Abbeyside Scout Group: Annual Camp

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Monday 10 November 2008

Abbeyside Scout Group - Annual Camp 2008 Spain

This was at a Campfire on Annual Camp in Spain. Just a bit of fun caught on camera.

Monday 23 June 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 23rd June 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

23/06/2008

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Full Uniform

A Full Uniform is Black Polished Shoes/Boots, Navy/Black Socks, Uniform Trousers, Uniform Belt, Uniform Jumper (Cubs), Uniform Shirt (Scouts), Group Neckerchief (Plus a Spare), Woggle (Plus a Spare), Lanyard (Scouts), Whistle (Scouts), Badges, Group Cap, Uniform Jacket (Scouts). Scouts have been advised if buying hiking boots then they should maybe try and get black ones that way they can be used as part of their uniform and save on getting shoes.

Any Venture, Scout or Cub in the Unit longer than six weeks should have this Uniform. Scouting Ireland is a Uniformed Organisation. The Venture, Scout and Cub Scout Uniforms are all available from the Outdoor Adventure Store, Mc Curtain Street, Cork. Just ask the Leaders and they will help you out. If there is anyone who has been in the Cubs or Scouts and wishes to pass on their Uniform in part or full contact one of the Leaders. Thank You.

Web Site

Keep up to date with all the happenings of the 4^th Waterford through our web pages, on the blog www.abbeyside.blogspot.com and www.abbeysidescoutgroup.com, which we are currently updating. We would be only happy to hear any comments you may have. Check out our Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin to see how things are there too on www.glenshelanescoutcampsite.com E-Mails us any pictures you may have either for the paper or to put on the blog site, if you have a bebo or other page that would be a suitable link forward it on, also to scribe@abbeysidescoutgroup.com

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to the Clancy Family and all their relatives on the Death last week of Oliver (Ollie) Clancy. The Clancy’s provided the first home for the 4^th Waterford, before the Scout Den was built in the 1930’s. The whole family was involved in the early years of the 4^th Waterford. With Ollie being Patrol Leader, of the 1957, Melvin Trophy winning Patrol. The National Scout Craft Competition.

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

There was no meeting this past Thursday night as the Leaders were up in Mount Melleray Scout Activity & Sports Centre pitching the tents for the upcoming Waterford Scout County – Cub Scout Camp. Thanks to the Ventures, Marco, Rhys and Jack and Scouts Joe and Aaron, who helped us out with the tents, despite the attack from the midges.

The meeting this week is back to normal.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If there are any questions about the Activities or the Abbeyside Cub Scout Pack in general then you can contact Gearoid Fraher, Cub Scout Pack Section Leader on 087-2034172 or any of the other Abbeyside Leaders.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

Waterford Scout County – Cub Scout Camp

We all arrived at Mount Melleray Scout Activity & Sports Centre last Friday Night full of energy and ready to go for a weekend full of fun and friendship. Once out in the field, where the Leaders had pitched the tents the previous night, Gearoid took a roll call and subs for the weekend before both he and Brendan gave everyone a list of rules which were to be strictly obeyed by everyone, these were for the safe running of the weekend and for everyone’s enjoyment. The Cubs then said farewell to their parents before each Clan was then given a tent to sleep in for the weekend. We then headed down to the centre itself where Gearoid and Brendan showed the Cubs the toilet facilities and also where they would be eating over the next couple of days.

