3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

First Aid Course Pt1
2024-03-19 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Full 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 19 & 26 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.

Eid Celebration
2024-03-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Essex
Private event at The Den to celebrate Eid for 14th Westcliff Scouts.

First Aid Course Pt2
2024-03-26 19:00 - 22:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom

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.

Old Leigh Regatta Team Meeting
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Old Leigh Regatta Organising Team in the Training Room.

GLT Meeting
2024-04-17 20:15 - 21:30, 2024-05-01 20:15 - 21:30, 2024-06-05 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.

Mar/Jun/Nov meetings focus on waiting list reviews for the following term.

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

DofE Bronze Practice Exped
2024-04-20 00:00 - 2024-04-21 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Practice Expedition for Bronze DofE Group, staying at Belchamps Scout Camp.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 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

Boating Team Meeting
2024-04-25 20:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Planning meeting for water activities instructors, in the Training Room at The Den.

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 | 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.

DofE Silver Practice Exped
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-05-12 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
3 day practice expedition for Silver DofE Group.

DofE Bronze Exped
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-05-12 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.

Young Leader Training
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-11 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.

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.

All Leaders Meeting
2024-05-22 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.

At The Den, on the forth Wednesday of March, May and October.

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

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.

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.

Beaver & Cub Sailing
2024-06-09 12:30 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The opportunity for our younger members to get out on the water for a day’s sailing.

Beavers & Cubs will need a spare change of clothes, towel & something warm to wear afterwards, plus boat shoes or old trainers that can get wet (not flip flops). We have a few wetsuits that can be borrowed but a limited number of sizes. We will provide all Beavers & Cubs with a buoyancy aid.

Please make sure Beavers & Cubs have had lunch before coming down & are ready to go sailing.

Renown 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 some of the on-site activities, and of course some games.
