3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Section Heads Meeting
2023-07-05 20:15 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Section Heads Team.

At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every unless otherwise advertised.

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

Armed Forces Day Parade
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Essex
Joining Southend’s celebration of the contribution of the UK’s armed forces community as the annual parade returns to the city centre.

We’re very proud of our Royal Navy Recognition and links to His Majesty’s Armed Forces, and have been invited to represent Scouting at Southend’s Armed Forces Day Parade on 24 Jun, along with armed forces units, veterans groups and other youth organisations.

We’d like to encourage all Sea Scouts and Explorers over 12½ to attend the parade and show the strength of Sea Scouting in our city.

We will muster under the Railway bridge on Southend High Street at 10am, ready to step off at 10:30. The parade will march to Victoria Circus for an open air Church Service. We expect to be complete by 12:00.

Uniform for Scouts will be square rigs, trousers caps and scarves. If you don’t have a square rig, or have grown out of it and need a new one please see Jon or Chris on Friday (we’re not at The Den the following week!).

Family and friends are of course very welcome to stay and watch, and there are usually a variety of stalls and attractions along the high street.

DofE Bronze Exped
2023-06-24 00:00 - 2023-06-25 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.

DofE Silver Practice Exped
2023-06-23 00:00 - 2023-06-25 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
3 day practice expedition for Silver DofE Group.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2023-06-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-03-19 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.

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

Young Leader Training
2023-06-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-18 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.

Solebay PL & APL Training Camp
2023-06-09 18:00 - 2023-06-11 15:00 | Thriftwood Scout Campsite, Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP, United Kingdom
Save the date for Solebay Troop’s PL & APL weekend training camp.

Full details will be published nearer the time.

Renown PL & APL Training Camp
2023-06-09 18:00 - 2023-06-11 15:00 | Thriftwood Scout Campsite, Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP, United Kingdom
Renown Troop’s weekend training camp for PLs and APLs.

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.

Transport

As we usually do for weekend camps, we ask parents to drop off / pick up their Scouts. Directions to Thriftwood are available at www.thriftwood.org.uk/maps/.

Drop off at 18:30. Collection at 15:00.We are camping on site 25.

Section Heads Meeting
2023-06-07 20:15 - 21:30, 2023-04-19 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Section Heads Team.

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.

Band Night
2023-05-27 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 Big Yellow Suitcase live on stage.

On site bar available including great cocktails and soft drinks, or bring your own drinks & snacks for the evening.

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.

Exec Ctte Meeting
2023-05-17 20:15 - 21:30, 2023-03-15 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group’s Executive Committee.

At The Den, on the third Wednesday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) unless otherwise advertised.

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

Renewal of Promise
2023-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Renewing our Scouting promises to Do Our Best for the upcoming year, and commemorating those Scouters that are not longer with us.

Meet by the cockle sheds, under the flyover into Old Leigh in full uniform. We’ll march to Strand Wharf where we will gather to renew our promise together as a group, then march back to The Den to finish.

All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers are expected to attend, and parents & friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

All are welcome to join us at The Den afterwards for tea & cake.

DofE Bronze Practice Exped
2023-05-13 00:00 - 2023-05-14 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Practice Expedition for Bronze DofE Group, staying at Belchamps Scout Camp.

Leaders Meeting
2023-05-03 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 every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) unless otherwise advertised.

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

Quiz Night
2023-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Quiz Night at The Den in support of Scouts going to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea this summer.

Boating Coordinators Meeting
2023-04-21 17:20 - 18:30, 2023-03-21 20:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Intrepid Water Activities ASU Co-ordinators Team

Private Event
2023-04-15 15:30 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Den hall hired for 14th Westcliff Scouts to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

ESMAT Easter Weekend
2023-04-06 18:00 - 2023-04-10 19:00 | Essex
Essex Scouts Mountaineering team’s Easter walking trip to Snowdonia for Explorer Scouts. This year’s trip is scheduled between 7th and 10th April, over the Easter weekend.

This is a very similar style of event to the Scout Derbyshire trip that a lot of the Explorers will have attended, but in a more challenging environment. Weather permitting this may include a night’s wild-camping.

Boating Training Session
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Shore based training session for all adults that help deliver water activities at the Den.Sessions will include:

Briefing/ Debriefing

Rigging boats

Preparation of the safety boats

Please email ekemp@3rdcb.org.uk and mrichardson@3rdcb.org.uk direct so they know who expect.

Derbyshire
2023-04-01 08:30 - 2023-04-08 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 first week of the Easter holidays from Saturday 1 – 8 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 (weather permitting) to complete a two-day expedition challenge, as part of the Chief Scout’s Award, an experience that will leave some great memories.

Cost

The week costs £250, which includes all transport, activities, accommodation, and food and represents excellent value for money for a full week away. Numbers are limited to 36 Sea Scouts and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

A £50 deposit is required on booking, with the balance by 10 March.

How to book

Please book at https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb-activities/e/ev-shk1-20230401000000 and pay the deposit to secure your child’s place. Invoices for the balance payment (if not paid when booking) will be sent out nearer the time through the Parent Portal.

Equipment

Walking boots (not DM’s) and decent waterproofs are essential for this trip, and the Group has a number of good quality waterproofs and rucksacks that can be hired. There is a small hire charge of £5 per item to cover wear & tear and to help cover the cost of cleaning and replacing them. These borrowed items will be collected at the end of the week before we return home.

Pre-Trip Meeting

We hold a pre-trip meeting for parents and those going on the trip at The Den on Tuesday 14th March at 7.30pm, All those attending the trip should attend. Group equipment will be available to hire on this evening.

DofE Training Weekend
2023-03-25 00:00 - 2023-03-26 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Training weekend for Bronze and Silver Expeditions at Belchamps Scout Camp.

Guzzlers Winter Social
2023-03-14 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.