It was back up to the Camping Field where Brian Fanning, Waterford Scout County, officially opened the Weekend. As part of this ceremony each Cub was presented with a Neckerchief as a souvenir of the weekend. The neckerchief itself is green with a patch on the back designed by a Cub from Butlerstown, she was presented with the first neckerchief as well as the neckerchief in a frame. A few games were played in the half acre before we were served supper by the catering crew of the 4th Waterford, with the help of two Scouts from Ferrybank, which helped get us through the night. It was then time to go to our tents and settle down for an extremely wet night to come. After breakfast the following morning we played a variety of games indoors which not only built up a big appetite for dinner but also took or minds off the never ending rain outside which was threatening to cancel our bases in the afternoon. Once dinner was eaten and the announcement came that our bases would have to be held indoors, although disappointed we had a great time with a total of seven different ones to complete ranging from rounder's to dodge ball to pool to golf and many more. Teatime soon arrived, as did some rest period. A surprise for everyone then arrived in the shape of an ice cream van that went down a treat with Cubs and Leaders alike, before the Campfire and a fabulous getting together of everyone involved in the weekend. The long day was soon evident on some little faces and we all retired for the night to bed. Morning saw everyone still a bit tired but cheery and after breakfast, tents and gear were packed away before we all had lunch, said our goodbyes and headed home. The weather may not have been the best but the weekend was a one to be remembered by all whom attended.

New Members

New members are welcome, so if there is anyone who may be interested in joining the Cubs have a Parent/Guardian call Gearoid on the above mobile number or talk to one of the Leaders first as our spaces are now limited. The Cub age is from 8 years to 10½ /11 years. We are now taking names for joining in September. Their meeting night will be on a Thursday night from seven fifteen to nine o’clock. If you have any questions before then you can E-Mail the Cubs on cubpack@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Gearoid will get back in contact with you.

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

There was no meeting this past Saturday night as the Leaders were in Mount Melleray Scout Activity & Sports Centre, on crew and with the Cub Scout Pack on the Waterford Scout County – Cub Scout Camp. The meeting this Saturday Night is Full Uniform and as usual starts at seven. Again all those going to Spain are reminded to have their payments up to date.

Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

New members are always welcome so if there is anyone who may be interested in joining the Scouts have an adult call along with you to the meeting and talk to one of the Leaders. The Scout age is from 10½ years to 15/16 years. Scout Meetings are on a Saturday night from seven to nine. You can E-Mail the Abbeyside Scout Troop on scouttroop@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Brendan will get in contact with you.

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

The next official section meeting will be held on Saturday the 28^th of June at the den at eight o clock. Those going on annual camp (Spain) are once again reminded that camp fees must be paid as quickly as possible! Cub section leader Gearoid who is looking after this aspect of camp, is the person to get in touch with!

All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Scribe.

Monday 16 June 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 16th June 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

16/06/2008

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Full Uniform

Web Site

Annual Camp 2008

As the time for Annual Camp draws closer here is some information that you may find useful. The Dates for Annual Camp 2008, as I hope you already know are July 30^th, 2008 to August 8^th, 2008. We are planning to leave Abbeyside Scout Den around lunchtime on Wednesday 30^th July, 2008 using Private Bus Hire to Dublin Airport where we are due to fly with Aer Lingus to Barcelona Airport. Our flight is scheduled to leave Dublin Airport at 18:00 on flight number EI564 and arrive in Barcelona Airport at 21:20. From here we will be transferred by coach to a house named ‘Can Biel’ in the village of Esteve de Palautordera about an hour from Barcelona. This is a two storey building with on the ground floor, a kitchen area, an outdoor covered dining area, a room with 4 bunks sleeping 8 with an en suite, a room with 2 bunks sleeping 4 with an en suite, a room with 2 bunks sleeping 4, a room with 2 beds sleeping 2, 2 toilets and an outside toilet. On the first floor there are 2 rooms with 3 bunks sleeping 6, a romm with 2 bunks sleeping 4, also on this floor there are 3 showers. We will be self catering and will work on a rota basis for kitchen duty.

Our arrival back to Ireland will work as follows coach transfer to the airport in Barcelona where we will be again flying with Aer Lingus on flight number EI565 scheduled to leave Barcelona at 22:00 and arrive in Dublin Airport for 23:40, from which we will be collected by Private Bus to Abbeyside where we expect to arrive at 04:15 approx on Saturday 9th August, 2008.

