May 2016

32nd Chingford Pack

“Running the very best pack possible”

May Newsletter 2016

Statistics 35 cubs and 7 visiting beavers, 5 leaders and 6 core helpers

116 HIKES 227 NIGHTS AWAY Issue No 341

Busy busy busy.

Quick Review

Jungle Book OMG

Joseph enjoyable show

St Georges day parade excellent those that turned up o so those that stayed abed

Backwoods camp really good we have fantastic sixers and seconders

Games night great fun

Remember

Please all bring an avocado nut on Tuesday 10th Please.

Board Game afternoon Saturday 14th May 2-4PM

Currently 14 Cubs attending

This is a new District activity for Centenary year and free. Cubs can bring 50p for a raffle ticket should they wish. This is at the 10th Chingford Scout hut St. Francis Church Hall, Hawkwood Crescent. Cubs must book a place in advance at our front desk tomorrow is your last chance.

The Historic Chatham Docks Saturday 21st May

currently 14 cubs attending

This is a great day out which we need to be booking now. Warships, submarines, rope factory, ships chandeliers, life boats, the place HMS Victory was built, we won’t cover everything in one visit. Our Pack has not visited Chatham for a few years but this day is second only to Portsmouth Docks (only just, and nearer and cheaper). Cost £22 for the full day trip. We Need Numbers now to confirm our booking please. Parents can tag along however uniformed members get a discounted entrance fee included above.

5 a side football tournament Saturday 4th June

New event 12-2:30 on the above date, the pack should be able to send a couple of teams. Taking place at Goals. If interested speak with Kaa (Peter Scott) who is co-ordinating the event.

Details to follow and to be confirmed.

Gilwell Park Funday Saturday 18th June

Currently 18 tickets out of 25 sold

This is an annual National event the Packs supports, There will be additional Cub centenary activity this year and tickets will sell out quickly. Your Scout Group has brought a batch of 25 tickets which we sell at a discounted price of £10 to Pack members. Normal cost is £15. Great day out remember once sold out they are gone.

Kubadoo Saturday 16th July

we have prepurchased 22 tickets which get free t-shirts 18 are sold you can pay on the day but no t-shirt

This is a Bi-annual County event the Packs supports, There will be additional Cub centenary activity this year and tickets need to be booked in advance. Your Scout Group is attending and the cost for Cubs is £10. The event runs from 10am-4pm, cubs need a packed lunch, uniform but dress for the weather. Great day out remember this one needs car sharing.

Chingford swimming Gala Sunday 17th July

We will choose our team on 14th June

We have won this for the past two years, I am sure our cubs are strong enough swimmers this year.

New Leader

Although we have a strong team and great support from parents and friends the pack needs a new leader. Akela is looking for an Adult who enjoys working with the Cub age group and has the commitment to be a leader. Akela is seeking specific skill sets to enhance our pack leadership team. If you are, or know somebody who could be a new leader send them to see me.

Active Kids Vouchers

Please remember we are collecting Active Kids Vouchers from Sainsbury’s, Ask for them when shopping there. Each voucher helps keep our costs down.

Blacklist

We have three “black lists” in the pack:

Cubs who do not camp (six cubs)

Cubs who do not hike (six cubs)

Parents who don’t help (three families)

I mention this for two reasons, firstly if you are on any of these lists your child is missing out. Secondly our scout group is oversubscribed and not allowing those who don’t full participate in the group to progress to the next section, is an easy way to help resolve our lack of spaces issue. This is not something I control.

The shape of things to come

Items are subject to change and additional items will be added. Handouts will be available for core event.

    • 21st May Chatham Docks

    • 31st May London Trip

    • 4th June 5 a side

    • Gilwell Funday 18th June

    • Summer camp Danemead 1-3rd July

    • Kubadoo 16th July

    • 17th July Group AGM

    • District Swimming Gala Sunday 17th July Gilwell

    • Bag packing 4th September Sainsbury's Lower Hall

    • Centenary Camp 23-25th September Brentwood

    • Cyclathon 29th September

    • Centenary Promise Party 16th December

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.

Kind regards

Akela

CSL 32nd Cub Pack Chingford

07950500802

http://www.32ndchingfordscoutgroup.co.uk/home

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