Open Sailing
2025-10-11 13:15 - 18:00, 2025-10-18 08:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | 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.

Quiz Night
2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Quiz Night at The Den, raising funds to support 3rdCB’s Scouting activities and adventures, with our fabulous Quizmistress Holly Whiteley.

Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Gather your crew and test your trivia skills in a fun-filled evening for all ages!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome🧠 Mixed topics for all knowledge levels🍿 Bring your own drinks and snacks🪑 Tables of 8 – book early to secure your spot!

💷 All proceeds go to supporting our amazing Sea Scouts – helping young people gain skills, confidence, and adventure!

Explorer Race Day 3
2025-10-12 14:00 - 18:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Third and final race day of this year’s dinghy racing series for Explorers. The final three races will decide who is the overall champion Explorer sailor.

HW: 1647Z – 5.7m. SS: 1814Z.

Young Leader Training
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 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 otherwise; not held in April or August).

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.

Trustee Board Meeting
2025-10-16 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.

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.

Harvest Church Parade
2025-10-19 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, celebrating and giving thanks for the Harvest.

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

To celebrate the harvest, for October’s Church Parade we’ll be collecting donations of tinned, dried and long-life food, snacks and toiletries, which will be donated through our friends at HARP Southend to our city’s less fortunate residents. If you can, please bring a donation of one of the items above, either on the day or beforehand on your usual meeting night, which will be donated to HARP to support their fantastic work.

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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-10-19 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.

This week’s Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 12:00 after Church Parade and lasts for about 1½ hours.

Wear old clothes that you can clean in. Please let your PL/DL and section leader know if you can’t attend.

2025 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty SectionJanuary26*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary16Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch16Explorer UnitEndeavourApril27*Gannets and Otters (*week later than usual)RenownMay18Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune15DauntlessDauntlessJuly20Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September21Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober19Explorer UnitExplorersNovember16Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember14*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

District AGM
2025-10-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Ellenbrook Scout Hall, Ellenbrook Close, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3DY
Annual General Meeting for Southend West District Scout Council. Leaders are encouraged to attend.

Poppy Appeal Collecting
2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Leigh Broadway, Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2DD, United Kingdom
The Sea Scouts and Explorers will be selling poppies and collecting money for the Royal British Legion on Leigh Broadway, in the run up to Remembrance Day.

We need 4-6 Scouts or Explorers for 1-2 hr slots between 10.00 and 4.00 in uniform. If you can spare an hour or two to support this very worthwhile effort, please sign up for one or more slots at https://signup.com/go/atCosSW.

If you’re along the Broadway during the day please stop and say hi!

When: Sun 2 Nov – 10:00 to 16:00.Where: Leigh BroadwayWear: Full uniform, with poppy. Dark coat if raining.Who: Sea Scouts (Renown & Solebay Troops) and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Can you help?

Sign up by adding your name to the sign up sheet at https://signup.com/go/atCosSW with to the times you can do. You can do more than one slot, and we need 4-6 Scouts/Explorers per period.

If you have any trouble or questions please just drop Chris D a message by email, or WhatsApp to +44 1702 476890.

This activity counts towards the Fundraising and World Challenge badges.

The Detail

If you’re able to help, please meet us on The Broadway at your allotted time – we’ll likely move around a little bit, but will be between The Co-Op and St Clements Church.

Please wear full uniform, including a poppy (above the bow on your cap tally), and wear a few layers under your uniform jumper to keep warm. If it looks like it may rain then bring a dark coloured coat.

This is a great opportunity to support a very worthwhile cause, plus it’s a fun and rewarding activity, so please do help support your Group and community if you can.

GLT Meeting
2025-11-05 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-12-03 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.

Remembrance Day Parade
2025-11-09 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 the only events a year we expect all members to attend), to pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Sun 9 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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

2025 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary26*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary16Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch16Explorer UnitEndeavourApril27*Gannets and Otters (*week later than usual)RenownMay18Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune15DauntlessDauntlessJuly20Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September21Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober19Explorer UnitExplorersNovember16Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember14*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

RYA Powerboat L2 Course
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2025-11-23 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course for Explorers and adults to teach powerboat handling skills.

