World Scout Jamboree

Are you in Year 8, 9, 10 or 11 and want to go to the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden 2011? If so go to the website and download the information about Cumbria Scouts Selection event on February 13th and 14th. If you don't apply you'll never go!
Applications close on February 1st.

Remember -this is a decision only you can take. It is not down to your leaders to decide!

District Carol Service

Don't forget it is the District Carol service tonight. Don't be late!

Cub Updates

Don't forget.

No Cubs on Wednesday 2^nd December – come on Thursday 3^rd for Secret Santa Shopping and bring a parent too.

Saturday 5^th December – Bag Packing at Tesco. If you have not signed up for a slot see Akela on Thursday.

Sunday 6^th December. Church Parade at St. Michael's, Stanwix. Please come dressed as a shepherd.

Wednesday 9^th December. District Carol Servicce at St. Michael's, Stanwix. Details on Thursday but I'll need some nactors and dragons!

Akela

Don't forget!!!

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Parents - don’t forget!

Reivers District Carol Service

Wednesday 9th December - St Michael's Church, Stanwix

7.00pm to 8.00pm – doors open from 6.30

Please bring a wrapped Christmas present with gift tag showing age range and whether suitable for a boy or a girl

Refreshments served after the service
Parking available at Stanwix School and University of Cumbria, Brampton Road Campus

Killer Hoovers Strike Again

Some leaders just can't get up in a morning.

Then unleash the fearsome Killer Hoovers!

Wide Games Sleepover at Ratlingate

Don't forget that the Cubs are having wide games followed by a sleepover this Friday (27th November). For details, please read the blog post from Wed. 18th November.

Remember to bring the 4 T's - torch, traybake, tea-towel and teddy!

Akela

Cub Bag-Packing

There is a group bag-pack on Saturday 5th December at Tesco, Rosehill, Carlisle. We will require the support of all Cubs, Scouts and their parents. The money raised at the bag-pack is used to support activities in all three sections.

We will expect every Cub to do a two hour session supported by a parent.

A rota will be available this week allowing parents to sign up for a session that is convenient.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Akela

Cubs Swimming - Wednesday 25th Nov

Just a short reminder that we're swimming this Wednesday (25th November 2009) at The Pools, James St, Carlisle. Please come in uniform and bring with you your swimming gear and money for a locker.

We will meet at 6.30 and finish at normal time.

Akela

Sleepover and Wide Games at Ratlingate

Dear Parents,

We are holding a one night sleepover at Ratlingate on Friday 28th November. This will start at 7.30pm on the Friday Evening and your child / ren will be able to be picked up on Saturday at 10.30am.

The aim of the evening is to play a range of outdoor games before retiring whilst allowing some to have their first night away.

The cost will be £5.00 which will include drinks and breakfast the next day.

Please can your child bring either a tray bake or packet of biscuits as these can be shared with the other Cubs and helps to keep the cost of the evening low.

All the Cubs need to bring is a sleeping bag, favourite soft toy (optional but often recommended) wellies, waterproofs and a change of clothes. EVERYONE SHOULD COME IN UNIFORM WITH THEIR ‘NECKER.

If your child would like to come then please return the form, along with £5.00 next Wednesday (25th November)

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)



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Name of young person:
D.o.B:

Event: Sleepover and Wide games at Ratlingate

I enclose a cheque / cash for £5.00
I have noted the arrangements above and agree to the named young person taking part. I understand that the event Leader reserves the right to send any participants home if deemed necessary.

Emergency contact:
Phone:

Doctor’s name and contact details: Details of any medications currently being taken:


If it becomes necessary for the above named young person to receive medical treatment and I cannot be contacted to authorise this, I hereby give my general consent to any necessary medical treatment and authorise the Leader in charge to sign any document required by the hospital authorities.

Signed:
Date:

Cubs – Wednesday 18th November

Cubs will be varying slightly from the published timetable this week. In preparation for the District Carol Service we will be organising the Cubs part in the proceedings. Come with your thinking caps on......

Fireworks, Bonfires and Glowsticks

Don't forget that there is a joint Beaver / Cub meeting this week. Bothe sections are meeting at Ratlingate from 6.30 until 8.00 for a festival of fireworks, bonfire, sausages and a glowstick or two!
Please come in your necker, wellies and a waterproof coat as the weather this week is a little unpredictable.
We will finish at 8.00pm. Parents may wish to stay and enjoy the fun with us all.

