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Thanks to all who showed up for the hike on Saturday. It was a geat day and some amazing views from the top of Sefingan and Seefin.Well done to all of you. Will get some pictures in the Gallery over the next few days.

The Leaders

All Scouts please note that you must bring back all tickets this Thursday 04Dec08, sold or unsold.

Please dont forget.

The Leaders

Just a quick word to thank you all for your excellent behaviour during our weekend away. Everybody had a great attitude and this resulted ina really good weekend. Special word of thanks to The SPL’ s, PL’s and APL’s for the great help in the Kitchen after dinner on Saturday. The hike was pretty tough but everybody especially our new Scouts did really well. 

if you took digital photos please email them and we will add to Gallery

See you all on Thursday,and hopefully Ian will be feeling a lot better and will join us. 

The Leaders

Hey folks – things are ramping up for next weekends venture into the wilds of south Wicklow. Here is the gear list for the weekend. Don’t miss out on any of the essentials.

Essentials:

Hiking boots

Two changes of clothes

Good waterproof raincoat with hood

Rain trousers or gaiters

Several pairs of thick socks

Warm Hat & Gloves

Thick jumper

Survival bag (sometimes called a bivvy bag – available for cheap in outdoor stores)

Whistle

Toiletries

Eating utensils (whatever will get you by)

Sleeping bag

Ground mat

Water bottle

Torch (with extra batteries – you will be using this a lot)

Emergency rations (a few bars or sweets – don’t go over board)

A few black bags (for lining your rucksack if it rains)

Optional Gear (if you have it):

Map of Wicklow (Discovery Series 56)

Compass

GPS (or whatever cool nav gear you might have)

Pen knife

Camera

Gaiters

A deck of cards

Do not bring:

Mobile Phones

Spray Deoderant (just roll-on – the spray is a fire hazard)

Sheath knives (anything bigger than a penknife will be confiscated)

MP3 players (all personal music players are forbidden)

Electronic games

Fuel or anything the leaders deem a fire risk.

We hope to have some definite news within the next couple of weeks in relation to Annual Camp next year. We are planning to go abroad, ( not America or Australia or China) so as soon as we have some firm information we will let you all know. The most likely dates will be early July or early August. 

The Leaders

There is a definite improvement in the standard of our uniforms. All Scouts must wear full uniform to the Troop meetings. The Uniform consists of the Shirt, Trousers, Neckerchief and woggle, Belt and black footwear or hiking boots.

Mobile phones must be handed up at start of meeting and collected at end. It is not good manners to be texting or listening to music while Leaders are trying to run the programme, so a bit of respect please. 

The Leaders

All Scouts must wear full and perfect uniform to each Troop meeting.  The uniform consists of Neckerchief, Shirt, Scout Trousers and Scout Belt. Black, navy shoes or hiking boots only. Please make an effort to have your neckerchief clean and properly folded. We will be starting an inter patrol competition shortly, details will be given to PL’s.    

The Leaders

Hello All, hope you all had a good Summer and are looking forward to getting back to the Scouts

We are asking all Scouts to attend a special mass this Sunday 14th September. Please meet in the hall at 12.00 noon in full uniform for 12.30 mass. The mass is Father Dermots last in St Cronans and we want as many Scouts as possible to attend.  Please make an effort as we will be making a presentation to him on behalf of our group and we need a good turnout.  Make the effort with your uniform. 

Our Troop meetings will resume on Thursday 18th September at 07.00 pm sharp. If you have photos from the Jamboree bring them along so we can all have a look at them. The Leaders are looking forward to seeing all you lot again and we know you feel the same !!! 

See you Sunday

The Leaders

Hi all, just a few words to say thanks to you all for making the Jamboree such an enjoyable experience. a particular word of thanks for the way you all accepted the situation on Saturday and made it a memorable evening. The work that was put in on Sunday morning to strike camp was excellent. If you have any photos we will organise to get them to Ian and we will put up on the site. Troop meetings will start back in mid September. As we had to abandon our awards ceremony for the Jamboree due to the weather, we will present these on our first night back. So until then, stay safe and enjoy the rest of your holidays .

The Leaders

Hi all, only a few days to go before we depart for the Jamboree. Just some things to remember.

We are meeting at 07.30 am on Saturday at the hall. Dont be late, we have to pack the van and must be on the road asap. 

You do not have to wear your uniform on Saturday Morning. Just your neckerchief and your Scout Tee Shirt if you have one.

Bring your Uniform in a plastic bag with your name on it, you definitely need it for Saturday’s opening ceremony. 

 The maximum amount of spending money you can bring is €150. You dont have to bring this much, but certainly dont bring anymore.

if you were not at the meeting with your Parents, please make sure you have filled out a Mdeical consent form and pass to one of the leaders. 

If your family intend to visit on open day 6th August, they must advise names and Car Reg before we go, as they require passes for each person and the car. 

You may bring along MP3’s and speakers, CD players ( battery operated) but remember they are your responsibility.  If you have a radio bring it along, the Jamboree has its own FM station.

You can bring a mobile phone, they will be held by the leaders during the day and you can use for a while in the evenings. 

Dont forget your Dracula costume for Romania day. 

Remember we are camping so ditch all the fancy clothes, three quarter lenghts and shorts are the dress for camp.

Put your name on everything.

The Dubs play in the All Ireland 1/4 final on Saturday 9th so  bring your flags and Jerseys and we will decorate our site. 

Bring whistles, drums, any thing that makes noise, these are required for the opening ceremony.

And lastly bring along your best mood, leave all those Teenage and pre-teen  whinges behind, We are going on holidays.

check the site over the next couple of days for any updates.

The leaders