Douglas & St. FinBarresScout Group – 2nd 6th 47th 93rd Cork

As some people are on mid term breaks here is a breakdown of what sections are meeting this week

Beaver Scouts

2nd Cork (Thursdays) – No Meeting
6th Cork (Tuesdays) – No Meeting
47th Cork (Mondays) – No Meeting
93rd Cork (Fridays) – 18:00 to 19:00 in Canon Packham Hall

Cub Scouts

2nd Cork (Thursdays) – No Meeting
6th Cork (Mondays) – No Meeting
47th Cork (Fridays) – No Meeting
93rd Cork (Fridays) – 19:00 to 20:30 in Canon Packham Hall

Scouts

2nd Cork (Tuesdays) – 19:30 to 21:30
6th Cork (Wednesdays) – Night Hike to Currabinny Woods
47th Cork (Fridays) – No Meeting

Venture Scouts

DSF Ventures (Wednesdays) – 19:30 to 22:30ish for Movie Night!

Tonight (20th October) is our Halloween party. Starting at 6:30 with some fun games and maybe some spooky stories!

Don’t forget your fancy dress and your party bag!!!

Next Tuesday (27th October) we will NOT be meeting due to the school mid term break

Amy Ormond – Section Leader

amyormond@douglasscouts.ie

Please note update on ferry times for this weekend to Spike.

Friday 25^th

1830hrs Depart Monkstown:
This ferry is for Scout & Venture Scouts so please be at pier by 1820hrs

1930hrs Depart Monkstown:
This ferry is for Cubs Scouts and our guests from Tipperary so please be at pier by 1920hrs

Saturday 26^th

0930hrs Depart Monkstown:
This ferry is for Beavers so please be at pier for 0920 hrs

1700hrs  From Spike to Monkstown:
Beavers will return on this ferry and be at Monkstown back on the pier at 1715hrs.

Sunday 27^th From Spike to Monkstown

1215hrs for Cubs:
This will be back in Monkstown at 1230hrs

1300hrs for Scouts & Ventures:
This will be back in Monkstown at 1315hrs

Please ensure all those overnighting on the Friday Night have had dinner before they travel.

Can everyone bring a water bottle as an addition to the initial gear list

Hope your Beaver is excited for Sunday!

As it’s St. Patricks Day there will be NO Beaver Scout Meeting on March 17th. Our next meeting will be March 24th.

We hope everyone enjoys the break and can support our Cake Sale on St. Patricks morning

Yours In Scouting

Deborah & Team

deborahlong@douglasscouts.ie

Due to the severe weather warning in place at the moment we are NOT holding the 6th Cork Beaver Meeting this evening at 1830

Meetings should resume as normal next Tuesday January 20th

Thank you for your understanding

Yours In Scouting,

Deborah Long
6th Cork Beaver Leader
deborahlong@douglasscouts.ie

• Beaver Scouts

The 2nd Cork Beaver Scouts (Thursday nights) will return on Thursday January 8th.

The 6th Cork Beaver Scouts (Tuesday nights) will return on Tuesday January 13th.

The 47th Cork Beaver Scouts (Monday nights) will return on Monday January 12th.

• Cub Scouts

The 2nd Cork Cub Scouts (Thursday nights) will return on January 8th.

The 6th Cork Cub Scouts (Monday nights) will return on January 12th

The 47th Cork Cub Scouts (Friday nights) will return on Friday January 9th.

• Scouts

The 2nd Cork Scouts (Tuesday nights) will return on Tuesday December 13th

The 6th Cork Scouts (Wednesday nights)  will return on January 12th

The 47th Cork Scouts (Friday nights)  will return on January 9th

• Venture Scouts

The Venture Crew will return on Wednesday January 14th

Our three Beaver Colonies are holding a Christmas event on Sunday December 7th

We are asking that all Beavers meet at the Scout Hall at 2pm and can be collected again at the Scout Hall at 5pm

Please wear warm clothes and if you’ve a Christmas Hat please bring that with you or borrow one if you don’t own one

The cost of this event is just €2 per Beaver Scout

Please contact your leader and let them know you will be able to attend and bring the €2 down to your next section meeting to secure your place.

Yours In Scouting,

Ciara, Deborah & Wendy

47th Cork (Monday nights) contact ciarahosford@douglasscouts.ie

6th Cork (Tuesday nights) contact deborahlong@douglasscouts.ie

2nd Cork (Thursday nights) contact wendyswanton@douglasscouts.ie

Just a quick reminder that ALL Beaver Scouts should have had their dinner before dropping off your gear in the hall from 17:30hrs

Also if you, as a parent, can assist us on the night, with just the hike from the Church to the Scout Hall please let us know.

You’ll be asked to walk along with the group of Beaver Scouts (not just your child) and help maintain order :) as we walk up to the Scout Hall

Please ensure you’ve a high visibility vest if you’re available to join us for the short hike.

Contact Wendy (for Thurs nights) wendyswanton@douglasscouts.ie or Deborah ( for Tues nights) deborahlong@douglasscouts.ie if you can help with the hike part of the night

These details are for the 2nd & 6th Cork Beaver Colonies only (Tuesday & Thursday Nights)
The 47th Beaver Colony (Monday nights) will be arranging an overnight shortly

November 8th

• Please drop your gear to the hall BEFORE the hike begins: A leader will be waiting to collect all gearbags in the Scout Hall from 17:30hrs
• The Gear Bag should contain, along with your sleeping bag:
  > PJ’s/Clothes to sleep in
  > Change of clothes for Sunday morning
  > Bowl, cup and spoon for Breakfast
  > Camping mat/Ground Mat optional
• All Beaver Scouts then to assemble at St. Patricks Church Rochestown for 18:00hrs
• Beaver Scouts MUST be wearing for the short hike to the hall:
  > High Visability Jackets
  > Neckerchiefs
  > Suitable coat for the weater
  > Hat & Gloves
• Cost of the overnight is only €3 per Beaver Scout
• All food will be provided so please, please, please, NO Junk food or fizzy drinks to be given to the Beavers for the overnight
• NO electronic devices (MP3 players, iPads, iPods or phones to be brought) They will be broken and we will not take responsibility for them
• All Beaver Scouts to be collected at 10:30hrs on Sunday morning in the Scout Hall