2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone and for Scouting it has been no different.
We hope to return to Scouting of some form shortly and continue on in January for all our sections. This of course can change and will depend on Government, HSE and Scouting Ireland guidelines.
The Group Secretary sent out an email to all our parents on Monday last to ask for confirmation if your child will be returning to Scouting with us so we can plan for the coming months.
We would appreciate it if you could let us know by replying to dsfgroupsecretary@douglasscouts.ie as soon as possible and if you could please mention your childs name and the section they are in when replying we would appreciate it.
If your child does not currently wish to return but changes their mind in the future we will of course welcome them back.
If you have any questions please feel free to email dsfgroupsecretary@douglasscouts.ie or contact the Group Leader, Vickie Swanton at vickieswanton@douglasscouts.ie
Jan 31st to Feb 2nd
Travel times
Cub (2nd,47th,93rd) & Scouts (2nd,6th,47th) & Venture Scouts
- Depart Frankfield Church car park at 1830hrs on Friday 31st
- All must travel in full uniform.
- Please ensure all have dinner before departure.
Beavers
- Depart Frankfield at 1000hrs on Sat 1st
- All must travel in full uniform.
Everyone will return to Frankfield Church carpark on Sunday 27th Jan at approx. 1530hrs.
Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook & Twitter) for updates on the return journey
Gear List
Parents and Scouts please take note that there is no need for sweets or snacks as all food and treats will be provided throughout the course of the weekend. There is also no food allowed in the dormitories.
The group takes NO responsibility for any electronic equipment brought on or damaged while on camp
GEAR LIST – Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture Scouts
(Please have your child pack themselves or assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)
- 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
- Pyjamas
- Spare underwear and socks
- Rain gear
- Torch plus extra batteries
GEAR LIST – Beaver Scouts
(Please have your Beaver Scout assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)
- 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
- Pyjamas
- Spare underwear and socks
- Raingear
- Torch
On October 20th next the 4 Beaver colonies from our Group are heading to the Fota Scout Centre.
- Cost: €10 per Beaver
- Meeting at Kent Station at 13:30 to take the 14:00 train to Cobh (exiting at Fota), we are boarding the train at 13:45 at the latest.
- Arriving home at approx. 19:30 off the 19:10 train from Cobh
- Please have had lunch before arriving
- We will supply snacks and hot food while we are onsite in Fota
- Wear a warm jacket, comfortable shoes and you must wear your neckerchief
- All payments must be made in cash to your section Leader by October 15th
Yours in Scouting
The Beaver Leadership team
- 2nd Cork Janette Murphy janettemurphy@douglasscouts.ie
- 6th Cork Don McCarthy donmccarthy@douglasscouts.ie
- 47th Cork Conor Crowley conorcrowley@douglasscouts.ie
- 93rd Cork Ronan Keane ronankeane@douglasscouts.ie
Location:
Cuskinny Court, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24R623
Travel Times:
- Drop Off: Saturday 21st at Cuskinny Court @ 10:00
- Collection: Sunday 22nd at Cuskinny Court @ 12:00 (noon)
Accommodation:
Food:
- Bring a packed lunch and drink for Saturday
- No nuts should be brought!!
- Snacks can also be brought, but they should be healthy
- All other food provided
Gear List:
Please ensure all gear is labelled with your Beaver’s name.
Try to pack everything into one rucksack. Beavers should assist, so they know where their stuff is.
- Packed lunch and drink
- Day bag or small rucksack
- Sleeping bag, ground mat, travel pillow (or pillow case)
- Rain gear – light coat and water proof pull-ups
- Warm Hat and Gloves
- Hiking Boots (or waterproof footwear)
- Runners
- Tea Towel / J-Cloth
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon
- Spare changes of warm old clothes for the weekend
- Warm PJs
- Wash gear – small towel, tooth brush / paste
- Empty water bottle
- Torch or headlamp with spare batteries
Please DO NOT pack ANY electronic devices or bring any such devices on the weekend.
Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group and Leaders accept no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to any electronic devices while away on camp.
Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout group are thrilled to inform all members, that we look forward to all camping activities in the future
In the meantime, we’d like to encourage all our sections to continue planning outdoor programmes and keep having fun and a laugh: We trust that you didn’t fall for our joke about camping being banned.
And remember, keep the OUT in SCOUTING.
Scouting Ireland regret to inform all members, that from this point forward, all camping activities are prohibited.
This decision has not been taken lightly, and is after long protracted discussions with our Health and Safety consultants over the last few months.
We would hope to be able to to reverse this decision as soon as possible, but at this stage cannot anticipate when this will be.
In the meantime, we’d like to encourage all Sections and Troops to continue with their Scouting programme’s as much as possible. Some suggestions might be:
- Indoor accommodations in the various hostels available around the country. (Please remember to adhere to all the associations Safeguarding policies).
- Stay in your own Scout Den? Or others? (Assuming of course that they comply with fire safety regulations.)
- Plan overnight hikes? (Once you don’t plan on camping during the hike).
- Look out for cheap hotel deals?
We trust that you’ll bear with us during this difficult time. And remember, keep the OUT in SCOUTING.
Scouting Ireland – Larch Hill – 1st April 2018
Due to the Easter break there will be no Beaver meetings from Friday 23rd March to Sunday 8th April
Our Beaver Scouts are back in action: All our Beaver colonies are full and so are unable to take new members
- 2nd Cork Beaver Scouts
Back on Thursday September 7th at 18:00
Beaver Scouter: Janette Murphy janettemurphy@douglasscouts.ie
- 6th Cork Beaver Scouts
Back on Tuesday September 5th at 18:30
Beaver Scouter: Don McCarthy donmccarthy@douglasscouts.ie
- 47th Cork Beaver Scouts
Back on Monday September 4th at 18:00
Beaver Scouter: Kevin O’Donoghue kevinodonoghue@douglasscouts.ie
- 93rd Cork Beaver Scouts
Back on Friday September 8th at 18:00
Beaver Scouter: Ronan Keane ronankeane@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.
Saturday 22nd: Meet at Kent Train Station at 09:30.
Sunday 23rd: Return to Kent Station on 12:40 train.
No uniform is needed this weekend, but neckerchief must be worn at all times.
Gear list for weekend
- Water bottle
- Raingear
- Full change of clothes
- Spare shoes
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Torch
- Cup, bowl, plate, knife, fork, spoon
- Pyjamas
- Wash gear with small towel
- Hat and gloves
The group will not take responsibility for any electronic equipment brought to or damaged while on camp and we ask that all such equipment should not be brought. All gear should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Any issues or questions contact your section leaders.