All those Travelling to Annual Camp, 2008, Spain will need to have in advance of travelling, Valid Passport, European Health Insurance Card, Full and Correct Scout Uniform include a spare Abbeyside Neckerchief.. You are also reminded of the weight restrictions as applied by Aer Lingus. I will be handing out a recommended gear list before the departure date, we will also be holding a parents meeting two weeks before we are schedule to leave. Everyone should have a total of €500.00 paid towards the cost of Annual Camp.

Sympathy

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Our meeting this week began with Daniel saying the cub scout prayer followed by subs being taken up by Gearoid. It was then out into the field to continue the game of rounder's from the previous week with Conor's team needing to score more than five home runs and have three men left over before the time limit ran out. This they did with the greatest of ease scoring eight home runs very quickly before Darragh's team new what had hit them. Mind you it must be said it was with the absence of the latter team's captain. We then went into the den to practice our singing for the Campfire for the upcoming Waterford Scout County Annual Cub Camp Weekend on June 20-22. This went pretty well and it needed to as their will be approx 250 other cubs listening to us on the night. We then practiced for the investiture night to be held in the den on Thursday July 3rd. Here the cubs went through what will be expected of them on the night and what they need to do in front of their leaders, the special guests present and most importantly their parents. We will be practicing for this again before the big night. Gearoid then gave out notices about the investiture, the cub weekend in Mt. Melleray and he also gave the cubs details of merit badges they were to work on over the next two weeks. He then reminded everyone that we would have no meeting the following Thursday as the leaders would be in Mt.Melleray. Daniel then said the final prayer and everyone was dismissed.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

New Members

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

The meeting started with everyone falling in and the saying of the scout prayer. Subs were then taken up by Gearoid after which P.L Aaron got a bag of poles out of the store and an Icelandic tent to see if the poles fitted the tent. He was helped by A.P.L Tony, also Declan, Conor Harty, Owen and Kieran. We also got a groundsheet for the tent, made sure we had Dolly’s and also enough pegs. Once this was done we packed away the tent and put it back into the store, the two patrols then made a list of what they thought were the necessary items required for camp this year in Spain. Trust me it makes interesting reading ! A badminton tournament was then played. First doubles with Aaron and Owen being victorious and then a singles tournament with Aaron winning between the scouts but then he got beaten by a certain leader who shall not be named! It was then out into the field for a quick game of soccer before we came back into the den. Gearoid told everyone that there would be no meeting next week as the leaders would be in Melleray with the cubs and also on crew. Final prayer was said and everyone went home.

Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

On Saturday last the group headed to Clonea beach to soak up some sun and have a bit of fun in the surf! On arrival just before six, all was ready and waiting in preparation for the session. Thanks to the organisational skills of Rhyss and Jack who set up the session every got on the water in double quick time in order to make the most of the session. The evening sunshine was very pleasant and with calm sea conditions everything was excellent for “messing about” in! Waves were very scarce although with the amount of people falling in deliberately so, this created a lot of rough conditions. Section leader Sandy proved just why she has a degree in outdoor education as she showed off her finely honed skills which any Olympian would be proud of. Meanwhile muller looked on in shock and awe from the beach. The meeting finished shortly after seven and all present were reminded that the next official section meeting will be held on Saturday the 28^th of June at the den at eight o clock. Those going on annual camp (Spain) are once again reminded that camp fees must be paid as quickly as possible! Cub section leader Gearoid who is looking after this aspect of camp, is the person to get in touch with!

All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Scribe.

Monday 9 June 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 9th June 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

09/06/2008

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Full Uniform

Web Site

Annual Camp 2008

Best Of Luck

Best of luck to all those, Scouts and Leaders, getting ready to sit exams in the coming weeks.

