Presentation Evening
2023-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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. The sections will also be providing displays on their activities throughout the year.

After the presentations there will be a selection of refreshments, to give you the opportunity to look at the displays & photos and see what we’ve been up to over the past year, as well as to meet the leader team & other parents.

Jamboree Curry Fundraiser
2023-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Tandoori Parlour, 61-63 Hart Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PB, United Kingdom
We’re holding a fundraising dinner at The Tandoori Parlour in Benfleet, raising funds to support the Scouts going to the World Scout Jamboree In Korea, and International Expedition to North America this summer.

The price is £15 for adults and children 12 & over, or £12 for children under 12, open to all families and friends of 3rdCB. This includes a set mixed starter, followed by an unlimited buffet. So don’t delay, and book in for a fun and sociable night using the button below.

We’ll be running a few games and fundraising activities during the evening as well, including a raffle, 100 square and heads & tails game, so please bring some cash with you.

Quiz Night
2023-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Quiz Night at The Den in support of Scouts going to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea this summer.

Band Night
2023-05-27 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.

Celebrate the start of summer in Old Leigh, and watch the sun go down to some great entertainment, including the fabulous Big Yellow Suitcase live on stage.

On site bar available including great cocktails and soft drinks, or bring your own drinks & snacks for the evening.

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.

End of Summer Band Night
2023-09-09 18:30 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of summer in Old Leigh with the return of one of the hottest social events of the year: the Old Leigh Sea Scouts’ Band Night, hosted jointly between 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th/6th Leigh-on-Sea Sea Scouts.

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

On site food wagon and bar available, serving awesome street food, great cocktails, and soft drinks. Or feel free to bring your own drinks & nibbles.

All proceeds go towards supporting Sea Scouting and activities for young people at Old Leigh’s two Sea Scout Groups: 4th/6th Leigh-on-Sea and 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.

Trafalgar Dinner
2023-10-21 19:00 - 23:59 | Essex Yacht Club, HQS Wilton, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1BD, United Kingdom
Celebrate the 218th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson’s glorious victory over the French & Spanish Fleets at Cape Trafalgar, with a black tie dinner on board Essex Yacht Club’s HQS Wilton – a very fitting naval venue – all raising funds for Scouting at 3rd Chalkwell Bay.

Starting with a welcome drink and canapés, followed by a formal three course meal, then after dinner entertainment.

Open to all members, parents, Guzzlers, family and friends of 3rdCB (over the age of 18 only please).

Dress: Mess Dress, Black Tie or Cocktail Dress.Carriages at 0100.

Tickets are £35 per person, available at https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb-activities/e/ev-si9t-20231021190000

Tandoori Parlour Fundraising Meal
2023-11-19 16:00 - 20:00 | The Tandoori Parlour, 61-63 Hart Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PB, United Kingdom
We’re holding a fundraising dinner at The Tandoori Parlour in Benfleet, as a nice opportunity to get everyone together socially, and raising funds to support activities at 3rdCB in the process.

The price is £15 (and £12 for children under 12), open to all families and friends of 3rdCB. This includes a set mixed starter, followed by an unlimited buffet. We will be able to keep a few tables after the meal for those who would like to stay on for a drink.

This is always a very well attended event which is great fun, so be sure to book in as soon as possible (& definitely by the deadline of 31st Oct) using the buttons below.

We’ll be running a few games and fundraising activities during the evening as well – 100 square, Heads & Tails Game, etc., so please bring some cash with you.

We look forward to seeing lots of you there on the night!

Christmas Toy & Carol Service
2023-12-10 10:30 - 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 troubled and needy families in the Southend area.

We will be collecting toys for those less fortunate on behalf of the Marigold Centre. 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.

The obligatory mince pies and refreshments will be served after the Service.

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.

Boxing Day Sail
2023-12-26 10:30 - 13:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Back in the days when there was a Lighthouse on Canvey Point, 50+ years ago, the Sea Scout Troop would sail over to the Lighthouse every Boxing Day with a hamper full of food and pass it to the Lighthouse Keeper stationed there as a Christmas present.

Despite the fact that the Lighthouse was taken down in 1957, the Troop continues this tradition of going sailing on Boxing Day. We’ve missed the last couple of years due to COVID and tides, but are bringing it back this year and would love to see you there.

Sea Scouts, Explorers, adult members and families are invited to come out onto the water with us, or just pop in for a drink and a mince pie on Boxing Day. We will be meeting at The Den at 1030 and will be finishing around 1330. As always this is weather dependant and if the weather is bad we will not be going out sailing. If you do come along make sure you have plenty of warm clothing as it will be cold and wear sensible footwear such as trainers or boating shoes.

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Group AGM
2024-01-10 20:30 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 January at 8.30pm at The Den. This has been postponed from the planned date in September to enable the audit of the accounts to be completed satisfactorily.

The AGM is a legal requirement of our charitable status, allowing members of the Group Scout Council (that’s all adult members of the Group, parents of youth members, Sea Scout Patrol Leaders, Explorer Scouts, Explorer Young Leaders, and Guzzlers) to receive a formal reports on our activities and accounts for the past year, scrutinise the management team, and to elect or nominate the Group’s Trustee Board (formerly known as the Executive Committee) members, who manage the Group and its finances, for the forthcoming year. Explorer Scouts and Sea Scout Patrol Leaders are more than welcome (encouraged even) to join as well.

The Trustee Board is an important part of the Group and is formed of Section Leaders and elected members including the Chairman, Treasurer and Parent Reps who don’t hold Scouting roles within the Group, along with specialist advisers. The committee deals with the business side of 3rdCB (accounts, legal, etc). This allows the Leader Team to focus more on Scouting and running activities for our youth members.

