DofE Training Weekend
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59 (Europe/London) | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Training weekend for Bronze and Silver Expeditions at Belchamps Scout Camp.

First Aid Course
2026-03-22 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.

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.

This is open to 3rdCB leaders, 3rdCB Youth Members (Scouts/Explorers) who need it for YL, DofE, activity permits, instructor courses etc.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2026-03-22 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.

2026 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary25*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary15Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch22*Explorer Unit (*week later than usual)EndeavourApril19Gannets and OttersRenownMay17Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune21DauntlessDauntlessJuly19Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September20Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober18Explorer UnitExplorersNovember15Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember13*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

Group AGM
2026-03-25 20:30 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The AGM is a legal requirement of our charitable status, allowing members of the Group Council (that’s all parents, adult members, Sea Scout Patrol Leaders, Explorer Scouts and Guzzlers) to receive a formal reports on our activities and accounts for the past year, scrutinise the management team, and approve nominations to the Group’s Trustee Board, who oversee the Group’s governance and finances. Sea Scout Patrol Leaders and Explorer Scouts are de-facto members of the Group Scout Council, and are encouraged to join in and have a say in how their Scout Group is run.

This year there are some changes to how the Trustee Board operates being implemented, as part of a review and refresh across Scouting in the UK.

The AGM will only last half an hour and so hopefully will not erode into your evening too much. We hope you can attend this event and very much look forward to seeing you on the night.

Key Documents

AGM Agenda

Annual Report & Accounts 2024/25

Minutes of 2024 AGM (for agreement)

Derbyshire
2026-03-28 08:30 - 2026-04-04 16:00 | Castleton, Castleton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Our annual Easter Walking and Activity Week to Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District will take place during the Easter holidays from 28 March – 4 April, open to all Scouts in Renown and Solebay Troops.

We have a varied programme including hill walking, swimming and other activities such as cycling and low-level climbing, as well as the opportunity to head into the local village and activities & games in the centre. We have exclusive use of the Rotary Centre in Castleton, with several buildings including a purpose-build dormitory block with bunk bed accommodation in rooms of four and central heating.

Walking groups are based on age and experience, and are led by an experienced leader or instructor. For the older Scouts there will be the opportunity to complete an independent two-day expedition challenge, as part of the Chief Scout’s Award.

14th Westcliff
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
14th Westcliff using The Den for a Scouting event.

DofE Gold Exped
2026-04-02 00:00 - 2026-04-07 23:59 | Essex
Essex Scouts-led Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition, in the Lake District

Pre-season boat maintenance
2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Cleaning and maintenance pre-season rig day in advance of the boating season.

Boating Pre-Season Briefing
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Pre-season briefing evening for all water activities duty officers.

GLT Meeting
2026-04-15 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-05-06 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-06-03 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-07-01 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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-19 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.

2026 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary25*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary15Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch15Explorer UnitEndeavourApril19Gannets and OttersRenownMay17Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune21DauntlessDauntlessJuly19Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September20Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober18Explorer UnitExplorersNovember15Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember13*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

DofE Bronze Practice Exped
2026-04-25 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Practice Expedition for Bronze DofE Group, staying at Belchamps Scout Camp.

District Activity Day & Renewal of Promise
2026-04-25 09:15 - 18:00 | Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Activities Day with a huge variety of games and activities, joining Scouts from across Southend West Scout District at Garon Park in Southend. During the day we’ll be renewing our Scouting promises to do our best for the year ahead.

When: Saturday 25 April. 0915 – 1800. These are a bit different to what was originally advertised due to staggered arrival/departure times, don’t worry if you can’t be exact, just please don’t be earlier than 0915, or later than 1800.

There will be a lot of other scouts from all over Southend arriving on Saturday morning (including over 80 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, on your right as you enter Garon Park – it will be well signposted.

If you need to arrive late or leave early, please talk to your child’s leader in advance, or WhatsApp us at +441702476890 on the day.

We will have an area within the site where bags, packed lunched etc can be left and to act as a base for 3rdCB.

Where: Garon Park, Southend. (SS2 4FA. Maps Link).

Cost: Free!

Wear: 3rdCB polo 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. Uniform not required (other than your scarf).

Who: Sea Scouts (Renown and Solebay Troops) and Explorer Scouts.

Bring:

Packed lunch (with your name on it), including some snacks for during the day. There is no other food available! Please don’t send any products containing nuts as we have several young people with severe allergies

A full water bottle (with your name on it)

Any medicines needed during the day (asthma pump, epipen etc; please inform leaders if it’s anything we’re not already aware of).