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

It is linked to the Explorers’ Water Activities badge.

Duration: 2 days

Minimum age: 16

Max on course: 3

What to Bring: You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat in. It’s November and cold out, so jumpers and waterproofs, plus boat shoes or trainers that can get wet, a complete change of clothes, and a towel! We will provide a buoyancy aid.

You will also need a packed lunch or money for chips! It is worth having a few snacks with you in-case we have a late lunch.

All courses are weather dependant, and therefore may be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice. If we do have to cancel a course it will be published on the group Facebook page, and you will be advised by e-mail, so please check this prior to travelling to The Den if the weather is not looking good.

Christmas Fayre
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Join us for a festive celebration in the heart of Old Leigh! Christmas on Strand Wharf is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together, support local businesses, and help raise valuable funds for 3rd Chalkwell Bay’s adventures.

✨ What to Expect:

🛍 Christmas shopping with local makers & traders🍲 Festive food & seasonal drinks🎶 Live music throughout the afternoon🎯 Fun family activities and crafts🎤 Christmas Carols on Strand Wharf at 4pm as the sun sets over Leigh Creek

Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support a great cause.

Bring your family and friends – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅

Christmas Carol Service
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We’re holding a Christmas Carol Service on Strand Wharf on Saturday at 4.00pm, with our friends from New Road Fishermen’s Chapel. A more community-focussed event than our usual service in The Den with more space and everyone welcome, to get you all in that festive mood.

Members, parents, friends, and family are warmly encouraged to join us for festive carol singing and refreshments. Uniform is not required but please wear your 3rdCB scarf; just bring your voices and Christmas spirit!

We’ll again be collecting toys & gifts for Little Havens, and the children in our city who need a little more hope at this time of year. We ask for donations of toys or children’s books, these can be new, as new, unwanted gifts or something out-grown. Unwrapped please to help the Little Havens team give them out appropriately. These can either be brought on the day, or to your normal section meeting during the week.

⏰ When: 4.00pm on Sat 6 Dec📍 Where: Strand Wharf, Old Leigh👕 Wear: Not uniform and wrap up warm as it’s outside. Please wear your Scout Scarf to show off 3rdCB are there in force.🧸 Bring: If you can, a toy, for donation to less fortunate children in our city.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you.

Adult Volunteers' Christmas Social
2025-12-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Christmas social for the leader and adult volunteer team, and their partners – let’s come together to celebrate the festive season and our achievements over the past year.

Private Event
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:30 | Essex
The Den hired for a private birthday party.

Private Event
2025-12-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Essex
The Den hired for a private event

Bag Packing Fundraising
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Waitrose, 1231 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JA, United Kingdom
We’ve been invited back by Waitrose for some Christmas fundraising – helping shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 20th to Tue 23rd December, between 10 and 4 each day (11-4 Sun).

We’ve done this several times before at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time.

Sea Scouts and Explorers are asked to give a few of hours of their time on one or more days to assist in the bag packing and collecting – you can sign up for as many slots as you wish. It’s surprisingly good fun to help spread the Christmas cheer, and ultimately benefits 3rd CB!

If you’re able to help, please sign up for a slot (you can do as many as you wish) at: https://signup.com/go/sUbAwBr

Full uniform please, with either Sea Scout or Santa hats.

Parents and friends, please do pop in and see us if you need some shopping!

SummaryWhat: Bag Packing and Donation CollectionWhen: 20, 21, 22, 23 December. 1000-1600 each day (1100-1600 Sunday)Where: Waitrose, London Road, Leigh-on-SeaWho: Sea Scouts and Explorer ScoutsWear: Uniform, with Sea Scout or Santa hats

Open Sailing
2026-01-03 09:15 - 14:30 | 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.

HW 1157 – 5.3m

Open Sailing
2026-01-04 10:30 - 15:15 | 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.

HW 1250 – 5.4m
