We’re all ready to go this Saturday to have our first Group Investiture in Fota Scout Campsite starting at 13:30
Just a few reminders and some final pieces of information for everyone attending
This event is for ALL Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts, Scouters and Parents/Families
We are investing everyone, young and old, into the new group
Programme
- 13:30 – 14:15 Investiture Ceremony
- 14:15 – 16:15 Scout Bases/Backwoods with some snacks and drinks
- 16:15 – 17:15 One big campfire!!
Transport Options
CAR- People can travel by car and head into the Fota main gate and drive over and park in the main carpark of FOTA HOUSE. We would prefer if people could car pool where possible. It will be at 10/15 minute walk from the carpark to the Fota Scout Campsite. Exit from Fota House Carpark will be €3 per car.
TRAIN- People can travel by train from Kent Station to the Fota Island stop. The closest timed train departs Cork at 13:00 and arrives in Fota Island at 13:15 (you would need to be at Kent Station well in advance of 13:00 to ensure you make the train) Fota Scout Campsite is only a 2 minute walk from the Fota Island train platform.
Check www.irishrail.ie for other train times and please remember their is NO public parking at the Fota Scout Campsite
- Everyone must start to assemble at the entrance to Fota Scout Campsite for 13:20
- All uniformed members must be in full uniform
- Scouts should bring a change of clothers with them to keep their uniform clean while taking part in the activity bases
- Some people might want to bring a packed lunch or a flask with them if they haven’t eaten before hand. Don’t worry though we will be giving refreshements to all those in attendance.
If you’ve any problems or still haven’t informed your section leader if you are going OR not then please email your childs section leader –
It’s almost here and we’re really excited about the response we’ve had and the numbers we’ve going.
Here is some more information for those going on the weekend.
Travel Arrangements
Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture Scouts
- The bus will depart the Scout hall on Friday evening at 18:30.
Cubs, Scouts & Ventures are asked to start assembling from 18:00.
- The bus will depart at 18:30
Beaver Scouts
- The bus will depart the Scout hall on Saturday morning at 10:30.
Beaver Scouts are asked to start assembling from 10:00
- The bus will depart at 10:30
Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture Scouts
- Everyone will return home at the same time
We are aiming to be back in the Scout hall on Sunday afternoon at 16:30
If there is a delay and if possible we will post updates on our Facebook page, our twitter account and online on this website.
Gear List
GEAR LIST – Cub Scouts, Scouts & Ventures
- Knife, Fork, Spoon
- Unbreakable/Plastic Plate, bowl & cup/mug
- Tea Towel & a J-Cloth
- Sleeping Bag & small pillow
- Full set of wash-gear i.e.
Soap, Facecloth, towel, Toothbrush & Paste, Deodorant
- Good walking & hiking shoes or boots
- Three full complete changes of clothes
- Pajamas
- Spare underwear and socks
GEAR LIST – Beaver Scouts
- Knife, Fork, Spoon
- Unbreakable/Plastic Plate, bowl & cup/mug
- Tea Towel & a J-Cloth
- Sleeping Bag & small pillow
- Full set of wash-gear i.e.
Soap, Facecloth, towel, Toothbrush & Paste
- Good walking shoes
- Two complete changes of clothes
- Pajamas
- Spare underwear and socks
Tips for Parents…
- Spending money will not be needed. There is no access to a shop over the weekend.
- PLEASE – Limit the amount of junk/rubbish food you give your child. They will all be fed breakfast, lunch and dinner over the weekend and a snack on Saturday night.
- PLEASE – Get your Cub, Scout or Venture to pack their own bag so that they’ll know whats in it and where everything is.
- PLEASE – Get your Beaver Scout to pack their bag with you… Try anyway…. So they too will know whats in it and where everything is.
- From experience we know that items will get lost or damaged therefore we ask that no expensive pieces of clothing are brought along on the weekend away. This also applies to electronic devices; please leave MP3 players and hand held gaming devices at home.
