IMPORTANT – Bivouac Camp Venue Change

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

Based on the weather outlook for the weekend we have decided to move the location of the bivouac camp to Gradbach Scout Campsite, near flash. The reasons for this are that Gradbach can offer more in the way of shelter; has a drying room for wet gear and has hot showering facilities.

Due to the change in venue, we would request that Cubs are dropped at the main farm yard at Gradbach Scout Camp at 2pm on the Saturday and be collected at the same place at 3.pm on the Sunday.

We do appreciate that changing the venue at short notice may cause transport problems and therefore, if this is likely to cause you an issue, please do not hesitate to contact one of the leaders and we will do what we can to arrange transport for you (Bagheera Tel: 07929 264 148).

In terms of kit we strongly recommend waterproof trousers and coats and also Wellington boots. In addition, please pack warm clothes. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF KIT (INC BOOTS) ARE CLEARLY LABELLED. As a pack we cannot be responsible for any lost kit, but will keep a lost and found box for 2 weeks after the camp.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact one of the leaders.

Download Camp Heath Form
Download Kit List

Visit the Gradbach Scout Camp website for more information and a map/directions.

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Bivouac Camp

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

We are planning a one-night bivouac camp on Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th June 2011. The camp will take place at New House Farm behind the Crown and Mitre Pub on the outskirts of Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Cubs will be building a shelter for sleeping in on the Saturday night. Activities will include fire lighting, back woods cooking and other survival-type activities.

The cost of the camp is £10.00

The leaders will meet the Cubs outside the Scout HQ in Chapel on Saturday afternoon at 1.00pm. Cubs will then be collected by their parents/guardians back at the Scout HQ on Sunday at 3.00pm

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Jungle Book

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

Jungle Book at Buxton Opera House

Baden-Powell based Cub Scouting on a collection of stories from Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’. To this day the Cub section takes much of its inspiration from the stories and many of ceremonies and moral lessons featured in the book still form a key part in the way the ‘pack’ is run.

The opening and closing ceremonies still feature a ‘Grand Howl’ where the Cubs make a promise to Akela (the leader of the wolf pack) that they will do their best. Also, all the leaders are named after characters from the book.

It is good for all Cubs to understand the link between the Jungle Book and Cub Scouting therefore, to help our pack gain a further understanding, We are planning a trip to Buxton Opera House to watch the Jungle Book on Thursday 9th June 2011.

Tickets cost £8.00 each

If your Cub would like to attend on the night, we need confirmation and full payment NO LATER than 2nd June 2011.

Download a copy of the letter for more information.

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Cubs June Challenge

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

95 Years of Cubs June Challenge

3rd Buxton (Harpur Hill) Cub Pack have invited us to take part in the June Challenge. This will take place on Saturday 4th June 10.00 am – 12.00 noon at their new Scout HQ. The challenge is based on marbles.

Please let us know if you wish your Cub to take part in the event no later than 26th May. Cubs will be taken to and collected from this event by parents. Harpur Hill Scout Headquarters are adjacent to Buxton Rugby Club, Brierlow Bar Road, Buxton.

If you require additional information please contact Bagheera on 07929 264 148

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Frog Race Night 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

The group are holding a Frog Race evening for all the family on Saturday 11th June, so get off the sofa and come and join in the fun. There will be lots to do and a chance to win a prize – either on the frogs or the raffle!  There’s a bar, hot dogs (not frogs) and a promise of a fun evening.

  • Paddock opens 7.30pm, first race 8.00pm
  • Buy your own frog on the night – £4.00
  • Cash prize for owners of all race winners + final places

TOTE BETTING FOR ALL RACES

Entry is by racecard – £2.00 per person or £6.00 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

With your support funds raised are towards a trailer for transporting equipment to/from camps, new tents and for essential roof repairs at the HQ. You can buy a frog on the night or in advance from Phil Wickham who will be popping to the HQ on the following pack nights:

  • Tuesday 17th May : Beavers & Kinder Pack
  • Thursday 19th May: Bowden Pack

You can buy a frog even if you can’t make it on the evening. Remember, racecards will be available on the door.

Previous runs of this event have been really well supported so if you’d like to help us with the numbers and get your racecard sorted in advance call Phil on 07770 935517

Owners have the right to nominate someone to be a jockey or even have a crack (of the whip) at it themselves!

If you can’t make the event, then why not consider donating a bottle of wine or box of chocolates for the raffle – all donations are welcome. Please hand them to your Beaver/Cub/Scout Leader, along with your name.

 

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