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1 July, 20121 July, 2012

Scout Camp – Cappanalea

0221 Scout Camp took place from 23rd to 30th June at Cappanalea, near Killorglin in Co. Kerry. One of the aim was to improve the Adventure Skills levels and Scoust were awarded improved stages in Camping, Hillwaking, Paddling and Pioneering and well as starting two new skills in Sailing and Air Activities. The programme included Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft buildling, Windsurfing, Sailing, Hillwalking, Rock Climbing and Abseiling. There was also a day trip to Crag Cave in Castle Island, Farranfore Airport and the Aquadome in Tralee. Click here for photos

31 May, 201211 December, 2012

Cub Camp – Cuskinny

0067 Our Cub camp was to Cuskinny Court, near Cobh from 25th to 27th May. Activities included Raft-builing, Archery, Cooking in the Wild, Asult Course, Oreinteering, Slippery Slope, Bouncy Castles and a Campfire with smores !

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17 May, 201217 May, 2012

Visit to Lord Mayor

The Group visited the Lord Mayor, Cllr Terry Shannon in the City Hall on 16th May. After a reception in the Council Chamber the Lord Mayor described his time in scouts and the friend he made. The Group made some presentattions, of a 38th Cork neckerchief, Scout Whistle, Scout Penknife, and Flowers for the Lady Mayoress. The Lord Mayor was quizzed on some merit badges and was awarded a special framed Public Speaking & Civics Merit Badges. He then invited all the scout to see his office and the board room and took time to chat with all the scouts.

11 May, 2012

Cub Camp 2012

The location for this years cub camp is Cuskinny Court in Cobh. It will be held from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2012. This years programme continues our water based activities with Raft Building. This is our first occasion camping in Cuskinny and we are looking forward to it.

11 May, 2012

Scout Camp 2012

This years scout camp is taking place in Cappanlea, Co. Kerry from Saturday 23rd to Saturday 30th June 2012. We will be camping for the 7 nights and have access to a great range of on-site adventure activities. This is a great opportunity for scouts to work at achieving some higher levels of some of the Adventure Skills.

11 May, 201211 May, 2012

Invitation to Visit Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor, Cllr. Terry Shannon, has invited the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Leaders and members of the Group Council to visit him in the City Hall on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

All those attending are asked to meet outside the City Hall (Anglesea Street Entrance) at 5.45pm in uniform. The visit will begin at 6pm and shoudl be completed between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.

The Group is delighhted to accept the invitation, especially as Cllr Shannon was a former Scout in the Group in Ballinlough.

12 February, 2012

Swimming Night

The 38th Cork and 40th Cork Cubs are going to Lesiureworld in Bishopstown this Monday night from 6.45pm to 8.15pm for a swimming night. All cubs must wear their neckerchief (uniform is not required). They must also bring swimming gear, a towel, swim hat and €3 for the entry fee and a €1 coin for lockers (this is refundable). Cubs must check in with one of the leaders in the foyer of Leisureworld. Parents colelcting, are asked to call into the foyer of Leisureworld at 8.15pm and check the cubs out with one of teh leaders present.

6 October, 2011

AGM & Registration

The AGM will take place on Wednesday 12th october at 8.30pm in the Scout Hall. The Annual Report for 2010/11 will be available on the night. At least one adult representative from each section shuold be present.

Registration Fee for 2011/12 can be paid at teh AGM, to your section leaders on your meeting night or online. The Green Parental Consent Form shoudl be returned directly to the section leader if you have not done so already.

12 September, 201112 September, 2011

29th September : Scouts starting!

Scouts will start again on Thursday 29th September at 1930 until 2130. Those who have uniforms please wear them and new Cubs please bring a neckerchief! New faces always welcome if interested in checking out scouts for the first time!

A calendar of events is available which will be updated regularly!

Leaders this year include Robbie, Stephen, Mark from last year and Kevin, Eoin, and Sam. Any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact us at scouts@ballinloughscouts.com

10 June, 2011

Mad Hatters Tea Party in Charlesfort

The Beavers Mad Hatters Tea party was held in Charlesfort in Kinsale on 29th May. This was a Cork South Scout County event and included chllenges and water based games and was a very enjoyable activity !