On Monday 16th June we will be having our end of year BBQ at the Scout Hall at the usual time from 7.30pm to 9pm. The macaoimh voted on the menu - so this year will will be having beefburgers, hotdogs and ice cream afterwards.
Our hike on Saturday 14th June takes us from Galweys Bridge to Torc Waterfall along part of the Kerry Way though the National Park in Killarney. This beautiful scenic route was once part of the old Kenmare to Killarney Road.
We will be meeting at the Scout Hall at 9.30am and travelling by bus to Killarney. We are due back at the Scout Hall at approximately 5pm. Neckerchiefs should be worn and a packed lunch should be brought. A change of clothes and footware is advisable (this can be left on the bus for the duration of the walk)
The cost of the hike is €10 to cover the cost of the bus.
**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF COLLECTION TIME**
The 38th & 40th Macoaimh are participating in the outdoor part of our Macaoimh Cup competition on Sunday 27th April in Kilcully.
All macaoimh are meeting at the Blackman Bar in Dublin Hill at 10am with a packed lunch, neckerchief and costume (see below).
We can now be collected at 2.45pm at Kilcully instead of the previously notifed time of 4pm. This change has been made to facilitate those who want to watch the Munster game.
The 40th Macoimh them is “Camelot” (knight costumes)
The 38th Macaoimh theme is “Wizzards”
Niall & Brenda
This Tuesday (15th April) bothe the 38th & 40th Macaoimh sections are going swimming. Macaoimh should assemble outside Leisureworld in Bishopstown at 6.45pm. In addition to normal swimming gear, macaoimh bring a swim hat and €1 coin (refundable) for the lockers. We can be collected from outside Leisureworld from 8.15pm onwards.
Uniforms need not be worn, however all macaoimh must wear their neckerchief.
Following a couple of phone calls from parents of scouts it was decided at our recent Group Council meeting to offer a camp bank facility to those scouts attending the Irish Jamboree in Punchestown this year. This should help parents pay for the event in stages, especially those with a number of scouts attending.
A member of the group council will be in the hall on every Thursday night from 7.15pm to 7.30 pm to collect deposits from scouts . The scout will have a deposit book and the amount will be entered and signed on the night. I would ask if is at all possible that scouts would try to arrive early on a Thursday so as to avoid the meeting starting late. We will start on Thursday 14th February. Declan Hamill, Group Chairman
This Sunday we are going to Currabinny Woods to participate in an Orienteering event and finished off some parts of our badge work for our upcoming investiture. Macaoimh should wear warm clothes and bring a rain jacket and must wear their neckerchief. They should also bring a packed lunch and a hot drink. If the weather is cold a hat and gloves would be advisable.
Date: Sunday, 10th February 2008
Time: 12pm at Currabinny Woods Car Park
Collection: 3pm from same place
Bring: Packed Lunch & Neckerchief
The next meeting of the 38th/40th Cork Group Counil will take place on Monday 4th February 2008 at 9pm in the Scout Hall. The Meeting is expected a last about an hour.
The Agenda, and templates for Section Reports are available in the Group Council section of the website.
CLIMBING WALL
On this Thursday, 24th January, we are going to the Climbing Wall in the UCC’s Mardyke Arena on Mardyke Walk. As there is only a limited number of places in each session, we have split the troop.
Wolf and Hawk 8-9
Buffalo and Puma 9-10
Please assemble a few minutes beforehand in the Main Entrance to the Arena.
The cost of the activity will be €6.
COUNTY ORIENTEERING
The County Orienteering has been deferred for two weeks. More detailed information will be posted next week.
Chess & Draughts
The County Chess & Draughts competition will take place this Sunday, 25th November in Frankfield Community Centre from 7pm until 10pm . Can each scout who is attending please bring €2 and either a Chess or Draughts set.
How to Get to Frankfield Community Centre
Coming From Airport Roundabout
Go direction Grange.
Drive up steep hill.
Go through first set of traffic lights.
Before next set of traffic lights there is a left turn before Parkgate housing estate.
Turn left in here
Follow narrow road and Frankfield Community centre is around back
Coming from Donnybrook Hill
Go to top of Donnybrook Hill
Take a right at traffic lights
Go through 3 sets of traffic lights.
At 4th set of traffic lights take an immediate first right - not into Parkgate
Follow narrow road and Frankfield Community centre is around back
Patrol Meetings
Thursday will be a patrol meeting night, as it is the last Thursday of the month.
The meeting times are:
Wolf & Hawk 7.30-8.30
Buffalo & Puma 8.30-9.30
It’s a no uniform meeting but we will be doing activities outside so people will need to wear appropriate clothing.
12 Days of Christmas Tickets
The 12 Days of Christmas money is due up next week. O’Callaghan’s Electircal, Oliver Plunket St, have again sponsored us and donated an MP3 player to each section. Every scout who sells a full book of tickets will be put in a draw for the player.
County Gift Mass
The Annual County Gift Mass will be held on Wednesday 5th December.
Camp Deposit
The €50 deposit for Camp is due up on this Thursday, 22nd November.
This year for our annual summer camp we will be taking part in the Irish Jamboree which will be held in Punchestown, Co. Kildare from 2 nd -10th August, 2008. It is expected that over 5,000 Scouts from Ireland, Europe and across the world will be in attendance. The cost of the camp will be approximately €400. Any scout intending on going on camp will need to bring up a non-refundable deposit of €50 by Thursday 22 nd November. Information about the Jamboree can be found at http://www.jamboree2008.ie/
Chess & Draughts
On Thursday night we are having a Chess & Draughts night in preparation for the County Competition which takes place this Sunday, 25 th Nov, in Frankfield Community Centre. Can all scouts please bring up either a chess or draughts board with them.
12 Days of Christmas Tickets
All books and money raised from the 12 Days of Christmas sales are due back by next week’s meeting, 29th Nov.
Patrol Meetings
As next week is the last Thursday of the month we will be having Patrol Meetings, details will be posted in the coming few days.