Cubs Swimming - Saturday 29th September

A brief reminder as some seem to have missed the tweet and verbal confirmation that swimming practice is or all Cubs. We meet at 12.50 at Trinity Pool and swim until 2.00pm.  Se you there.

Akela

Cubs - Hadrian's Wall Hike September 22nd

A few reminders for tomorrow's hike.  

We will meet on Strand Road at 8.50am as the buses will be leaving at 9.00am.  Each Cub should pack a rucksack for the day which should contain their lunch, a spare fleece or jumper, spare pair of socks, small torch and waterproofs.  They will be given a map to follow on the hike.  They should also have a hat, gloves and a small torch.  This may seem unnecessary but it enables the Cubs to simulate what is good practice as they get older.
If it is warm then you may wish to put in some sun-cream.

You need not wear your uniform but all Cubs should bring their necker and wear it.

Please make sure that your child has enough to drink, walking can be a thirsty business!

If the Cubs want to bring some money for a drink or ice-cream then that is up to them (and their parents of course!)

We will be back in Carlisle between 4.45pm and 5.00pm and ready to return the Cubs to your care.

We'll see you tomorrow.

Akela

 

Swimming - Thursday 20th September

The Swimming Gala Practice for Cubs and Scouts will be on Thursday 20th September.  We have booked the pool at Trinity School from 8.00pm until 9.00pm that evening.
The Cubs should meet at Trinity Pool at 7.45pm in the entrance to Trinity Pool.

The good news is that the Scout Hut is having its electrical supply restored today (Wednesday) with gas and water being similarly restored on Thursday.  If this is the case then the Cubs will return to the Scout Hut next Wednesday from 6.30pm.

Hobbycraft Event - Saturday 15th September

On Saturday 15th September the new Hobbycraft store opens in Kingstown, Carlisle (next to Comet/Argos.)  Members of 13th Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been asked to help with the opening.  Those who wish to have taken a colouring sheet and these need to be handed in to the store on Saturday morning.  All entries receive a goodie bag and the winner will get a range of art and craft materials.

If your child would like the chance to win this then they need to meet Nikki and John at the store on Saturday morning between 8.20am and 8.30am.  The young people should be in full uniform (jumper/shirt, neaatly folded necker, school trousers and with polished shoes.)  Parents are welcome to stay and the opening formalities should be over in around an hour.

Beavers - Thursday 13th September

Due to ongoing building work and the temporary loss of utilities to the Scout Hut Beavers will be meeting in Room 111 at Trinity School tonight and until further notice.
Room 111 is located in the Sixth Form Centre, Carliol Building.

Hadrian’s Wall Hike – Saturday 22nd September 2012

Dear Parents,

On Saturday 22^nd September the Cubs will be hiking along Hadrian’s Wall to Housesteads Fort and Museum.  The day has been designed to allow the Cubs the opportunity to put last terms map-reading and navigation to good use.

A bus will be leaving Trinity School at 9.15am and we expect to be back around 5.00pm.  All that the Cubs will need for the day is their waterproofs, boots or really strong trainers (boots are better and definitely no wellies), a packed lunch and a rucksack.   The Cubs will be shown how to pack a rucksack for a days hike on Wednesday and should pack their own bag (parental supervision may be required as smuggled contraband could need to be removed!)

The cost for this will be £5
(Spending money is optional but there will be a chance for the Cubs to purchase drinks or an ice-cream at Housesteads.)

If you would like your child to take part then please can you complete the permission slip on the letter emailed to you all and contact return it by Wednesday 12th September along with your payment.  We appreciate that this is a tight timescale but to get the best price we need to confirm our bus size this week.  If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact me.

Akela

Change of Venue for Cubs - 12th September

With the Scout Hut still out of action Cubs will be held at Rockcliffe School this coming Wednesday (12th September 2012.)  Further information has been sent by email to each family.  If you have not had an email then please let me know.

Akela

No Cubs on Weds. 5th September and other updates

Scout Hut - No Power = No Cubs

Unfortunately there will be no Cubs this week as the Scout Hut is without all forms of power.  We hope to have essential services restored by September 12th but keep reading the blog for the latest news and updates.

We expect the car park to be out of use for some time to come so please allow a few extra minutes for your journey.

Thanks to everyone, especially Ben, for the fantastic Back to Basics camp over the weekend.  The video will be on Youtube later today and some photographs will be in the Cumberland News this Friday.

Coming up in September / October

September 20th - Swimming Training (7.30pm at Trinity Pool)
September 22nd - Hadrians Wall Walk (details to follow)
September 29th - Swimming Gala Training (1.00pm at Trinity Pool)

October 6th - Swimming Gala (Penrith Pool 5.30pm)

October 7th - Harvest Festival Church Parade (9.20am at St. Michael's Church)

These dates are in addition to our usual Wednesday Meetings.  A revised timetable will be uploaded later this week.

Akela