Unfortunately at this stage, we feel we have no option but to cancel Camp 2020 to Silver Cross in Swansea.
The current situation with Covid-19 makes it seem less and less likely that we would be in a position to run this trip safely – and the safety and welfare of all our members is always our paramount consideration.
Over the weekend, we will be cancelling the ongoing payments made – and refunding all monies paid to date – including the deposit.
We know that this will disappoint & upset many of our members – both young and old – and it’s heart breaking for us to do so.
In the event that we’re all pleasantly surprised & things improve unexpectedly, we will of course look at planning another camp. Unfortunately though, that seems highly unlikely.
To our friends in Silver Cross – so sorry – but we know your understand.
As ever, please contact us at camp20@douglasscouts.ie with any thoughts or queries.
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
As
you can all imagine, like everyone else, our thoughts are all centering
on Covid-19 at the moment. And how it’s affecting us all in our daily
lives & affecting our friends and families.
We
also have, as you can imagine, been discussing ongoing Scouting – and
in particular our upcoming Summer Camp in Swansea in July / August of
this year.
While everyone acknowledges that the Covid-19 situation is constantly evolving, as of now we’re currently still planning Camp 2020 as if it is going ahead as planned. This may change of course, and if it does, we will notify you as soon as possible and will refund all monies paid.
Most importantly – Please keep safe and look out for each other.
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
Posted by Admin | Posted in Group News, News | Posted on 11-03-2020
Scout Groups around the country continue to receive and take advice from the HSE through Scouting Ireland as they are updated regarding the impact on our scouting activities.
Scouting Ireland advises that all Scout Group meetings, volunteer training and weekend activities continue as planned in line with these. However, as this is an evolving situation this advice is to be reviewed daily, in conjunction, with advice from the HSE.
For concerned parents we suggest following HSE advice and refer to the HSE website. There is good advice there with a contact phone number should you be worried.
Please note that in line with the HSE, Scouting Ireland recommends that people who have been to the following affected areas should not attend Scouting events or meetings: • China • Hong Kong • Singapore • South Korea • Iran • Japan • Italy
In addition, following HSE guidelines, we recommend that those people who have: • been to an affected region in the last 14 days and have symptoms or • if you’ve been in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days and have symptoms should not attend scouting activities.
Finally, should a person who is either over 65 years of age and or a person with a long term medical condition – for example, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or liver disease, may choose not to attend events and meetings.
The health and safety of the members of Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group is paramount and we will continue to update you on the advice we have, as we get it.
Yours In Scouting, Douglas & St. FinBarres Group Council
Posted by Eoin Field | Posted in Group News, News | Posted on 09-03-2020
No doubt you have seen the parade cancellations nationwide today and with this in mind we have taken the decision to postpone our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Cake Sale and will not be asking members to gather as a Group and take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Church services like we have traditionally done.
The latest update from Scouting Ireland was on March 6th and at that time regular Scout meetings should continue, this advice has not changed and should we be informed of anything different we will let you know.
This is an evolving situation and we will continue to assess the situation, take the advice of Scouting Ireland and the HSE and will continue to pass on these messages to you.
Yours In Scouting,
Eoin Field Group Leader eoinfield@douglasscouts.ie
This is a facebook post to me this morning. Chris is one of our really good friends from Silver Cross campsite near Swansea.
I’d just like to remind everyone that we will NOT remind him of this post, every day, for two weeks in July!! ????????????????????????????????????????????????
Posted by Conor Crowley | Posted in Group News | Posted on 13-11-2019
Dear Friends in Scouting,
In light of recent reporting in the media, we wish to reiterate the following information:
All of our adult scouters are fully Garda vetted.
They have undergone Safeguarding and Child Protection training. This training is in line with the NYCI (National Youth Council of Ireland).
As many of the adults who wish to become Scouters in the group can attest – they are not allowed interact with our young people until their vetting is approved and they have completed the required training – which includes this Safeguarding/Child Protection training.
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