Please note - the building will not be open on Wednesday evening so nplease go to the toilet before you leave.

Akela

Cars - cars - cars

Cubs - do you have a remote control car? If so can you please bring it along on Wednesday night for the 13th Carlisle F1 Challenge. (Only battery powered vehicles please.)
This is a change to the published programme as our visitor (Without Words) is unable to attend.

Swimming Gala

Congratulations to all the swimmers who took part last weekend. The Group came away as winners of the Cubs, Scouts under 12 and Scouts under 14 events.

Swimming Gala 2009

The Reivers Disitrict Swimming Gala will be held this Saturday (1oth October) at Penrith Leisure entre. Can Cubs and Scouts who are taking part please be at the pool for 5.30pm, in order to get changed and be in place for when the Gala starts at 6.00pm prompt.

Each Cub or Scout will need their necker, swimming gear, a drink in a plastic bottle, towel or t-shirt for poolside and a £1 coin for a locker.

The Galas is nearly always over by 8.15pm.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND AND CHEER THE TEAMS ON.

See you there!

A few reminders

Don't forget that it is Church Parade on Sunday. Please be at St. Michael's Stanwix for 9.20am. The service starts at 9.30am and finishes by 10.30am. Why not join the congregation for a coffee afterwards and make the most of the morning?

Full uniform please. School trousers, ironed and washed 'necker, polished shoes and a uniform that all badges have been sewn on to. Oh and a washed face too!

Monday night sees the second of our training events for the Swimming Gala on Sturday 1oth October. If you didn't make it this week then it's not too late. Be at Trinity Pool for 7.20pm for a 7.30pm start.

On Wednesday 7th October there is no Cubs as the we have been invited to the Scouts and Explorers Kandersteg Evening. This starts at 7.30pm on Thursday. Bring your Parents along and try some Swiss Food, wine (over 18s only) and games which the Scouts and Explorers tried in the Summer.

Akela

Timetables and Swimming

The Cub and Scout Timetables for the Autumn term are now available online. Go the website and look in Letters and Downloads.

Please note that the Swimming Pool at Trinity is booked between 7.30 and 8.30 pm. Please make sure that you arrive by 7.20 in order to meet and get changed – thus maximising the time in the pool itself.

Cub Camp Update

The Cubs will be available to collect at 1.00pm on Sunday. If any parents though are free from 11am to help pack up our site then their help will be much appreciated. Please note that Ratlingate Lane will be very busy.

Akela

Cubs Update

Firstly my apologies for not making Wednesday evening but Ofsted choose Thursday and Friday last week last week to pop in for a coffee and chat! Thanks must go to Lisa Taylor who covered for me on the night.

I realise some of you may have been trying to contact me. If you haven't caught me then please try again.

Just to remind you all there is no Cubs this Wednesday as instead we meet at Ratlingate on Thursday where we will be putting up the tents for the weekends District Cub Camp. Unfortunately I will not be available on Thursday as I have to attend a meeting which was postponed due to Ofsted. So on Thursday John Wylie, the Scout Leader, will lead Cubs along with Mike Neile, Jonathan McKeown, Ben, Vicki and Andrew Brindley. If parents can stay to help then it will be much appreciated for many hands make light work - especially when putting up the Mess Tent.

On Friday please arrive between 6.30 and 7.15pm. Don't come before. There will be a lot of traffic on the Ratlingate lane so be patient. I will post the finish time on the blog and ensure that a note is given to all parents on Thursday night.

Are you coming - please let me know if you want to the come to the camp but didn't say on Wednesday by sending me a text.

The following Monday (28th September) we are inviting all Cubs and Scouts who would like to take part in the Swimming Gala on October 10th to come along to Trinity Pools (7.30 - 8.30pm) for a practise. Last year we entered three teams in the Gala and had a great time- winning it as well. I really want to defend the title so find your towel, bikini and goggles and come along.

That's it for now. More news later in the week.

Akela

District Cub Camp 2009

7^th September 2009

Dear Parents,
District Cub Camp 25^th – 27^th September 2009

No sooner are we back at Cubs then the next camp is already upon us. This year's District Cub Camp will be held at Ratlingate between 25^th – 27^th September. 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 Back to Basics.

