3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Harvest Church Parade
2023-10-08 10:30 - 12:15 (Europe/London) | 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, celebrating and giving thanks for the Harvest.

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

To celebrate the harvest, for October’s Church Parade we’ll be collecting donations of tinned, dried and long-life food, snacks and toiletries, which will be donated through our friends at HARP Southend to our city’s less fortunate residents. If you can, please bring a donation of one of the items above, either on the day or beforehand on your usual meeting night, which will be donated to HARP to support their fantastic work.

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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2023-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-10 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.

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.

2023 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary15thPenguins and DolphinsRenownFebruary19thSeagulls and SharksSolebayMarch19thExplorer UnitEndeavourApril16thGannets and OttersRenownMay21stCurlews and StingraysSolebayJune18thDauntlessDauntlessJuly16thSeals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September17thMerlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober15thExplorer UnitExplorersNovember19thPuffins and BeaversRenownDecember10thStormy Petts and WhalesSolebay

Remembrance Day Parade
2023-11-12 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 of only two events a year we place a greater emphasis on all members attending), to pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Sun 12 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.

DofE Introduction Evening
2023-11-22 20:15 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Alongside Scouting, 3rd Chalkwell Bay gives Sea Scouts and Explorers the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) with us, building on their Scouting skills and encouraging them to learn new ones.

We are holding an information and registration evening on Wed 22nd November from 20:15 where you can find out more about what the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme is.

Participants must be minimum of Year 9 currently to register for Bronze. We have run this at 3rd CB for the past 6 years and participants have successfully completed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, we plan to run all these award levels again in 2024.

Participation will involve 3 weekends of training, practice and assessed expeditions as well as some evening calls to support with their completion of the Skills, Volunteering and Physical sections.

You can find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at 3rdCB.org.uk/dofe/ or on the DofE website at www.DofE.org

If you would like to register interest and you can join our evening session please could you drop us a return email to dofe@3rdCB.org.uk so we can make sure there are enough chairs and literature available.

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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Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-01-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-14 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.

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

Presentation Evening
2024-02-10 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. 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.

Church Parade
2024-03-17 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.

Scouts Easter Activity Weekend
2024-03-29 11:00 - 2024-04-01 12:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Easter Activities Weekend over the Easter Bank Holiday in place of the cancelled Derbyshire trip. We will have a day on the water, a day hike as well as fun activities and a night hike, with a sleepover at The Den on Sunday night. The cost of the 4 days will be £65 and this will cover the minibus hire, activities as well as various meals/take aways.

This is initially open to those booked to go to Derbyshire, if we have extra space at the end we’ll open up to other Scouts.

Below is a breakdown of what we are planning along with timings. Exact details may vary based on weather and numbers.

Friday 29th March (Good Friday). Boat scavenger hunt, orienteering and sailing.Meet at the Den at 1100. Finish at 1700. Bring: a packed lunch.Wear: clothes for getting messy in as well as going afloat. Trainers will be needed as well.

Saturday 30th March. Day hike in North EssexMeet at the Den at 1000. Finish at 1700.Bring: a small backpack with the following in: Waterproof jacket & trousers, hat, gloves and scarf; water bottle (with water in); packed lunch and snacks.Wear: hiking clothes and hiking boots.

Sunday 31st March. Activities day at Screens Park Scout Campsite, then bowling with a takeaway in the early evening, before heading towards Bradwell for a night hike in the evening. Finally back to the Den for a sleepover. Meet at the Den at 1000. Sleepover at The Den overnight.Bring (in the morning): a sleeping bag, roll mat, pillow and change of clothes for the next day; pyjamas; wash kit; towel; trainers (for after the night hike).Bring: a small backpack with the following in: Waterproof jacket & trousers, hat, gloves and scarf; water bottle (with water in); packed lunch and snacks, torch.Wear: hiking clothes and hiking boots.

Monday 1st April. Full English and continental breakfast in The Den in the morning, then teambuilding activities & games on the beach. Finish at The Den at 1200.

Once we know final numbers, we will send around the kit list and further details in the next week or so.

District Activity Day
2024-04-27 09:00 - 21:00 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Activities day at Belchamps on Sat 27 Apr for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from across Southend West Scout District. A huge variety of adventurous activities and games available, culminating with a big camp fire. There are a huge number of activities on offer, with the attached map highlighting a few of them and where they’ll be on site, all finishing off with a big camp fire where we’ll renew our Scouting Promises for the year ahead.

