Cubs Spring 2008 Timetable

The Cubs Spring 2008 Timetable has been added to the website. Go to www.13thcarlisle.org and click on Letters and Downloads. Then look for the Cubs Spring 2008 Timetable.

2007 - In Pictures

This video highlights some of the activities that the group has undertaken this year. Why not refresh your memories with photographs from the Winter Camp, Edinburgh, AGM, Scouting Sunrise, Summer Camp and Cardboard City. Enjoy.

Seasons greetings

It's Boxing Day and I hope that you have had a great Christmas and that you're now looking forward to your New Year activities. If you're setting a New Years Resolution can we ask that you include regularly checking the blog and website for all the latest news. (You obviously do but we need everyone to do this if the medium is to be effective, so please remind your friends.)

Have a wonderful (and prosperous) 2008.

The Ultimate Christmas Quiz

Tonight is the Ultimate Christmas Quiz in the Scout Hut. Why not come along and try your hand at our quiz. Relax and enjoy yourselves. The fun begins at 7.00pm.

Christingle Service

Christingle Service today - Sunday 9th December.
Why not come as a family?

Scouts at Christmas

End of term details Scouts.

Sunday 9th December — Christingle Service
St. Michael's Church Stanwix,
All welcome 4.30pm — 6.00pm
Please try and attend.

Thursday 13th December— Meeting at Carlisle Indoor Karting,
Meeting at
Carlisle Indoor Karting
Polestar Buildings Newtown Industrial estate CarlisleCA2 7NR, 01228 510061
www.carlisleindoorkarting.co.uk

Meet at 6.30 - 6.45pm for a 7.00 pm start.

Please Ring Kenneth Boom on 07743 706807 (Leave a message if no answer), or e-mail at Kenneth.boom@ntlworld.com to confirm if attending by Sunday 9th December, this will allow booking of numbers Monday 10th, (if you do not confirm, your place will not be booked and you will NOT be able to attend).
There is also a height restriction of 4ft 3” or 130cm, if your child is under this Carlisle Karting will not allow them to race.

Please ensure that you bring £15 payment on the night towards cost, Dress is Old clothes (with long sleeve top).
Explorers will need to bring £20 towards costs.

This will be the last meeting of 2007.

Saturday 15th December—The Ultimate Christmas Family Quiz and Party
On Saturday night from 7.00pm at the Scout hut. Why not come down, make up a team with your family and friends and have a try at our Christmas themed quiz. Bring a bottle and relax.
Please let know of numbers that will be attending as we’ll be provide some basic nibbles. E-mail Kenneth.boom@ntlworld.com
Thursday 20th December—No Meeting.

Thursday 10th January—First meeting of 2008.

Can we take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support over the past few months and wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bruce Kirton SL, Gary Thomas ASL,
John Wylie ASL, Neil Hunton ASL,
& Kenneth Boom Group Chairman.

Please check the Blog for updates and letters from the Group.Blog –13thcarlislescoutgroup.blogspot.com Web Page - www.13thcarlisle.org

Carol Service - Wednesday 5th December 2007

Please be at Wigton Road Methodist Church for 6.40pm at the latest tonight in order that we can seat everyone together. The service will last for around an hour and it would be great if parents could stay for the service too.
I do hope that there will be a better turn-out than on Sunday where the leaders were left looking very embarrassed with the lack of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who made the effort to turn up. All the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts make a promise which includes either "to love God" or "to do my duty to God." Attendance at these events and Church Parades is one of the ways that we carry out this part of our promise.
See you there. (Full uniform please.)

Nativity Church Parade 2nd December

St. Michael's Church Stanwix, 9.15am

You need not come in uniform if you come dressed as one of the following.
Beavers - Sheep or any farm animal
Cubs - Shepherds
Scouts - Wise men or guards

Go on - be creative!

District Carol Service 2007

Wednesday 5th December. Instead of meeting at the Scout Hut the Cubs will meet at Wigton Road Methodist Church instead for the District Carol Service. Details can be found below.

