Skiing to Edinburgh

11th March 2009

Dear Parents,

Cubs / Scouts Skiing Trip – Saturday March 28th 2009

Following the recent ski training we have planned a trip to the Midlothian Ski Centre, Edinburgh, on March 28th. We will leave, by coach, from Trinity School at 8.30am prompt on the morning and expect to be back around 6.00pm. The day will look something like this:

8.30am depart Carlisle
11.00 am arrive Edinburgh
11.30am – 2.30pm Ski practice
2.30pm lunch and après ski
3.30pm depart Edinburgh
6.00pm arrive Carlisle

The cost for the day will be £20.00 per child. The cost includes the hire of boots, skis and helmets which are now compulsory for everyone under eighteen.
Please can you bring the completed reply slips to either Cubs or Scouts on March 18th and 19th so that we have a good idea of numbers.

Each person will need to bring suitable clothes that cover the entire body, waterproofs, gloves and a packed lunch. A small amount of spending money is also advisable as you can buy hot drinks, ice creams and more in the centre café.

Last year many of the Cubs / Scouts brought games or MP3 players to occupy themselves on the journey (PSP, Nintendo DS, Gameboy etc.) This is acceptable but these are brought at the owner’s risk.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss – Cub Scout Leader
John Wylie – Scout Leader

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Skiing to Edinburgh – March 28th 2009

I give permission for my child ______________________________________ to take part in the Skiing trip to Edinburgh on March 28th 2009 and enclose £20.00

Signed _____________________________________ Date ____________

Edinburgh - Skiing Trip 2009

11th March 2009

Dear Parents,

Cubs / Scouts Skiing Trip – Saturday March 28th 2009

Following the recent ski training we have planned a trip to the Midlothian Ski Centre, Edinburgh, on March 28th. We will leave, by coach, from Trinity School at 8.30am prompt on the morning and expect to be back around 6.00pm. The day will look something like this:

8.30am depart Carlisle
11.00 am arrive Edinburgh
11.30am – 2.30pm Ski practice
2.30pm lunch and après ski
3.30pm depart Edinburgh
6.00pm arrive Carlisle

The cost for the day will be £20.00 per child. The cost includes the hire of boots, skis and helmets which are now compulsory for everyone under eighteen.
Please can you bring the completed reply slips to either Cubs or Scouts on March 18th and 19th so that we have a good idea of numbers.

Each person will need to bring suitable clothes that cover the entire body, waterproofs, gloves and a packed lunch. A small amount of spending money is also advisable as you can buy hot drinks, ice creams and more in the centre café.

Last year many of the Cubs / Scouts brought games or MP3 players to occupy themselves on the journey (PSP, Nintendo DS, Gameboy etc.) This is acceptable but these are brought at the owner’s risk.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss – Cub Scout Leader
John Wylie – Scout Leader

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Skiing to Edinburgh – March 15th 2008

I give permission for my child ______________________________________ to take part in the Skiing trip to Edinburgh on March 15th 2008 and enclose £20.00

Signed _____________________________________ Date ____________

Lost! Coat enters parallel universe!

Before half -term a coat was mistakenly taken home by one of the Beavers who left his own unnamed coat behind. The owner of the coat, Louis Graham, is anxious for its return. Please can you check that your child has not come home in the wrong coat and by error it is still hanging unnoticed at the foot of your stairs.

Essential detail - it's green and it has his name in it.

Please ring Lisa if you find the coat and we can let Louis have his favourite coat back.

So go on and check!

Thanks.

Cubs - End of Year Update

Well its almost the end of the year. We've had the shortest day and Christmas is but two days away. We're already looking forward to the New Year, so here are some details to whet your appetite.

Sadly thirteen of our finest leave for Scouts on Wednesday 14th January. Don McCutcheon, the District Commissioner, is coming along on the night to present some of the Cubs with their Chief Scouts Silver Awards - will it be you?

