Thank you folks!

Thanks to everyone who helped either yesterday or today at the Cubs Ratlingate sleepover.  Despite the mud and rain we had a great time.  We also inducted Neil Spark into the bacon hour! We are always looking for new help and support, all that you need to help by sleeping over is a CRB.  If you would like to get one for Cubs then please speak to me.

So special thanks to Mick Goodman for his cooking, Micheal Neile for keeping me sane, Neil Spark for volunteering to stay over and Gill Dufton, Emma Walton, Karen Beattie, Steve Halford, Pam McCaig and Amanda Ward for helping to clean up - Ratlingate has never been so clean in such a short time.

David Hodgkiss (Akela)

November Sleepover Update

As promised on Wednesday here a few final updates before this weekend’s Sleepover at Ratlingate. 

We will meet at Ratlingate between 1.30 and 2.00pm.  Please bring suitable clothes including your wellies, waterproofs and hat/gloves.  You should come in youruniform and bring warm clothes to wear which you don’t mind getting wet or dirty.  Bring extra socks too because cold wet feet give you a miserable experience.

If you want to review what equipment you need go to http://13thcarlisle.org/13thCarlisle/Letters_files/General%20Kit%20List.pdf where you can download our general kit list.

Other essentials include the five t’s : torch, tea towel, traybake, toothbrush and towel!

All Cubs should also bring along the completed medical form that can be downloaded from http://13thcarlisle.org/13thCarlisle/Letters_files/Camp%20Medical%20Form.pdf . 

We will be spending some of the time making different types of cooking fires (if its not too wet) along with games and challenges through the evening. 

Cub Timetable Changes - November and December 2012

Dear Parents,

As I told the Cubs last night, November and December are difficult months and often see a number of changes to our timetable.  The following lists the events which are taking place between now and the end of term.

Wednesday 28^th November – No Meeting

Thursday 29^th November – Secret Santa Shopping.  Come down to the Scout Hut with a parent to collect your Secret Santa name and £2.  You’re then free to go shopping to get your gift.  These need to be returned on Wednesday 19^th December on our Secret Santa night.

Sunday 2^nd December – Church Parade at St. Michaels.  We still await further details but we will meet at 9.20am at the Church.

Wednesday 5^th December – No Meeting

Thursday 6^th December – District Carol Service at the Cathedral.  We will meet at the Scout Hut at 6.15pm prompt before walking to the Cathedral.  This is a full uniform occasion (school trousers and shoes please.) All Cubs are asked to bring a wrapped gift which will be donated to charity.

Wednesday 12^th December – No meeting (this coincides with the Stanwix Christmas performance.

Wednesday 19^th December – Secret Santa Night.  We will meet at 6.30pm as normal and we will be investing a number of new Cubs that evening and start clearing our badge backlog!

I hope that this brings our changes up to date.

David (Akela)

Scouts Charity Bagpack

Dear Parents,

The Scouts have been asked, and have agreed to help raise funds for The Mayor of Carlisle’s Charity Fund 2012/13 with an all-day bag pack on Saturday 17th November at Morrison’s on Scotland Road, Carlisle. We would like all Scouts, and parents if possible, each to do a two-hour stint. Refreshments will be provided.

There are four 2-hour sessions starting at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. A rota will be available at this weeks Scout meeting for you to book your space!  

“I am delighted that the 13th Carlisle Scout Group has agreed to raise money for The Mayor of Carlisle’s Charity Fund 2012/13.  The Main Charities that will benefit are Eden House, which cares for Young Children, and also the local Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society.  I am sure we can all relate to both of these Charities, and any money raised will be gratefully received.  I look forward to helping on the day as well.

With best wishes, Councillor David Wilson, Mayor of Carlisle”



If you have any questions then please speak to a Leader or contact Kenneth Boom on 07743 706807 or email Kenneth.boom@virgin.net. Thank you.

Stanwix Community Association

On Thursday 22nd November, Stanwix Community Association are holding their Christmas Fayre.  This will take place at the Community Building opposite Stanwix School.  Lisa Taylor and Nikki Iveson have agreed to man a cake stall and are looking for support from parents and Scouts.

If you are able to help them manning the stall or are able to provide cakes on the 22nd then please contact either Nikki or Lisa.

Thank you.

November Sleepover and Ten Pin Bowling

Dear Parents,

Wide Games and Sleepover at Ratlingate – Saturday 24^th  November

On Saturday 24^th November we will be sleeping over at Ratlingate, working towards our Outdoor Challenge and playing some wide games outside in the dark.  We will meet at Ratlingate between 1.30 and 2.00pm to allow time to work towards the Outdoor Challenge badge. 

The Cubs will be sleeping inside in the dormitories and all they will need (apart from their uniform) is a spare set of warm clothes, a sleeping bag and £12.00 to cover the cost of the centre, an evening meal and breakfast.

The Cubs can be picked up at 10.30am the following morning.

If your child wishes to go then please return the slip next week.  (Medical forms will be available next Wednesday.)

District Ten Pin Bowling Evening – Wednesday 23^rd January 2013

In January we will attending the District ten Pin Bowling Competition on Wednesday 23^rd  January. 

In order to attend we need to book now so it is important that I know who will be going.
If you will be going please can you complete the slip below along with the payment of £5.00 so that I can reserve a place for your child.

Many thanks.

David Hodgkiss (Akela)

Name of Child __________________________________________

Please delete as appropriate:

My child will be attending the sleepover.  I enclose £12.00.

My child will be attending the Bowling Evening on 23^rd January.  I enclose £5.00

Signed ______________________________________   Date _______________