May 28 2012

Beaver/Cub Camp 2012

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This year the Beavers and Cubs came together to run a joint  camp this year in the Srahan Scout Centre with perfect weather. The Cubs arrived Friday night and camped for 2 nights (five of the senior cubs bivyed for the two nights). We were joined on the Saturday afternoon by the Beavers who were camping for one night.

On Friday the Cubs arrived to find their tents up and a bouncing castle waiting for them. The older cubs went off to build a bivvy shelter and a gateway for the campsite. That night we went for a walk through the forest

On the Saturday morning the Ventures and Scout Leaders ran activities around the centre including fire lighting, making pop corn on a camping stove, semaphore, bamboo pioneering and a blind trail. That evening we had an amazing campfire led by Peter Roche (former Cub Leader in Caherdavin). The next morning the beavers and cubs helped take down the tents before being collected by the parents.

Thanks to all the Scouters and Ventures for their work this weekend. Thanks also to Peter Roche for running a brilliant campfire and to Pat Guilfoyle for helping us transport gear. Photos of this event can be found by clicking the below link

https://picasaweb.google.com/105355496522232224733/CaherdavinCubBeaverCampSrahan2012

May 22 2012

Cub/Beaver Camp Roscrea 2012

Dear Parents,
This year, the 23rd Limerick Scout Group is hosting a Joint Beaver and Cub Annual Camp at the Srahan Scout Centre in Tipperary.

Times
Cubs are asked to arrange their own transport to Srahan and arrive from Friday May 25th at 7pm.All cubs must be at Srahan no later than 8pm

Beavers are asked to arrange their own transport to Srahan and arrivebetween 11am and 12pm Saturday May 26th.

Beavers/Cubs must be Collected on Sunday May 27th at 2pm

What to Bring
All Beavers and Cubs are required to bring the following gear. Essential items marked with an asterix(*)

  • Neckerchief*
  • Gear bag or Rucksack*
  • Sleeping Bag*
  • Ground Mat*
  • Pillow
  • Torch*
  • Change of clothes x 3*
  • Plate, Bowl, Mug*
  • Knife, Fork, Spoon*
  • Towel*
  • Toiletries
  • Rain gear (Jacket & Over Trousers)*
  • Suncream
  • Packed Tea for Cubs on Friday night

Please put your child’s name on all items. Beavers and Cubs are responsible for keeping their gear together.

The following items are banned on the camp:

  • Electrical Items (phones, iPods, PSPs, DSs etc)
  • Fizzy drinks & chewing gum

 

 

How to get there
Here are the directions from the Scout Hall

  1. Take the motorway to Dublin; continue on this road until you come to EXIT 22 for Roscrea. The distance from the Clonmacken Toll to this Turn off is 74.7 KM
  2. Continue towards Roscrea until you come to McDonald’s roundabout. McDonald’s Roundabout is 3 km from exit 22
  3. Take the N7 road for Dublin and continue on this road until you pass a Pub on your Left called The Highway Inn (Now Closed).Take the next LEFT turn sign posted for Laois Angling Centre. Distance from McDonald’s roundabout to turning is 6 km.
  4. We will also have our own signs on the road from here on. They will read CAHERDAVIN SCOUT GROUP
  5. You continue for approx. 8.7 Km pass straight passing through the village of Ballaghmore.You come to a STOP sign go RIGHT here and continue over Narrow Bridge until you come to village of Camross 1.5Km approx. from Narrow Bridge
  6. Go straight through the Village and then go left at the crossroads at the end of village
  7. Approx. 2.2 Km from turning take a LEFT for Glenkitt just before a Narrow Bridge
  8. Then approx. 0.7 Km on Turn RIGHT for Srahan Castle. Follow this road till you come to Srahan Scout Centre.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the leaders. Please keep an eye on www.caherdavinscouts.ie for updates.

Mike O’Halloran – Cub Section Leader                                   087 2392429
Barry Kennedy                                                          085 7284899

May 19 2012

Quiz Night

Thanks to all those who came along to our quiz this week. Without your continued support our group would be lost. Thanks also to those who helped organise the quiz and to Na Piarsaigh for hosting us.
On the night Des McKeown (Group Leader) and Barry Kennedy (Ast. Scout Leader) presented Michael Quigley, Conor Hempenstall and Andrew O’Neill with a certificate and a voucher to recognise their achievement on the Crean Challenge earlier in the year. We were also reunited with our good friend Paddy the Bear who has returned from his nautical adventure

 

May 18 2012

County Cub Camp 2012

The County Cub camp takes place this year from Friday June 22nd to Sunday June 24th 2012.The venue for this event is Pallaskenry Collage Co Limerick.The cost of this event is €25 per cub.

This is an extra event we have added to our calender and it has been a few years since we took part in this event.The theme for the event is the Olympics.This is a 2 night camping event.

All money for this event must be paid in on or before Tuesday next May 22nd.Sorry for the short notice on this event.We cannot except money after this date as we have to pay the County the fee.

If you need any other information please contact me on

087-2392429 (Michael)

Apr 29 2012

Cubs & Scouts Weekend Sleepover

The Older cubs who are due to go up to Scouts in September joined the Scouts and Venturers for a nights camping in the Field in Cfratloe.The cubs were very much looking forward to this event and meet with the scouts at the Grotto in Cratloe on Saturday to hike to the Field.The first activity for the cubs was absailing in the woods and for most of the cubs it was a first time absailing.It was then onto the camping field where sleeping arrangements were set up for the night.Again a first for the cubs was when they were allowed to bivy for the night.The also took part in Backwoods cooking.

A special word must go to the Scouts and Venturers and the Leaders who helped the boys all weekend and made them feel as if they were part them and not just cubs still.The boys learned so much this weekend from the Scout Leaders and Scouts.

