3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Leaders Meeting
2023-11-08 20:15 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting for all leaders within the Group, including young leaders.

At The Den, on the first Wednesday of the second month of each term (Feb, Jun, Nov) unless otherwise advertised.

Note November’s meeting delayed by a week to 8 Nov.

Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams.

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

Sunday Duty Patrol
2023-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-16 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.

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

Section Heads Meeting
2023-10-11 20:15 - 21:30, 2023-09-06 20:15 - 21:30, 2023-07-05 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Section Heads Team.

At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every unless otherwise advertised.

Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams.

Young Leader Training
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Monthly Young Leader training sessions open to all Explorer Scout Young Leaders within 3rdCB and across Southend West District on the second Tuesday of each month (unless advertised otherwide).

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

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

Harvest Church Parade
2023-10-08 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, 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.

Boating Team Training
2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
A training evening for members of the water activities team, giving a run-through of the group’s boating procedures and updates to our standard operating procedures.

The subjects we plan on covering involve:

Briefing and debriefing

Defects

Lifting operations and use of the pontoon

Safe use of boats

Allocation of boat crews

Safeguarding

VHF procedures

Any questions or comments

Guzzlers AGM and Social
2023-10-03 20:00 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The Guzzlers’ AGM at The Den at 2000. A Zoom will be set up for those unable to practically attend.

Followed by a Pub Night at a local Old Leigh hostelry on completion.

DofE Silver Exped
2023-09-30 00:00 - 2023-10-02 23:59 | Parkwood Scout Campsite, Poynings Road, Poynings, Brighton, BN45 7BA, United Kingdom
3 day assessed expedition for Silver DofE Group based on the South Downs.

Exec Ctte Meeting
2023-09-20 19:30 - 20:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group’s Executive Committee.

Short meeting of the Group Executive Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting.

Please contact Sarah with any agenda items by the previous Sunday.

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.

Guzzlers Barge Trip
2023-09-07 18:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Essex
The Colne Barge Match 2023 from Thursday evening 7th September to pm Sunday 10th September.

We have made a provisional booking for the 12 places, open to all Guzzlers and leaders in 3rdCB. The provisional cost per head is £310.

Please confirm to Stuart Clay no later than 17th February if you are interested in going and would like to book a place. Once we have a full crew you will be asked to pay a deposit of £80.00, to secure the booking. The balance will be needed a month before the trip when I will also ask for your next of kin details to complete the ‘passenger’ list as before.

Previous arrangements have been pretty much right in the last couple of years. You can take a look at Robin’s account below to see if you would like to take part.

Colne Barge Match 2022

Account by Robin Stephens via his Blog.

For me, the opportunity to sail on a Thames Barge was a

dream come true. To sail in an east coast barge match was wonderful, but to be able to do this with some of my closest and oldest friends, and fellow Leigh Creek Guzzlers was just perfect.

We sailed on the SB Centaur, which was launched in 1895 – a very fine old lady, owned and operated by the Thames Sailing Barge Trust out of Maldon, Essex.

We met on Thursday evening. After loading our kit onboard and being allocated our bunks, we had a fine meal ashore in the Queen’s Head, followed by a few beers onboard.

Some of the crew mustered at 04:00 on Friday morning to slip and leave the river on the tide. Personally, I was one of the slackers who only emerged on deck once it was light, the sails were hoisted and there was a brew on the go! We had a wonderful day sailing out of the river Blackwater, up the east coast past Mersea Island to Clacton. The wind was a very pleasant Force 3 to 4. We were gently introduced to the technicalities of sailing a traditional sailing barge. After a splendid time at sea, we came into the river Colne off Brightlingsea and masterfully sailed up to our anchorage without using the engine. A magnificent meal onboard was enjoyed by all, followed by beers and a nightcap.

Early on Saturday morning we had a fine breakfast, then went on deck to prepare for the Barge Match. In the river Colne there was a profusion of the most beautiful traditional sailing craft – barges, smacks, bawleys and various others. The wind was very light and the race start was delayed until a breeze came in. Jostling for the start line amongst so many lovely boats in a confined space was both magical and, at times, a little tense. Centaur steadily made her way towards the first mark as most of the rest of the fleet got away from us. We had a great time, but steadily the wind diminished and the tide turned to push against us, with ever reducing chance of us getting around the course. Poor Steve then had an altercation with a steel lee board winch handle, which was considerably harder than his nose. At that point we decided to retire from the race and get him off to hospital. Thankfully they were able to patch him up and he was waiting for us smiling, with a pint in his hand, at the Brightlingsea Sailing Club by the time that we got ashore for the prize giving supper.