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

Agenda for the 2023 AGM

Annual Report and Accounts for FY 2022/23

Draft minutes of the 2022 AGM (for approval at the AGM)

Draft Group Constitution (for ratification at the AGM)

Join Online

We’d prefer to see you in person, but for those that can’t get to The Den there is the option to join the AGM by Zoom. The details are:

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/98148098523

Meeting ID: 981 4809 8523Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom

Chinese Meal Fundraiser
2024-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Zen City Chinese Restaurant, 123-125 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7EW, United Kingdom
We’re holding a fundraising meal at Zen City Chinese Restaurant, on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff. It’s another great opportunity to get family, friends and supporters of 3rdCB together socially, and raise funds to support our Scouting activities.

It’s all you can eat – order from the menu and it’s cooked freshly and brought to your table. The price is £19.95 (£9.95 for children under 12; under 5s go free!). All are welcome so bring your friends along for a great Oriental Sunday dinner – the more the merrier!

Book your tickets online now!

We’ll be running a few games and fundraising activities during the evening as well so please bring some cash with you.

We look forward to seeing lots of you there on the day!

Group Calendar

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3 December @ 20:15 – 21:30

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Meeting of the Group Leadership (Section Heads) Team. At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise advertised. Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams.

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6 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Christmas Fayre

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…
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Christmas Carol Service

6 December @ 16:00 – 17:00

Christmas Carol Service

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…
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Adult Volunteers’ Christmas Social

6 December @ 19:00 – 23:00

Adult Volunteers’ Christmas Social

Christmas social for the leader and adult volunteer team, and their partners – let’s come together to celebrate the festive season and our achievements over the past year.

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7 December @ 11:00 – 16:15

Open Sailing

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…
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13 December @ 12:00 – 15:30

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The Den hired for a private birthday party.

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13 December @ 15:30 – 18:00

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14 December @ 12:00 – 13:00

Sunday Duty Patrol

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…
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Bag Packing Fundraising

20 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bag Packing Fundraising

We’ve been invited back by Waitrose for some Christmas fundraising – helping shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 20th to Tue 23rd December, between 10 and 4 each day (11-4 Sun). We’ve done this several times before at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. Sea…
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Bag Packing Fundraising

We’ve been invited back by Waitrose for some Christmas fundraising – helping shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 20th to Tue 23rd December, between 10 and 4 each day (11-4 Sun). We’ve done this several times before at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. Sea…
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Bag Packing Fundraising

We’ve been invited back by Waitrose for some Christmas fundraising – helping shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 20th to Tue 23rd December, between 10 and 4 each day (11-4 Sun). We’ve done this several times before at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. Sea…
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Bag Packing Fundraising

We’ve been invited back by Waitrose for some Christmas fundraising – helping shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 20th to Tue 23rd December, between 10 and 4 each day (11-4 Sun). We’ve done this several times before at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. Sea…
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3 December @ 20:15 – 21:30

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6 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Christmas Fayre

6 December @ 16:00 – 17:00

Christmas Carol Service

6 December @ 19:00 – 23:00

Adult Volunteers’ Christmas Social

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7 December @ 11:00 – 16:15

Open Sailing

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13 December @ 12:00 – 15:30

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13 December @ 15:30 – 18:00

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14 December @ 12:00 – 13:00

Sunday Duty Patrol

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20 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bag Packing Fundraising

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21 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bag Packing Fundraising

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22 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bag Packing Fundraising

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23 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bag Packing Fundraising

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20 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

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21 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

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22 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

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23 December @ 10:00 – 16:00

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Band Night
2024-05-18 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.

Celebrate the start of summer in Old Leigh, and watch the sun go down to some great entertainment, including the fabulous XStatic live on stage.

We’ll have a food wagon serving snacks, as well as a bar serving cocktails and soft drinks. 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.

Old Leigh Regatta
2024-09-07 00:00 - 2024-09-08 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. For various reasons it hasn’t run for a few years so we’re very excited to have it back on the programme.

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 – let us know online if you can help as a steward.

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.

Scouts don’t need to wear full uniform, but please do wear a Group Polo shirt and scarf during the day.

Punch and Judy in The Den

Dinner & Dance
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:59 | The Boatyard Restaurant, 8-13 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of summer with friends, dress up in your glad rags, and join us for a great evening of food, dancing and entertainment at The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh.

Enjoy a gorgeous three course meal at one of Essex’s top restaurants, followed by dancing to the fabulous Rapscallions live on stage and an amazing raffle.

All parents, leaders, supporters, friends and family of 3rdCB are invited to join us for a fantastic night (over 18s only though please).

Times: Arrive from 19:00. Dinner served at 19:30. Carriages at Midnight (or later!).

Tickets: are £50 per person. BOOK NOW!

Dress Code: Black tie or cocktail dress. Bonus points for a gold and black theme (the Group’s colours).

Menu choices:

Starters

Skewered mango and chilli prawns

Goat’s cheese and red onion tart

Parma ham and melon

Mains

Chicken stuffed with halloumi cheese, wrapped in pancetta with creamed potatoes and a chive cream sauce

Salmon fillet, salsa verdi, crushed new potatoes and mange tout

Pasta of the day (vegan and vegetarian)

Desserts

Vanilla Pannacotta and mixed berries with a raspberry puree

Tiramisu

Chocolate Brownie with a salted caramel sauce

Group AGM
2024-11-20 20:15 - 20:45 | 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
