October 2014 and Update

October Update

Statistics 43 Cubs 2 visitor 7 leaders 6 core helpers

160 HIKES 261 NIGHTS AWAY

Kubadoo, Athletes badge and fire safety badge have been an bus

y start to October. Attendance has been really good, with easily the largest local pack we consistently have more than 40 cubs at pack meetings. Discipline, uniform standard and individual commitment is good. Many thanks to firefighter Mick Reed who helped with part one of the Cubs Fire safety badge. We have had a issue with a cub being hurt during football before the start of the meeting. Cubs need to be very careful playing football before the beginning or post ends of meetings, this is a classic time for accidents. My leaders will be looking for our more energetic members and encouraging them to study meditation on the sidelines. So play nicely or sit out. This update covers a lot of key information and the pack is very busy over the next few weeks. Remember four things:

1. If in doubt ask a leader

2. We have coffers and if you are having difficulty paying have a quiet word

3. Parent help is always encouraged, expected and welcome

4. Check the key camp information if you are sending your child

Key messages for the coming month:

· Tuesday 21^st October the Pack will be having a hall swap and visiting the Scout hut in Larkshall road. Weather permitting we can be doing some outdoor activities please check the information below.

· Tuseday 28^th October The Pack will visit London during half term. These popular excursions enable the pack to appreciate what a wonderful place our capital city is. Joining instructions will be distributed before half term advising of the day out. Families are welcome to tag along on these trips, please check the information below.

· Friday 30^th October – 2^nd November, Halloween and activity cub camp at Phasels wood activity centre. Please check the information below.

· Tuesday 4^th November the pack meet at Gilwell park for District Fireworks. Your Pack and Scout Group will cover the individual cost of this event as part of our holistic programme, please check the information below

· We have unlocked the pack photograph gallery. Athlete badge pictures have been uploaded, the link is here : http://www.32ndchingfordscoutgroup.co.uk/32nd/galleries

· An embargo still remains on Cubs helping at Beaver meetings without their parents in attendance. This is for safety reasons.

· A very few number of 32^nd beaver an cub Lego minifigures remain unsold, these would normally cost £18 but can be purchased (with selection of hair, skin and heads) for £12. Let me know if you want one.

Tuesday 21^st October Larkshall Scout Hut

We will be completing the second part of our fire safety badge on this night. Please note the relocation for the evening and cubs will need outdoor trousers, boots jackets and hats. We are serving hot chocolate and hotdogs, weather permitting we will run an outdoors campfire.

Tuesday 28^th October London visit day out

The Pack is running another London day out trip, Uniformed Cubs will explore the metropolis, have a river boat tour, visit a pirate ship and the museums. Details attached families are invited to tag along but Leaders will not be responsible for siblings. These are popular excursions for the Pack which we have run for many years. Cubs should experience the wonderful capital we live on the edge of. A charge of £10 is made for the day.

Friday 31st October -2^nd November

Halloween activity camp

Some key points:

Ø Cubs arrive and depart in uniform but will need a Halloween costume to put on close at hand as the party will be that night.

Ø If cubs don’t come having a completed a shooting consent form they won’t undertake this activity.

Ø Potholing is exciting and fun but wet and messy (although quite warm underground) cubs need a black bag for the old soiled clothing they will return in from this activity.

Ø All families sending cubs should look to helping out somewhere, “we have a special event on at home so cant help” is acceptable once but not every time you send your child away.

Tuesday 4^th November District Fireworks Gilwell Park London visit day out

The Pack attends Gilwell Park for the District Fireworks event. 6:45-8:40. Cubs need to be wrapped up warmly, as the night is fully outdoors (if cancelled we will revert back to our hall). Uniform, Hats, Waterproof Jackets, gloves and wellies/boots, long trousers. Your Pack and Scout Group will pay for this event, so no need for money. Beaver siblings attending are welcome but need to be accompanied by a parent. We already have two helpers, Stephanie and Gabriella who will help the District team serving and tidying up (many thanks). No other siblings or parents are allowed.

