Tuesday 30 August 2011

Dave's 5 Year's Service

We had a pleasant surprise tonight.
Eric Johns was waiting for us when the Cub session began.
Once the cubs were settled he presented to Dave his 5 Years Service award and badge.

Congratulations to Dave and here's to the next 5 years.

Monday 22 August 2011

Scout Ski Trip 2012

When : Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th February 2012
 Scouts will need 2 days off the school the Friday is a holiday anyway (the following w/e holiday is too expensive!!)
 We can provide a letter from the scout group to the school to explain if requested.


Where: Kandersteg Scout Centre in Switzerland (google KISC) via Geneva

How: Easyjet from Edinburgh – 12.15 Wednesday back Sunday Jet2.com 13.55 to Glasgow train from Geneva to Kandersteg.

Uniform: Shall be required to and from the event

Activity: The activities shall be weather dependant – skiing/snowboarding etc will depend on the conditions.

Feeding: Self-catering and hostel meals in the Chalet.

Kit List: Similar to a normal scout trip i.e. no special gear.
It’s not a fashion parade!!!. Full kit list to follow, 


Passports will be necessary for each scout as well as travel insurance (£14.00 via Scout Ins?)

Flights Inc Tax£150.00
Food
Accom£90.00
Transport in Switz£60.00 (train)
Activities£60.00
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£360.00
Less contribution from funds£100.00
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£260.00 Charge per scout



It looks like we will have 7 adults on the trip, Colin/Iain/Shirley T/Kerry/Phil/Gill/Jean.

We can have a parents meeting for those attending within the next 3 weeks. Please let me know if there is a night that will not suit you for a meeting.