There were a few sore heads on Sunday morning. After yet another fine breakfast onboard, we sailed off the anchorage, again without engine, and had another great day’s sailing. We steadily made our way back to the Blackwater. Tony, the skipper, demonstrated his immense skill in sailing Centaur right upriver into Maldon. With absolute calmness, we reduced sail and tacked across the narrowing entrance to Maldon, dropping anchor close to the other moored barges to swing around then gently motored the final few feet to come alongside. It was a masterclass of seamanship, cool headedness and lifelong experience.

It was a truly splendid trip. Thanks to Tony and the crew of the Centaur, Stuart, Martin and Paul for organising everything, and for all my Guzzler shipmates for a marvellous time. I can’t wait to go again!!
Robin Stephens. http://robinsbloggins.blogspot.com/2022/09/leigh-creek-guzzlers-colne-barge-match.html?m=1

Merchant Navy Day Service
2023-09-03 09:30 - 10:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Merchant Navy Day is observed on 3 September each year, honouring the sacrifices made during war and conflict by merchant seafarers in two world wars and since. As this year’s event falls on a weekend, we’ve been asked by Leigh Town Council to provide a guard of honour and colour party for the town’s ceremony on Strand Wharf in Old Leigh.

When: Sun 3 Sep – 09:30 to 10:30.Where: Meet at The Den, parade to Strand Wharf.Wear: Full uniform (dark coat only if raining)Who: PLs and APLs Renown & Solebay Troops (+ any others who wish to join) and Explorer Scouts.

We will meet at The Den at 0930, parade the short distance through Old Leigh to Strand Wharf for the short ceremony starting at 1000, where we will provide a guard and piping colour party, then return to The Den on completion. Parents and friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

Full uniform is to be worn. The weather is still warm, but there is a small chance of rain so consider bringing a coat (to be worn only if it rains).Whilst not on the same scale as Remembrance Day in November, this is an important opportunity to show our respects to the merchant mariners who keep our island nation supplied, as well as showing the vibrancy of Scouting in Old Leigh to local councillors and other dignitaries.

Guard of Honour and Funeral for Harrison
2023-09-01 08:30 - 11:45 | St Augustine’s Church, 70 St Augustine's Avenue, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3JQ, United Kingdom
Harrison Owens – one of our Sea Scout Leaders with Renown Troop – lost his battle with cancer at the end of July. He was only 29 years old but had achieved much in his life and was a serving Royal Marine at the time of his passing. His funeral is set for Friday 1 September at 1000 at St Augustine’s Church, Thorpe Bay, and will be a military funeral led by his fellow Royal Marines.

The family and Royal Marines have asked that 3rd Chalkwell Bay form a Guard of Honour of Sea Scouts, Explorers and leaders along the final approach to the Church for Harrison’s arrival and departure to the Crematorium in recognition of the part 3rd Chalkwell Bay played in his life. We would like volunteers from both Sea Scout Troops and the Explorer Unit to be part of this final tribute from 3rd Chalkwell Bay to Harrison.

The commitment will last around 2 1/2 hours from 0900 on Friday 1 September and will be in full uniform. This will be a well-attended event with a large military contingent, so we will provide some additional training for those volunteering ahead of the event the evening before (1900 at The Den).

If you able to support us with Harrison’s final journey, please let the GSL know as soon as possible by email dparsons@3rdcb.org.uk.

Any parents or friends who wish to attend the funeral are welcome, but please note that space is extremely limited inside the church (speakers will be set up outside for people to follow the service). The family have requested no photos be taken.

Guard of Honour Training
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Training for those forming the Guard of Honour for Harrison’s funeral on Friday 1 Sep.

Please wear full uniform, for Sea Scouts this includes square rigs under jumpers. Please ensure that your uniform is smartly turned out; polished shoes, clean hats and ironed scarves.

Please contact Dan if unable to attend.

Cub & Beaver Sailing Day
2023-08-31 11:30 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Sailing day for all Beavers and Cubs at The Den.

Please bring with you:

Packed lunch (note The Den is a nut free site due to allergies)

Water bottle

Towel

Change of clothes

Clothes they are happy to go on the water in (swimming gear, wet suit etc; we have very few small wetsuits)

Footwear that can get wet (eg old trainers; not flip flops or wellies)

See the Beaver or Cub Facebook Groups for details

Yantlet Expedition
2023-08-15 10:00 - 2023-08-16 16:00 | Yantlet Beach, Allhallows, Kent, United Kingdom
Explorers overnight sailing expedition to the Yantlet in Kent, wild camping on the beach overnight.

Full details and signup information to follow.