We’ve received the final details from the organising team to share with you, including an update on times.

When: Saturday 27 April. 0900 – 2100 (note revised times). If you need to arrive late or leave early, please talk to your child’s leader in advance.

There will be a lot of other scouts from all over Southend arriving on Saturday morning (including over 100 from 3rdCB alone) so timings have been staggered to ease the traffic. If you can share lifts please do. The drop off and pick up area is the overflow car park by the front gate, and exiting at the bottom of the site via Hawkwell Chase.

Please arrive as close to 0900 as possible.

We will finish after the camp fire for a pick up at 2100.

Where: Belchamps Scout Activity Centre. (SS5 4JD. Maps Link), 3rdCB will be based in the PHC building just by the front entrance (look for our scarf on the attached map), and bags can be left in there.

Cost: Free!

Wear: 3rdCB polo / tshirt and scarf. Activity trousers (or shorts if it’s warm) and trainers. Bring a jumper (3rdCB hoodie ideal if you have one) and waterproof jacket.

Bring:

Packed lunch and water bottle (both named). Any medicines needed during the day (asthma pump, epipen etc; please inform leaders if it’s anything we’re not already aware of).

Towel and change of clothes (there’s a water slide if they’re feeling brave!)

Small amount of spending money for the shop (optional)

Food:

Attendees will need a named packed lunch with them, including some snacks for during the day and a full water bottle. There is no other lunch available!

No Nuts – Please don’t send any products containing nuts as we have several young people with severe allergies.

We’ll provide a light dinner before the camp fire in the evening. Please make sure any dietary requirements are correct in the Parent Portal.

Permission to shoot form: Activities on offer include air rifle and crossbow shooting, great activities but these require specific parental permission (under Sect 21 of the Firearms Act 1968). If your child would like to take part in these activities please can you print, fill in and sign the permission form (available in the Parent Portal) for them to bring with them (it will be exchanged for a wristband on the day). Without this form they will not be allowed to take part in shooting activities (the leaders can’t sign on your behalf).

If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s leaders in the first instance.

Open Sailing
2024-05-05 08:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-12 13:45 - 17:45, 2024-05-26 12:15 - 17:30, 2024-07-07 11:30 - 17:00, 2024-07-21 10:30 - 16:00 | 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.

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.

RYA Sailing Stage 1 Course
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Start sailing

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.

Duration: 1 day

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Book at: https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-slx3-20240608090000

Any final details on timings will be sent the week before the course. Contact boating@3rdCB.org.uk if you have any further questions.

RYA Sailing Stage 2 Course
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Confident sailing

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. Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance.

By the end of you course you’ll have built confidence sailing, tacking, gybing and improving boat control and speed.

Duration: 1 day

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Pre-requisites

RYA Sailing Stage 1 (unless agree with the instructor team)

At least 4 hours of practice logged over 2 sessions since stage 1 (either at The Den or your own sailing club).

Book at: https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-ssv2-20240608090000

To keep it fair, please remember we can only offer 1 sailing course per year to young people.

Any final details on timings will be sent the week before the course. Contact boating@3rdCB.org.uk if you have any further questions.

Solebay PL & APL Training Camp
2024-06-14 18:00 - 2024-06-16 19:00 | Thriftwood Scout Campsite, Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP, United Kingdom
In the run-up to summer camp, this training weekend will give PLs and APLs the skills they need to look after their patrol at Summer Camp (even if you’re not going to summer camp, it will be a fun weekend away with friends, learning new skills). We’ll be refreshing on how to pitch the tents, light fires and cook meals. As well as training we’ll be making use of the on-site activities, and of course some games.

Armed Forces Day Parade
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Essex
Joining Southend’s celebration of the contribution of the UK’s armed forces community as the annual parade returns to the city centre.

We’re very proud of our Royal Navy Recognition and links to His Majesty’s Armed Forces, and have been invited to represent Scouting at Southend’s Armed Forces Day Parade on 29 Jun, along with armed forces units, veterans groups and other youth organisations.

We’d like to encourage all Sea Scouts and Explorers over 12½ to attend the parade and show the strength of Sea Scouting in our city.

We will muster under the Railway bridge on Southend High Street at 10am, ready to step off at 10:30. The parade will march to Victoria Circus for an open air Church Service. We expect to be complete by 12:00.

Family and friends are of course very welcome to stay and watch, and there are usually a variety of stalls and attractions along the high street.
