Trafalgar Dinner
2023-10-21 19:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Essex Yacht Club, HQS Wilton, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1BD, United Kingdom
Celebrate the 218th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson’s glorious victory over the French & Spanish Fleets at Cape Trafalgar, with a black tie dinner on board Essex Yacht Club’s HQS Wilton – a very fitting naval venue – all raising funds for Scouting at 3rd Chalkwell Bay.

Starting with a welcome drink and canapés, followed by a formal three course meal, then after dinner entertainment.

Open to all members, parents, Guzzlers, family and friends of 3rdCB (over the age of 18 only please).

Dress: Mess Dress, Black Tie or Cocktail Dress.Carriages at 0100.

Tickets are £35 per person, available at https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb-activities/e/ev-si9t-20231021190000

Leaders Meeting
2023-11-08 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 first Wednesday of the second month of each term (Feb, Jun, Nov) unless otherwise advertised.

Note November’s meeting delayed by a week to 8 Nov.

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

Remembrance Day Parade
2023-11-12 10:15 - 12:00 | Southend Cenotaph, Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DL, United Kingdom
Each year the Group represents the Scouting and the youth of our city at Southend Cenotaph for the annual Service of Remembrance. All Sea Scouts and Explorers are expected to attend this service (one of only two events a year we place a greater emphasis on all members attending), to pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Sun 12 Nov – 10:15 to 12:00.Where: Clifftown Parade, by Prittlewell Square Gardens (SS1 1DW).Wear: Full uniform, with poppy. Dark coat only if raining.Who: All Sea Scouts (Renown & Solebay Troops) and Explorer Sea Scouts.

We will meet on Clifftown Parade, Southend, by Prittlewell Square Gardens and the Queen Victoria Statue at 10:15. The service and parade will finish at approximately 12:00 back at the start. Parents and friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

Full uniform is to be worn, including a poppy that should be worn above the bow on the cap tally band (or on the left breast if you don’t yet have a cap). It is generally cold so please make sure that you have a good hot breakfast before coming and that you wear a few layers under your uniform jumper. Coats will only be worn if it rains. Those members with long hair should wear it fastened up in a bun with a hair net. If you are concerned about the weather, bring a coat with you as they can be left in a leader’s car if not needed during the parade. If possible, please make sure that your coat is black, navy or a dark colour, not bright colours.

This is an important day where we are in the public view and as the largest Sea Scout Groups in the county it is right that we make a good effort to attend and pay tribute to those who lost their lives for their Country during the two World Wars and other conflicts. If you cannot make it, please let your section leader know. A good smart turnout would be appreciated both by me and the Veterans who attend the Service.

Private Event
2023-11-12 10:30 - 15:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The Den Hall hired for a private event.

Trustee Board Meeting
2023-11-13 19:30 - 20:15 | Online, Online meeting. Invites have been sent via email.
Meeting of the Group’s Trustee Board (formerly the Executive Committee).

Online only (Teams invites have been emails).

Young Leader Training
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-12 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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2023-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.

2023 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary15thPenguins and DolphinsRenownFebruary19thSeagulls and SharksSolebayMarch19thExplorer UnitEndeavourApril16thGannets and OttersRenownMay21stCurlews and StingraysSolebayJune18thDauntlessDauntlessJuly16thSeals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September17thMerlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober15thExplorer UnitExplorersNovember19thPuffins and BeaversRenownDecember10thStormy Petts and WhalesSolebay

Tandoori Parlour Fundraising Meal
2023-11-19 16:00 - 20:00 | The Tandoori Parlour, 61-63 Hart Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PB, United Kingdom
We’re holding a fundraising dinner at The Tandoori Parlour in Benfleet, as a nice opportunity to get everyone together socially, and raising funds to support activities at 3rdCB in the process.

The price is £15 (and £12 for children under 12), open to all families and friends of 3rdCB. This includes a set mixed starter, followed by an unlimited buffet. We will be able to keep a few tables after the meal for those who would like to stay on for a drink.

This is always a very well attended event which is great fun, so be sure to book in as soon as possible (& definitely by the deadline of 31st Oct) using the buttons below.

We’ll be running a few games and fundraising activities during the evening as well – 100 square, Heads & Tails Game, etc., so please bring some cash with you.

We look forward to seeing lots of you there on the night!

DofE Introduction Evening
2023-11-22 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 22nd November 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 6 years and participants have successfully completed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, we plan to run all these award levels again in 2024.

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.

Christmas Toy & Carol Service
2023-12-10 10:30 - 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 troubled and needy families in the Southend area.