Explorer Summer Camp
2023-07-23 00:00 - 2023-07-29 23:59 | Essex
This year the Explorers are heading to the continent – camping in the Netherlands for summer camp 2023.

See the Explorer Leaders for more details.

Scout Summer Camp
2023-07-22 00:00 - 2023-07-29 23:59 | Haughley Park, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY, United Kingdom
One of the highlights of the Scouting calendar – our summer camp this year will be held from Saturday 22nd July to Saturday 29th July. We will be camping with Solebay Troop at Haughley Park in Suffolk.

The focus of the camp is back to basics: the Scouts camp in their patrols in tents for the week, cooking for themselves over open fires. There’s a packed programme of training, activities, games and competitions throughout the week, as well as a day or two off site to the beach or local town, and the chance to relax around the camp fire in the evenings.

Cost

The cost of the week is £180, which covers everything including food, coach travel, site hire, activities etc, although a small amount of pocket money is recommended for trips into town or the tuck shop.

How to book

Book your child’s place at attend summer camp by responding to the email, or by logging into the OSM Parent Portal. You will then have the option to pay the camp fees. It’s as simple as that. Payment is through OSM in the same way that membership fees are paid.

To help parents budget, payments are in three instalments due at the beginning of May, June and July. All payments are required, and the first is a non-refundable deposit.

Advance Party

The Advance Party of leaders and Patrol Leaders will leave on Friday 21st July to get the majority of the tents and other large equipment pitched and set up before the rest of the Group arrive on the Saturday.

Cub Summer Camp
2023-07-22 00:00 - 2023-07-27 23:59 | Haughley Park, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY, United Kingdom
One of the highlights of the Cubs’ calendar – our summer camp this year will be held from Saturday 22nd July to Thursday 27th July. We will be camping with the Beavers at an old 3rdCB favourite of Haughly Park in Suffolk. The Scout Troops will be on the same site, but a bit further away from us this year.

The focus of the camp is back to basics: the Cubs camp together in tents for the week, eating together in a central mess tent. There’s a packed programme of activities and games throughout the week, including a cooking over fires, and a big camp fire for the whole Group on the final night.

Cost

The cost of the week will be £150 which covers everything, including food, coach travel, site hire, activities etc.

How to book

Booking is via the OSM Parent Portal, in the same way that membership fees are paid. To help parents budget, this year we’re asking for payments in three instalments of £50 each at the beginning of May, June and July, the first of which is a non-refundable deposit.

Places are limited to 28 Cubs.

Beaver Summer Camp
2023-07-22 00:00 - 2023-07-24 23:59 | Haughley Park, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY, United Kingdom
One of the highlights of the Scouting calendar – our Beaver summer camp this year will be held from Saturday 22nd July to Monday 24th July. We will be camping with the Cubs at an old 3rdCB favourite in Haughley Park, Suffolk. The Sea Scout Troops will also be on the same site, but camping separately a bit further away from us.

The focus of the camp is back to basics: the Beavers camp together in tents, eating in a mess tent with the Cubs. There’s a packed programme of training, activities, games and adventures over the long weekend, and even a camp fire for them to join in with and sing around.

Travel

The Beavers will travel to the site by coach with the Cubs and Scouts on the Saturday morning. To keep costs down there will be no coach bringing the Beavers back on Monday, and we ask parents to collect from the site on Monday evening (details will be sent out nearer the time).

Cost

The cost of the camp is £60 which covers everything, including food, travel there, site hire and activities. To make it easier for parents with several children to budget, this year we’ve split payments into three, each a month apart. All three payments are required; the first of which is a non-refundable deposit.

How to book

Book your child’s place at summer camp by logging into OSM with the link above, and clicking “yes they will attend”, you will then have the option to pay the deposit and balance. It’s as simple as that.

Please confirm and pay by Friday 23th June; payments are processed through OSM in the same way that membership fees are paid.

Duck Race
2023-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We’ll be helping the Leigh Lions Club with their annual Duck Race along Leigh Creek. Hundreds of rubber ducks will be racing along the creek from Bell Wharf to Osbornes’ Cafe, raising money for charity – you can buy a duck, and if your duck wins you win a prize!

The Scouts and Explorers will be helping them along the way from the creek. Please arrive at The Den at 1300 with swimming gear, a towel and suit footwear to go on the mud.

Parents – you can buy a duck from the Lions stands in the Old Town.

Armed Forces Day Parade
2023-06-24 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 24 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.

Uniform for Scouts will be square rigs, trousers caps and scarves. If you don’t have a square rig, or have grown out of it and need a new one please see Jon or Chris on Friday (we’re not at The Den the following week!).

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.

DofE Bronze Exped
2023-06-24 00:00 - 2023-06-25 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.
