August 2015
32nd Pack Chingford
"Running the very best pack possible"
September Newsletter 2015
Statistics 37 cubs 5 leaders 6 core helpers
143 HIKES 258 NIGHTS AWAY
Welcome back, "Once more into the breach dear friends".
Another exciting year for our Pack, we are starting with our key statistics start slightly lower than this time last year, one cub a few hikes and sadly a leader less but we are still very well placed. We retain great parent support, a number of beavers joining before Christmas, an exciting programme, good leaders and more than enough cubs. We ended last year on a high winning the swimming Gala, having a very successful AGM and moving six cubs on to scouts. Lets make sure this coming year has more rich deposits for our memory banks.
Keep up the good support and commitment, last term most of our cubs attended every meeting achieving an average 92% attendance rate.
Key Pack messages until the end of September 2015:
Saturday22nd August Firepower Museum sleepover.
County event, includes London treasure hunt on the Saturday. Pre-booked, £30, Pack light, Sleeping bag and tooth brush, uniform, dress for weather, bring packed lunch and snacks, you need £1 for an event badge and £5 spending money. Meet up 9:30 Saturday morning Chingford train station (not hall). Ring me if you are not on the list but want to go.
Saturday 5th September Group Bag packing at Sainsbury’s Lower Hall.
A full Scout Group email has been sent out advising of the time slots needing cover. All Cubs are requested to support this day as this is our Groups major fundraising activity for the year. We need this money to support your child’s activities and keep your costs down. Please ensure your family does it bit on this effort.
Pack tickets to Lion King, which are limited go first to Cub bag packers.
Tuesday 1st September Store tidy night
Time to Tidy up the packs store cupboard and clear out any old rubbish, parents and cubs/siblings willing to help out are welcome (this is not a play night). Normal time.
Tuesday 8th September Pack restarts
Cubs restart properly, remember subscriptions are due, cubs will be sorted into new sixes and we will have a uniform inspection, nicely ironed scarves earn points. Points make prizes.
Saturday 19th September Hargreaves family dayGreat family day out at the County Scout campsite Hainault Road, Little Heath Romford RM6 RS5. Parking near buy, £5 entry flyer attached. Pack not visiting as a group but a number of leaders and cubs will go. You need to take responsibility for your own children if you go, many great activities included 11-5pm.
Saturday 26th September Royal Botanic Gardens Kew VisitSomewhere special I have always wanted to take the Pack, Kew Gardens, Great day out whatever the weather. Details to follow.
In the pipeline
Items are subject to change and additional items will be added. Handouts will be available for core event.
· Stores tidy up 1st September
· Bag Packing Sainsbury’s lower hall 5th September
· Cubs restart 7th September
· Hargreaves Family day 19th September
· Kew Gardens visit 27th September
· Lion King 17th November TBA
· Halloween camp Phasles wood activity camp 29th -31st OCT. TBA
Full details on our website http://www.32ndchingfordscoutgroup.co.uk/home
Any questions or issues please have a word with a leader.
Generic scouting information is obtainable from: https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources
Keep up the good support and help where you can.
Kr's
Akela
CSL 32nd Cub Pack Chingford
07950500802