- MOBILE PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS WEEKEND – FOR ANY SCOUT
If you’ve any further questions or still have money to pay off for this weekend please speak with your childs section leader as soon as you can.
- When: October 4th/5th/6th
- Where: Mount Melleray Scout Centre, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
- Cost: €50 for Cub Scouts, Scouts & Ventures & €30 for Beaver Scouts
This is our first big group weekend away and it’s to celebrate the new Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group.
We are asking/requesting/inviting/expecting a great number of Scouts to attend.
- The Cub Scouts, Scouts & Ventures will head down on the Friday evening and come home on Sunday afternoon.
- The Beaver Scouts will head down on Saturday morning and come home on Sunday afternoon with everyone else.
We have a packed intinerary planned for the weekend; this is a chance for all our members to get together for the first time as one group.
- What do I do now:
Secure your place with a €10 deposit – Give this to your section leader at your next meeting (Full payment also accepted)
Full payment must be made by Friday 27th
- Keep an eye on this site, our Facebook page and Twitter Feed for more information
Here are all the start times of our weekly meetings going forward. Previous post was slightly incorrect!
Beaver Scouts (6, 7, 8 yr olds) (Waiting list in place for new members to these sections)
- 2nd Cork Beaver Scouts – Starting on Thursday September 12th @ 18:00 – 19:00
Under the new leadership of Janette Murphy (janettemurphy@douglasscouts.ie)
- 6th Cork Beaver Scouts – Starting on Tuesday September 10th @ 18:30 – 19:30
(This is the group that used to meet on Monday in the ICA hall. Now meeting on Tuesday in the John Slye Scout Hall)
Under the new leadership of Deborah Long (deborahlong@douglasscouts.ie)
- 47th Cork Beaver Scouts – Starting on Friday September 13th @ 18:00 – 19:00
Under the leadership of Dara Gowan (daragowan@douglasscouts.ie)
Cub Scouts (9, 10, 11 yr olds) (Waiting list in place for new members to these sections)
Scouts (12, 13, 14 15 yr olds) New Members Welcome
Venture Scouts (15, 16, 17 yr olds)
- Douglas & St. Finbarres Venture Crew – Starting on Wednesday September 4th @ 20:00 – 21:00
Venture Crew Adviser Richard Scriven (richardscriven@douglasscouts.ie)
Hi all,
You can download a consent form that needs to be filled out for every youth member and handed back to their Leader immediately.
You can fill it in and print it off yourself and bring it down to the next meeting.
YiS,
Darran.
Last night (22nd August) a specially convened Group Council took place whereby the Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group came into existence following a unanimous vote by all present.
In addition to the members of the former Group Councils of Douglas Scout Group and of St. Finbarres Cathedral Scout Group were Una ORegan (County Commissioner for Cork South) and Colin Heas (County Commissioner for Lee Valley)
Elected on the night were the new officers of the Group
- Joint Chairpersons of the Group Council – Don Trotter & Enda Downey
- Group Leader – Conor Crowley
- Deputy Group Leader – Derek Dunne
- Group Secretary – Dara Gowan
- Group Treasurer – Ger Hodkinson
- Group Quartermasters – Kevin OConnor & Stephen McCarthy
- Group Programme Coordinators – Claire Nichols & Nick Swanton
- Sections will hear from their respective leaders shortly
It is an honour to have been appointed as the new Group Leader of the Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group. We go forward together in what are a new era for scouting and a new era for us all as adults in scouting.
The history that comes with both former groups should not be and will not be lost as we move into the future. As we embark on this journey together I can safely say that uniting has only made scouting stronger.
You’ll be aware that as always in scouting we’ll be presented with many challenges but I’m sure we’ll overcome any of these together as a group.
I’m looking forward to working with everyone; from county level to the section leaders, from the Group Council to the Parents & Friends committee, and of course with our youth members, in building a strong future for Scouting.
Yours In Scouting
Conor Crowley
Group Leader – Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group