We’ve had a months break now it’s time for the Scouts, Ventures and Scouters to start meeting again!

Camp in Karlštejn, Czech Republic is only a month away; See you Wednesday night at 7pm for one hour.

All Scouts, Ventures and Scouters are invited but the Scouts,Ventures and Scouters going on camp must attend

Hi All,

It’s now only 37 days to camp!!!

Would eveyone (youths & adults) PLEASE fill in the form here on the website looking for passport & EHIC details NOW??

Thanks a lot :-)

Enda.

For all those going to Karlštejn, Czech Republic with us in August please be advised that the final payment is now OVERdue.

To facilitate those who need to get their final payments in there will be a leader present in the Scout Hall on the following times and money can be dropped down at these meetings;

• Friday June 7th from 6pm – 8:30pm (Beaver and Cub Scout meetings are on)
• Monday June 10th from 6pm – 7:30pm (Cub Scout meeting is on)
• Friday June 14th from 6pm – 8:30pm (Beaver and Cub Scout meetings are on)

The money can be handed in at one of these meetings and should left with the leader on duty at the time and in an envelope marked with the Scouts name and how much was owing.

Please inform your section leader when you will drop off the money outstanding.

6th Cork Scouts can email johncleary@douglasscouts.ie
47th Cork Scouts can email niamhfullam@douglasscouts.ie
Venture Scouts can email richardscriven@douglasscouts.ie

Meetings for those going on Camp

Reminder that our weekly Camp 2013 meetings are starting on Wednesday July 3rd from 7pm for one hour every Wednesday up until we head off on Camp.

Everyone going i.e. Scouts, Ventures and adults are expected to attend these meetings.

Both of our Scout Sections (6th & 47th Cork) and our Venture Scout Section are holding their final regular weekly meetings of their Scouting year this week.

The 47th Cork Scouts meet tonight in Fota Scout Centre, the 6th Cork Scouts meet Wednesday night (29th June) in the John Slye Scout Hall and the Venture Scouts meet on Wednesday night (29th June) in the John Slye Scout Hall.

The next weekly meeting that will happen will be for our Scouts, Ventures, Rovers and Scouters attending Camp 2013.

Those going to Summer Camp will meet on a weekly basis for the month of July each Wednesday at 7pm starting on Wednesday July 3rd.

If you are going to Summer Camp you MUST attend these meetings, we’ll be getting to know one another from the different sections and discussing plans and activities for the 2 weeks away in August.

Please click the link and/or fill out the form below!

Do you know how far away it now is to Summer Camp??

90 Days!!!!!!!!!

Wow, where does time go!!

Anyhow, we’ve been busy behind the scenes planning.  At this stage, we know the hostel we’re staying in & are working out sleeping plans.

We’re busy planning activities, canoeing, hiking, visiting Prage…… the list goes on!

What do YOU need to be doing at the moment?

The most important things you can do right now are:

• Make sure you have an up to date passport.  Nothing else will do!  You won’t be travelling with an ID card of any sort – it must be a passport.
• Apply for an EHIC card.  This is vital if you were to need any emergency care while abroad.  You can apply for one online at:  https://www.sspcrs.ie/portal/ehic/  More info about the card can be gotten HERE.
• Talk to your leaders about any outstanding camp fees.  We need to keep on top of them!

That’s about it.  As ever, any of the Scouter team will be delighted to help answer any queries you might have.

Keep an eye here on the website – it’s where you get the news first!

Roll on August…. :-)

Douglas Group Fundraiser in February will be Ten Pin Bowling in the Planet in Blackpool on Sunday February 17th

We have two hour sessions booked for our Group, parents, friends and families are all invited to come along, play a game of bowling and support us in much needed fundraising.

Tickets will be €7 and we will talk about the selling of these tonight at the parents meeting.

More details will be available soon so tell your mates! Keep the date!

Hi All,

Just a quick post to update you on our Travel Arrangements for camp 2013…..

Due to the great numbers booked in, it has been possible for us to travel by coach to camp. This will enable us to have our own transport at camp with us, and the adventure of traveling across Europe to get there!

While all details can still change, it looks like the arrangements for travel will be (ROUGHLY!):

=> Depart John Slye Scout Hall (Douglas) at 2pm on Saturday 3rd August 2013.
=> Return to the John Slye Scout Hall at about 5pm again, 2 weeks later – Saturday 17th August 2013.

The route we will be taking looks LIKELY to be traveling to Rosslare, and then sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg (and the same, return). While a bit more expensive, this cuts down on some of the coach time & should make the experience more comfortable & enjoyable for all!

At the risk of repeating myself (again) the above could change. We’re still looking at various options, but it seems the most likely solution now.

Roll on August… :-)

Enda.

Hi All,

Just a quick update regarding Summer Camp.

We have been working hard in the background, sorting out a few of the options that we have.  At this stage, we have confirmed our hostel and also are 99% confirmed on our travel arrangements!!  We will post about these as soon as we’re 100% happy.

Regarding travel, at this stage our stated dates still seem on target.  (Departing Cork on Saturday 3rd August, returning to Cork on Friday 16th August).

Regarding Price, it seems that the suggested price of €700 is the price camp will be.  (This is less whatever you earned from the 12 days of Christmas tickets promotion).

Finally, what should YOU do now?

• Remember that you need to have paid a FURTHER €150 by the FIRST meeting in January (so at this stage, you will have paid at least €200 in total).
• You will need an EHIC card.  This is a European Health Insurance Card.  You may already have one.  It will look like: If you don’t have one, you can apply for one at: ONLINE EHIC APPLICATION
• You can check your passport is in order.  Please make sure that you have a passport, IN DATE, in your own name!  If your passport is NOT an Irish or EU issued passport, please let us know as we’ll need to check it out in advance.

That’s about it so far!

Keep checking here.  We’re looking forward to posting more information on the website as and when we can.

Any thoughts or queries?  Please talk to any of the leaders or post them here!

Regards,

Enda.

As previously advised we are required to have all tickets (sold or unsold) back to National Office by Friday December 7^th so we are asking that all Douglas Scout members have their tickets back to their section leader no later than Friday November 30^th

This week you can drop your tickets and the money from the sale of same to any of our meetings if you cannot make your own meeting

• Monday Night – November 26th
  18:00 – 19:30: 6th Cork Cub Scout Meeting
  18:30 – 19:30: 6th Cork Beaver Scout Meeting (ICA Hall Douglas)
  19:30 – 21:30: 47th Cork Scout Meeting
• Wednesday Night – November 28th
  18:00 – 20:00: 6th Cork Scout Meeting
  20:30 – 21:30: Douglas Venture Scout Meeting
• Friday Night – November 30th
  18:00 – 19:00: 47th Cork Beaver Scout Meeting
  There is NO 47th Cork Cub Scout Meeting this week due to taking part in the County Quiz