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
There are still a few places available for our June bank holiday Cub Camp in Larch Hill. Please let your section leader know if your Cub wished to attend.
Please read the following carefully and keep an eye on the website for updates.
Date: Friday 1st June to Monday 4th June
Who can go: All 2nd, 6th, 47th and 93rd Cubs are eligible to come however we have booked 48 places altogether.
Cost: €130. Please pay a €50 non refundable cash deposit at your next cub meeting to secure your child’s place. Any section with more than 12 Cubs hoping to go will take bookings on a first come, first serve basis. The first 12 will have a secure place and their deposit is non-refundable. The rest will be put on a waiting list and any spare seats will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone on the waiting list who is not successful will get their deposit back after the Easter Break.
The second payment of €80 will be requested by May 11th and should be paid directly to the easy payment system.
Departure time: 3:45pm on Friday 1st from our Scout Hall. Please ensure your child has had their dinner. returning before 6pm on Monday 4th. Time TBC depending on the weekends program.
Please DO NOT pack ANY electronic devices or mobile phones or bring any such devices on the weekend.
We all very much look forward to this trip but please remember that due to high demand for this trip no place can be fully secured until we have received your deposit and deposits are non refundable.
That time is rolling around again – St. Patrick’s Day is on it’s way
In keeping with our traditions and involvement in the parish we will be attending two religious services on St. Patrick’s Day
11:00am Mass in St. Columbas Church & 11:00am Service in St. Lukes Church
We would like to ask as many of members as possible to attend one of these services. We will be assembling in the Scout Hall from 10:30 in full uniform.
Please let your section leader know by text or email that you can attend.
On St. Patricks morning we are holding our annual cake sale in the Scout Hall before and after the 11am religious services.
The parents & friends committee are organising this event and we are asking for our members (and their parents) to show your support by baking us a cake or two (or a batch of cakes) and bringing them to the hall at 10:00 on the morning so we can sell them and raise funds for our group.
Each year we have had tremendous support for this simple fundraiser and we hope it will continue this year.
This year the 6 Scouts that are going to the World Jamboree in 2019 will continue the Cake Sale for the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses to raise money towards their Jamboree Fees so we’d encourage mass goers hopefully to support these efforts also
Yours In Scouting,
Eoin Field
Group Leader – Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group
Event postponed until a later date..
Date: Sunday March 4th
Meet: Frankfield RC church
Time: 8.15am (expected back by 4.30 updates on FB and WhatsApp)
Travel: By bus
Cost: €10
Cub Gear Needed
- Boots and change of shoes for journey home.
- Coat
- Waterproof pull ups
- Warm clothes
- Hat
- Gloves
- Good healthy lunch
- Plenty of drinks (water or hot drinks in flasks but not tins of pop!)
Important
Check-in with your leaders when dropping off your cub as county organisers say due to uneven and snowy ground for hike, cubs without boots will not be permitted to attend.
Dates: 26/27/28th January Mount Melleray Weekend update:
Travel times
Cub, Scouts & Ventures
- Assemble at Frankfield Church car park at 1800hrs on Friday 26th
- Depart Frankfield Church car park at 1830hrs on Friday 26th
- All must travel in full uniform.
- Please ensure all have dinner before departure.
Beavers
- Assemble at Frankfield Church car park at 1000 on Saturday 27th
- Depart Frankfield at 1030hrs on Sat 27th
- All must travel in full uniform.
Everyone will return to Frankfield Church carpark on Sunday 28th Jan at approx. 1600hrs
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
- 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
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
- Pyjamas
- Spare underwear and socks
- Raingear
- Torch
Any issues or questions please contact your section leader.
Date: Wednesday 6th December
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: UCC Boole 4
Uniform: Full uniform including black shoes and black socks.
Parking: UCC carpark on Donovans rd
Access: UCC have asked that we use the Donovans rd or Boole College rd entrances.
Parents and family are very welcome and seating will be available in Boole 3.
Gifts collected will be distributed to various charities around the city, so, we’d appreciate if each scouter family could bring a wrapped gift labelled boy/girl and age.
Gifts are not compulsory and don’t need to be expensive. Something as simple as a colouring pencil set or colouring book would be very much appreciated.
Date + Time: 15th October 10.15am – 3.45pm
Venue: Currabinny Woods
Directions Map: http://www.corko.net/calendar/currabinny-woods
Cost: €5
What your cub must bring –
- Neckerchief
- Small rucksack / knapsack
- Bivvy or large bin bag – to sit on.
- Old clothes
- Hiking boots or old runners
- Healthy lunch snack
- Plenty of water to drink
- Rain Gear – Coat and waterproof pull-ups
- Cub jumper needed for after the activities, before going home
- Change of clothes – just in case!
What cubs can expect
- Lots of varied scout activities
- Afternoon of orienteering
Don’t forget this Sunday in the Rochestown Park Hotel is our Family Fun Quiz
Make sure you inform your childs section leader that you’re going so that we can have space for everyone!
Contact your childs section leader now and tell us how many people you’re bringing along