Winter Camp When: February 27th to March 1st. Where: Ratlingate. Theme: CycloX and Cycling Proficiency

Spring Camp When: May 22nd to May 25th. Where: Great Tower,Windermere. Theme. Archery, Orienteering and Climbing

Summer Camp: TBA

Autumn Camp When: September 25th to 27th. Where. Ratlingate. Theme District Cub Camp

The older Cubs and Sixers and Seconders will have the chance to learn to ski on the dry ski slope before a day trip to Edinburgh on March 28th. Lessons are on the afternoons of March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.

We're also looking at a day trip to the Royal Armoury, Leeds in the spring.

The new timetable is now online. Click here to view and print a copy.


Finally thanks to all of the following who have ensured that Cubs has continued to run so successfully over the past twelve months:
Mike Neile, Jonathan McKeown, Ray Cassidy, Jane Moore, Vikki Noble, Ben Hodgkiss, Tom Lawson, Patrick Burton (Senior), Anne-Marie McKeown, Kathryn Neile, Neil Hunton, Caroline Watson, Claire Brown, Cam Graham, Mick Goodman and Louise Pledge. Without all of their help Cubs would not be possible.

Have a great holiday and I'll see you all again in 2009.

David Hodgkiss aka Akela

District Carol Service

Tonight is the District Carol Srvice at St. Aidan's Church.
Please can all Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet at the Scout Hut for 6.15pm in full uniform (school trousers and polished shoes) so that we can all walk to the church together.
We should be back around 8pm.
See you there.

Church Parade

Don't forget that it is Church Parade this Sunday.
Full uniform with school trousers, polished shoes and collection money please.
Be at St. Michael's Church for 9.15am. The service will start at 9.30am and finish at 10.30am.

Beavers- either come in uniform or dress as an animal from the Nativity.
Cubs - either come in uniform or dress as a shepherd.
Scouts - either come in uniform or as a soldier/guard.

See you there!

Christmas Carol and Nativity Services

Christmas is coming!

Oh yes it is!

The Beavers, Cubs and Sccouts will be attending two different church services during the next fortnight. The first is the Christmas Nativity Church Parade at St. Michael's Church on Sunday 7th December. Each section is doing something different but Ben Phillips, the vicar, has asked Cubs to come dressed as shepherds on the day.

Tea-towels at the ready then!

The following Thursday is the District Carol Service, the sixers are all taking part in a competition on the night and we don't want to lose! More details on Wednesday. We realise that this clashes with Christmas performances at Kingmoor Junior, St. Monica's and Rockcliffe Schools but we still expect all of the other Cubs, Scouts and Beavers to attend.

Please can everyone bring a gift to the service. This does not need to be new, a used but well cared for toy that you will no longer use is a great gift. Please make sure that the gift is wrapped and a label is attached saying boy/girl and an approximate age.

Please read your section timetable and/or speak to one of the leaders for further details.

Akela

What Akela forgot to ask you!

I forgot to ask on Wednesday night for those coming to the camp on Friday to bring a small traybake and some tea-towels. Oops!

Cubs - Make, Stick and Do 1

If any parents are interested in helping with some sewing this coming week, please can you let me know by texting me on my mobile.
It would also be useful if some of the Cubs could bring a needle and two old buttons with them this week.
Akela

Kandersteg Meeting

We are holding a Kandersteg meeting at Ratlingate this coming Saturday (22nd November) to discuss next years trip. The meeting will start at 1pm (not 11am as previously stated) when parents drop off the Scouts for this weekends overnight camp.
Both Bruce and I have a number of items to discuss with the parents but hope that the meeting will last for no more than 30 - 45 minutes.
Please make every effort to attend.

Many thanks.
David Hodgkiss

It's all dotty Morse!

