Reivers District Bowling Champions

Congratulations must go to Carl, Ella, Daniel and Sam who's scores helped the Cubs win the 2010 Reivers District Ten Pin Bowling Competition. With scores of 121, 108, 101 and 101 the team beat 18th Carlisle by 3 points to claim the trophy. With Bewcastle in third place on the night it was a winning start to the year for the Cubs.

Well done.

Winter Camp 2010

Dear Parents,

Winter Camp 2010

No sooner than we return then it's time to start planning our next camp. As tradition now dictates our winter camp will be at Ratlingate between Friday 26th February (7.30pm start) and Sunday 28^th March (depart at 10.30am.)

The cost for this camp will be £20.

The Cubs will be sleeping inside in the dormitories whilst the Scouts camp outside. This year the Cubs theme will be Planes, Kites and Balloons. The Scouts will be combining traditional skills with the theme Survival.

The Winter Camp has become very popular and I can truly say that there's never a dull moment! Normal kit applies but we ask that all parents send their child with warm clothing that is suitable for the time of year. Wellies are essential at Ratlingate in the winter.

Can we also ask that each child brings a traybake or similar to share over the weekend along with at least two tea towels per person. So often we seem to run out of these essential items and children seem only to be able to find a hand-towel when requested.

Please can you complete the slip below if your child/ren are planning to attend and return this by February 12th 2010 along with a cheque for £20.

Yours sincerely,

David Hodgkiss (Akela) John Wylie (Skip)

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I give permission for my child/ren ______________________________________ to attend the Winter Camp between 26th February – 28^th February.

I enclose a cheque/cash for £20.00

Signed Date

Cubs and Scouts Annual Census Return

Important Information

Please note that if your child has not been to either Cubs or Scouts during January and has not contacted their section leader with a reason e.g. illness, then they will not be included on our census return and therefore no longer part of the group from Friday 22^nd January.

I apologise if this appears heavy handed but we cannot afford to pay for children who are no longer attending. It also allows the group to reduce the waiting lists by bringing in children who have not been able to start.

David Hodgkiss

Timetables

The new Cub and Scout timetables are now available to download from the website.

Ten Pin Bowling 2

This Wednesday (20th January) the Cubs are taking part in the District Ten Pin Bowling Competition at AMF Bowling in Carlisle. Please can the Cubs arrive at 5,45pm. Please come in a washed and ironed uniform and with a freshly minted £5.00. (No cheques please!)
The Cubs will be finished by 7.45pm.

The £5.00 includes the bowling and a meal.

Neckers must be clean, ironed and worn all of the time as it helps us identify our Cubs amongst the many.

Please let me know if you will not be attending, otherwise I'll see you on Wednesday.

Akela

Ten Pin Bowling 1

To all Cubs and their Parents,

My apologies for the confusion last night. Next week (20^th January) is the District ten Pin Bowling Competition and we will be meeting at AMF Bowling in Carlisle and not at the Scout Hut. I will post details of the time for drop off and collection on the blog later today.

Many thanks

Akela

Scouts as normal tonight

Scouts will run as normal tonight (7^th January) starting at 7.30pm. Be careful when using the car park and paths as these may not have been salted. Don't forget to bring your gloves!

No Cubs Tonight

Unfortunately there will be no Cubs on Wednesday 6^th January. This is due to a number of factors, not least of which, is the fact that we do not have sufficient leaders. Could all Year 5 and 6 children please email or phone Akela if they are skiing on Sunday. Further details about this can be found on the blog and a letter is downloadable from the website.

Akela

No Beavers on January 7th and 14th

Happy New Year to you all.

Due to unexpected events I will not be able to hold the Beaver Colony meeting this week or next,

I expect to be able to resume meetings as normal on Thursday 21^st but will let you know if this changes.

My apologies for this but as the weather is currently pretty dreadful, and likely to be for some while, this will at least be a journey less each week.

Please pass this message on to other Beavers and their parents.

Best wishes

Lisa

Skiing

A Happy New Year to you all.

Yet again this year we will be offering all of the Cubs and Scouts in Year 5 and above the chance to learn to ski. We have booked three lessons at Carlisle Ski Club on January 10th, 17th and 24th. Each of these one hour lessons will cost £5.00. On completion of the lessons we will going to Hillend, Edinburgh for a day's skiing.

The lessons are from 2.00 - 3.00 pm and 3.15 - 4.15pm. The Cubs and any skiers who have gained their level 2 award will ski from 2.00 - 3.00 and the more advanced skiers (level 3 and above) will ski from 3.15pm.
Please can you arrive 15 minutes before your start time in order that you have time to collect skis and boots. You must also make sure that your body is covered (no bare arms or legs please) and that you bring a pair of gloves.

If you wish to go then please complete the permission slip on the letter which will your child will get on Wednesday or Thursday night and bring it, along with the fee for the three lessons on Sunday.

See you then.

Akela