CUBS GALTEES HIKE APRIL 14th 2019
Survivor
Scouts are to be at Castleconnell Campsite on Friday by
Activity Theme
Survivor 2019 has been designed around a theme of ‘’The Aftermath’’. Following years of extreme weather conditions, civilisation has been reduced to the population living in Factions. These factions obtain food and equipment through a series of challenges that are decided by the Directorate. If your Team excel at their challenges they may be moved to the next higher faction, BUT if they don’t they may be moved to the next lower faction. Upon arrival at the Wastelands, the Directorate will check all Faction team members and their equipment.
Border Security
All Gear will be checked at the entrance to the ‘Wastelands’ to ensure that prohibited items do not enter the Wastelands. These items will be confiscated, particularly electronic items (excluding torches) such as phones, etc. Any food or equipment outside of the provided team equipment list will also be confiscated.
Equipment
- Raingear (Jacket & Trousers)
- Hat & Gloves
- Hiking Boots
- Warm fleece
- 2 x Changes of clothes (1 Change packed in
rucksack , 1 left with Scouters at the start of the event) - Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Survival bag
- Torch (with spare batteries)
- Bowl, Cup and Cutlery
- Penknife (suitable for survival tasks)
- Water Bottles – filled and in your Back Pack (To carry 2lt of water)
- Toiletries
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Rucksack – ALL personal and Team equipment must fit into, or be
- attached to the Rucksacks
All equipment needs to be packed in the participant’s backpack or attached to it. Participants will NOT be allowed to proceed beyond the check-in with items being carried – this is a Safety measure set out by the event organisers. Please leave some room in your bag for team gear.
County Rally 2019
The County Rally will take place on Saturday & Sunday in Curraghchase.
The event starts @ 1pm Saturday. The Rally will consist of 4 parts:
Scouts must arrive in full & correct uniform for the inspection but may change before the begin the other activities.
After the Rally, there will be a youth led chill night with activities planned by the County Youth Reps. On the Sunday, patrols will drop their site and will finish up between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
Consent Form/Scouters
Please print & fill in the consent form here. You wont be allowed on the event without it.
Ashley is the Scouter in Charge for the weekend
Gear List
- Neckerchief
- Full uniform (scouts must arrive in full uniform)
- Sleeping Bag
- Ground Mat
- Knife/Fork/Spoon/Bowl/Plate/Cup
- Rain Gear
- Sun cream
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Change of clothes
Location
The camp will take place at the County Campsite in Curraghchase (2 mins up the road from the Curraghchase Scout Centre. Please note a one way system may be in effect so please look out for signs
Keeper Hill Hike 24th March 2019 Cubs
To the Parents,
On this Sunday 24th March we have our Annual Hike up Keeper Hill. Keeper Hill is near Newport Co Tipperary and is approx. 30 mins from here.This is an event that we like to have as many as possible attend as it is a great challenge to all the boys to complete it.It will take us 5 hrs approx. to complete it.This hike is 17.5 km long and while its difficult in parts it is one that the boys will be able to complete. It is all forest path the whole way to the top. The last section to the top is a little uneven under footWe would hope that as many as possible attend this.
The following are the details
1. Meet Scout hall 10am sharp (Transport is required)
2. Hiking Gear required as follows (Hiking Boots or shoes, Rain Jacket, Waterproof pants, No Jeans, Hiking socks, Warm clothes,Hoodie,hat,Gloves,Scarf,Change of clothes for end of hike)
3. No Fizzy Drinks
4. Sandwiches, Chocolate, Bananas, Fruit, Water or any drink as long as it’s not fizzy, some lads like to carry flasks of tea/coffee/soup to have at the top. Please make sure they have plenty of food and drinks
.5. A good and proper hiking bag. One that supports the back and has plenty of side pockets and hip support. Make sure it fits properly as one that is too big makes it very uncomfortable for the boys trying to carry it that distance
.6. Allowing for a 5 hour hike starting no later than 11am at Keeper Hill we should be down the mountain no later than 4pm at worst
.7. For those picking up your kids at the scout hall afterwards we will sent out a text as we are leaving the car park at Keeper Hill allow us 25 to 30 mins to get back to Scout HallNB
PRESENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE WEATHER FOR KEEPER HILL ON SUNDAY IS MAINLY DRY ALL DAY BUT COLD ESPECIALLY AT THE TOP OF THE HILL.PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SHOULD THE WEATHER TAKE A TURN FOR THE WORST WE WILL CANCEL IT AT THE VERY LAST MOMENT IF NEED BE.THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE IS NUMBER ONE
.If you require any other details please contact after 2pm any day
Looking forward to seeing you on SundayThe Leaders
Click the link below for directions from scout hall to car park
Sponsor a Fire Door Appeal
Our Scout Group is currently upgrading our Scout Hall to improve fire safety.