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Our meeting this week started with the saying of the cub scout prayer followed by subs being taken up by Brendan. It was then time to go out into the field to play a game of rounder's with the two captains for the night being Darragh McGrath and Conor Foley. Conor decided to pitch leaving Darragh's team batting. By the end of the game time Darragh's team had five home runs with three men left over. This game will be continued at the next meeting with Conor's team batting to try to win the game. We then moved inside where both Gearoid and Brendan went through all the aspects of the Tenderfoot badge with everyone, especially all the newer cubs who are due to be invested before we finish up for the summer. This also proved to be a good exercise for the cubs already invested as it was a good source of revision, never a bad thing! We then played a game of switch, which we haven't played in a while. This proved very popular and a good way to get to know each other as everyone who got into the middle had to introduce themselves to the rest of the cubs before picking the next letter. Gearoid then gave everyone completing the Tenderfoot badge five good turn slips to be completed by this Thursday and returned to him at this weeks meeting. Final prayer was then said and everyone was dismissed.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

New Members

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

The meeting this week began with all scouts falling in and the saying of the scout prayer. We the brought all the hike tents out into the field for pitching to make sure that each one had poles,pegs,bag,flysheet etc and that they were clean as well. P.L.'s Aaron and Tom were in charge of this with the help of A.P L Tony,also James, Conor Harty, Owen,Dylan,Declan,Chris and new scout Kieran. P.L. Joe took charge of clearing out and putting the tents back into the store with the help of Conor and Malachy Lawless. Thanks also to leaders Ciaran Walsh, Kieran Harty, Brendan and Gearoid who helped out on the night. Once the tents were put away Ciaran refereed a game of soccer in the field with some suspicious decisions it must be said and some very weird goal celebrations from Tom and Declan in particular. Could it be anything to do with the fact that they support the team who have won the European Cup" only three times." We then moved inside where subs were taken by Gearoid and a letter was then handed out to everyone going to camp giving flight and accommodation details etc . Gearoid also told everyone that next weeks meeting would be a mufti meeting and nobody was to be late. Final prayer was said and everyone was dismissed.

Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

The Venture section held their fortnightly meeting last Saturday night and a number of items came up for discussion. It was decided that next Saturday evening at six o’ clock the section will meet on Clonea beach for a canoeing session of approx’ one hour. The session will last at least one hour, cost €10 and Venture Scout Jack will be making the arrangements! No section meeting will be held on the weekend of June 21^st as this date clashes with our next scheduled catering weekend in Melleray where the Catering Crew is on duty for the Waterford Scout County Cub Camp Weekend. This promises to be a busy session as we may be catering for up to 200 hungry mouths!

As Annual Camp – Spain 2008 draws ever closer once again the members of the section are/were reminded that camp fees need to be paid immediately. Those not paying on time means others suffer in that, due to delays, surcharges will be applied to the camp fee by for example airlines etc. It is vital too, that right now anyone who as of yet has not renewed or applied for a new European health card should do so!

The future of the venture section following this year’s annual camp was also discussed. The group leader explained to those present at the meeting, what may be happening next September. A review of the entire Group/Unit will be undertaken in order to get all sections running as smoothly as possible. Taking such things as numbers in Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venture Scouts, and importantly Leaders into account!

All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Scribe.

Monday 2 June 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 2nd June 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

02/06/2008

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to the Bulfin Family, Sexton Street, Abbeyside, on the recent passing of Dermot Bulfin, who lived in Arklow. Dermot Scouted with the Troop in the Fifties and held a life long interest in the Fortunes of the 4^th Waterford Scout Group.

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Full Uniform

Web Site

Annual Camp 2008

All those going on Annual Camp must have a Full and Correct Scout Uniform, which should include a spare Abbeyside Neckerchief. Everyone should have a total of €500.00 paid towards the cost of Annual Camp. Everyone is also reminded to get their ‘European Health Card’ issued or renewed. A parents meeting will be held in the coming weeks giving further details for Annual Camp 2008, Spain. The date is getting closer.