The Sweet News of Christmas

Reivers Scout District welcomes all Beavers Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and their families to their Annual Carol Service at Wigton Road Methodist Church on Wednesday 5th December, 2007 at 7.p.m.

Please bring a gift/present (either new or used in good condition) that will be donated to Carlisle Social Services and distributed to local children this Christmas.

Please do NOT wrap the gift. You can put in a gift bag though!

Cardboard City and Josh's Trainers

Thanks to all who took last night. The cardboard shelters were all fantastic. Max, Charlie and Luke won the design competition for their mega-structure. A picture of which is included in this blog.

Unfortunately Josh lost his trainers last night. If you find that you have them please contact me and I'll let Josh know.

Thanks.

Akela

Thanks to all who looked. Josh found his trainers - in his bag!

Cardboard City Camp

Please can the Cubs who are planning to come to the Cardboard City Camp please return their permission slips tonight (Wednesday 14th November.)

Akela

Further Camp Diary Dates

Diary Dates

2007

30th November - Scouts overnight at Ennerdale

2008

22nd - 24th February - Cubs and Scouts Winter Camp at Ratlingate

8th - 9th March - Sixers and Seconders Training Camp at Ratlingate

23rd - 26th May - Group Camp to Ennerdale

13th -15th June - District Cub Camp 2008

Further dates to follow for

July/August - Summer Camp to Linnet Clough, Mellor, Cheshire.

September - Group Family Camp at Ratlingate

2009

August - Scouts visit to Kandersteg, Switzerland

M+S Bag Packing

Dear All,
It is that time of year again when I am in need of your help, as you will know a bag pack has been arranged for Saturday 24th November at Marks and Spencer, Carlisle.
We will be bag packing all day and would like every Cub (aged 9 and over) and Scout to do a two hour stint. We'll also need parents to lend a hand too. There are four 2 hour sessions starting at 8.30, 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30. A rota will be available for you to book your space! Refreshments will be on hand as well. Fundraising is of a benefit to all so please do you best to help. Over the last year this fund raising has helped the entire Group to reduce the subscription by £20 a head and supplied us with much needed equipment resources and subsidise activities.
If you have any questions please speak to a Leader or contact Kenneth Boom, 07743 706807 or mail Kenneth.boom@ntlworld.com.

Rare Video Footage

Scouts (and Explorers) may be interested in viewing this rare video footage of ....
Well you'll see!

Jokes aside Bruce has been, and is, very busy at the moment. We look forward to seeing him regularly again very soon indeed.

Cardboard City

Cardboard City – Saturday 17th November

Dear Parents,
We are holding a Cardboard City overnight camp on Saturday 17th November. This activity starts at 7.30pm and ends at 9.00pm the following morning. There is no cost for this activity.
The children will sleep in the cardboard shelters that they create, within the Scout Hut itself. They will need to make the shelters small in order for them to remain warm but creativity will be rewarded with a small prize.
If your child wishes to take part then they will need the following-
Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Mat
Uniform
Night Attire
Large cardboard boxes (flat packed), that they and their friends can make a shelter out of.
Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)


I give permission for my child _____________________________________________ to take part in the Cardboard City camp.

Signed _________________________________________________ Date ______________________
My contact telephone numbers for the evening are:
Home Mobile

Cubs- Wednesday 17th October

Please remember that we are having an investiture tonight so please come in your school trousers and school shoes. We're also saying goodbye to Ben, Kester, Ross and Luke R. who are leaving for Scouts. Will you be taking their place as a sixer or seconder? Find out tonight.

Swimming Gala

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Reivers District Swimming Gala last night (Saturday 13th October.) Not only did the Cubs successfully defend their title as District Swimming Champions but the Scouts were able to add the 12 and under and 14 and under trophies. A clean sweep!
Everyone who took part tried their best and should be congatulated for "having a go."
Many thanks go to the leaders and parents who helped out. Without your help it just wouldn't have happened.
Well done to all of you.

Some of our tents are missing!

Do you still have a Force 10 tent (Orange) or a Gamma 350 (Blue) as they seem to have disappeared? If you do then can they please be returned to the Scout Hut asap.

