3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Boating Equipment Check
2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Essex
For all available members of the boating team.

Rig up all boats and check all equipment ahead of the sailing season.

Power Cox'n Course
2025-03-15 10:30 - 15:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
RYA Powerboat Level 1 / Power Cox’n Course for older Scouts, to teach additional skills on the water beyond sailing.

This provides a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats. It covers boating techniques for everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment. It is linked to the Scouts’ Power Cox’n badge.

Duration: 1 day

Minimum age: 12

Cost: £20 (to cover the RYA logbook, certificate and RIB boat fuel)

Max on course: 6

What to Bring: You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat in. It’s still March and cold out, so jumpers and waterproofs, plus boat shoes or trainers that can get wet, a complete change of clothes, and a towel! We will provide a buoyancy aid.

You will also need a packed lunch or money for chips! It is worth having a few snacks with you in-case we have a late lunch.

All courses are weather dependant, and therefore may be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice. If we do have to cancel a course it will be published on the group Facebook page, and you will be advised by e-mail, so please check this prior to travelling to The Den if the weather is not looking good.

SHINDIGS - Show in a Day
2025-03-15 10:00 - 21:30 | Essex
Do you love being on stage? Then join the team at Southend Gang Show for a day of singing, dancing, performing and drama, and show it all off in a performance in the evening.

Standing for SHow IN a Day In Guiding and Scouting, SHINDIGS is a fast paced, action packed day where Scouts and Guides from the Southend, Castle Point and Crouch Valley area come together to put on a Gang Show in a day.

If you are a Scout, Explorer or leader and love performing then SHINDIGS is for you. It’s a great way for Scouts and Guides to give Gang Show a try, learn some new skills and make new friendships before making the commitment and signing up for our ‘It’s a Date’ show.

Meeting at 10am, you’ll rehearse throughout the day, then put on a show in the evening at 7.30pm. The day should be done by 9.30pm.

To apply or find out more, visit www.southendgangshow.org. Signup required no later than 13 Feb.

First Aid Course Pt2
2025-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
RYA First Aid course which will satisfy the RYA Instructor and Scout Association First Aid Course requirements. This course is run over two evenings on Tue 25 Feb & 11 Mar, you must attend both sessions to complete the course. Book your place here.

This is a ‘marine focused’ first aid course, but we will adapt to try and make it more suitable for our young peoples age ranges and the many opportunities which we provide to these young people.

Priority will be given to those who require training for permit and leadership roles, and further dates will be added in due course if required.

If you are unable to book onto this course due to it being full, then please e-mail CMcHugh@3rdCB.org.uk so additional courses can be arranged if required.

Young Leader Training
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-14 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 otherwise; not held in April or August).

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.

GLT Meeting
2025-03-05 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-02-05 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-01-08 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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.

Derbyshire Briefing
2025-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Pre-trip meeting for parents and those going on the Scouts’ Easter hillwalking and activity trip to Derbyshire.

All those attending the trip should attend. Group equipment will be available to hire on this evening.

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.

First Aid Course Pt1
2025-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-02-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-26 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.

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

Dinghy Instructor Course
2025-02-15 00:00 - 2025-02-21 23:59 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
RYA Dinghy Instructor Course at The Den

Trustee Board Meeting
2025-02-13 20:00 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group’s Trustee Board.

Reports and/or items for discussion to be sent to the secretary by the preceding Sunday evening.

At The Den (Training Room), or online via Teams.

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.

First Aid Course
2025-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
RYA First Aid course which will satisfy the RYA Instructor and Scout Association First Aid Course requirements. Book here.

This is a ‘marine focused’ first aid course, but we will adapt to try and make it more suitable for our young peoples age ranges and the many opportunities which we provide to these young people.

Priority will be given to those who require training for permit and leadership roles, and further dates will be added in due course if required.

If you are unable to book onto this course due to it being full, then please e-mail CMcHugh@3rdCB.org.uk so additional courses can be arranged if required.

This is open to 3rdCB leaders, 3rdCB Youth Members (Scouts/Explorers) who need it for YL, DofE, activity permits, instructor courses etc, and any other adults leaders in Scouting in Southend West of Essex.

All Leaders Meeting
2025-01-22 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting for all leaders within the Group, including young leaders, to update and discuss plans for the term ahead, and debrief major activities from the previous term.

At The Den, on the third Wednesday of January, May and September.

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

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.

Renown Troop Leaders Meeting
2025-01-03 19:00 - 20:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Renown Troop leaders meeting to plan Spring term programme.

New Year's Eve Sail
2024-12-31 10:30 - 14:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Blow away the festive period cobwebs and get afloat in Old Leigh for the final sail of 2024.

Traditionally we’d go for a sail on Boxing Day (historically the Scouts took Christmas dinner out to the lighthouse keeper at Canvey Point), but the tide was far too early this year, so we’re going to hold the last boating session of the year on New Years Eve instead.

Open to Scouts and Explorers. Parents and family are of course welcome in The Den to watch and share some tea or coffee.

As always, the event is weather dependant.

HW 1245 (5.5m)

Bag Packing Fundraising
2024-12-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Waitrose, 1231 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JA, United Kingdom
We’ve been invited by Waitrose offering us the opportunity to help shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 21st to Mon 23rd December, between 11 and 4 each day.

We’ve done this previously at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. The funds raised for this are specifically to buy tents and equipment for the Explorer Unit, who have relied on borrowing tents from younger sections or using personal ones until now – something we want to address as the Unit grows.

Explorers and Scout PLs & APLs are invited to give a few of hours of their time on one or more days to assist in the bag packing and collecting. It’s usually surprisingly good fun to help spread the Christmas cheer.

If you’re able to help, please let us know which day(s) and times you can do by email to explorers@3rdcb.org.uk.

Full uniform please, with either Sea Scout or Santa hats.

Parents and friends, please do pop in and see us if you need some shopping!

SummaryWhat: Bag Packing and Donation CollectionWhen: 21, 22, 23 December. 1100-1600 each dayWhere: Waitrose, London Road, Leigh-on-SeaWho: Explorer Scouts; Sea Scout PLs & APLs (both Troops)Wear: Uniform, with Sea Scout or Santa hats

Renown PLs/APLs Night Hike
2024-12-20 21:30 - 2024-12-21 22:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Christmas night hike and sleep over for PLs and APLs of Renown Sea Scout Troop. Please sign up and pay via OSM.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

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.

Young Leader Training
2024-12-10 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.
