Troop Hostel Weekend – 8th to 10th November

What: Troop Hostel Weekend

When: Friday 8th to Sunday 10th November

Where: Aurora House, Glencree, Co. Wicklow. Directions found here.

Cost: €40 per scout, paid on or before Thursday the 7th of November. Scout Leaders will be in the den from 7:30 pm on Monday 4th November, payments may be dropped up then.

Parents should confirm their scout(s) attendance for this hostel ASAP by texting Micaela. Scouts will meet at the Den at 7:00 pm on Friday 8th November and return at 2:00 pm on Sunday 10th November. Lifts will be required to and from the activity.

Equipment List: 

– Neckerchief & Woggle
– Sleeping Bag
– Warm Clothes
– Night Wear
– Toiletries
– Eating Equipment
– Small Day Bag
– Water Bottle
– Notebook & Pen
– Hiking Boots
– Rain Gear

October’19 Update for Scouts

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Firstly, I would like to welcome all our new scouts that are joining us this year, both from cubs and
joining us new this year also. Please note the following dates for your diary.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Day Activity: Sunday 6th October.
    Please bring a packed lunch, hiking boots and rain gear (trousers and coat) all in small backpack (no
    drawstring bags). Meet at the den at 9.30am lifts required. Pick up at 4pm. This is mandatory for any
    scouts wishing to take part in the MPC.
  • Ulster Mountain Pursuit Challenge: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th October
    This is for a small group of older scouts only.
  • PL/APL Weekend: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th October
    Training weekend for PLs and APLs. Taking place in Irish Military War Museum is located in Starinagh, Collon, Co.Meath, A92-V4K7. Map location can be found here. Start Date & Time: Friday 18th October @ 8:00 PM. Finish Date & Time: Sunday 20th October @ 1:30 PM.
  • Troop Hostel Weekend: Friday 8th – Sunday 10th November
    Hostel weekend activity. Cost €40, payment due by 24th October. More details closer to the time.
  • Christmas Weekend: Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th December

UPDATES

  • Uniforms: All scouts are required to wear full uniform to weekly meetings. Uniforms must now be ordered
    online (https://thescoutshop.ie/) However sizes can be tried on in the scout shops showrooms in Bray.
  • Activities Consent Forms: Please return consent forms as soon as possible if you have not already done so. Please ensure all details on this consent form are complete and accurate. If anything changes during the year please let us know so they can be updated. The primary mobile number provided on these forms will be used for communication from the scout section.
  • Communication: We ask you please not to reply to texts unless a response is asked for. Please direct any queries to the scout leaders on a Thursday evening. If you do not want communication via text please let us know when returning the consent form.

Finally keep an eye on willingtonscouts.ie for updates through out the forth coming year.

Yours in Scouting,
The Scout Leaders

Group Camp

We hope you enjoyed your summer break, and welcome back to the 2019/2020 Scouting year. As you may be aware, we are kicking off the year with our Group Camp which means that all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures and Scouters will come together for a weekend of activities and fun! Please see below for some key information regarding Group Camp 2019 below.

Venue: Larch Hill Scout Centre

Start Date: Friday, 6th September

Drop Off Time: 7:00pm

 Cost: €30

Finish Date: Sunday, 8th September

Collection Time: 12:00pm

The theme of the weekend will be ‘Camp Carnival’ and will boast a wide range of activities catered to all our youth members! All attending should have a simple costume relating to our theme, ‘Camp Carnival’.

You should confirm your youth members attendance for Group Camp no later than Friday 30th of August. Please bring the €30 in a signed envelope with the youth members name on it to the next meeting night.

Packing List

Group Neckerchief & Woggle Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat Spare Changes of Clothes (2/3)
Hiking Boots Pyjamas/NightWear
Toiletries (Sun Cream) Rain Gear (jacket & trousers)
Plate, Bowl, Cup and cutlery Torch
Water Bottle Tea Towel
Activity Consent Form Managing Medications form (if required)

Looking forward to seeing you on the weekend! Please contact your respective section scouters with any question on this weekend.

First KBC Dublin Race Series Fundraising Events a great success!

Each year we are very lucky to secure fundraising from the Dublin Race Series in the form of bag packing which takes place in the Scout Den and staffing water stations at the finish line of each race.

Turnout at both events over the last two weekends was great and Group Leader Colin Hurley thanked everyone for help and support.  The bag packing was done in record time with Group Secretary Sean Farrell surprised that things were nearly finished by the time he was able to join the effort.

The water station at the finish line of the 10km race in Grange Castle Business Park was operated with military precision offering drinks, fruit, refills and we even went routing through the rubbish to ensure none of the reusable cups went astray!  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

We need your help for the remaining events.  Please see the details below. Read more