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.
County Toy Mass
This year our annual Toy Mass will be held in Passge West. All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Venture Scouts are requested to meet at the Church at 7.15pm in uniform. Each family should bring a toy wrapped up and marked boy or girl. The mass commences at 7.30pm and should be finished by 8.15pm. Parents are welcome to join us for this annual event.
Orienteering Competition
This Sunday (14th 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
The Scout Shop – New Location
The Scout Shop which was located in McCurtain Street for many years, has moved. It’s new location is 23/24 Paul Street in the premises of the former Great Outdoors Shop (near McDonald’s in Daunt Square). The new shop includes two floors of outdoor, hiking and camping gear and one floor dedicated to Scout Uniforms, Badges, Books and Gear etc. If you have any queries about any items in stock you can contact them on 021-4276382
38th Cubs – Meeting Changes
From Tuesday 2nd November 2010, the meeting times of the 38th Cub Scouts will be brought forward to the new time of 7pm to 8.30pm. Please note the new times.
There will be no meeting on Tuesday 9th November, hoewever you should note the Orienteering taking place on Sunday 14th November in Currabinny Woods from 10am to 12 noon. Cubs should wear their neckerchief and warm clothes.
Overnight Activity in Kilcully – Gear List
Our first overnight activity this year will be at Kilcully Campsite from this Friday 5th November to Saturday 6th 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.
12 Days of Christmas Draw
Tickets for the annual 12 Days of Christmas Draw are being distributed to all sections this week. The group hopes that all families in the group will be able to sell a book of tickets. This is an important fundraiser for the group as it funds 10% to 15% of our annual running costs. Tickets can be returned on your usual meeting night, but no later than Friday 26th November 2010 as the ticket stubs need to be sent to Dublin in time for the first draw. We appreciate your continued support.
Monday October Bank Holiday
There will be no Beaver Scout or 40th Cub Scout meetings on Monday 25th October, as it is a Bank Holiday. All other sections are uneffected. Meetings for Beaver and 40th Cubs Scouts resume as normal on Monday 1st November.
Orienteering Event
Our first orienteering event of the year will take place on Sunday 14thNovember 2010 in Currabinny Woods. The scheduled time for the cub scout competition will be from 10am to 12 noon. The results will be available on Monday 16th and Tuesyda 17th November.
Beaver Section Full
The Beaver Section is now full and has no vacancies for new members in the current scouting year. if you are interested in joining Beavers, the section is open to boys aged 6 to 9 years old. If you wish you can add your childs to the waiting list for this section by emailing info@ballinloughscouts.com. Please note the minimum age to join is six years and we cannot accept anyone before their sixth birthday.