Please can you bring a torch with you to Cubs tonight.
Thanks.
Akela

Ratlingate Overnight Camp

Wide Games at Ratlingate

The Cubs are having an overnight camp at Ratlingate on Friday 21st November. This will be the final camp of the year and give the Cubs the chance to play a number of wide games in the dark.
The camp will start at 7.00pm and finish at 10.00am the following morning for all of the Cubs in Years 3,4 and 5. The Cubs in Year 6 are invited to stay until 7.00pm that evening so that they can work with the Scouts who will arrive on the Saturday morning.
The cost for the camp will be £8.00.
If you would like your child to go then can you please download and complete a permission to camp/medical form from our website (www.13thcarlisle.org)and bring this to Cubs by 19th November.

Swimming Gala Results

Well done to everyone who took part in the Reiver's District Swimming Gala. I hope that everyone had as good a night as I did.
The Cubs managed to retain their trophy with the A Team coming in first overall and the B Team finishing third. The Scouts put up a valiant effort but had to settle for second and third places in the 12 and under and 14 and under events.
There were a great many excellent performances, not least of all from the adults in the crowd.
Thanks to all.

Akela

Laserquest Video Online

The Laserquest video is now online. Go to either our Youtube pages or to the website (www.13thcarlisle.org) to view Wednesday's fun.

Thanks to John McSkeane for the photos.

Akela

Reivers District Swimming Gala

Further details for the Swimming Gala on Saturday 11th October.

Please meet at Penrith Swimming Pool at 5.30pm. The Gala starts at 6.00pm prompt so it is important to be there on time. Please bring your swimming gear, a towel / t-shirt to wear on the poolside, a drink in a plastic bottle (it gets very hot) and £1 for your locker.

YOU MUST COME IN UNIFORM (I.E. POLO SHIRT AND ‘NECKER)

The Cubs are entering three teams in the Gala, each of which has a captain. The A Team is captained by Charlie McSkeane, the B Team by Drew Moore and the C Team by James Atkinson.

When you are by the poolside you must sit down when asked and keep away from the edge of the pool. Supporting your team is obligatory but bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

The Gala is run on a heats basis with the fastest five teams making it through to the finals. Therefore winning a heat may not be enough – so go for it in the fastest time you can manage.

The Gala is normally over by 8.00pm. Timings are tight so you must listen to the officials and be ready for your race.

Most importantly do your best, enjoy yourselves and have a laugh.

See you Saturday.

Akela

Cubs - Wednesday 8th October - Laserquest!

On Wednesday 8th October the Cubs are going to Laserquest in Carlisle. We are playing two games and the cost will £5.00.
Please can you meet at Laserquest at 6.30pm to log in.

Can I suggest you either bring a drink for it gets very warm when playing.

Akela

Bag Pack Totals

The recent totals raised at the bag packs at both marks and Spencers and Asda were

Marks and Spencers - £908.24

Asda -£597.59

Thanks to everyone who took part.

Swimming Gala Training

Don't forget that we are starting out training on Monday 29th September.  We'll meet at Trinity Pools for a 7.00pm start. Come along and have a try.  Last year everyone who attended swam in at least one race at the gala.  

See you there.

Timetables, Harvest, Swimming, Camps and more

I've just realised that it's been over a month since I last blogged. As a result there are a number of items of information for you all.

The Cub and Scout timetables are now online. Please download the relevant one for your section. I hope to add the Beaver timetable soon.

If you visit the groups pages on Youtube then have a look at the Scouts video from on the Roman Wall. Thanks to James Ferguson for this one.

The Reivers District Swimming Gala is coming up soon and the group would like to defend the trophies it won in a clean sweep last year. Training will take place on Monday 29th September and Monday 6th October. If you'd like to try out for one of the teams then come along.

The Harvest Festival Church Parade is on Sunday 5th October. A leaflet will be given out this week asking for donations. Please make every effort to attend.

We're way overnight again in November. The Cubs will be away on Friday 21st and the Scouts on Saturday 22nd. Keep these dates free.

