Well folks, after WAY too much time, there here at last! A slide show of pictures from Austria 2016.
Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/Y8RQPZR-VHY
Hi All,
Our good friends in Silver Cross Campsite in Swansea have setup a fundraising venture.
If you shop online, PLEASE setup an account here & basically they will get a small commission on everything you buy. Your prices and everything else remain EXACTLY the same. (i.e. there’s no downside for you – just an upside for them!!!!).
To sign up please go to:
https://new.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=155861
Thanks a lot!!
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 & 11:15am 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 that you can attend.
From 09:30 on St. Patricks morning we are holding our annual cake sale in the Scout Hall
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 09:30 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.
Hi There,
For the Mount Melleray Weekend, we’re trying to make things easier for all! With the numbers travelling, departure and arrival becomes more complex all the time. In an effort at having an easy life, can we suggest that people would park on the LEFT side of the car park in FrankField only? This will leave the right side free for the coaches.
Further details will be posted soon with more information, times etc.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Dates: 29/30/31st January Mount Melleray Weekend updateLast call for anyone going to above we are closing numbers on Friday 22nd at 2000hrs Cubs, Scouts and Ventures are invited to attend from Friday to Sunday
Beavers are invited to attend from Saturday until Sunday
Cost €60 for Cubs, Scouts and Ventures
€40 for Beavers.
All other monies must be received by Jan 22nd to ensure your child’s place for the weekend.
Please contact your section leader now if you need to book.
Travel times
Cubs/Scouts/Ventures
Depart Frankfield Church car park at 1800 hrs on Friday 29th
All must travel in full uniform.
Please ensure all have dinner before departure.
Beavers Depart Frankfield at 0900hrs on Sat 30th
All must travel in full uniform.
Everyone will return to Frankfield Church carpark on Sunday 31st Jan at 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 bought on or damaged while on camp
GEAR LIST – Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture
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
Pajamas
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
Pajamas
Spare underwear and socks
Raingear
Torch
Any issues or questions please contact your section leader.
Clare & Nick
Hi All,
Just said it was time to give an update! You mightn’t be hearing too much, but we’re working hard behind the scenes. This is going to be one of the best camps ever!!!
At the moment, we’re planning activities and excursions. The biggest problem we’re having is trying to fit in everything that we’d like to do…. :-)
Anyhow – ferries are now booked, and the travel times look like:
Coming home will be pretty much the reverse…
That’s about it for now. PLEASE get in touch with any questions or queries. We’ll answer whatever we can!!
Yours in Scouting,
Enda.
We are very excited about our next group activity. We are going to Mount Melleray for our annual indoor camp.
Dates: 29/30/31st January
Cubs, Scouts and Ventures are invited to attend from Friday to Sunday
Beavers are invited to attend from Saturday until Sunday
Cost €60 for Cubs, Scouts and Ventures
€40 for Beavers.
Please bring a non refundable €20 deposit to your section leader for your next meeting
All other monies must be received by Jan 22nd to ensure your child’s place for the weekend.
Travel times will be confirmed shortly
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 bought on or damaged while on camp
GEAR LIST – Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture
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
Pajamas
Spare underwear and socks
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
Pajamas
Spare underwear and socks
On behalf of the Group Council, the Section Leaders and all our active Scouters I would like to wish you and your families and very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Our scouting has come to an end for the calendar year of our 2015 and we have had another fantastic 12 months here in the Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group.
A brilliant summer camp in Cavan for our Scouts and Ventures last July and looking forward to what promises to be an unbelievable experience next July in Austria.
Our newest sections, the 93rd Cork Beaver Colony and 93rd Cork Cub Scout Pack are now up and running and will continue to grow and learn and bring Scouting to many more kids in our parish and from further afield.
Thank you to the work of our Parents & Friends Committee for their efforts in 2015. Many thanks to the parents of our youth members who encourage their kids and bring them to the many varied activities we offer.
Most importantly thank you and seasons greetings to all our youth members; From our eldest Venture Scout to our youngest Beaver Scout we hope that 2016 will be as much of an adventure for you as 2015 has
Yours In Scouting,
Conor Crowley
Group Leader – Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group
conorcrowley@douglasscouts.ie
Hi All,
Just a polite reminder that your stage payment for Camp 2016 is due by the end of November.
By that date, you should have €300 in total paid. (Your initial deposit was €50 so assuming you’ve paid nothing else, an additional €250 is now due).
As we have bills already coming due for camp, it’s essential that everyone is paid up by this date.
Any questions, contact your section leaders or Conor or myself.
Thanks,
Enda.