Hopefully this is the first of many events in which the scouts and cubs go away together as it really makes it an easier transition from cubs into scouts when the time comes to move up.

Thanks to the scout Leaders for making this such an enjoyable event for the cubs

Click below for photos of this even

thttps://picasaweb.google.com/105355496522232224733/CubsScoutsCampingWeekend2012

FINALLY CLONMACKEN CUBS WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE SCOUTS THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN THE UPCOMING SHIELD WHICH TAKES PLACE NEXT WEEKEND IN PALLASKENRY

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Apr 29 2012

Beaver Hike

Instead of the regular beaver meeting, we will be going to Cratloe Woods for a short hike tomorrow. We will be meeting at the Meelick Enterance of the forest at 7pm and will return to same for 9pm. Beavers must make their way to and from the hike. There will be no meeting at the hall tomorrow.


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What to bring

  • Small backpack/bag (they must be able to carry this when they hike)
  • Clothes suitable for an outdoor activity
  • Rain Gear
  • Hat & Gloves
  • Small Snack (bar of chocolate + drink)
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Apr 19 2012

County Shield Info

The County Shield will take place in Salesian College, Pallaskennery  on the 5th-7th May 2012. Please arrive on the Saturday at 9.00am. The event is scheduled to finish on Monday 3.30pm (after the event all Scouts are asked to return to the hall to put away gear.

The cost is €40 (if you had already paid for the County Overnight then you only owe €28). This must be paid by Wednesday 25th April at the latest.

Gear List

  • Neckerchief
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Day Bag (for bases)
  • Eating Utensils
  • Rain Gear
  • Torch
  • Hat & Gloves
  • Full Uniform (See note below)
  • Pen Knife
  • Copy of the Scouting Trail if you have one

Prior to the Shield

Taking part in the Shield is a team effort that requires everyone to pitch in and help. If one person doesn’t do this then the whole patrol suffers.

The Patrol will be meeting at the following times

  • Saturday 21st April – Training Day @Scout Hall
  • Wednesday 25th April – Scout Meeting
  • Fri 27th- Sun 29th April – Camp in Cratloe
  • Wednesday 2nd May  – Scout Meeting
  • Thursday 3rd May – Packing the trailer

In addition each Scout will be given some things to learn/prepare before the Shield:

Andrew (PL) Pioneering/Kites
Michael (APL) First Aid/Woggle making
Conor (APL) Backwoods/Carving
Mark (Scribe) Semaphore/Codes/Animal Cast
Fursa Map Making/Stool
Eoin (Quartermaster) Map & Compass/Lanyard
Daniel (Firemaster) Axe & Saw/Hammock

here’s a copy of the Scouting Trail

http://caherdavinscouts.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/scouting-trail.pdf

A note on Uniform

Uniform will be inspected on site on the Monday afternoon after the final inspection. The uniform according to the marking scheme is as follows:

  • Scouting Ireland shirt
  • Scouting Ireland trousers
  • Scouting Ireland belt
  • Troop neckerchief
  • Woggle
  • Dark footwear (Boots, shoes or sandals) – no runners
  • Dark socks

Please have as much of the uniform as possible on the weekend on the Shield. If there are items you need to get before the Shield please contact Barry before the 27th April

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Apr 17 2012

Beaver/Cub Parents Meeting

2 very important parent meetings take place next week for parents of both Beavers and Cubs.
The Beaver Parents meeting takes place next Monday April 23 at 8pm
The Cub Parents Meeting takes place next Tuesday April 24 at 8pm
Both meetings take place in the Scout Hall.
Some very important things need to be discussed including the Beaver/Cub Camp
At least one parent from every boy is requested to attend
Yours in Scouting
The Leaders

Apr 17 2012

County Cub Hike 2012

Dear Parents

The next County Cub Events is the County Cub Hike which takes place on Sunday May 13th 2012.

Venue:    Ballyhoura Trail,  Ballyhea, Charleville, Co. Cork.

From centre of Charleville travel approx. 3.22km to Ballyhea, turn left at Ballyhea church and continue on to car park.

Time:      11am – 2.15pm (approx.)

This is a Free Event

NB: TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE EVENT MUST BE PROVIDED BY PARENTS AS TO GET A BUS WOULD MEAN A COST OF €20 TO € 25 PER CUB

More details to do with this event will be given out nearer the event

Remember every notice you receive is also posted on the Group website address is above

Please return the bottom section of this letter no later than TUESDAY MAY 1st 2012

More information can be got by calling me on 087-2302429 (Mike)

 

Yours in Scouting

The Leaders

 

 

CUBS NAME__________________________

IS HE ATTENDING THIS EVENT____________________
PARENTS SIGNATURE_____________________________

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Apr 15 2012

Clonmacken Cubs Curraghchase Sleepover

On Saturday and Sunday  April 14th & 15th we held a very successful sleepover at Curraghchase Scout Center.We had 19  Cubs,3 Leaders and 4 other scouters at thei event.we were very lucky to have such good weather for the weekend.

On Saturday the boys took part in various activities such as Orienteering,Hiking and Backwood Cooking.During the day 3 Beavers who are due to come up to cubs in September joined us for a few hours.In the evening we held a Campfire and each group also had to perform a sketch.We finished saturday with a Night hike.

On Sunday we took thr boys down to Curraghchase Forest Park where they had time to to what they wanted .The boys were picked up to go home at 2pm.All the boy s that attended really enjoyed themselves.

Thanks to Mike,Mary and Ger the Leaders also to Andy,Ashley,Kevin and Andrew for their great help all weekend and to Barry for his help Saturday evening.

Pictures from this event can be found at the link below

https://picasaweb.google.com/105355496522232224733/CubsCurraghchaseSleepover2012