Whilst we're all looking at our diaries we have arranged our winter camp for 27th February to March 1st this year. We're also Skiing on the afternoons of March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. We're following this with a trip to Edinburgh to ski on Saturday 28th March.

Akela

Summer Camp Video

The Cubs Summer Camp video is now available to view on our website or on our YouTube pages. Thanks to Ben for creating this. I'm assured that the video of the Scouts activities will be available soon (hint, hint Fergie!)

Remember that we're back the first week in September.

Enjoy the rest of your holidays.

Akela

Summer Camp - Thanks to you all

Thanks to everyone who helped with the recent camp to Dilston, Corbridge. This includes Gary, Kenny, Kim, Neil, Louise, Anne-Marie, Jonathan, Rachel, Ray, Fergie, Oli, Ali, Ben and Lisa (we'll remember your meal for years to come!)

Most of all thank you to everyone who came for a great long weekend.

We're now taking a break for a few weeks.
Cubs return on Wednesday 3^rd September.
Beavers and Scouts return on Thursday 4^th September.

Enjoy your holidays.

Akela and Skip

Corbridge Camp – Further Details

The Cubs will be walking and swimming on Friday. Please can each Cub bring a 50p for their locker (they will get it back!) and a small amount of spending money if they wish to buy an ice cream, drink or souvenir. Please can everyone remember to bring a traybake or similar to share too.

On Thursday afternoon please make sure that you keep your packed tea, drink and waterproof in a small rucksack which you will take on the train. Wear your walking boots as the route to the site crosses a number of fields.

Oh and don't forget to bring two or three tea-towels for drying up.

If anyone wishes to drop off bags at the Scout Hut tonight (Wednesday) I will be there from 7.00 until 7.30.

Thankyou.

Summer Camp 2008

Departure
Please meet at the Scout Hut at 3.30pm on Thursday 24^th July. This will give us chance to load the minibus with your gear along with food and equipment.
Please remember to bring suitable waterproofs, walking boots and a packed tea with you in a small rucksack. The Cubs will then catch the train to Corbridge (depart Carlisle at 17.20) and walk to the site whilst the Scouts will leave by minibus and set up the site.
Please pack the usual gear (a kit list is available on our website) and please don't forget swimwear (Cubs will be going swimming) towels and tea-towels. Hats and suncream may be useful this weekend.

The Scouts should pack their gear in a suitable rucksack as they will be backpacking on Friday/Saturday.

The Emergency Contact for the weekend will be Mike Tuer. His number will be given to parents on Thursday afternoon.

Activities
The Scouts will backpack on Friday and early Saturday. The Cubs will hike and swim on Friday before taking part in water activities on-site on the Saturday. Please make sure that everyone has shoes that they don't mind getting wet. They are needed in the river to protect your feet. Water shoes are ideal if you have them.

Return
The Cubs and Scouts will return on Sunday afternoon and can be collected from 4.00pm at the Scout Hut. The Cubs will gain come by train with the Scouts returning by minibus.

If you have any questions then please contact Akela on 01228 594622.

 

Cubs - Water Night 9th July

OK - it's that time of year again. Yes it's time for water madness, Neil and Vicki to get a soaking and Akela to laugh smugly because I always get wet.

Don't forget your super soaker or similar tomorrow. Don't come in your uniform but make sure that you bring old clothes, a towel and something dry and warm if you become cold. I can guarantee though that you'll get very, very wet.

Oh - don't shoot your weapons in the Scout Hut or start before you get there. Patience is everything!

Akela

District Cub Camp 2008

Some final details.

YOU MUST COME IN YOUR UNIFORM AND 'NECKER.

Please don't forget tea-towels, toothpaste and a traybake to share.

Remember that the arrival time is 6.30 -6.45. You can be collected after 2.00pm on Sunday but if parentc can come a little earlier to help take tents down and bring them back to the hut it will be much appreciated.

