3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

GLT Meeting
2024-09-04 20:15 - 21:30, 2024-10-02 20:15 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Old Leigh Regatta
2024-09-07 00:00 - 2024-09-08 23:59 | Old Leigh, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
A weekend of family fun across Old Leigh hosted by 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th / 6th Leigh Sea Scouts, and we need your help to make it a fantastic weekend.

In addition to the traditional sailing races, welly-hoying, tug-o-war and cockle eating competitions, there will be scores of local community stalls, games, live music, entertainment and activities for all the family.

For those that haven’t been to Leigh Regatta before, it’s a weekend long family street festival in the Old Town, organised by the Old Leigh Sea Scout Groups (3rdCB and 4th/6th Leigh). The road is closed and filled with stalls, games, entertainment, live music, sailing and competitions between the Sea Scout Groups. Traditionally it has been one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and a huge amount of fun. For various reasons it hasn’t run for a few years so we’re very excited to have it back on the programme.

We need help from the Scouts and Explorers over the weekend to run stalls, games, help set up, and take part in the competitions on and off the water – specifically we need:

Help on both days from about 9am till 6pm (Regatta opens 11am, finishes about 6pm)

Setting up and taking down of stalls

Running the game stalls (Bat the Rat, Hook a Duck, Darts in Envelopes)

Running a balloon stall and helping on the information stand

Taking part in competitions with 4th/6th Leigh – tug o war, bowsprit pillow fights, dinghy races and sailing races.

Adults (parents, family, friends) to help as stewards for the event – let us know online if you can help as a steward.

Cubs and Beavers are really welcome to come and help out as well with their parents, and take part in the many activities on offer.

3rd CB receiving a portion of the profits from the weekend which helps with running costs for the Group. If all Scouts and Explorers can help, even just for an hour or two, it will be much appreciated. Help from parents, siblings and family is also very welcome, and it’s a great atmosphere.

Scouts don’t need to wear full uniform, but please do wear a Group Polo shirt and scarf during the day.

Punch and Judy in The Den

Young Leader Training
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-08 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.

DofE Silver Exped
2024-09-13 00:00 - 2024-09-15 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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-09-15 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

County Marathon
2024-09-27 18:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Essex
Prepare for an invigorating and demanding challenge at the County Marathon!

It’s a two day incident hike, teams will need to navigate around the bases planning their own routes. It’s crucial to ensure you and your team of 4-6 members are well-prepared for this physically demanding yet thrilling event. The event is open to Explorer, Network and adult teams. All bases will be manned by volunteer leaders so if you’re interested in helping us run the event, please sign up below.

Arrival at site from 6pm on Friday and the event finishes at 3pm on Sunday. Each team must carry all of their equipment needed for the weekend, including tents, food and stoves. Teams will be provided with breakfast on Saturday Morning and Lunch on Sunday afternoon.

Open Sailing
2024-09-28 08:30 - 14:00 | 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.

RYA Sailing Stage 4 Course
2024-10-05 10:30 - 2024-10-06 17:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Better sailing

Sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat.

Transferring pre-learnt skills, techniques and manoeuvres to sail crewed boats, enhance rigging, launching, recovery and practical skills to recover a man overboard.

By the end of you course you’ll be able to sail a double-handed boat on all points of sail. Launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring in moderate conditions.

Duration: 2 days (attendance is required on both days to complete the course)

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Pre-requisites: RYA Sailing Stage 3 (unless agreed in advance with the instructor team), and at least 6 hours of practice logged over 3-4 sessions (either at The Den or your own sailing club), recorded in your log book.

Timings: Saturday 1030-1700. Sunday 1100-1730.

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 3 Course
2024-10-05 10:30 - 2024-10-06 17:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Better sailing

Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction.

This course will teach you improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery

By the end of you course you’ll be able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points of sail or around a triangle in moderate conditions.

Duration: 2 days (attendance is required on both days to complete the course)

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Pre-requisites: RYA Sailing Stage 2 (unless agreed in advance with the instructor team), and at least 6 hours of practice logged over 3-4 sessions (either at The Den or your own sailing club), recorded in your log book.

Timings: Saturday 1030-1700. Sunday 1100-1730.

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

Dinner & Dance
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:59 | The Boatyard Restaurant, 8-13 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of summer with friends, dress up in your glad rags, and join us for a great evening of food, dancing and entertainment at The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh.

Enjoy a gorgeous three course meal at one of Essex’s top restaurants, followed by dancing to the fabulous Rapscallions live on stage and an amazing raffle.

All parents, leaders, supporters, friends and family of 3rdCB are invited to join us for a fantastic night (over 18s only though please).

Times: Arrive from 19:00. Dinner served at 19:30. Carriages at Midnight (or later!).

Tickets: are £50 per person. BOOK NOW!

Dress Code: Black tie or cocktail dress. Bonus points for a gold and black theme (the Group’s colours).

Menu choices:

Starters

Skewered mango and chilli prawns

Goat’s cheese and red onion tart

Parma ham and melon

Mains

Chicken stuffed with halloumi cheese, wrapped in pancetta with creamed potatoes and a chive cream sauce

Salmon fillet, salsa verdi, crushed new potatoes and mange tout

Pasta of the day (vegan and vegetarian)

Desserts

Vanilla Pannacotta and mixed berries with a raspberry puree

Tiramisu

Chocolate Brownie with a salted caramel sauce

DofE Introduction Evening
2024-10-09 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 9 October 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 7 years and participants have successfully completed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, we plan to run all these award levels again in 2025.

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.

Guzzlers AGM and Social
2024-10-15 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 attend in person.

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