No late fees are due on these items yet!

Thanks

France 2008

We have been offered the opportunity to send up to six Scouts or Explorers on a trip to France next August. The trip has been organised by a group of Bradford (5th Bradford South Scout Group) and Wrexham District Scouts and we have been invited by Amy Lovatt (a Scout Leader at the 13th until June) to attend.
There are a maximum of six places.
The trip will cost £490 but we hope to subsidise this, as we did for the Switzerland trip, and hope to charge no more than £250.
Dates are August 16th to 27th 2008.
Activities will be planned by the Scouts themselves but suggestions have included horse riding, canoeing, mountain biking, pot holing and the opportunity to visit local attractions.
If you want to know more then give Akela a call on 594622. We only have a few days to respond. Amy needs to know by the weekend.

Swimming Gala Training

We are holding two swimming gala training sessions on Monday 1st and Monday 8th October. These sessions will be held at Trinity Leisure Centre from 7.30 until 8.30.
If you are coming please turn up at 7.15pm which will give you time to get changed.

Swimming Badges
We will try to complete parts of the Swimmer 1, 2 or 3 badges as well. (For details of the requirements please go to www.scoutbase.org.uk). If you have certificates which can prove your swimming competence please can we have a photocopy of the certificate, with the award criteria, to prove this.

Cubs Diary Dates

Some new dates for your diaries

District Carol Service
Wednesday 5th December 7.00pm @ Wigton Road Methodist Church

District Ten Pin Bowling Competition
Tuesday 22nd January @ Hollywood Bowl. 5.30pm

District Sixers and Seconders Camp
Saturday 8th March - Sunday 9th March @ Ratlingate

St. George's Day Parade
Sunday 20th April (venue tba)

District Cub Camp 2008
Friday June 13th - Sunday June 15th @ Ratlingate

Family camp - September 2007

Please let either Kenny Boom (kennyandsarahboom@ntlworld.com) or Akela (01228 594622) know if you're going.

13th Carlisle Website

Access programmes, letters and information at 13thcarlisle.org (don't type www)
Don't worry, you can access the blog from here too.

Family camp - September 2007

Dear Parents,
Family Camp 2007
As you probably know we have arranged a family camp at Ratlingate for the weekend of September 14th to 16th. This camp is open to all members of 13th Carlisle and their families. Cubs and Scouts can either camp with their families, with their friends in a tent of their own or in one of the groups own tents.

Beavers are also welcome but they must camp with their parents as they are still below eight years old and are subject to different regulations. (If Beavers do not want to camp then they can come out between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday.Please contact us though so we know who is coming.)
It is not necessary for parents to attend, however it is a good opportunity to have a weekend away, see what your children get up to and socialise with other members of the group. Go on – live dangerously!

The camp will open on the Friday Evening at 6.00pm with people able to come and erect their tents from this time. It will end at midday on the Sunday after the building has been cleaned and equipment returned to the Scout Hut.

The camp will cost £15 per child.
Families of four or more can camp for £50
The basic timetable is
Friday Wide Games (games that use the whole of the field and the woods.)
Saturday Rocket building. (How far can you propel a bottle rocket.)
Making a moonbase shelter.
Survival cooking
Spaced out games
Our feature film.
Sunday Children’s games
Clearing up
All meals will be provided by our team of intrepid cooks who have volunteered to man the kitchen. Vegetarian meals can be provided if requested. We always try to use products that are nut free.

Please eat before coming out on the Friday night. However from that point on we’ll keep you awake with plenty of hot drinks, regular meals and the odd biscuit. If you wish to bring alcohol feel free – unfortunately we won’t be providing this.

If you or your children would like to go on this camp then can you please e-mail Kenny Boom at kennyandsarahboom@ntlworld.com . If you do not have e-mail then you can call Akela on 01228 594622. In order to cater for the correct numbers we will need to have names and numbers by 10th September.