Don't forget to bring your medical and permission form.

See you tomorrow night.

Akela

Wanted - Lego

Wanted

We are looking for Lego which your children no longer use. If have any that you no longer want then please can you contact me at Cubs.

Many thanks.

Jane Moore

District Cub Camp 2008

13^th Carlisle Scout Group
28^th May 2008

District Cub Camp – 13^th-15^th June 2008

No sooner are we back from Ennerdale than the next camp is already upon us. This year's District cub Camp will be held at Ratlingate between June 13^th and 15^th. This is an opportunity for the Cubs to meet and work alongside Cub Scouts from all across the Reivers District.
This year the theme for the camp is Recycling and caring for our environment.

The cost for the weekend will be £25.00

I need to know numbers as soon as possible because I need to tell the organisors numbers on Monday 2^nd June. Therefore can parents please e-mail or text me to say if their child/ren will be attending.

If your child will be attending then please can you send a cheque to Cubs on Wednesday 4^th June made payable to 13^th Carlisle Scout Group.

A kit list and medical form will be given to all Cubs who are attending on 4^th June for completion before the next meeting on 12^th June.

Yours sincerely,
David Hodgkiss - Akela

Ennerdale Camp

Ben has been busy and has added a movie to our YouTube site. You can also view it on the front page of our website.

Start Times

To all Parents,

Recently a number of parents have been dropping off their children early for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Though all the leaders appreciate your support in ensuring that meetings begin on time, can we please remind you that children should not be dropped off more than than ten minutes before the start of a meeting. Parents should also check that the leaders are able to safely supervise their children and that child protection ratios e.g. a minimum of two leaders or adults, are in place before they leave.

Therefore the ealiest time before a scheduled meeting start that children should arrive is:
Beavers - 6.05pm for 6.15pm
Cubs - 6.20pm for 6.30pm
Scouts - 7.20pm for 7.30pm*

*This allows Beavers to end and depart before Scouts start to arrive.

Many thanks.

Spring Camp - Final Details

14th May 2008


Dear Parents,

Ennerdale Spring Camp May 23rd –May 26th 2008

With the Spring Camp now little over a week away here are some of the final details.

Departure: We will leave from Strand Road at 6.15pm. Please make sure you arrive on time. We will return at around 4.00pm on Monday.

Equipment: A general kit list can be found on the website. Please make sure that you pack enough socks! We will be walking on one of the days so either boots or solid trainers are needed. Wellies are always a good idea too. We will also be “messing about in the river” on one of the days so make sure that you have some clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.

You will need a sleeping bag.

Can you please complete a medical form (available on the website) and make sure that you return it next week (May 20th.)

Over the weekend we will be working towards the following badges: Chef, Adventure, Map Reader, Navigator, Hikes Away, Nights Away, Outdoor Challenge, Outdoor Challenge Plus.

Friday – Arrive, familiarise with the site, wide games.

Saturday – Hike around Ennerdale and Cooking lesson. *

Sunday – Water activities, Kite Building, *

Monday - Tracking games, basic cartography, depart. *

Please can your child bring a tray bake or similar with them on the Friday evening that we can share for snacks. Three tea-towels are also an essential (one per day).
A small rucksack and drinks bottle will also be required.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)

* Timing of activities may change according to the weather over the three days.

Spring Camp May 23rd – 26th 2008

Please can I remind all Cubs and their parents that I need numbers for the Spring Camp to Ennerdale by Wednesday 30^th April. Information can be found at http://13thcarlisle.org/Documents/Spring%20Camp.pdf

Thanks.

Akela

Timetables on-line for Cubs and Scouts

The Cub and Scout timetables from May to September are now available to either view on-line or download. They can be found at www.13thcarlisle.org in Letters and Downloads.