Best Of Luck

Best of luck to all those, Scouts and Leaders, getting ready to sit exams in the coming weeks.

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Our meeting this week started with Oisin saying the Cub Scout prayer followed by subs being taking up by Brendan. We then went out into the field to play a game of rounder's, which everybody enjoyed in the evening sunshine. It was then time to go back into the den where each clan was examined on the flags of the European Community by Geared as part of their bronze arrow badge. Results of this will be given out at next weeks meeting. Gearoid also then went through two types of secret code with the cubs as part the their bronze arrow badge, numbers instead of letters and reading words in reverse. Everyone enjoyed this and cracked the codes that they were set without any problems. A game of dodge ball was then played before our group leader Muller presented the newly appointed clan leaders and assistant clan leaders with their badges. Gearoid then reminded everyone about the times for the overnight on Saturday, Oisin said the final prayer and everyone was dismissed.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

Overnight Saturday 31/05/'08

Everyone arrived at the den at seven o'clock on Saturday night ready for a night full of fun and friendship. Once roll was taken by Gearoid, Brendan explained to the cubs all about the tents that they would be sleeping in that night, how they would have to look after them and the cost involved in replacing them if they got damaged. Each clan was then shown their tent for the overnight and the clan leader was put in charge of the tent by Gearoid. Some games were then played in the field and in the den before Gearoid and Michael brought the cubs on a hike out to the white strand to have some fresh air and collect some shells. " Then again, that's a story for another day!" When we got back to the den everyone got their eating utensils and had a generous supply of chips,sausages and some mineral to wash it down. Rumour has it that the cubs were even treated to some fun sizes as a desert before washing their plates and cups, putting tables and chairs away and getting ready for bed. Once all the cubs had settled in the tents and a few warnings had come from Gearoid and Brendan everyone eventually went to sleep. Early the following morning everyone was up and about, some more tired than others. The morning began with the saying of the cub scout prayer which is customary on a camping activity and the honour this time went to clan leader Eoghan Burke. Following breakfast in the den and everyone washing up, the leaders with the assistance of the scout showed the cubs how to take down the icelandic/Ridge Tents which they camped in the night before as they will have to do it for themselves on the county weekend in three weeks time. Everyone packed up their gear as best they could, some better than others and any time that was left over was used to play games and enjoy the sunshine while waiting to be collected by their parents.

New Members

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

There was no meeting this week as the Scout Troop were Camping. Next meeting is Saturday 7^th June and is Mufti starting at seven.

Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

Camping Weekend

On Friday 30^th May the Scout Troop went Camping in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin, Glenshelane, Cappoquin, County Waterford. Scouts gathered at the Den at Seven. With six Scouts and four Leaders we all headed to Glenshelane with our tents, thanks to the parents who provided transport. With Patrol Leader Aaron Fraher to give advice to the Scouts as they pitched their tents. We were using Dome Tents or Hike Tents, which are great for overnights. With the Tents pitched the Scouts had some free time. During which the Scouts gathered some firewood for a Campfire. A short hike was taken with Muller and Sandy Leading the way round. The Scouts arrived back to the smell of cooking, so before food was ready to eat the Campfire was lit. The food was quickly devoured by all present. Before Scouts Ben Ryan, Ben Cliffe, Conor Harty, Owen Kirkham, James Harty and Patrol Leader Aaron Fraher all headed to bed they sat and chatted around the Campfire.

A foggy but warm Saturday morning brought an early start for some of the Scouts as they got their times mixed up. At the real eight o’clock a sound filled the air, it was that of Muller ‘playing’ the Bugle. With everyone up and ready for the day ahead. Breakfast was the first order of business after which some more wood was put on the campfire for use later. The Scouts then walked up to the tower. When returning to the Cabin the Scouts got ready to a little backwoods cooking using fruits and chocolate, these proved to be most enjoyable. It was soon time for lunch, which Brendan cooked, it was getting close to time to take down the tents and head back to the Village and Abbeyside Scout Den.

