Hello fellow Scouts and Parents,

Given the updated announcement from the Government today we will continue with our decision to stop ALL Scouting activities, including but not limited to, weekly meetings, weekend activities, Group Councils, Group Forums, scouters forums, section councils, quarter master work, for our members, both adult and youth.

We are doing all this in the best interest of our Scouters and our youth members.

Section leaders have already canceled any activity they had planned until further notice.

The Governments update restrictions runs until April 19th, we will be working along the same timelines and we will keep you updated as the information comes to us.

As always, remain calm and focused, and thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

With regards Camp 2020; that is now under review and we will provide those going with an update at the weekend.

If you have follow up questions please email me eoinfield@douglasscouts.ie.ie or the Deputy Group Leader conorcrowley@douglasscouts.ie

Yours in Scouting,
Eoin Field – Group Leader

Hello fellow Scouts and Parents,

Given the announcement from the Government this morning we have taken the decision to stop ALL Scouting activities, including, but not limited to, weekly meetings, weekend activities, Group Councils, Group Forums, scouters forums, section councils, quarter master work, for our members.

We are doing all this in the best interest of our Scouters, and our youth members as of 6pm this evening. This means the meetings in the hall tonight, will NOT be going ahead.

Section leaders will now cancel any activity planned until further notice.

The Government advice runs from 6pm this evening until March 29th, we will be working along the same timelines and we will keep you updated as the information comes to us.

As always, remain calm and focused, and thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

With regards Camp 2020 we will make a decision on that in due course.

If you have follow up questions please email me eoinfield@douglasscouts.ie.ie or the Deputy Group Leader conorcrowley@douglasscouts.ie

Yours in Scouting

Eoin Field, Group Leader

Date: Sunday, March 1

Time: 9.30 am at Kilclooney Wood Car Park

Cost: €5 (to cover petrol)

Location: Meet at Kilclooney Wood Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/pcdazDgPxCZRE8yKA)

Travel directions:

• Head for Dungarvan on the N25
• Abbout 12km after Dungarvan, just after an applegreen station take the left turn for Kilkenny (R676)
• Follow the R676 for about 9km, you should hit a forested area
• The car park is then on the left (limited parking is also available on the right)

Route: One of the nicest hikes in the country – https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/go-walk-coumshingaun-co-waterford-1.1990772 (weather-permitting!)

Note:

• Ensure your cub had a good breakfast
• We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park
• We expect to be back at the Kilclooney Wood Car Park between 3 and 4 pm

Hike Gear List

• Neckerchief
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
• hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
• Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
• Water – minimum of 1 ltr
• Hat & Gloves – it will be cold!
• Torch & spare batteries
• Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
• Healthy packed lunch
• In separate small bag: Change of shoes + warm hoody for after hike

Optional, if cub scout has these…

• 1st aid kit
• Whistle
• Compass
• Gaiters

Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.

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

Date: 20 October

Time: 10.00 am

Cost: €0

Location: Meet at Bay Lough Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/q3MtMMXgvPHqFL756)

Note:

• Ensure your cub had a good breakfast
• We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park
• We expect to be back at the Bay Lough Car Park between 3 and 4 pm

Hike Gear List

• Neckerchief
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
• hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
• Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
• Water – minimum of 1 ltr
• Hat & Gloves
• Torch & spare batteries
• Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
• Healthy packed lunch
• In separate small bag: Change of shoes + warm hoody for after hike

Optional, if cub scout has these…

• 1st aid kit
• Whistle
• Compass
• Gaiters

Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.

With the new Scouting year comes the annual membership and registration fee, which covers national insurance, registration of each member with Scouting Ireland and the balance goes towards the ongoing upkeep of our hall and support of our Group.

Scouting Ireland increased their annual registration costs by €20 per member this year. The Group Council agreed not to pass this fully onto our own members instead an increase of €10 for this years membership will only apply.

The 2019/2020 fees are as follows:

€150 for one youth member
€280 for TWO youth members from the same family and
€390 for THREE youth members or more from the same family.

All membership fees are payable online using easypaymentsplus.com. There is NO charge or cost for using this service.

We ask that all payments of fees this year are completed by Sunday September 29th.

In addition to the membership fee, all members must have their activity consent form signed by a parent and submitted to their Scouter to allow them take part in any activity and remain at the weekly meetings.

If you have any issues or difficulty in paying please contact the Group Leader Eoin Field, in confidence, by emailing eoinfield@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 to allow for activities in 2019/2020.

ConsentForm2019

You can also download the Managing Medications form which is now referenced in the consent form if needed.

Managing Medications Form

You can fill them in and print it off yourself and bring it down to the next meeting.

Date: March 10

Time: Meet at 8.40 am, buses leave at 9am (expected back by 3.30 pm, updates on fB and WhatsApp)

Cost: €10 (if not already paid!)

Location: Buses leave from Frankfield RC Church

Destination: Gougane Barra

Note:

• Ensure your cub had a good breakfast
• We will do a quick gear check before leaving
• We expect to be back in Frankfield at around 3.30 pm, updates on fb and WhatsApp

Hike Gear List

• Neckerchief
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
• Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
• Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
• Plenty of drinks (water or hot drinks in flask) –  but no fizzy drinks please and no cans
• Hat & Gloves
• Torch & spare batteries
• Healthy packed lunch
• In separate small bag: Change of shoes, clothes (i.e. warm hoody) for after the hike, this bag will stay on the bus while we are out hiking

Optional, if cub scout has these…
• 1st aid kit
• Whistle
• Compass
• Gators

Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.

Dates: 25/26/27 January Mount Melleray Weekend update:

Travel times

Cub, Scouts & Ventures

• Assemble at Frankfield Church car park at 1800hrs on Friday 25th
• Depart Frankfield Church car park at 1830hrs on Friday 25th
• All must travel in full uniform.
• Please ensure all have dinner before departure.

Beavers 

• Assemble at Frankfield Church car park at 0930 on Saturday 26th
• Depart Frankfield at 1000hrs on Sat 26th
• 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 & Ventures
(Please have your child pack themselves or assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)

• 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
• Pyjamas
• Spare underwear and socks
• Rain gear
• Torch
• ADDITIONAL REQUEST FOR THE CUB SCOUTS
  Cubs need to have their rain gear, water bottle (filled) and hi viz jackiet packed separately in a small day bag and will be brought on the bus on the Friday night

GEAR LIST – Beaver Scouts
(Please have your Beaver Scout assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)

• 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
• Pyjamas
• Spare underwear and socks
• Raingear
• Torch

Any issues or questions please contact your section leader.