3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

GLT Meeting
2025-02-05 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-01-08 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.

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

Den Work Party
2025-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Give our HQ a spring clean and tidy up ready for the year ahead. The day will involve cleaning, painting, putting blinds up as well as a number of other tasks.

We are asking parents and friends to help where possible with the aim to get a lot done in one day. Leaders will be there too but the more help we can get, the more we can get done.

The general list of tasks are below and if you are available to help with any certain area, please can you email Jon Whiteley who is coordinating the day so we can get various teams lined up – jwhiteley@3rdcb.org.uk

Painting of walls – touch up the many scuff marks throughout the hall as well as in the galley and wardroom

Kitchen sort out – general clean and sort of all cupboards

Pictures on walls in hall and wardroom

New blinds – to be put up in each window in the hall and wardroom

New flag holder – wooden device needed to hold section flags

Toilets/Changing rooms – need general clean

Jetty and Yard – general clean and sort of areas

We are looking to start around 10am and finish late afternoon. We will provide lunch and refreshments for all and are hoping this will be a fun day whilst doing some jobs.

If you can help, even just for an hour or two, please email Jon with your availability. Any help would be much appreciated.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-01-26 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.

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

First Aid Course
2025-01-25 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. Book here.

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.

If you are unable to book onto this course due to it being full, then please e-mail CMcHugh@3rdCB.org.uk so additional courses can be arranged if required.

This is open to 3rdCB leaders, 3rdCB Youth Members (Scouts/Explorers) who need it for YL, DofE, activity permits, instructor courses etc, and any other adults leaders in Scouting in Southend West of Essex.

All Leaders Meeting
2025-01-22 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 January, May and September.

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

Presentation Evening
2025-01-18 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.

After the presentations there will be a selection of refreshments available, and the opportunity to chat with the leader team & other parents about our adventures over the past year, and plans for 2025.

Young Leader Training
2025-01-14 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.

Renown Troop Leaders Meeting
2025-01-03 19:00 - 20:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Renown Troop leaders meeting to plan Spring term programme.

New Year's Eve Sail
2024-12-31 10:30 - 14:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Blow away the festive period cobwebs and get afloat in Old Leigh for the final sail of 2024.

Traditionally we’d go for a sail on Boxing Day (historically the Scouts took Christmas dinner out to the lighthouse keeper at Canvey Point), but the tide was far too early this year, so we’re going to hold the last boating session of the year on New Years Eve instead.

Open to Scouts and Explorers. Parents and family are of course welcome in The Den to watch and share some tea or coffee.

As always, the event is weather dependant.

HW 1245 (5.5m)

Bag Packing Fundraising
2024-12-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Waitrose, 1231 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JA, United Kingdom
We’ve been invited by Waitrose offering us the opportunity to help shoppers pack their bags and collect donations in their Leigh store, on Sat 21st to Mon 23rd December, between 11 and 4 each day.

We’ve done this previously at this time of year, raising over £2000 each time. The funds raised for this are specifically to buy tents and equipment for the Explorer Unit, who have relied on borrowing tents from younger sections or using personal ones until now – something we want to address as the Unit grows.

Explorers and Scout PLs & APLs are invited to give a few of hours of their time on one or more days to assist in the bag packing and collecting. It’s usually surprisingly good fun to help spread the Christmas cheer.

If you’re able to help, please let us know which day(s) and times you can do by email to explorers@3rdcb.org.uk.

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: 21, 22, 23 December. 1100-1600 each dayWhere: Waitrose, London Road, Leigh-on-SeaWho: Explorer Scouts; Sea Scout PLs & APLs (both Troops)Wear: Uniform, with Sea Scout or Santa hats

Renown PLs/APLs Night Hike
2024-12-20 21:30 - 2024-12-21 22:30 | 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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-17 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

Christmas Carol Service & Toy Collection
2024-12-15 10:45 - 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 families in need in the Southend area. All youth members and their families are very welcome, along with the congregation of the Fishermen’s Chapel. The service starts at 11:00 (please arrive in good time and be seated before then). The obligatory mince pies and refreshments will be served after the Service.

We will be collecting toys for those less fortunate on behalf of Little Havens. 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.

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.

Young Leader Training
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-12 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.

Leader’s Christmas Social
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Cafe Vino, 50, Elm Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SN, United Kingdom
Christmas social for the leader and adult volunteer team – let’s come together to celebrate the festive season and our achievements over the past year.

Join us at Cafe Vino for an evening of fun, laughter, and festive cheer. There will be a light finger buffet, bar (pay as you go!) music and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow leaders.

Please RSVP to Marcus to ensure we have enough food for everyone.

GLT Meeting
2024-12-04 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.

Decorate The Den
2024-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Scouts, Explorers and leaders are invited to give The Den a festive make and get all the Christmas decorations up ready for the end of term celebrations.

Trustee Board Meeting
2024-11-20 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). This is a pre-meeting to agree accounts ahead of the AGM at 20:15.

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

Group AGM
2024-11-20 20:15 - 20:45 | 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 2023/24

Draft Group Constitution (for agreement)

Minutes of 2023 AGM (Dated 10 Jan 2024) (for agreement)

Remembrance Day Parade
2024-11-10 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 10 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.

All Leaders Meeting
2024-11-06 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.

Novembers meeting will focus on Summer Camp and Old Leigh Regatta debriefs.

Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday.

Poppy Appeal Collecting
2024-11-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Leigh Broadway, Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2DD, United Kingdom
The 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 2-3 Scouts or Explorers for 1-2 hr slots between 10.00 and 5.00 in uniform. If you can spare an hour or two to support this very worthwhile effort, please contact Chris to arrange a time slot.

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

When: Sat 2 Nov – 10:00 to 17:00.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 that’s been emailed out (link also on the members facebook group) next to the times you can do. You can do more than one slot, and we need 2-3 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 your’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. It’s forecast to be dry, but we live in the UK so this can change – 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.

Cubs HARP Sleepout
2024-11-01 20:00 - 2024-11-02 09:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Cubs sleep out at The Den to learn out rough sleeping, and how HARP helps those in need in our community.

We are offering the Cubs an opportunity to experience sleeping out in cardboard boxes at The Den whilst raising money for HARP the Homeless Charity.

We ask that everyone has had dinner before arriving at 8pm on Friday evening. We will provide supper before they finally go to bed and they will also be fed breakfast before being collected at 9am the following morning.

Cubs will need to wear warm clothing including a coat, wooly hat and their Cub scarf! They must also bring the following:

Sleeping Bag

Pillow

Warm Blanket

Large bin bag

Plenty of card board to make a bed a cover!

There is no need for plates, cutlery or wash kits, but please send Cubs clean and then they can look forward to a warm shower when they get home first thing in the morning!

This event will be free of charge as the main emphasis is for the Cubs to obtain sponsor for HARP.

Download the sponsorship form.

If you wish to attend, please sign up through the Parent Portal.

If we get poor weather we will have the option to go in The Den Hall.

GLT Meeting
2024-10-30 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. (November’s is a week early to deconflict with AGM / All Leaders Meeting)

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.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-10-27 11:30 - 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.

2024 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary21stPenguins and DolphinsRenownFebruary18thSeagulls and SharksSolebayMarch17thExplorer UnitEndeavourApril21stGannets and OttersRenownMay19thCurlews and StingraysSolebayJune9thDauntlessDauntlessJuly14thSeals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September15thMerlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober27thExplorer UnitExplorersNovember17thPuffins and BeaversRenownDecember15thStormy Petts and WhalesSolebay