Once back at the Scout Den, the Scouts had to put up a few Ridge Tents for the Cub Scout Pack Camping Night. The Scouts and Leaders quickly put up the Ridge Tents and then their own tents for another night under canvas.

Dinner was take out Chinese followed by a very well deserved rest. The plan for the rest of the evening was to head to the Cinema to see the New Indiana Jones film, which everyone enjoyed. The scouts returned back to the Scout Den and soon headed for a well deserved night sleep.

Sunday morning was a lot more relaxed with the warm sun soon being felt inside the tents as well as outside. The Scouts rose and ate breakfast as the Cubs did and started with striking camp (taking down the tens). The Cubs were shown by Leaders and Scouts how to take down the Ridge Tents and how they are to be packed away. As soon as the gear was stored the Scouts started to head for home. Well done to all the Scouts who helped pitch the tents for the Cubs, Aaron Fraher PL, Ben Ryan, Owen Kirkham, Conor Harty, James Harty, and Joe Conway PL who joined us on Sunday Morning and helped us out in between his phone calls from Ferrybank Scout Troop.

Thanks also to who helped out Leaders, Gearoid, Sandy, Brian, and Brendan.

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

The next scheduled meeting of the section will now take place on Saturday night the 7^th of June in the den at the usual time of eight o’ clock. All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Scribe.

Monday 26 May 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 26th May 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

26/05/2008

Glenshelane Camping Weekend

On Friday 30^th May to Sunday 1^st June 2008, Abbeyside Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop will be Camping in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin, Glenshelane, Cappoquin, County Waterford. Cubs are to be in Glenshelane for nine o’clock and Scouts are to meet at the Den at Seven. Everyone can be collected from Glenshelane at one on Sunday. Everyone is to wear their Abbeyside Group Neckerchief. Fro the weekend everyone will need; Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Small Pillow, Blanket (optional), Night Wear (PJ’s), Torch, Wash Gear, Towel, Rain Gear, Spare Shoes/Runners x2, Full Change Of Clothes x2, extra Socks x2, Eating Gear – Unbreakable Plate, Bowl, Cup/Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoons, Tea Towel, J-Cloth. If a Cub or Scout wants they can bring a disposable Camera. The cost of the weekend is €15.00 per person. There is no need for extra money to be brought, as we will not be going to the shop. There is also no need for electronic items to be brought on any activity or to any meeting. We may as part of the weekend, be using the river for an activity over the weekend so if anyone has a wetsuit they may also bring this to use. If you have a question about the weekend contact one of the Leaders.

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Full Uniform

Web Site

Annual Camp 2008

All those going on Annual Camp must have a Full and Correct Scout Uniform, which should include a spare Abbeyside Neckerchief. The next instalment of €100.00 was due to be paid by Saturday May 10^th, a further €100.00 will be due at the end of May bringing to a total of €500.00 paid towards the cost of Annual Camp. Everyone is also reminded to get their ‘European Health Card’ issued or renewed. A parents meeting will be held in the coming weeks giving further details for Annual Camp 2008, Spain. The date is getting closer.

Best Of Luck

Best of luck to all those, Scouts and Leaders, getting ready to sit exams in the coming weeks.

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Our meeting this week started with the saying of the Cub Scout Prayer followed by subs being taken up by Brendan. A talk was then given to the Cub Scout Pack involving the parts of the Scout Law, on the Altar in the Scout Den and paying particular attention to the parts "Trustworthy", "Friendly" and "Kind" and how these play a part in our lives by the way we treat other Cubs, those at school, our friends and family. How by saying the Cub Scout Prayer at each meeting we promise not to pick on those who may be different from ourselves, either in how the dress, talk or look. How we should not tolerate Bullies, or those who make fun of our friends. It is hope that this will be the last time the Leaders will have this discussion with the Cub Scout Pack.

