Date & Time: 7th October 2017 9:45am – 3.45pm
Location: Doyle Rd, Scout Hall
Cost: Zero
For who: Sixers and Seconders Only ie 3rd or final year cubs.
Uniform: Full
Bring: Rain coat as they’ll be doing activities outside.
Healthy packed lunch
Notebook and pen
Overview: This workshop is a must for any cub wishing to take on the role of Sixer or Seconder. Sessions are to help final year cubs understand the role they will be expected to play in their cub sections and wider scout group. It will give them the tools to assist them take more responsibility for themselves and the younger cubs in their sections.
Our Cub Scouts (9 – 11 yr olds) are back in action: All our Cub packs are full and so are unable to take new members
- 2nd Cork Cub Scouts
Back on Thursday September 7th at 19:00
Cub Scouter: David Kinnear davidkinnear@douglasscouts.ie
- 6th Cork Cub Scouts
Back on Monday September 11th at 19:00
Cub Scouter: Jacqueline Kehoe jackiekehoe@douglasscouts.ie
- 47th Cork Cub Scouts
Back on Friday September 8th at 18:00
Cub Scouter: Siobhan Hodkinson siobhanhodkinson@douglasscouts.ie
- 93rd Cork Cub Scouts
Back on Friday September 8th at 19:00
Cub Scouter: Orla Kelly orlakelly@douglasscouts.ie
We are NOW accepting payments through www.easypaymentsplus.com for the Scouting year 2017/2018
We had kept the registration fee the same for approx. 5 years and due to increasing costs it was agreed at our last Group Council that we need to make a modest increase of €10 per child.
- Registration for 2017/18 will be as follows:
This covers National Registration, Insurance and building costs (lighting, heating etc.)
- €140 for one Scout
- €260 for two siblings
- €360 for three siblings
Our preferred method of payment is through the Easy Payment System, we have made an adjustment so that the EPP fees will be paid by the Group so there is NO CHARGE for you to use this system anymore.
If you wish to pay in cash or by cheque we look forward to see you this Sunday 3rd September 7-8PM
Yours In Scouting
Ger Hodkinson
Group Treasurer
Email: gerhodkinson@douglasscouts.ie
We had kept the registration fee the same for approx. 5 years and due to increasing costs it was agreed at our last Group Council that we need to make a modest increase of €10 per child.
- Registration for 2017/18 will be as follows:
This covers National Registration, Insurance and building costs (lighting, heating etc.)
- €140 for one Scout
- €260 for two siblings
- €360 for three siblings
Our preferred method of payment is through the Easy Payment System, we have made an adjustment so that the EPP fees will be paid by us so there is NO charge for you to use this system anymore. We will be accepting online payments from 1st September.
If you wish to pay in cash or by cheque we look forward to see you on Sunday 3rd September 7-8PM
Yours In Scouting
Ger Hodkinson
Group Treasurer
Following the announcement on May 18th last that Conor Crowley would step down over the summer months the Group Council tonight unanimously agreed that Eoin Field would be nominated for the position of Group Leader of the Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group and his details will now be forwarded to the National Commissioner (Adult Resources) of Scouting Ireland for approval.
Eoin joined the leadership team when he returned to Scouting after a few years break, to what was then the Douglas Scout Group, as an assistant Beaver Scout Leader back in 2012. He moved to Cubs after a year where he has run the 6th Cork Cub Scout pack ever since and was appointed Deputy Group Leader in 2016.
Eoin also is currently part of the team that is assisting the Scout Phoenix Patrol with their training and preparation for the National Campcraft Competition this weekend in Stormont Castle.
Coming from a Scouting background Eoin was a member of Blarney Cubs, Scouts & Ventures until he took a break at the age of 25. His father Pat Field is a former Unit Leader for Blarney are former Regional Commissioner. Eoins daughter Ella and son Jack are both members of the Group in Scouts and Cub Scouts.
The Group Council and the leadership team of all our sections wish him well in his new role and look forward to supporting him and helping him to lead Douglas & St. FinBarres into the future.