Yours sincerely,
Kenny Boom – Chairman
Lisa Taylor – Beaver Scout Leader
David Hodgkiss – Cub Scout Leader
Bruce Kirton – Scout Leader

Summer 2007

Its mid August, the holidays are fast disappearing and Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are around the corner once again. Cubs return on Wednesday 5th September, with Beavers and Scouts the following night.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the summer camp to Bassenthwaite and those who helped with the clearing of the camping store on our return. This took the whole afternoon to remove the equipment, sort it, clean and then disinfect the store before returning the equipment to its rightful place. Our furry friends now appear to be history, as is a great deal of equipment which was binned for safety purposes. Both Bruce and I were once again amazed to see that the Camping store had a floor!

Thanks also to everyone who made the effort to get up early for the Scouting Sunrise. Some of the older Scouts abseiled down the Civic Centre (I tried but failed) whilst the younger Scouts, Cubs and Beavers had an activity morning at the Sands Centre. 13th Carlisle featured prominently in the News and Star, Cumberland News and Border TV News.

Ben Hodgkiss and Chris Watson have returned from the 21st World Scout Jamboree and have brought the group a memento - their tent - which they have donated to the group. Once cleaned and aired (two teenagers for two weeks!) it will be a valuable addition to our camping equipment. Thank you Ben and Chris.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and look here again for the details of the Family Camp.

Dave H. (Akela)



Dates for your diaries.



September 5th - Cubs return

September 6th - Beavers and Scouts return

September 14th - 16th - Family Camp at Ratlingate

Scouting Sunrise and Diary Dates

Dear Parents and Cubs,
Well another school year is almost over so its already time to look ahead to the new school year and a new year of Cubs. Tonight (18th July) is the last regular meeting until September 5th. There are a few things happening in the holidays and in September that you need to be aware of.

August 1st – Scouting Sunrise. On August 1st Cubs and Scouts from around the world will re-make their promise together at 8am. In Carlisle, it has been decided that the Cubs and Scouts will make their promise from the top of the civic centre. This will be followed by a mornings activities in the Sands Centre before children need to be picked up at 12.00.

7.15 - 7.30am meet at the Civic Centre
8.00am All present will renew their Scout promise on the very top of the Civic Centre (outside so bring jackets!)
8.15 - 8.30am Younger members leave the Civic Centre and head over to the Sands Sports Centre for a multi-sport / activity session until 12.00
12.00 Finish and Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Explorers to be collected by parents
If you would like to go I will need to know either verbally or by e-mail by 12.00pm tomorrow so that I can book the places.

August 3rd – 6th Summer Camp 2007

September 5th – First Cub Meeting of the new school year

September 14th – 16th Family Camp at Ratlingate. This will be open to all 13th Scout Group families and to Cubs and Scouts. Beavers will need to be accompanied by parents. The camp will have a space and rockets theme. It will cost £15.00 for the weekend per person or £45.00 for a family of four or more. Details will be posted on the blog at 13thcarlislescoutgroup.blosgpot.com from early August. Keep a look out for further details.

September 25th (Tuesday) For one week Cubs will be on the Tuesday night. There will be no Cubs on Wednesday 26th September.

I would like to take this opportunity to than everyone who has helped with activities at Cubs over the past year. Without the help and support of all theses adults, especially Jane, Mike and Jonathan, many activities would not go ahead.

I hope you all have a fantastic, warm and dry summer.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)

Summer Camp - Bassenthwaite August 2007

Dear Parents,
Summer Camp – Bassenthwaite 3rd to 6th August 2007

Further details for the Summer Camp.

Arrival and Departure Times

We would like the children to be at the Scout Hut for 9.30am on Friday 3rd August. They should come in uniform and be prepared to help load the vans with the equipment that we will need. We hope that we will be on our way by 11.00am, arriving at Bassenthwaite for 12.00pm and using the afternoon to set up the camp. We will return to Carlisle on the Monday afternoon and your child will be ready to be picked up at 4.00pm.Please bring a packed lunch on the Friday. Don’t bring a lunch box, wrap your lunch in foil in a carrier bag. This means that the rubbish can all be disposed of easily.

