Category: 40th Cubs

The County Cub Quiz, whihc was postponed before Christmas, has been reschdeuled for Friday 11th January 2011 from 7pm to 8.30pm in Frankfield Community Centre.

The 40th Cubs Christmas Party in Leisureplex has been rescheduled from Monday 20th December 2010 to Monday 17th January 2011.  The decision has been taken on the grounds of safety, due to the poor road conditions caused by the snow and ice, and that temperatures have now dropped below zero again.  The 40th Cubs will resume after the break on Monday 10th January.  We would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a happy and joyful Christmas. – Niall & Conor

Due to severe weather conditions and icy roads, particularly in the Grange / Frankfield area, the County Cub/Macaoimh Quiz has been postponed until early in 2011.  Cub/Macaoimh meetings are expected to go ahead next Monday and Tuesday as normal.

The County Quiz for Cub Scouts and Macoimh will take place in Frnakfield Community Centre on Friday 3rd December at 7pm.  All macoimh that have qualified should be present at 7pm in uniform and bring a pen !  The event should be over between 8.30pm and 9pm.

This Sunday (14^th November) we are participating is our first orienteering activity of the year.  It is being held in Currabinny Woods. This is part of a County scout event and other groups will also be participating throughout the day.  Our allocated slot is from 10am until 12 noon.

Macaoimh should wear warm clothes and a rain jacket and must wear their neckerchief.  If the weather is cold a hat and gloves would be advisable. Macaoimh can also bring a light snack and a drink for afterwards. No eating or drinking is allowed in the woods, so the snack and any other gear should be in a backpack, which can be left in the car park.

As this is a short activity, if parents or other family members would like to participate on the day we will have spare maps and cards available with a choice of a basic 60minute or an advanced 90 minute course. There is no charge for this activity.

Orienteering is a great introduction to map reading – an essential scout skill and we would hope that everybody can turn up on Sunday

Our first overnight activity this year will be at Kilcully Campsite from this Friday 5^th November to Saturday 6^th November.  We will be meeting in the Car Park of Kilcully campsite on Friday at 7.30pm and can be collected again on Saturday at 3pm from the same place.

We will be staying indoors in dormitories and a full list of gear is included overleaf.  Please note that weather permitting some of the activities will be outdoor so a warm jacket and hat are advisable.

Macaoimh should not bring any drink, sweets, crisps or any other items to eat or drink as all meals and snack are provided and eating is not permitted in dormitories.  Also note that mobile phones are not allowed.

A number of macaoimh have not yet returned their green Parental Consent Form.  If you have not returned it you will need to do so by Friday in Kilcully at the latest.

GEAR LIST

Macaoimh should assist with the packing of their bags – so they know where packed items are and are able to pack it for the return journey.

ITEM

Sleeping Bag

Pyjamas / Bed Wear

Change of Clothes  *

Change of Shoes  *

Socks & Underwear *

Cup, Plate & Bowl

Knife, Fork & Spoon

Tea Towel

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Soap & Face Cloth

Small Towel

Comb

Rain Coat / Warm Jacket

Hat, & Gloves

Uniform (must be worn going)

Wire Coat Hanger for Uniform

Torch (optional)

 

Please do not bring any of the following items:

•  MP3 or Personal Music Players
• Any Electronic Games (e.g. PSP’s, Nintendo DS Lite’s etc)
• Mobile Phone are not permitted
• Drinks, Crisps, Sweets, Chocolates etc (see note)

Please mark all gear clearly with your initials or family name, as this helps us to return lost property to its owner.