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)