The following letter is being sent to local businesses asking them for help with the costs of this project. If you know of a company that might be interested in supporting us, we would ask if you could pass this letter on to them.
To whom it may concern
The 23rd Limerick Scout Group is a voluntary youth organisation providing outdoor adventurous activities to young people in Caherdavin and the wider Northside area. Our Group is based out of our Scout Hall on Blackthorn Drive. The hall is also used by several other community groups.
The Group is currently in the process of upgrading the Scout Hall in line with Scouting Ireland’s new fire safety guidelines. While the Group appreciates the need for the guidelines, they come with a considerable financial burden to a voluntary organisation such as ours.
With this in mind, we are reaching out to local businesses such as yours to support our Sponsor a Fire Door campaign. All we are asking for is a small donation of €100 which will cover the cost of one door. In exchange, the Group will add a plaque to the door with your company’s name on it as well as adding your logo to the supporters’ page on our website.
If you would like to sponsor one of the doors, please contact me on the number below. Your support in this campaign will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to read this letter. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours in Scouting
Michael
O’Halloran
Group Leader
087 239 2429
[email protected]
St Patrick’s Day update
Hi everyone
As you know we have gone through a very hard few weeks in scouting and I would like to thank you all for your great support.
I am now asking for everyone to show us one more show of support by sending your child on this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade with the scout group. This is a special request
Full details below
Thank you
Michael O Halloran
Group Leader
Parade 2019 Information
We will be meeting at 11am outside Sarsfield Barrack’s on Lord Edward Street. Full and correct uniform is required
We will be group 43 in the parade. We would ask all parents to meet us promptly after the parade at City Hall at Merchant’s Quay so that our Scouters are not left waiting.
More information on the St Patrick’s Festival can be found here
If you have any questions, please contact me or your child’s section leader
Beavers go hiking in Cratloe
Well done to our beavers who dispute the poor weather conditions took part in agile up in Cratloe Woods today. They hiked in all kinds of conditions and credit must go to the leaders who set this hiking track as it was superb and had a bit of everything from muck, to river crossings, hiking up hills, orienteering, map reading and sausages for all at the end. Well done boys
A big thank you to their Scouters for organising the hike. Also congratulations to one of the beavers who was invested during the hike
Chief Scout Award Presentation
Congratulations to all of our two Cubs and two Scouts who were presented with the Chief Scout Award for cubs by our County Commissioner Ursula yesterday evening. Congratulations also to the four scouts who were presented with the CSA Cubs badges that the were owed from a few years ago
We also invested Bob
A big thank you to all the parents who showed up for this important presentation evening. Thank also to our two special guests County Commissioner Ursula Cosgrove and National Program Commissioner Eilís Webster for joining us.
Thank you to everyone who has shown us such great support over the last few weeks and again it was great to have parents come up to us this evening complimenting us for the work we do
St Patrick’s Day
Dear Parents
We will once again be taking part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Limerick on March 17th. This year
We will be meeting at
We will be group 43 in the parade. We would ask all parents to meet us promptly after the parade at City Hall at Merchant’s Quay so that our Scouters are not left waiting.
More information on the St Patrick’s Festival can be found here
If you have any questions, please contact me or your child’s section leader
Yours in Scouting
Michael O’Halloran
Group Leader
087 239 2429
[email protected]
Beaver Hike – Cratloe
The Beavers will be going on a hike through Cratloe Woods this Sunday 10th March 2019. We’ll be meeting at the Meelick Gate at
Date: Sunday 10th March
Venue: Cratloe Woods – Meelick Entrance
Start: 11.30am
Finished: 4.30pm
Gear List
- Neckerchief
- Warm Clothes
- Day bag
- Rain gear
- Hat & Gloves
- walking shoes/boots (it may get muddy)
- Packed lunch/drinks
- Sit-
ons (made during recent meetings)
No Jeans, No Wellies, No Nuts, No Electronic Devices
Directions
Route Map