Accommodation

We will all be sleeping in tents. Don’t forget a sleeping mat.

Equipment

Each child will need suitable clothing that they don’t mind getting wet (see kit list) and wellies will probably be essential due to the poor weather we seem to be having. A good waterproof (and trousers if you have them) will no doubt serve you well. Towels and swim-wear will be very useful (we may go to Keswick Spa) as will a number of plastic bags within their kit to transport wet gear home at the end of the camp. (If you have a Wet-Suit then please bring it with you. Don’t purchase one especially.) If the children have walking boots these too will be useful. If they don’t have them – don’t worry but a pair of strong trainers will suffice.
We will be visiting Keswick at some point, so a small amount of spending money might be useful. A total of £5.00 would be more than sufficient.
Please can you bring a small rucksack that can be used when we go out. (This could come folded in your main gear bag. It needs to be big enough for a drink, waterproof top and some sandwiches.) Children should also bring a water bottle that can be filled when we go out.

Mountain Biking

We would also like the children to bring their bikes and cycle helmets as we hope to go mountain biking at Whinlatter. If they do not have a bike or they don’t wish to do this then don’t worry for we will provide an alternative activity. Scout Association rules insist on a cycle helmet being worn so please don’t forget them. No helmet – no ride.
Please make sure that your bike is in full working order, especially brakes, gears and steering. To avoid scratching, cover the tubular frame with pipe insulation.

Fishing

With an ideal location by the lake we will allow those Cubs or Scouts with fishing rods to bring them. We’re told fishing is good from the jetty. If you are bringing a rod please let either Bruce or David know so that we can ensure that the necessary permissions are obtained. We’ll also bring a couple of rods with us so that everyone can have the opportunity to fish over the weekend.

Emergency Details

Please complete the Emergency contact form as attached. On the Friday you will also be informed of the Emergency Contact for the weekend. David can be contacted on 07780990404 and Bruce on 07899960575. If your children have any medicines then please can you hand these to David on the Friday morning.
Please can parents make sure that the mobile numbers which they give us are current and that they can be contacted should the need arise.

Midges and Sunshine

At this time of year midges can be a problem by any large body of water. A hat, light-weight but long sleeved top and trousers provide the best protection. Midge repellent can help but the best repellent (as used by the Royal Marines we’re told) is Avon’s Skin So Soft. A bottle may be useful and could be packed along with sunscreen. Please make sure that your children are aware of the need to apply sunscreen , especially whilst they are on the water.

Mobile Phones

Please do not bring mobile phones, electrical games or expensive cameras. The only battery powered item you’ll need is a torch!

We hope this answers most of the questions you may have about the camp. Obviously if you have any others please do not hesitate to contact either of us.

Yours sincerely,
David Hodgkiss – Cub Scout Leader
Bruce Kirton – Scout Leader

Bassenthwaite Camp August 2007 and Family Camp, September 2007

Please can you let either Skip or Akela know if you are going on the Summer Camp. We need to finalise numbers. The final date for people to let the leaders know is Friday 20th July.

If you would like to go but cannot stay the full time due to holiday commitments then please let us know.

We will also be camping at Ratlingate in September. This will be a family camp for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Keep September 14th to 16th free! More details soon.

Annual General Meeting - Update

If you were unable to get to the meeting on Thursday 12th July the main issues discussed at the meeting were:

Kenny Boom re-elected Chairman for 2007/08
Jane Moore elected as Honorary Secretary
Jonathan McKeown nominated as further signatory for the groups accounts.

Reports from each section detailed what had happened over the past twelve months and requests for support were made. A discussion on the use of Parents Rotas in both Cubs and Scouts was held.

Subscriptions were discussed at length before it was decided to change to a monthly payment of £5.00 per child. All sections will now pay the same amount and it was hoped that the majority of parents would pay by Standing Order. Families with three children in the group will now not pay for their third child.

The meeting ended with a barbeque, wine and, of course, the climbing wall.
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend.