The cost for the weekend will be £25.00

I need to know numbers as soon as possible because I need to tell the organisers numbers by Friday 18^th September. If your child will be attending then please can you send a cheque to Cubs on Wednesday 16^th September made payable to 13th Carlisle Scout Group along with the medical and permission form. A kit list and medical form are attached.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss - Akela

A New Term Approaches

With the summer holidays (if we've indeed had a summer) almost over, its time for Cubs once again.
We start the new year at Ratlingate (6.30pm until 8.00pm) working on the Naturalist Badge.
Don't come in uniform, come in trainers, boots or wellies and wear your necker.
See you Wednesday.

Kandersteg 2009

If you're going to Kandersteg then please read the information on the website. Go to www.13thcarlisle.org/kandersteg

It is important that all parents, young people and leaders attend a meeting at the Scout Hut on Wednesday 29th July at 7.00pm. This is to finalise details about Kandersteg, go over the timetable, funding news, provide information on the Emergency Contact and much more. Make this a priority!

Kwahadi Dancers

On Saturday 25th June a group of US Boy Scouts known as the Kwahadi Dancers are visiting Ratlingate and performing a show for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and any parents or friends. The cost of the show, which is based on traditional North American Dances, is £1.50 per person.

As cars are not allowed on the site there are two ways of getting to Ratlingate. You can either park at Grinsdale and catch the shuttle minibus or you can be dropped off at the end of Ratlingate Lane and walk in.

I will be at the end of the lane between 6.15 and 6.30 to meet any unaccompanied Cubs or Beavers who wish to go.

Please let me know if your child wishes to go by telephoning 01228 594622 or by e-mail.

Don't forget to bring a chair!

Kwahadi Dancers

7.00pm 25th July

Ratlingate

(The show lasts approximately 2 hours.)

Kandersteg Information

The following is the text from aletter everyone going to Kandersteg will be receivingn soon.

An A – Z of Kandersteg Questions

Accommodation
Accommodation is restricted due to the popularity of the centre. You will be sharing rooms based on gender and on age. None of the accommodation is en-suite so remember to pack your PJs!

Activity Timetable
Please see attached sheet.

Alcohol
You cannot purchase alcohol, even if it is legal in Switzerland, whilst you are away.

Behaviour
Quite simply we will only accept the best behaviour. No foul language or aggression will be accepted. The rules of the Scout Association are the rules that we work to. Swiss law is very strict – remember that! Bruce, Don and I will not be sympathetic if you misbehave – leave your idiocy at home.

Cameras
You will have the opportunity to take some stunning photographs. You may bring a camera but it is at your own risk.

Contact Details
If you need to contact the party for any reason please use Rachel Webster (our Emergency Contact) first. Alternative means of contact are:

David Hodgkiss 07780990404

Bruce Kirton 07899960575

Don McCutcheon 07802289818

Departure Details
We will meet at the Scout Hut at 10.00pm on Friday 14th August. You will be sleeping there before the bus collects us at around 5.45am the next morning. Bring your sleeping bag. We’ll leave this locked up in the office and it can be collected when we return.

Emergency Contact
Our Emergency contact is Rachel Webster.
She can be contacted on 01228 540878 or 07xxxxxx If you urgently need to contact us please contact Rachel first. She will have our itinerary and be informed of any changes.

Equipment
An equipment list is enclosed. Remember to pack a variety of clothing that allows you to layer up if you’re cold. Micro-fleeces, a fleece and waterproofs are good warm layers. If you suffer from the cold or are taking part in the Glacier Workshop then thermal underwear is a good idea. We are all going up the Jungfrau on the Wednesday, the last time I was there the temperature with wind chill was -27c on the top. Make sure that you have hat and gloves.


Flight Details
We will be flying from East Midlands Airport by EasyJet to Geneva. The flight details are:
Saturday 15 August



East Midlands To Genevaflight 6581 ; dep. 13:05; arr. 15:45
Sunday 23 August

Geneva To East Midlandsflight 6582 ; dep. 16:45; arr. 17:25

Insurance
Insurance has been purchased from Scout Insurance Services for each party member. Should you wish your child to have supplementary cover then please contact your insurance broker.

International Scouting
The whole purpose of this expedition is to allow you to build up international relationships. Make the most of each opportunity. Sitting in your room will not be allowed. Talk to people, mingle and find out more. There’s never nothing to do at Kandersteg.