Jumper and waterproof jacket, just in case.

Activities on offer

Climbing wall

Bouldering wall

Tomahawks

Archery

Zorbing

Craft Tent

Pillow Wars

Bush Craft

High Ropes

Zip Wire

Spider Mountain

Laser Tag

Mini Golf

Surf Simulator

Rodeo Bull

Assault Course

Wipe Out Challenge

and much more

Bouldering Permission Form

One of the activities is a bouldering wall, run by Indi Rock. To do this activity you need to complete a form before the event, available at: https://forms.gle/NLRM5V9Y5LnLFR9V7. We don’t get to see these forms, so won’t chase you. If it’s not filled in you child won’t be able to do the bouldering wall.

Programme Team (All Leaders) Meeting
2026-04-29 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 each term January, April and September.

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

DofE Silver Practice Exped
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-10 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
2026-05-09 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.

Band Night
2026-05-09 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 is back again, ready to kick off the summer.

Watch the sun go down with friends and family, and dance the night away to some great entertainment, including the awesome All Roads live on stage.

We’ll have the cool V-Dub Tavern to keep you hydrated with their selection of awesome cocktails, Piperoni Pizza cooking up fresh pizzas, 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.

Solebay PL & APL Training Camp
2026-06-05 18:00 - 2026-06-07 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 the on-site activities, and of course some games.

Renown PL Training Camp
2026-06-05 19:15 - 2026-06-06 14:30 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
In the run-up to summer camp, this training weekend will give PLs 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 night 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.

Slightly different to previous years, this will only be one night.

Trustee Board Meeting
2026-06-11 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.

Duck Race
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 1400 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.

Explorer Summer Camp
2026-07-24 05:00 - 2026-08-01 16:00 | Lansallos National Trust Site, Lansallos, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Explorer Summer Camp 2026 will be in Cornwall, camping near Lansallos on Cornwall’s beautiful south coast, just a stones throw from the beach.

It’s a green field camp – back to basics, with no facilities. The Explorers will camp in tents and cook for themselves on open fires. There will be a fun packed program for the week focussing on team building and lots of adventure. The site is only 4min walk from a secluded beach so we’ll be making great use of that too.

The price of this camp is £280, which will include everything needed for the week. A £55 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your Explorer’s place. The balance will be paid in instalments of £75 in May, June and July through the Parent Portal.

Planned activities include surfing lessons or coasteering, as well as games and lots of activities throughout the week, on and off the site. As always there’ll be an opportunity to head into the local town and a trip to Newquay so some spending money will be required.

Due to the location of the camp and logistics of getting there numbers are limited to 33 Explorers, available on a first come first serve basis. If you miss out on a space please use the waiting list so we can gauge interest.

We will depart the den at 0500 on the Friday 24 Jul and return the following Saturday 1 Aug by around 1600. The early departure time comes with a view of taking our time getting there and hopefully beating some traffic.

A full kit list, medical form, and more details will be circulated nearer the time.

Summer Camp
2026-07-25 00:00 - 2026-08-01 23:59 | Essex
Save the date for our 2026 Summer Camps.

Full details and invites to sign up will be sent out at the start of the summer term.

Beavers: Sat 25 – Mon 27 Jul

Cubs: Sat 25 – Thu 30 Jul

Sea Scouts: Sat 25 Jul – Sat 1 Aug (Advance Party for PLs Fri 24 Jul)

Explorers: Sat 25 Jul – Sat 1 Aug

EYC Cadet Week
2026-08-24 00:00 - 2026-08-28 23:59 | Essex Yacht Club, HQS Wilton, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1BD, United Kingdom
3rdCB are invited to enter Scouts/Explorers who aren’t already members of Essex Yacht Club to the Club’s annual Cadet Week – a week of racing, fun & games, and social activities based at EYC’s HQ “Wilton”, and may borrow sailing dinghies from The Den to enter (single or double handed). It’s a really fun week both on and off the water, and the sailing experience of Scouts who’ve entered previously has increased immeasurably.

Please note that this is not a Scouting activity, one parent is required to be present at the Yacht Club during the day to help out with the event and be responsible for their child. Prior sailing experience is required for the use of 3rdCB boats: to the standard of RYA Stage 2 – the ability to rig, launch & sail unsupervised is the minimum expectation, but please talk to the the sailing instructors about it beforehand if in doubt. We’re not able to provide tuition during the week.

3rdCB will be assisting with safety boat cover.

A separate cadet week registration form will be sent to be completed for EYC to confirm attendance once you’ve been accepted to borrow a boat.