The link for the Cub timetable is http://13thcarlisle.org/Documents/Summer%202008.pdf

The Scout timetable can be found at http://13thcarlisle.org/Documents/Scout%20Programme%20-%20Summer%20Term%202008.pdf

Fantastic Turnout

Thanks to everyone who made the effort to attend the St. George's Day service at St. Aidan's Church this afternoon. It was a fantastic turnout.

Spring Camp to Ennerdale

Information about the Spring Camp to Ennerdale is available to download from our website in Recent Letters and Downloads. We need numbers by May 1^st at the latest.

Beaver Timetable Summer 2008

The Beaver Timetable for the Summer Term is now available on the Group Website (www.13thcarlisle.org) in Recent Letters and Downloads. The Beaver timetable can be downloaded at http://13thcarlisle.org/Documents/Beaver%20Programme%20Summer%202008.pdf

Easter Briefing

I hope that everyone is enjoying the Easter break but with the new term only a week away its time to bring you up to date on a number of events and issues.

Leaders

Without the support of the Leaders there would be no Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. All of them give up their time freely to pass on their skills and experiences to YOUR children. (Bruce Kirton is fast approaching 15 years as a leader.) Could you not do the same?

We are still in need of more leaders, especially In Beavers and Cubs. With Barbara Wrightson having a break due to work pressures, Jane Moore moving on from Cubs in December the time to find new leaders is upon us. Could you be the next leader to fill one of these vacancies? Yes we offer training, yes we give you a necker and shirt/polo shirt but most importantly we offer you FUN!!! Please talk to the existing leaders if you think you could help.

Kandersteg 2009

Thanks to all who have replied so far. I'm about to confirm our places so can anyone who wants to go and who has not yet returned their deposit to Skip (Bruce Kirton) please make contact with either him or myself as soon as possible. I have to book specific rooms depending on numbers and the gender balance. (Remember to go you must be 12 by August 31^st 2009.)

Subs

Please check your bank statements if you are paying by standing order – a number of standing orders seem to be intermittent or not working. If one of them is you can you please contact me and I'll pass your details on to Ganga. You can bring your accounts up to date by paying off any debts by cheque or cash.

St. Georges Day Parade

This is April 20^th this year at St. Aidan's Church. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts should meet at the Scout Hut by 2.15pm on that afternoon. You must wear your full uniform with school / scout activity trousers and shoes.
This is not an optional event. We require everyone's attendance. Football, cricket or whatever can take second place on this weekend.

Ennerdale Camp

The Cubs and Scouts will be camping over the bank holiday weekend at Ennerdale on May 23^rd – 26^th. A letter will be going out soon giving further details and cost. The Cubs will be using the Ennerdale building whilst the Scouts are outside camping in patrols.

District Cub Camp

The Cubs will be away again on the weekend of June 13^th – 15^th at Ratlingate for the District Cub Camp. This year the camps them is conservation and the environment. The cost for this camp will be £25. All the Cubs will be outside under canvas.

Beaver Sleepover

Lisa and I have provisionally arranged a Beaver sleepover for Saturday 28^th June for the older Beaver Scouts. Again further details will be available nearer the time.

YouTube Videos

Thanks to Ben Hodgkiss who keeps these up to date. Thanks also to everyone for their photos. If you haven't checked out our photos and movies go to www.youtube.com/13thcarlisle or visit the group website at www.13thcarlisle.org

Winter Camp Photos

Winter Camp 08 photos can now be viewed on the website or on our Youtube page.

Can’t Cook – Cubs Cook!!

Photos from the recent inter-six cooking competition are now available to view on You Tube.

Cubs Cooking Challenge Winners

Congratulations to White Six who won the cooking competition on Wednesday. All the judges praised the quality of the meal they produced.

Now there's no excuse for not cooking for your parents!