Knives
Don’t bring any! If you wish to bring a souvenir knife home (every other shop sells Swiss Army Knives) then it must have a blade which cannot lock and is less than 3 inches long.

Luggage
Each person has a 16kg luggage allowance. This is sufficient for the week. I suggest that your gear is packed in a rucksack as you have to walk from the station to the centre along a footpath by a river. It isn’t really suitable for suitcases. You will also need this rucksack on your overnight expedition to carry clothes, food and equipment into the Alps. A small daysack should also be taken as hand luggage on the flight. This will be useful for carrying drinks, waterproofs and packed lunches.

In order to save weight on the flight everyone should travel in their boots. It’s a simple thing but saves considerable weight and allows you pack those little essentials.

Mobile Phones
None of the Scouts should take a mobile phone. These are not necessary. The Explorers can take their phones if they wish. If they do it will allow us to give them greater freedom as we are able to stay in touch.
There are no charging facilities so don’t bring i-pods, psp’s or similar. Anyway – you won’t have time to play!

Passports
I need a copy of everyone’s passport before we go. This should be a photocopy of the details page. Make sure that your passport has at least six months left on it before it expires. Everyone will also need an EHIC card

Go to https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do to complete the form and claim a card.

Spending Money
Each of the Scouts will be allowed to take the equivalent of £80 in Swiss Francs. This will need to be paid to the group before the end of July and we will ensure that the money is available for each child. The money will be held on a card to avoid loss and distributed as necessary.
Each Scout will also need £20 in Sterling for use at the airport, for drinks on the flight and at motorway service stations.
We will take the Explorers money too if they wish, however they may wish to take charge of their own. There is no limit for Explorers beyond that it should be a reasonable amount.

Those little things…
Pack a water bottle, a bin liner and a head torch. They’ll come in useful when you’re on your expedition.
You’ll also need a sleeping bag liner – there are no sheets and a pillowcase.

Uniform
Everyone will travel in uniform. Uniform shirts should be packed in luggage for when we arrive at the centre along with their group necker. On the journey each Scout / Explorer / Leader must wear the standard uniform polo shirt along with a UK necker. Neckers will be provided for those who have not been abroad before however the Explorers who went to KISC in 2006 were issued with a necker and should use this. Replacement neckers will cost £8 and are available. Contact me for details. You cannot swap your UK necker, it must be available for you to wear on the return journey.
A union flag badge will need to be sewn on your uniform shirt – these will be provided in plenty of time before we leave.
We would prefer it if everyone travelled in uniform activity trousers, however, if you do not have these then you must travel in standard school trousers. Remember that are representing the UK Scout Association as you travel and that as a consequence your appearance matters.

Walking Boots
These are essential.

No Cubs Tonight

Don't forget that there is no Cubs this evening - Wednesday - as it is the AGM tomorrow night at the Scout Hut. Parents are invited to stay for the meeting which is followed by a BBQ.

Don't forget to bring your trainers and have a go on the climbing wall too!

Annual General Meeting

Dear Parent

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – THURSDAY 16th JULY 2009

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 16th July 2009. 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 and girls taking place in the Scout Hut.

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

I look forward to seeing you next week

Kenny Boom

Chairman

Cubs - Summer Camp 2009

Update.

Thanks to those parents who have offered to support the camp this weekend. As a result of this support I can confirm that the camp will go ahead as planned. The camp will start at 7.30pm on Friday night when we will meet to pitch the tents. The camp will end on Sunday morning at 11.00am.

Water Fight

Don't forget that the Cubs are at Ratlingate tonight for the annual water fight and games. bring your super-soaker, towel and dry clothes.

Summer Camp

Dear Parents,
Lightweight Summer Camp 2009

We are holding a Summer Camp at Ratlingate between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th July. The Cubs will be sleeping outside in tents and cooking some meals by themselves.

The weekend will be fun based with many water activities ( let’s pray for sunshine.)
The cost will be £15.

We will be asking the Cubs to bring less equipment and clothes than normal and try to camp with less clutter – a skill that they will find useful.

Please can I have responses as soon as possible?

A specific kit list will be available next week.


Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)



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I would like my child_________________________________ to attend the Summer Camp at Ratlingate.

I enclose £15.