We then did a big part of the Cubs Bronze Arrow Badge, which is called a ‘Diorama’ or ‘a scene in a box’. This scene was an underwater scene made using some materials collected from Ballyvoile Cove at the end of the Hike the previous Sunday, such as shells, small stones and seaweed. The Cubs also used sand from Abbeyside Strand, crepe paper and paper cut outs of different types of fish that were stuck onto sticks. When all put together each clans scene was very impressive and showed how the Cubs have learned to work together as a team over the last number of months. A prize was given for the best scene and this went to Darragh McGrath's Clan who narrowly beat the Link Badge Clan. Once everything was cleaned up and put away a notice was given out about the upcoming weekend away in Glenshelane. Gearoid also gave out the first part of the Centenary Badge to everyone and final prayer was said and everyone went home.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

New Members

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

The meeting started with the usual saying of the Scout Prayer and following a late text by the Scout Leader was mufti instead of Full Uniform, Brendan reminded everyone that this meant your Neckerchief should be worn, as is the case for all Activities that are not Full Uniform. Everyone that was on the previous weeks hike had enjoyed the day. So it was straight down to work as next weekend we are camping in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin. Tents were taken from their storage areas and pitched out in the field, with Aaron and Tom in charge while Joe and Chris tried to clear some space in the main store. The area on the stage was also attacked and the age-old problem of what tent goes with what poles, and where are the pegs gone. Well done to the Scouts for getting stuck in. Eamonn and Michael were in the Den doing a bit of sewing on one of the ridges tents. All agreed that it would take a full day and a lot of people to sort out all areas of the Scout Den. The meeting ended with the Scouts being given a notice about next weekends Camp in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin. Those going to Camp were given an Application Form to get their European Health Insurance Card. All said the Scout Prayer, with two Scouts saying the prayer a second time. The Scouts were then given the order to fall out.

Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

Saturday night’s meeting had been planned as a two-hour meeting from seven until nine o clock, with Swimming and Bowling on the agenda! However due to the poor attendance the meeting was not held. The next scheduled meeting of the section will now take place on Saturday night the 7^th of June in the den at the usual time of eight o’ clock. All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Scribe.

Monday 19 May 2008

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 19th May 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes

19/05/2008

Calendar Of Events

We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.

Annual Camp 2008

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Eoghan Burke began our meeting this week with the saying of the Cub Scout prayer followed by subs being taken up by section leader Gearoid. We then went out into the field for a game of soccer, which everyone seemed to enjoy but the end score line seemed to stir a bit of controversy between the referees and the two teams. As usual though the referee's decision was and always will be final.

It was then back into the den where Brendan did the second part of the first aid which he started the previous week and is part of the bronze arrow badge. Here he showed the cubs the different ways to use their Neckerchief to treat different injuries and how to work as a clan, how to use some of the knots they have already learned and he also answered the sensible questions that they had asked.
Gearoid then gave each cub a photocopy of the flags of the European Community to learn for the following week, as they will be tested on them as part of their bronze arrow badge also. Gearoid then gave everyone a final reminder about Sunday's hike, what was needed and what would be gained from attending. He then told everyone that next weeks meeting would be a Full Uniform meeting. Eoghan said the final prayer and everyone was dismissed.

Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.

New Members

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Night Meeting

There was no Scout Troop meeting this past Saturday Night due to the Group Activity Day on Sunday. Next weeks meeting is back in the Scout Den and starts at seven and is Full Uniform.

Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.