Annual General Meeting

Dear Parent

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – THURSDAY 12th JULY 2007

You are invited to attend the Group’s Annual General Meeting to be held at Trinity School Scout Hut, starting at 6.30pm on Thursday 12th July 2007. An agenda is attached.

Whilst the meeting is being held, there will be supervised activities outside for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. After the meeting, at about 7.30pm, there will be a barbecue, wine and other refreshments. In the event of poor weather the meeting will be held in the Upper School Hall, with activities for the boys taking place in the Scout Hut.

This is an important meeting in Group’s calendar and all parents are encouraged to attend.

Following the meeting there will be a presentation of cheques to Eden Valley Hospice, St. Michael’s Church and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

I look forward to seeing you next week

Kenny Boom - Chairman

1 Welcome and introduction

2 Apologies

3 To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 July 2006

4 To consider the Group’s accounts for the year ending 31 March 2007

5 To receive the treasurer’s report on the Group’s current financial position

6 To receive Section reports

7 Membership trends and possible local re-organisation

8 To decide annual subscription rates for the year commencing September 2007

9 To request further parental involvement

10 AOB

4th July Cubs @ Ratlingate, No Cubs 11th July

Remember. We have moved Cubs to Ratlingate this Wednesday.
There will be no Cubs on Wednesday 11th July. Instead we are meeting on Thursday 12th July at 6.30pm at the Scout Hut. That evening the Scouts are providing a number of activites, a BBQ and we hope to have the mobile climbing wall. This evening will coincide with our AGM and we would like all parents to attend if possible.
Please come if you can.

Charity Bag Packing

Thanks to everyone who took part in the Charity Bag Pack at Marks and Spencers in Carlisle. Altogether we raised £1100 which will be split between the Eden Valley Hospice, St. Michaels Church, Stanwix and Marks and Spencers Charity Fund which this year is raising money for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Update
We have split the money as follows. £600 to Eden Valley Hospice and £250 each to St. Michaels' Church and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Summer Camp 2007

Bruce Kirton has asked me to post the following.

Dear Parent

SUMMER CAMP AT SCARNESS, BASSENTWHAITE – FRIDAY 3rd TO MONDAY 6th AUGUST 2007

With apologies for the relatively short notice, the purpose of this letter is to provide a little more detail about our Summer Camp in August.

We will be camping at Scarness, which is a lakeside site on Bassenthwaite. The main activities will be sailing, canoeing and raft building/racing. Other activities will include fell-walking, a trip into Keswick and mountain biking. All activities will be undertaken by suitably qualified individuals.

The cost will be no more than £35 covering activities, food and transport.

We will depart from the Scout Hut by minibus mid-morning on Friday 3rd, returning mid-afternoon on Monday 6th August.

A kit list, detailed timetable and health form/permission slip will be available shortly.

If your son/daughter would like to attend then please complete and return the confirmation slip below.

If you have any questions then please give me a call on 07899 960575

Thank you

Bruce Kirton
Scout Leader

13th CARLISLE SCOUT GROUP SUMMER CAMP AT SCARNESS, BASSENTWHAITE – FRIDAY 3rd TO MONDAY 6th AUGUST 2007

CONFIRMATION SLIP



My son/daughter: _________________________________ will be coming to the 2007 Summer

Camp at Scarness, Bassenthwaite





Signed: _____________________________ Date: _________________

Change of venue. No Ratlingate this week.

Sorry we can't meet at Ratlingate this week.
Instead we'll meet at the Scout Hut for our water night. Please bring your super-soakers and be prepared to get very wet. We'll finish at normal time - 8.00pm
Please can you tell your friends that we're not at Ratlingate.
We'll meet at Ratlingate the following week from 6.30 until 8.30pm.

Summer Camp 2007

Our Summer Camp this year will be at Scarness, Bassenthwaite between Friday 3rd August and Monday 6th August 2007. The camp is open to both Cubs and Scouts.
Over the weekend we will be undertaking a variety of activities including raft/coracle building, local hiking and the chance to learn how to sail or canoe. The Scouts will also be putting their cooking skills to the test. (No Pot Noodles please.)
The cost for the weekend will be a maximum of £35.00.
If you would like to go then please can you inform either Akela or Skip in writing before Thursday 5th July.
Obviously if you are also able to help please let Skip or Akela know.