Signed _________________________________ Date _________________

Spring Camp - Great Tower

Thanks to everyone who helped out at the Spring Camp over the bank holiday weekend. We took over 900 photographs and have around two hours of video footage (thanks to Matthew "009" Wrightson for most of this) to sift through. However our first video of the weekend's highlights is now available on our Youtube site.

Ceilidh 6th June

13th Carlisle (Trinity School) Scout Group
Present a

Ceilidh

With Folk Band
Thrice Brewed

BBQ Raffle

Saturday 6th June 2009

at the Scout Hut

7.30pm until late
Adults £3 Children £2

Please support this event. All the proceeds will go towards supporting Beaver, Cub and Scout activities.

Tickets are on sale from your Beaver, Cub or Scout Leaders.
Bring your own alcohol but remember to drink sensibly.

Orienteering

Don't forget that the Cubs are orienteering at Ratlingate tonight. See you there.

Wanted!

Do you have an old digital camera at home (eg.1.3 or 3.1 megapixels) that you no longer use? If so would you be able to loan the camera to the Cubs for the Spring Camp? If you are able to help then please can you contact Akela. Many thanks.

Money, Money, Money

Have you paid your subs for this term? If you have not then can you please make sure that your subs are paid to the treasurer by the end of next week. Subs are payable for the full twelve months of the year at £6 per month.

Can we also ask for the balance for the Spring Camp to be paid by Thursday 14^th May. Don't forget that the price is now £60.

We have arranged some fund-raising bag packs later in the year. We'll notify you of dates as soon as we can.

Gelt Woods Hike

Don't forget that the Cubs are walking this week at Gelt Woods.  Please be at the carpark (A69 end of Gelt Woods) by 6.30pm.  Make sure your waer suitable boots or trainers and that you bring a coat.  We will be back at the carpark at 8.15pm.

See you then.

Akela

Cub and Scout Timetables - Summer 2009

The new Cub and Scout timetables for Summer 2009 are now available on the website. Go to www.13thcarlisle.org and click on letters and downloads to print off your copy.

Cubs Cycling

Don't forget that the Cubs are cycling tonight. Please bring your bike, cycle helmet and a coat.

See you tonight.

Akela

Spring Camp Letter - Scouts

16th April 2009

Dear Parent / Carer

Spring Camp Great Tower Camp Site.
Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2009.

We are planning a long weekend at Great Tower Camp Site from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2009. There will be a cost of £60 for the weekend; this will cover the cost of transport, accommodation, food and activities. We would like to ask for a non refundable £20 deposit towards the weekend costs.
Depending on the numbers, we may have to restrict the number of Scouts who can attend. If you could contact me this weekend to confirm whether your son/daughter will be attending and return the completed confirmation slip and deposit with your son/daughter on Thursday 23rd April, We can then plan the weekend accordingly.

If there are any queries please feel free to contact one of the Leaders or myself.

We will meet at the Scout Hut at 6:00pm for a 6:15pm Departure on Friday 22nd May.
The pickup point will be back at the Scout Hut for 5pm Monday 25th May.

If you would like your son / daughter to attend then please:

a) Call me on 07743 706807 or e-mail Kenneth.boom@virgin.net as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly (unless you have already confirmed your place).

b) Complete the confirmation slip and send it with your son/daughter on Thursday 23rd April.


Thank you

Kenneth Boom
(Group Chairman).
On behalf of the Scout Leaders.



Great Tower Summer Camp May 2009.

CONFIRMATION SLIP



My son/daughter: _________________________________ will be attending the SpringCamp at Great Tower Camp Site on Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2009.

I enclose a non refundable £20 deposit towards the camp. Y / N Cash_______ Cheque________
Cheques should be made payable to 13th Carlisle Scout Group with the event and Scouts name on reverse.




Signed: _____________________________ Date: _________________

Those were the days!

Whilst clearing my hard-drive I found this throwback to 2004 – 2005. It's full of current Cubs, Scouts and Explorers who look so young.

Go to http://13thcarlisle.org/Documents/2004%20-%202005.swf

Enjoy

Akela

Spring Camp Update

Good News! We have been able to reduce the cost of the Spring Camp by 20% - bringing it down to £60. This means that the balance is now £40. And who says you don't get gifts at Easter!
The cost will be the same for both Cubs and Scouts – however the activities will differ. The Scout leaders will contact the Scouts soon to provide further details of their programme.