New Members

Group Hike & Activity Day

On Sunday 18^th May, 2008, the Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop had a Hike and Activity Day based in the Ballyvoile and Durrow area of County Waterford. Everyone arrived at O'Mahony's shop on Sunday morning ready for a day full of activities. The weather was not the sunshine we had hoped for but everyone present were well prepared. With the Clans formed up and the Scouts in a line, Gearoid did a roll call he checked to see if everyone had a flash lamp and pencil as requested. Once everyone had gotten a buddy and each of the Clans was given a leader or some Scouts, one team was called "team l 'Oreal", we headed off the few yards down the road before climbing the ditch and onto the old railway track and heading for Durrow Tunnel. Along the way we heard cries of "ouch", "oh", "dahm" etc as the Cubs, Scouts and Leaders fought their way through nettles, briars, bushes and thorns. After about twenty minutes we came to the Tunnel itself and despite it being very wet under foot, the flash lamps that everyone had came in very useful while looking at the different features of the Tunnel. Just then we heard a shout and a bark from the other end of the tunnel. This turned out to be our Group Leader" Muller" and his dog "Homer" (not name after the famous cartoon character but some writer, yea right). Who shouted and who barked we're not sure! We all then headed out of the tunnel and towards the Bridge where we all got on stomachs to look over and see the big drop below. About twenty minutes of a walk and some more "ohs" and "ouch's" saw us all arrive at Ballyvoile to be greeted by Brendan. We then headed down to the Ballyvoile Cove to have lunch before walking further up the Cove where we planned the spot to build our 100 Sand Castles for the Cubs second part of the Centenary Badge. While the Cub Pack did this Brendan, Aaron and Muller lit the bar-b-q's to show the Cubs how to cook sausages. We then began building our sandcastles with the Clan Leaders taking charge of a bucket and spade each and each Cub building four sandcastles so we had 100 built in total. Brendan and his team then gave everyone sausages once they were cooked and then a Group photo was taken around the sandcastles to be sent to headquarters. We then headed back closer to the bridge where small stones, seaweed and shells were collected for next weeks meeting. Sean Fennell then said the Cub Scout Prayer and everyone was collected by their parents.

Venture Scout Group – Information

Venture Scout Group Meeting

The next meeting is at seven o’clock, in Clonea Strand Hotel where the Group will first of all go swimming followed by bowling. This meeting will finish at the normal time of nine o’clock! It is hoped, by all that with the fine (hopefully) summer evenings and months ahead, that the section will be more outdoor orientated.

Reminder

Members of the Venture section who are going on annual camp are reminded to take stock of their Uniform, as along with everybody else attending annual camp, full and correct uniform is a must. Remember that we are not only going to be representatives of the 4^th Waterford “Abbeyside” scout troop but of Scouting Ireland in general and as such we are keen to be seen and remembered for all good reasons including how we turn out!

You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.

Full Uniform

A Full Uniform is Black Polished Shoes/Boots, Navy/Black Socks, Uniform Trousers, Uniform Belt, Uniform Jumper (Cubs), Uniform Shirt (Scouts), Group Neckerchief (Plus Spare), Woggle (Plus Spare), Lanyard (Scouts), Whistle (Scouts), Badges, Group Cap, Uniform Jacket (Scouts). Scouts have been advised if buying hiking boots then they should maybe try and get black ones that way they can be used as part of their uniform and save on getting shoes.

Any Venture, Scout or Cub in the Unit longer than six weeks should have this Uniform. Scouting Ireland is a Uniformed Organisation. The Scout and Cub Scout Uniforms are available from the Outdoor Adventure Store, Mc Curtain Street, Cork. Just ask the Leaders and they will help you out. If there is anyone who has been in the Cubs or Scouts and wishes to pass on their Uniform in part or full contact one of the Leaders. Thank You.

Web Site

Keep up to date with all the happenings of the 4^th Waterford through our web pages, on the blog www.abbeyside.blogspot.com and www.abbeysidescoutgroup.com we would be only, happy to hear any comments you may have. Check out our Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin to see how things are there too on www.glenshelanescoutcampsite.com E-Mails us any pictures you may have either for the paper or to put on the blog site, if you have a bebo or other page that would be a suitable link forward it on, also to scribe@abbeysidescoutgroup.com

Scribe.

Monday 10 November 2008