Wednesday 27th February

On Wednesday night the Cubs are meeting in two separate locations.  Orange and Purple sixes will meet at the Hobbycraft store on the Kingstown Retail Park whilst Blue, Green, Red and White sixes meet at the Scout Hut.

Orange and Purple Sixes will taking part in some craft activities involving clay at Hobbycraft which the other sixes will also complete in February and March.  Please make sure that you go in your uniform and looking smart as you're representing the rest of us.  Rachel Bradley will be on hand all evening and you must report to her as you arrive for 6.30pm.  I would also be grateful if another parent could volunteer to stay as well - if you could then please email or text me before Wednesday.

Can parents of children at Hobbycraft please collect their children at 7.45pm as the activity will finish at this time.

See you on Wednesday.

Akela

Bouldering - Wednesday 20th February

Well as I write this half-term has officially come to an end and only the weekend lies before us all and the inevitable return to school.  That though means Cubs are back!!!

On Wednesday we will be bouldering at Eden Rock at Durranhill.  We will meet there at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm briefing, ready to start climbing from 7.00pm.  You need to come in uniform, necker plus jumper or t-shirt, wear sensible trousers (trackies or similar) and trainers.  You will be active.  Whilst you are climbing you should leave your necker in a bag along with a drink - you'll need one!

The cost for this is £5 so please bring some cash - no cheques please.

There is a form to complete that you must bring with you.  I will email this to you all over the weekend.  It asks questions about safety - the accompanying rules booklet details what is acceptable.  Basically though you shouldn't rely on the mats at the base of the wall to protect you.  They will lessen any fall but don't climb higher than you can jump or fall safely.  Bouldering tests your skills on staying on the face, even if that is only an inch above the mat.  Going higher doesn't get you extra credit - it just allows you more options.

We have hired some instructors for the evening - listen to their advice. We are also taking Tony Morley (Archie's Dad) who has climbed for many years and is full of good advice.

Wednesday will be a great night and I look forward to seeing you all there.

Akela

CycloX and Disco

The CycloX scheduled for February 2nd has been cancelled and will hopefully be rearranged soon.

I would also be grateful if you could let me know if your child will not be attending Cubs on Wednesday due to the clash with a school disco.

Thank you.

Akela