I have booked Archery, a Low Ropes Course, Orienteering and a half days climbing for the Cubs. We will also be undertaking some creative video and photography which we hope to upload to our website during the weekend. If your child still wishes to go then please contact me at home or by text. I can add extra Cubs to our number but I need to confirm activity numbers sooner rather than later.

Edinburgh Ski Trip 2009

What a great day! Everyone has certainly improved during the past year.
Thanks to all who helped.
The video is now available to view on YouTube.

Cubs - Amended Timetable / St. George's Day

An amended timetable and revised programme can now be downloaded from the website. This replaces the previous timetable which had incorrect dates for April.

Please note that next week the Cubs will meet in the Scout Hut but they will NOT require a bike. This activity will now place after Easter and I can cycle again!

There has also been a change to the St. George's Day Service. It is now on Sunday 19th April.

Sponsored Shave Off

Dear All,
As many of you will have noticed I have not had a shave for the last 13 weeks and am now beginning to look like a wildman of the north. Subsequently I will be having a sponsored shave off on Thursday 2nd April 8:30pm and will be splitting all the sponsorship money between Group funds and the Kandersteg trip.

I hope that I will receive you full support and that we can raise some much needed funds for the Group. There is a sponsorship form available for you to show your support in the Scout Hut and I hope that I will see you there for the Big Shave Off.

Yours sincerely,

Kenneth Boom (Group Chairman.)

Spring Camp 2009 (Cubs)

Dear Parents,

Spring Camp 2009

We are holding a Spring Camp at Great Tower, Windermere between Friday 22nd May and Monday 25th May. The Cubs will be sleeping indoors whilst the Scouts will camping outside close-by.

We will be leaving the Scout Hut by bus at 6.00pm prompt and returning at approximately 4.00pm on the Monday afternoon.

This will be a very active camp, it is planned for the Cubs to go walking, try archery, orienteering, tackle a low ropes course and learn to climb/abseil. Subsequently it is a little more expensive than usual. The cost will be £75 (based on 20 Cubs going.) Should more Cubs than this attend, then the cost will fall as the accommodation has a fixed price and is not available pro-rota.

I know that you all appreciate how hard the group works to keep the costs for camps down. This camp will still be very good value.

In order to plan effectively and book the activities I would like to know numbers by next week, April 1st, along with a deposit of £20. Should there be insufficient numbers then I will be forced to cancel the camp on this occasion.

I look forward to positive responses.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela)



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I would like my child_________________________________ to attend the Spring Camp at Great Tower, Windermere.

I enclose a deposit of £20.

Signed _________________________________ Date _________________

Skiing - Some last minute news

Can parents please make sure that they do not block the path orr changing room area tomorrow. Last week because of the crush of parents at the end of the first session people were forced to walk on the grass. This upsets the Cricket Club and meant that all the boots had to be cleaned for the mud made the boots impossible to use.

So please - let the skiers through and make sure that they stay off the grass.

In order to help with the issue of skis and boots can the first group make sure that they are at the ski centre by 1.45pm.The second group should arrive around 2.45pm to give Eric the chance to kit you all out before the first session have finished. This will make things easier.

Finally, please make sure that all skiers listen carefully to all the instruction that they are given. Following instructions will enable everyone to make progress!

Edinburgh Ski Trip (Scouts and Notified Cubs Only)

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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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 ____________

Lost! One of our coats is missing!

Yes - one of our coats is missing or to be more accurate one of our Beaver's coats was mistakenly taken home a couple of weeks ago and has not been returned. Please can you check that you don't have a coat that isn't yours hanging in your home. If you have then contact Lisa and we can arrange for one Beaver to be very happy indeed when his favourite coat is returned.

Programme Changes (Cubs)

Please can all the Cubs bring a small frying pan and a carrier bag to Cubs tonight. We have changed the programme slightly and will be doing a little simple cooking rather than Scientist in a night which has now been put back until next term.

St. George's Day has also been changed to Sunday 19th April at St. Aidan's Church rather than Sunday 26th April as was originally scheduled. 13th Carlisle Cubs will be providing the Cubs for the service that day (to carry a flag and help renew the promise and law) so a good turn out would be appreciated.

One Winter Weekend

Check out the videos on Youtube for our One Winter Weekend - see what we're doing on our winter camp. The first video is available now. With skiing, cycling, walking, wide games and more it promises to be a spectacular weekend.

