaqHQX

Help on both days from about 9am till 5pm (Regatta opens 11am, stalls finish about 5pm, but the music carries on into Saturday evening until 9.30)

Setting up and taking down of stalls

Running the 3rdCB game stalls (Bat the Rat, Hook a Duck, Darts in Envelopes)

Helping in the Tea Tent

Taking part in competitions with 4th/6th Leigh – tug o war, bowsprit pillow fights, dinghy races and sailing races.

Cubs and Beavers are really welcome to come and help out as well with their parents, and take part in the many activities on offer.

3rd CB receiving a portion of the profits from the weekend which helps with running costs for the Group. If all Scouts and Explorers can help, even just for an hour or two, it will be much appreciated. Help from parents, siblings and family is also very welcome, and it’s a great atmosphere.

Punch and Judy in The Den

Quiz Night
2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Quiz Night at The Den, raising funds to support 3rdCB’s Scouting activities and adventures, with our fabulous Quizmistress Holly Whiteley.

Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Gather your crew and test your trivia skills in a fun-filled evening for all ages!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome🧠 Mixed topics for all knowledge levels🍿 Bring your own drinks and snacks🪑 Tables of 8 – book early to secure your spot!

💷 All proceeds go to supporting our amazing Sea Scouts – helping young people gain skills, confidence, and adventure!

Christmas Fayre
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Join us for a festive celebration in the heart of Old Leigh! Christmas on Strand Wharf is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together, support local businesses, and help raise valuable funds for 3rd Chalkwell Bay’s adventures.

✨ What to Expect:

🛍 Christmas shopping with local makers & traders🍲 Festive food & seasonal drinks🎶 Live music throughout the afternoon🎯 Fun family activities and crafts🎤 Christmas Carols on Strand Wharf at 4pm as the sun sets over Leigh Creek

Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support a great cause.

Bring your family and friends – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅

Christmas Carol Service
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We’re holding a Christmas Carol Service on Strand Wharf on Saturday at 4.00pm, with our friends from New Road Fishermen’s Chapel. A more community-focussed event than our usual service in The Den with more space and everyone welcome, to get you all in that festive mood.

Members, parents, friends, and family are warmly encouraged to join us for festive carol singing and refreshments. Uniform is not required but please wear your 3rdCB scarf; just bring your voices and Christmas spirit!

We’ll again be collecting toys & gifts for Little Havens, and the children in our city who need a little more hope at this time of year. We ask for donations of toys or children’s books, these can be new, as new, unwanted gifts or something out-grown. Unwrapped please to help the Little Havens team give them out appropriately. These can either be brought on the day, or to your normal section meeting during the week.

⏰ When: 4.00pm on Sat 6 Dec📍 Where: Strand Wharf, Old Leigh👕 Wear: Not uniform and wrap up warm as it’s outside. Please wear your Scout Scarf to show off 3rdCB are there in force.🧸 Bring: If you can, a toy, for donation to less fortunate children in our city.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you.

Presentation Evening
2026-01-17 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 2026.

Old Leigh Regatta
2026-09-12 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59 | Old Leigh, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
A weekend of family fun across Old Leigh hosted by 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th / 6th Leigh Sea Scouts, and we need your help to make it a fantastic weekend.

In addition to the traditional sailing races, welly-hoying, tug-o-war and cockle eating competitions, there will be scores of local community stalls, games, live music, entertainment and activities for all the family.

For those that haven’t been to Leigh Regatta before, it’s a weekend long family street festival in the Old Town, organised by the Old Leigh Sea Scout Groups (3rdCB and 4th/6th Leigh). The road is closed and filled with stalls, games, entertainment, live music, sailing and competitions between the Sea Scout Groups. Traditionally it has been one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and a huge amount of fun.

We need help from the Scouts and Explorers over the weekend to run stalls, games, help set up, and take part in the competitions on and off the water – specifically we need:

Help on both days from about 9am till 6pm (Regatta opens 11am, finishes about 6pm)

Setting up and taking down of stalls

Running the game stalls (Bat the Rat, Hook a Duck, Darts in Envelopes)

Running a balloon stall and helping on the information stand

Taking part in competitions with 4th/6th Leigh – tug o war, bowsprit pillow fights, dinghy races and sailing races.

Adults (parents, family, friends) to help as stewards for the event.

Cubs and Beavers are really welcome to come and help out as well with their parents, and take part in the many activities on offer.

3rd CB receiving a portion of the profits from the weekend which helps with running costs for the Group. If all Scouts and Explorers can help, even just for an hour or two, it will be much appreciated. Help from parents, siblings and family is also very welcome, and it’s a great atmosphere.

Punch and Judy in The Den