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.
Who: For the 3rd and final year cubs working on their CSA.
When: Saturday 10th June
From: We leave the Scout Hall @ 8.45am
Return: Back at Scout Hall by 5 or 6pm. We’ll update you by Facebook, WhatsApp group and/or text.
Route: Seven Heads OSI Map #89 / #87 Click link for Seven Heads info
Gear needed:
- Necker
- Rain gear: Light rain coat and pull ups.
- Comfortable back pack is important as distance covered will be at least 20km. (25Ltr bag is big enough)
- Sun hat, sun lotion & insect repellent is a must.
- Footwear: Ground will be varied so sturdy walking shoes or boots are a must have.
- Change of clothes in a separate bag, just in case, can be left in car.
- Cubs can travel wearing their trainers and change into boots at start of hike.
- Food: Have a good breakfast. Bring healthy packed lunch and plenty of water + bag of Tayto crisps (good for replacing lost salts on hikes).
- Please no fizzy drinks, they are dead weight to carry and give a false energy boost.
- Bivvi bag or large plastic bin bag (to sit on during breaks).
- Whistle, compass and cubs personal 1st aid kit.
No shorts, only long trousers to be worn.
Some parents are helping with transport on the day, so please do offer if you’re free.
You’re also very welcome to join your cub on the hike.
If you have any questions please do contact your cubs leader.
When: 17th June 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: Loughbeg Beach, Ringaskiddy. (click on map image below to enlarge)
Cost: €5 covers cost of BBQ at the end of the day.
Is your cub going? So county organisers can ensure plenty of BBQ food for your cub please let your leaders know at your next cub meeting, or sooner.
What to bring: Have a good breakfast before leaving home. Bring a healthy packed lunch and lots of water. Please no fizzy drinks as they only give a very short false energy boost.
Swim wear or a wet suit if they have one, a towel and change of clothes. Water resistant sun lotion and sun hat.
Neckers must be worn.
What if my cub can’t swim? All cubs will be wearing life jackets, so if they’re happy to get wet they’ll have a great day.
Activities include:
Sailing
Rowing
Kayaking
Raft Building
Raft Race
Water Safety / Leave no trace
Beach games
Our Sea Scouting friends from Crosshaven are supplying sail/rowing boats and sailing equipment as well as their qualified leader instructors.
Please ensure all of your cubs gear is clearly labelled with their name.
Please don’t allow your cub to bring any electronic devices, leaders will not take responsibility for lost items.
Posted by Andrew Breslin | Posted in Cub News | Posted on 20-04-2017
It’s happening on the 28th, 29th and 30th April.
The event theme is “The Caribbean”, so, each cub will need to bring a costume.
Depart: 5.15pm Frankfield church. Please Park cars on the left side of the car-park.
Return: (Time change) Now 5.30pm Frankfield church. Watch Facebook for updates.
We will be travelling to and from Melleray in full uniform.
Cubs must have a good lunch on Friday before travelling.
Gear they’ll need…
- A ruck sack big enough to carry all gear – extra bags nearly always get torn, left behind or both.
- Caribbean themed costume.
- Plain white (cheap) 100% cotton t-shirt – it’s being used at one of the events.
- 500ml plastic disposable drinks bottle – it’s being used at one of the events.
- Hiking Boots.
- Rain gear – light coat and water proof pull-ups.
- Hat and gloves.
- Torch and extra batteries.
- Personal first aid kit – for cubs with First Aid stage badges.
- Sun lotion – no harm being optimistic!
- PJs
- Wash gear – small towel, tooth brush / paste.
- A water bottle to use over the weekend.
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon.
- T-Towel / J-Cloth.
- Trainers / indoor shoes.
- Sleeping bag, ground mat, travel pillow – standard pillows just get dirty and damp.
- Change of warm clothes for the Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
- Ensure all gear is well labelled with their name. We always find uniforms, clothes and other gear left behind.
- Small day sack to carry their lunch and water in on Saturday.
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.
