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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This year the Explorers are heading to the continent - camping in the Netherlands for summer camp 2023. See the Explorer Leaders for more details.
Explorers overnight sailing expedition to the Yantlet in Kent, wild camping on the beach overnight. Full details and signup information to follow.
Sailing day for all Beavers and Cubs at The Den. Please bring with you: See the Beaver or Cub Facebook Groups for details
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.
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...
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...
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.