Skiing 2009

13th Carlisle Scout Group,

Dear Parents,

Ski Training –and March 1st – 8th – 15th – 22nd.
On March 28th we intend to take the Scouts and oldest Cubs (sixers, Seconders and those in Year 5) to the Edinburgh dry ski slope at Hill-End for a days skiing. However, in order for this to be a success we have arranged four hour long ski lessons at Carlisle Ski Centre (based at Carlisle Cricket Club) before we go. These lessons will cost £20.00 and have been booked for four successive Sunday afternoons starting on1st March. The lessons will cover the basic skills needed to use the slopes safely and make sure that each child is aware of their own limitations.
The lessons are well paced and fun. We will be splitting the Cubs and Scouts into two groups (A & B). Group A will start at 1.45pm with the issue of equipment (boots and skis) and end shortly after 3.00pm when the equipment has been returned, Group B will start at 3:00pm with the issue of equipment (boots and skis) and end around 4.15pm when the equipment has been returned. All your child will need is warm long sleeved clothing and gloves to protect their hands.
If your child would like to take part then can you please complete the following permission form and return it to either Cubs or Scouts as soon as possible along with a cheque for £20.00.
Obviously you may have questions about this and if so please do not hesitate to contact any of the following Leaders.

Bruce Kirton (Group Scout Leader)
David Hodgkiss (Cub Scout Leader)
John Wylie (Scout Leader)
Kenny Boom (Chairman)


I give permission for my child ________________________________ to take part in the four
skiing lessons arranged at Carlisle Ski Centre.

If you have previously skied then please indicate your level or grade here.
Not skied before, safe on green slopes, safe on blue slopes, safe on red slopes, safe on black slopes, don’t know.
Level or grade _________________________________

I understand that the training will be on Sunday 1st – 8th – 15th – 22nd March.
I enclose a cheque for £20.00.

Signed ___________________________________________________

Home Help Badge

Don’t forget that to complete the Home Help badge the Cubs must keep their bedrooms tidy during the half-term. This means making their bed, hovering and dusting. They have already completed the sewing, ironing and cooking parts of the badge at Cubs. They have also helped clean the Scout Hut during the year. Don’t fail to complete the very last part!

Winter Camp 2009 - Cubs

Details of the winter camp can be found by clicking here or visting our website. Please note that an amended letter for the Scouts will be avaiable soon.

Akela

Ten Pin Bowling - Video Update

The video from this weeks District Ten Pin Bowling is now on-line on out Youtube pages. Why not have a look.

Akela

Ten Pin Bowling

This week there will be no Cubs on Wednesday (21^st January) as we are meeting on Thursday for the District Ten Pin Bowling Competition.

We will meet at AMF Bowling at 5.50pm and expect to finish around 7.30pm. All of the Cubs will have a single game of bowling and a meal of chips, burger and drink.

Please come in full uniform and make sure that your 'necker is clean and ironed.

Akela

Congratulations to the following Cubs who were presented with their Chief Scout's Silver Award last night: Charlie McSkeane, Max Graham, Angus Moffat, Lucy Hodgkiss, Matthew McKeown and Drew Moore. All of them have worked to achieve this. Well done.

We also presented Sixer and Seconder badges to 11 Cubs last night.
The Sixers are Izzy Roberts, Wiliam Pledge, Josh Park, Adam Brown, Adam Robson and Matthew McKeown.
The Seconders are Harry Webster, Matthew Watson, Matthew Wrightson, Olivia Graham, Alex Harkness and James Atkinson.

Thirteen Cubs also left to start Scouts. Between them they had gained 302 Nights Away. This was a fantastic achievement and I am proud of all of them. They have probably set a record that will never be broken.

The Cub's loss is the Scout's gain. We'll miss you all and know that you will continue to enjoy your Scouting experience.

Akela

Martha, Moptop and the Magic Elephants

A new video – a review of the Cubs activities in 2008 can be viewed here. It is called "Martha, Moptop and the Magic Elephants." Watch it and you'll see what I mean.

 

Akela

Kandersteg Info Update

The flight tickets for Kanderstaeg have now been booked. We fly out from East Midlands Airport at 13.05 on Saturday 15th August and return on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd August landing at 17.25.
Please make sure that your passport is up to date and if a new one is needed please ensure that you apply for one in plenty of time.

The baggage allowance for the flight is 20kg.

More details later.