More details will be sent out next week.
Look out for the letter!

Well done to Sam Mc. and others with Nights Away success

Well done to Sam Mc who completed his Nights Away 5 at the BT Giant Sleepover. Others who have achieved new Nights Away are Drew and Ross (20) as well as William who got his Nights Away 1. Well done all.
Don't forget to claim your new Nights Away Badges to sew onto your uniform.

This Wednesday sees Callum, Michael and Chris leave for Scouts whilst Matthew, Rory, Harry and William are invested. Please make sure you come in full uniform.

We'll need two new sixers after this week. Could it be you? Come along on Wednesday to find out.

Cubs Sleepover June 16th

Please be at the Scout Hut for 7.00pm. You will need a sleeping mat, sleeping bag and £3.00. You MUST come in uniform. If you have not informed Akela that you are coming then please phone him.

Bag Packing at M&S - June 30th

Saturday 30th June - Bag-packing at Marks and Spencer, Carlisle
Please keep this date free. We're bag packing all day and would like every Cub, Scout and Explorer to do a two hour stint. We'll also need parents to lend a hand too. More details from Kenny Boom next week.

Gelt Woods

Wednesday 13th June - Hike at Gelt Woods
Please bring a coat and a drink. Don't forget the permission slips for the BT Giant Sleepover too.

Church Parade

Please remember that we on Church Parade this Sunday - 10th June 2007. Please be at St. Michaels Church for 9.15 am. The service starts at 9.30 and should be finished by 10.30am. please wear full uniform with school trousers or shorts.
See you there.

Summer Term -Second Half

Dear Parents,

A few more dates for your diary.

Sunday June 10th – Church Parade at St. Michael’s, Stanwix.
Please do your best to ensure that your child attends. The last two Church Parades have seen disappointing turn outs. Let’s make this the best so far this year.

Wednesday June 13th – Hike Night
Please can you drop off your children at the Gelt Woods Car Park at 6.30 and pick them up again at 8.30pm. The Cubs need not come in uniform but they will need suitable footwear, a waterproof and a drink.

Saturday June 16th – BT Giant Sleepover
This will take place at the Scout Hut. The Cubs should meet at 7.00pm and be picked up between 9.15 and 9.30 the next morning. The cost for this will be £3.00 which is a donation to Childline. If your child would like to attend then please return the slip below on Wednesday June 13th.

Thursday July 12th – AGM and BBQ
Instead of holding Cubs on Wednesday 11th we will meet with the Beavers and Scouts hopefully at Ratlingate from 6.30pm. We have booked a mobile climbing wall for both parents and children to try their hand at climbing. During the evening we’ll hold the yearly AGM (this is normally very brief) and a BBQ will be available for all. This promises to be a fun way to end another enjoyable year.

Information Forms
If you still have not returned the personal information form then can you so asap.

Blogging
In order to try and cut down on the number of letters and reminders, we have set up a group blog. This will be a method of ensuring that last minute information can be passed on quickly. If this is to work then can I ask that you check the blog frequently and always on a meeting night. The blog will contain copies of recent letters, reminders and a basic calendar of Group events. It can be viewed at
http://13thcarlislescoutgroup.blogspot.com

Summer Camp 2007
We are still intending to run a summer camp at Bassenthwaite. The dates are Friday August 3rd to Monday August 6th. Details will be out very soon. If you'd like to come along and join in the fun then please keep the weekend free.

Cubs Edinburgh Trip

Saturday 28th April 2007
Trip to Edinburgh.
Please be at the station for 9.45 amd remember to bring a coat and something for your lunch. You do not need your uniform.
Akela

Welcome

Welcome to our new blog. Please check thisd blog before a meeting to see if any of the leaders from Beavers, Cubs or Scouts have posted information for you.
We'll also use the blog to remind of up-coming events and try to reduce the number of phone calls and letters thay we send to you.