Events
We host a number of events from charity events, workshops, church parades and the challenging Rombalds Stride.
You can find all out upcoming events on this page.
Rombalds Stride
Organised by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, the Rombalds Stride Winter Challenge starts and finishes at St. Oswald's Junior School in Guiseley. The route takes in some of Yorkshire's finest scenery, going up the Airedale Valley, over Rombalds Moor to Ilkley and across Otley Chevin.The route is 23 miles and to be completed within a 10 hour time limit. There will be plenty of checkpoints along the way that will close on the time of a 2mph walking speed.
Rules
- Abide by the rules, observe the country code and keep to public footpaths and rights of way.
- Retire at manned checkpoints only ensuring that Marshals are advised and hand in Tally.
- Visit checkpoints in the correct order and have Tally card stamped at each.
- Obtain written permission from the organisers for any proposed transfer of entries prior to the event.
- Be a minimum age of 12 years for scout association members. All other competitors must be 18 years or older.
- It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry or wear long trousers (no jeans or cords), cagoules, over-trousers, first aid kit, OS Landranger map 104 or Explorer maps 297 and 288, compass, bivi bag, emergency rations, torch, a mug and food for the day.
- If arriving by road, park vehicles considerately and take care to not cause any obstruction on the narrow streets in and around Guiseley. Limited parking is available on Netherfield Road near the railway station.
Registration and Start
Competitors must register between 07:30am and 08:30am when they will receive their Tally. Event briefing at 08:45am ready for a mass start at 09:00am.
Light refreshments will be provided en route and transport back to the school for all retiring competitors will be available from radio checkpoints. A hot meal will be served to all competitors at the end with vegetarian options available.
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Church Parade Dates
We try to organise a church parade for all months of the year. We join with other local scout groups in churches for a religious service, aiding cultural enrichment even for those that don't follow the religion.It's also a chance to earn some extra badges!
Parade dates 2022
- January 9th
- February 13th
- March 13th
- April 17th
- May 22nd
- June 19th
- July 10th
- August 14th
- September 18th
- October 16th
- November 20th
- December 11th
Please be aware that these dates may change throughout the year, but we will be sure to let you know!
Some dates may be cancelled and we may not get all 12 parades
If you need more information concerning dates or venues for the parades, please speak to one of our volunteers and they should be able to help you out!