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)
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
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
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
Friday, 13 July 2007
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, 7 July 2007
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
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
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
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.
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.
Monday, 2 July 2007
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.
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: _________________
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: _________________
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