We will be collecting toys for those less fortunate on behalf of the Marigold Centre. 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.

The obligatory mince pies and refreshments will be served after the Service.

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.

GLT Meeting
2023-12-13 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group Leadership Team (Section Heads).

December’s postponed by 1 week to 13 Dec.

At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec) unless otherwise advertised.

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

Renown PLs/APLs Night Hike
2023-12-15 21:30 - 2023-12-16 10:00 | 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.

Boxing Day Sail
2023-12-26 10:30 - 13:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Back in the days when there was a Lighthouse on Canvey Point, 50+ years ago, the Sea Scout Troop would sail over to the Lighthouse every Boxing Day with a hamper full of food and pass it to the Lighthouse Keeper stationed there as a Christmas present.

Despite the fact that the Lighthouse was taken down in 1957, the Troop continues this tradition of going sailing on Boxing Day. We’ve missed the last couple of years due to COVID and tides, but are bringing it back this year and would love to see you there.

Sea Scouts, Explorers, adult members and families are invited to come out onto the water with us, or just pop in for a drink and a mince pie on Boxing Day. We will be meeting at The Den at 1030 and will be finishing around 1330. As always this is weather dependant and if the weather is bad we will not be going out sailing. If you do come along make sure you have plenty of warm clothing as it will be cold and wear sensible footwear such as trainers or boating shoes.

HW 1147 – 5.5m

Private Event
2023-12-27 08:00 - 23:00 | Essex
Den hired for a private event.

Leaders' New Year Social
2024-01-06 19:00 - 23:30 | Essex
Social event for all leaders in the Group. Details and location tbc.

Group AGM
2024-01-10 20:30 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 January at 8.30pm at The Den. This has been postponed from the planned date in September to enable the audit of the accounts to be completed satisfactorily.

The AGM is a legal requirement of our charitable status, allowing members of the Group Scout Council (that’s all adult members of the Group, parents of youth members, Sea Scout Patrol Leaders, Explorer Scouts, Explorer Young Leaders, and Guzzlers) to receive a formal reports on our activities and accounts for the past year, scrutinise the management team, and to elect or nominate the Group’s Trustee Board (formerly known as the Executive Committee) members, who manage the Group and its finances, for the forthcoming year. Explorer Scouts and Sea Scout Patrol Leaders are more than welcome (encouraged even) to join as well.

The Trustee Board is an important part of the Group and is formed of Section Leaders and elected members including the Chairman, Treasurer and Parent Reps who don’t hold Scouting roles within the Group, along with specialist advisers. The committee deals with the business side of 3rdCB (accounts, legal, etc). This allows the Leader Team to focus more on Scouting and running activities for our youth members.

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

Agenda for the 2023 AGM

Annual Report and Accounts for FY 2022/23

Draft minutes of the 2022 AGM (for approval at the AGM)

Draft Group Constitution (for ratification at the AGM)

Join Online

We’d prefer to see you in person, but for those that can’t get to The Den there is the option to join the AGM by Zoom. The details are:

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/98148098523

Meeting ID: 981 4809 8523Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-01-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-18 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

GLT Meeting
2024-02-07 20:15 - 21:30, 2024-03-06 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.

Presentation Evening
2024-02-10 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. The sections will also be providing displays on their activities throughout the year.

After the presentations there will be a selection of refreshments, to give you the opportunity to look at the displays & photos and see what we’ve been up to over the past year, as well as to meet the leader team & other parents.

Trustee Board Meeting
2024-02-28 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group’s Trustee Board (formerly the Executive Committee).

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

At The Den, or online via Teams.

Dementia Charity Quiz Night
2024-03-02 18:00 - 22:30 | Essex
Den hired for Dementia charity fundraising quiz night.

Guzzlers Winter Social
2024-03-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Guzzlers winter get together in Ye Olde Smack. All Guzzlers, members and former members of 3rdCB are very welcome to attend for a catch up.

DofE Training Weekend
2024-03-16 00:00 - 2024-03-17 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Training weekend for Bronze and Silver Expeditions at Belchamps Scout Camp.

Church Parade
2024-03-17 10:30 - 12:15 | The Fishermen’s Chapel, New Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EA, United Kingdom
Parade Service to New Road Fishermen’s Chapel in Old Leigh.

Meet at The Den at 10:30 in full uniform.

We parade through the Old Town with colours flying to the chapel, returning to The Den on completion. We are normally finished by 12:15. Family and friends are welcome to join us in the chapel for the service. All sections are welcome to attend, and it counts towards several challenge & activity badges.