Tuesday 18^th November Charlie and the chocolate factory

Tickets which include coach transport, a drink and ice-cream cost £30. You should send them with a small bag of sweets.

Money is payable now please, Joining instructions will be posted next month.

All our tickets seem sold, for those not going an exciting pack programme continues as a normal evening in the hall.

Saturday 22^nd November Parish Bazaar Bottle appeal

Our Scout Group is running its usual Tombola at the Parish Bazaar, we need new products for our grocery/drinks/toy/fancy goods stall. Please note the Parish are very proud of its Scout Group and support us as our sponsoring authority by allowing us an inexpensive; safe, good quality hall to meet in. Without their support we would not be as successful as we have been. Please support the Bazaar stall appeal.

Saturday 29th November Pack adventure day Gilwell park

This day will be an adventure activity day for cubs, including badge opportunities. We are looking at some interesting and unusual outdoor activities and the day should be highly enjoyable. Full details to be posted next month.

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

· London day trip 28th October £10

· Halloween camp Phasles wood activity camp 31st-2nd Nov.

· Fireworks Gilwell Park 4th November Free members only

· 8^th November District Map readers activity badge, older cubs only TBA

· Parish Bazaar 22^nd November (gifts required)

· Shooting, Trucks, climbing and cooking 29th November TBA (new date)

· Bunker February 14th-15th 2015 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

October Newletter

Statistics 43 Cubs 1 visitor 7 leaders 6 core helpers

108 HIKES 2251 NIGHTS AWAY

What a really good start for the school year, all our invested cubs returned in September, we had a well attended District Zoo trip and Church parade, a football tournament, our Lego figures arrived and given out, a horrible history evening and five investments. October see’s Kubadoo, Athletes badge, cub camp and a half term London visit. So while I settle down and cook a stew, for the family, I will run through what is to come. Help where you can a parent roster is being placed on the front desk. Parents should remember we are not a poor Scout group and if the extent of our programme causes you issues have a quiet word with a leader.

Key messages for the coming month:

· Saturday 4^th Kubadoo October note attached, this is a great County activity day out for Cubs.

· Tuesday 7^th Athletes badge Lea Valley indoor Track. This is a great night for all Cubs, Junior Cubs will gain the introduction badge for turning up and showing a good attitude. A stage badge is available for the more competitive Cub scouts. Parent help is needed on this evening running bases and carrying worn out cubs off the track.

· Tuesday 21^st October the Pack should be having a hall swap and visiting the Scout hut in Larkshall road. Weather permitting we can be doing some out door cooking.

· Friday 30^th October Halloween and activity cub camp at Phasels wood activity centre. Only two places remain for this exciting camp, when they are gone they won’t be any more places.

· We have unlocked the pack photograph gallery. Horrible history pictures have been uploaded, the link is here : http://www.32ndchingfordscoutgroup.co.uk/32nd/galleries

· An embargo still remains on Cubs helping at Beaver meetings without their parents in attendance. This is for safety reasons.

In the pipeline

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

Tuesday 18^th November Charlie and the chocolate factory

This is deservedly one of the very top west end shows and the pack has a limited number of tickets, As promised those who attended Church parade have first options on tickets for this great experience. After which I will accept Cub applications by email on a first to apply basis. Email me a “please include our child XXXXXXXX for the Charlie and the chocolate factory trip list” email and you are on the list. I currently have two spare tickets if all those who attended church parade wish to go. Should you have a ticket option (having attended church parade you do not wish to use please let me know, they are for our cubs and not transferable). We will collect monies in November.

Tickets which include the west end show, coach transport, a drink and ice-cream cost £30. You should send them with a small bag of sweets.

· Kubadoo (large Cub Beaver activity day) 4th Oct details attached

· London day trip 21^st October