Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Cubs on Thursday evening

Since I trust the BBC weather site implicitly it is going to be a sunny evening tomorrow.

We are therefore going outside in the gloriously spring like sunshine to  start work on the Athletics badges tomorrow evening.

The cubs should wear trainers if they have them (I know, don't start) and can bring a water if they want.

If any parents/carers fancy helping out with a stop watch or a tape measure then let me know.


Thanks,

Tim

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Tim Lavender
Cub Scout Leader
31st Brighton Cubs
31stcubs@gmail.com
www.31stcubs.blogspot.com





Thursday, 9 May 2013

Cubs will be at the Scout Hut tonight

I have this morning had a text from Janice who runs Beavers saying that she has cancelled her visit to Parkwood this evening because of the forecast high winds and rain.

Wind, rain and the odd falling branch never hurt anybody but the logistics of getting hold of the keys at short notice and the problems it will cause for people with Beavers and Cubs in different locations means that Cubs will also be at the Scout Hut tonight.

Do not go to Parkwood.

We might still do the map work I have prepared by walking up to Green Ridge but we will get to Parkwood in the next few weeks any way.

OK the falling branches might hurt someone.

Can you let me know by return email that you get this or I will start hassling via text at lunchtime so I know you have the message.

Thanks,

Tim

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Tim Lavender
Cub Scout Leader
31st Brighton Cubs
31stcubs@gmail.com
www.31stcubs.blogspot.com

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Update - District Bivouac Camp

Dear All,

we didn't get any adult volunteers who wanted to accompany the cubs to the Bivouac camp so the 31st Brighton wont be taking part this year.

Thanks,

Tim.

On 21 Feb 2013, at 10:04, 31st Cubs <31stcubs@gmail.com> wrote:

> The District Cubs are organising a Bivouac Camp in June at Parkwood.
>
> The minimum age limit for attendance is 9.5 years so only a handful of Cubs from the 31st are eligible.
>
> We are not organising anything as a pack activity but I thought I would let you know that it is running because we can probably organise joining with another Cub pack or if any of the older cubs wanted to go. Parents and carers can accompany the cubs if we sort out a CRB check.
>
> The Cubs who are old enough are:
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> Harvey Eatenton
> Harry Mortensen
> Kaio Middleton
> Jack Parker
> Liam Walsh
> George Borer
> Alfie Ballard
>
>
> The details I have are added at the end of this email.
>
> Let me know if you are interested or need more information.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
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> East Sussex Cub Scouts The 2013 Bivouac Camp
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> Where: Parkwood Campsite (Brighton District Site)
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> When: 10am Saturday June 8th (leaders can arrive earlier to set up but time will be built into the day to develop the campsites)
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> Until Sunday June 9th at 12pm
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> Cost; £16 per Cub Scout £5 per accompanying adult
>
> Eligible: Cub Scouts who are 9.5 years old or above on the date of the event
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> Closing Date: Friday April 12th at the latest (** A minimum deposit of £20 per pack is required at this stage but please note the full amount is due by Saturday May 10th **)
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> This event will give the cubs a taste in building a bivouac out of plastic sheeting, personalise it, then the opportunity to sleep in it. They will also have the chance to make some gadgets, eat food cooked over a wood fire backwoods style, take part in a wide game and cook some of their breakfast over a wood fire. There should also be the chance to do a bit of bodging and orienteering.
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> We can only accommodate around 100 Cubs.
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> Therefore places will only be confirmed after the closing date and all packs given places will be told by end of Monday April 15th .
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> One Adult , who must have full CRB clearance, is required for every four cubs. If you only have a couple of cub scouts interested please let me know and we will try and offer a mix with another pack (or combine yourself with a cub pack in your District).
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> All instructions for building the bivouac will be available beforehand and everything will be provided although you can embellish your bivouacs if you wish !! (There will be a prize this time for the most creative bivouac). The adult helping must have at least a rudimentary knowledge of fire lighting because Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will be cooked on their own wood fire. FOOD will be provided (for cubs and adults) so please advise of any special dietary conditions.
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> We have plenty of indoor accommodation available at Parkwood in the case of bad weather – also some cooking may be done centrally.
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> The Cub Scouts will need sleeping bag, carrymat, torch, unbreakable plate, bowls, cup, eating utensils as well as their personal gear.
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> The adults will need a tent, cooking utensils for dinner and breakfast as well as eating implements and anything else you would like to make the camp more comfortable for you. You can bring a stove for emergencies. If you want to socialise after the cubs are settled please do so – please remember to do so considerately and quietly.
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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Summer Fun Barbecue

All the scouting activity for the 31st Brighton, including the running of Beavers, Scouts and Cubs; the management of the Scout Hut; keeping track of membership and finances and trying to find volunteers is co-ordinated by a few parents on behalf of everyone. 

As many of you know this executive group hold an Annual General Meeting at Parkwood to let all parents and carers know what has been going on over the last year.

The best bit is that we get to spend most of the evening having a barbecue and a bit of a social get together.

This year the Summer Fun Barbecue is being held on Thursday 20th June.

Details and a form for ordering food are attached.

Let me know if you have any questions.


Parkwood on Thursday

Good morning,

we are off to Parkwood to work on map reading and navigation on Thursday which is, no doubt,  why it has started raining.

For those of you who have not been there before here is a link to a google map.


We will meet in the car park by the entrance to the site from 6:40pm.

We will walk in at 6:45pm so please don't be later than this because we will have gone through.

It might still be wet underfoot so wellies might be a good idea if possible.

We will walk the cubs back down to the gate for an 8pm pickup.

If you have any questions then please ask.

Thanks,

Tim

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Tim Lavender
Cub Scout Leader
31st Brighton Cubs
31stcubs@gmail.com
www.31stcubs.blogspot.com

Monday, 15 April 2013

Hove Fire Station Visit this Thursday

Dear All,

the first Cubs meeting of this term is a special trip to the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, or Hove Fire Station to you and me.

Gillie has booked us a visit from 7pm which should last about 45 minutes. That said I would be amazed if it will run exactly to time but please be available for pickup again no later than 8pm.

You can find a map  of the location at 


We will meet at 6:50pm outside SETyres just next to the Fire Station yard and then go to the fire station when we are all together.

Since the firemen could be called out on an emergency at any moment part of the condition of the tour is that we keep the cubs under close supervision at all times. This means if a cub hasn't arrived 7pm when we have gone into the station then he wont be able to join the tour late. There is also a risk of the tour being curtailed if they are called out. Apparently their insurance wont cover us running around the station, sliding down the poles and playing with the equipment whilst they are not there. How dull.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,


Tim

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Tim Lavender
Cub Scout Leader
31st Brighton Cubs
31stcubs@gmail.com
www.31stcubs.blogspot.com





Thursday, 21 March 2013

Cubs tonight

Just to clarify the situation.

There is Cubs tonight. It is the last one of the term and it will be a games night.

There is no Beavers.

Cubs starts again on 18th April with a trip to Hove Fire station. Details to follow.



Tim


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