Ski Trip to Edinburgh

3rd March 2008

Dear Parents,

Cubs / Scouts / Explorers Skiing Trip – Saturday March 15th 2008

Following the recent ski training we have planned a trip to the Midlothian Ski Centre, Edinburgh, on March 15th. We will leave, by coach, from Trinity School at 8.30am prompt on the morning and expect to be back around 6.00pm. The day will look something like this:

8.30am depart Carlisle
11.00 am arrive Edinburgh
11.30am – 2.30pm Ski practice
2.30pm lunch and après ski
3.30pm depart Edinburgh
6.00pm arrive Carlisle

The cost for the day will be £15.00 per child. The cost includes the hire of boots, skis and helmets which are now compulsory for everyone under eighteen.

Please can you bring the completed reply slips to either Cubs or Scouts on March 5th and 6th so that we have a good idea of numbers.

Each person will need to bring suitable clothes that cover the entire body, waterproofs, gloves and a packed lunch. A small amount of spending money is also advisable as you can buy hot drinks, ice creams and more in the centre café.

Last year many of the Scouts brought games or MP3 players to occupy themselves on the journey (PSP, Nintendo DS, Gameboy etc.) This is acceptable but these are brought at the owner’s risk.


Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss – Cub Scout Leader Bruce Kirton – Scout Leader


Skiing to Edinburgh – March 15th 2008

I give permission for my child ______________________________________ to take part in the Skiing trip to Edinburgh on March 15th 2008 and enclose £15.00

Signed _____________________________________ Date ____________

Sixers and Seconders Weekend

On the programme March 8th and 9th are highlighted as a Sixers and Seconders Training weekend. This has now been slightly altered.

Saturday 8th March - 9.30am - 8.00pm Sixers and Seconders are invited to a training day at Ratlingate. All they need to do is to come in uniform, bring a coat hanger, some spare clothes, waterproofs, wellies and a packed lunch. Tea will be provided.
Training on a number of skills will be provided during the day and everyoone will get the chance to meet, and work with, other Cubs from around the District.

Sunday 9th March - 1.45pm - 4.00pm We have arranged a final skiing session before the Edinburgh trip the following wekend. This will cost £10 but give you all the chance to hon your skills before the big day.

I'll need to know who is coming to both by Wednesday 5th March.

Akela

Church Parade - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers

Yes on Sunday it's both Mother's Day and Church Parade!
Meet at St, Michael's Church in full uniform (school trousers and polished shoes please) for 9.20am. The service will last approximately an hour and parents are invited to stay.

Don't forget your collection money.

Swimming - 27th February 2008

Don't forget that the Cubs are swimming (James Street, The Pools) between 6.15pm and 8.00pm tomorrow.
Come in uniform, bring 50p for the locker and your swimming gear.
See you there.

Cubs Skiing - Extra training session

I've managed to arrange a further session of skiing for the older Cubs before the Edinburgh visit. This will be on Sunday 9th March between 2.00 and 4.00 and will cost £10 for the double lesson. If you would like to go then please let me know.

We will then go skiing the following weekend (15th March) to Edinburgh where the Cubs can put all of the lessons to good use. Cost £15.00 including transport and three hours skiing.

Winter Camp 2008

Please can you e-mail cubs@13thcarlisle.org.uk if your child will be coming on this camp. Further details can be found on this blog.

Thanks.

Cubs Complete Snowlife Awards

Well done to all of the following who completed their Snowlife Level 2 Award today.

They were Josh P, Matthew Mc, Drew, Charlie, Max, Ben, Daniel, Angus, James N, Lily, Patrick and Connor.

Lucy also completed her Snowlife Level 6.

William missed out as he's broken his toe and will finish his training later.

We can all now look forward to our day out at Edinburgh next month.

Thanks to Eric and everyone at Carlisle Snowsports Club (www.carlislesnowsports.co.uk)

Winter Camp 2008

Winter Camp 2008

Dear Parents,

We are holding are annual winter camp between Friday 22^nd and Sunday 24^th February at Ratlingate. The Cubs will be sleeping indoors whilst the Scouts will be camping outside.

