3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Presentation Evening
2025-01-18 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.

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, 2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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

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.

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 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.

Saturday Duty Patrol
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Please note July’s Duty Patrol (Seals and Turtles) has moved to Saturday 19 July to align with summer camp preps, and will start slightly later at 11:00.

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.

Saturday Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 11:00 10:30 and lasts for about 1½ hours.

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 StingraysSolebayJune15DauntlessDauntlessJuly19 20Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September21Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober19Explorer UnitExplorersNovember16Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember14*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

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

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.

This week’s Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 12:00 after Church Parade and lasts for about 1½ hours.

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 SectionJanuary26*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

Remembrance Day Parade
2025-11-09 10:15 - 12:00 | Southend Cenotaph, Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DL, United Kingdom
Each year the Group represents the Scouting and the youth of our city at Southend Cenotaph for the annual Service of Remembrance. All Sea Scouts and Explorers are expected to attend this service (one the only events a year we expect all members to attend), to pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Sun 9 Nov – 10:15 to 12:00.Where: Clifftown Parade, by Prittlewell Square Gardens (SS1 1DW).Wear: Full uniform, with poppy. Dark coat only if raining.Who: All Sea Scouts (Renown & Solebay Troops) and Explorer Sea Scouts.

We will meet on Clifftown Parade, Southend, by Prittlewell Square Gardens and the Queen Victoria Statue at 10:15. The service and parade will finish at approximately 12:00 back at the start. Parents and friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

Full uniform is to be worn, including a poppy that should be worn above the bow on the cap tally band (or on the left breast if you don’t yet have a cap). It is generally cold so please make sure that you have a good hot breakfast before coming and that you wear a few layers under your uniform jumper. Coats will only be worn if it rains. Those members with long hair should wear it fastened up in a bun with a hair net. If you are concerned about the weather, bring a coat with you as they can be left in a leader’s car if not needed during the parade. If possible, please make sure that your coat is black, navy or a dark colour, not bright colours.

This is an important day where we are in the public view and as the largest Sea Scout Groups in the county it is right that we make a good effort to attend and pay tribute to those who lost their lives for their Country during the two World Wars and other conflicts. If you cannot make it, please let your section leader know. A good smart turnout would be appreciated both by me and the Veterans who attend the Service.

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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-18 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.

2026 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary25*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary15Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch15Explorer UnitEndeavourApril19Gannets and OttersRenownMay17Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune21DauntlessDauntlessJuly19Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September20Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober18Explorer UnitExplorersNovember15Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember13*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

Band Night
2026-05-09 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 is back again, ready to kick off the summer.

Watch the sun go down with friends and family, and dance the night away to some great entertainment, including the awesome All Roads live on stage.

We’ll have the cool V-Dub Tavern to keep you hydrated with their selection of awesome cocktails, Piperoni 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.

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