This year we will be doing some local walking using Ratlingate as the base. We hope to complete another section of the route of Hadrian's Wall. This means that your child will need to bring suitable footwear for walking in. (This can either be walking type boots or a sturdy pair of trainers. Wellies could be worn but soon become uncomfortable.)

Along with our walking we will be playing some games and working towards our Outdoor Challenge, Nights Away, Chef, Hikes Away and Outdoor Challenge Plus badges.)

The camp will start at 7.00pm when the Cubs should be dropped off at Ratlingate and the Cubs can be picked up at 11.00am on Sunday. We would appreciate help to clear up on the Sunday Morning from 10.00an onwards. All Cubs and Scouts must come in their uniform.

The cost for the weekend will be £15.00.

Please can I ask that each Cub brings with them a tea-towel or two and a tray-bake or similar to share with everyone for snacks during the weekend. They should also bring a small ( SMALL !!) rucksack to carry their waterproofs, lunch and a drink in when they are walking.

Gloves, hat, waterproofs and warm clothing are essential.

A camp permission form is available on the website www.13thcarlisle.org in Letters and Downloads. (There you will also find a kit list for the weekend. ) Please fill this in and return it, along with your payment, in an envelope. Cheques should be made payable to 13^th Carlisle Scout Group and should have the name of your child written on the reverse. We must know by 18^th February at the latest if your child is going so that we can plan the catering and sleeping arrangements. Please e-mail cubs@13thcarlisle.org.uk if your child is attending.

Remember that February is a cold month. Please pack appropriately.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)

Ten Pin Bowling Images

Images from this week's ten-pin bowling have been added to our Youtube channel. Go to www.youtube.com/13thcarlisle

Ten Pin Bowling

Please be at Hollywood Bowl for 5.15 tonight. Remember to come in full uniform, including your school trousers and bring £5 with you.
You will be given a meal with chips and drink during the evening.
We expect to finish around 7.45.
Thanks.

Cubs do Ski Sunday

You'll find a video of the Cubs skiing on our YouTube pages. To watch it click below.

Scout's Timetable

The Scout's timetable is now on line at www.13thcarlisle.org Please look in Letters and Downloads and open Scouts Winter-Spring 2008.

Arnold Robson

You may have read in the Cumberland News of the death last Sunday of Arnold Robson at the age of 102. Arnold was one of the earliest members of 13th Carlisle and last year related his experiences to the Scouts and Explorers.
Arnold attended the first World Scout Jamboree held at Olympia in 1920. He was also a Kings Scout - getting the highest award in Scouting.
We send our condolences to his family at this difficult time.

Ten Pin Bowling Details

Dear Parents,
There will be no Cubs on Wednesday 23rd January. Instead we will meet on Tuesday 22nd January at Hollywood Bowl for the District Ten Pin Bowling Competition. All of the Cubs are eligible to enter and the competition is decided by aggregating the scores of the best four Cubs in each group. It is very definitely a fun occasion.

Please can you let me know if your child will not be attending as soon as possible as I have to give approximate numbers by the weekend.

The evening will start at 5.20pm when the Cubs should meet at Hollywood Bowl. They must come in uniform and bring with them £5.00 which is part payment for the event. The remainder of the cost will be met out of subs. The event will finish at 7.45 approximately.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours sincerely,


David Hodgkiss (Akela)

Cubs Timetable alteration re. Ten Pin Bowling

Please note that the dates for the Distict Ten Pin Bowling have now changed from Tuesday 15th January to Tuesday 22nd January 2008. I'll post further details just as soon as I now get them.

An updated timetable is available on the website.

Akela

13th Carlisle Movie

Why not check out the 13th Carlisle Movie? It can be found at www.youtube.com/13thcarlisle .
Thanks to Ray, Ali and Ben.

Happy New Year

A Happy New Year to you all.