Scouts - Camaderry Spring Hike - POSTPONED

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Created: 02 March 2019

Scout Leaders road testing Sunday's route a few weeks before tomorrow's hike 

THIS HIKE IS POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY. The Winter hike is done and now it's time for our Spring Hike. In the fine tradition of the Irish Spring, the weather is expected to be very wet so full raingear with wet legs will be required. Scouts should also bring a packed lunch and some energy rich snacks. We will meet Sunday 3rd of March at 9am in the Community Centre car park. We haven't booked a bus and space in leaders' cars is limited so we will need parents to help out with bringing scouts to and collecting scouts from Glendalough. 

A full equipment list is here.

Yours in Scouting,

Ashbourne Scout Leaders

Welcome to the new Scouting Year 2018/2019

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Created: 20 September 2018

Our Scouts at the Jambo Rí 2018 international Jamboree

On behalf of all our volunteer leaders we are delighted to welcome our Scouts back for another year of fun and adventure. We look forward to seeing you all on Friday 21st Sept.

Beavers - Parish Hall at 6.30pm-8pm

Cubs - Gaelscoil Na Cille, 7.30pm-9pm

Scouts - St. Mary's N.S, 7.30pm-9pm

Ventures - Ashbourne Library, Thursdays, 7pm-8.30pm

Parents and Guardians, please download and read the following important information prior to our meeting. 

• Registration Form
• Group Booklet 2018/2019
• Information Notice 2018

Yours in Scouting, 

The 6th Meath Ashbourne Scouting Team

Winter Camp 2019 Larch Hill

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Created: 27 January 2019

Scouts and Ventures, the time for Winter Camp is almost upon us. The camp will take place on the Friday 1st Feb- Sunday 3rd Feb. As it is early February we will be staying in the cosy Centenial Lodge with hostel type accommodation. Due to cancellations we have one male and one female Scout space left for Winter Camp, please contact your Scouters to apply, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The camp will include a full programme of activities as well as some fun and games too.

Parents & Guardians will be required to transport their Scouts to Larch Hill (directions here) on the evening of Friday 3rd Feb at 8pm having already had their dinner and back again on Sunday afternoon, 21st at 12.30pm. The cost for the camp is €50, this cost includes all food, overnight fees and programme materials. Anyone who hasn't already paid for Winter Camp will need to bring the balance on Friday.  Scouts must arrive and leave in uniform (with jacket and hiking boots).

Here is a list of equipment that all Scouts should bring on camp:

- Weekend sized rucksack (preferably with rainproof cover)
- Uniform with neckerchief (for arriving departing)
- Light sleeping bag (we will be indoors), sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Nightwear (pyjamas, track suit, etc)

- Waterproof raingear (windproof jacket and leggings)

- Warm hat and gloves

- Clothes in addition to uniform (at least 1 set); warm jumper/fleece; all dry-packed in bags
- Spare socks (in addition to above, 4 extra sets)
- Slippers or indoor shoes (optional)
- Waterproof hiking boots or strong shoes 
- Towel (medium sized; bath towel would be too big; sports micro-fibre towel ideal)
- Personal toiletries and grooming kit (toothbrush/paste, hairbrush, facecloth, shampoo, etc.)
- Torch (with spare batteries)
- Waterproof stuff-sacs (or re-usable plastic bags if you have none) for separating wet from dry gear
- Day-to-day medications (inhalers, etc.) if required (must be accompanied by managing medications form here)
- Small, reusable, water bottle
- Notepad and pen

- Bivvy bag

- Pocket knife if they have one

- Fire steel (if you have one)

- Personal first aid kit

- Scouts may bring snacks if they are in a labelled bag to be handed to leaders.

Please check back here prior to Friday for any late-breaking additions to the kit list.

Field tip to Malahide beach

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Created: 24 May 2018

Scout trip to Malahide 2016

Friday 25th May, we're going to do a field trip to Malahide beach. This is a great opportunity to learn about wildlife on our own door step as we take a survey along the rocky shore. We will try to get started at 7.15pm because the tide is coming in. We will meet in the Malahide Beach car park (opposite the Island View hotel) directions here. Parents can collect from same at 9pm. 

Depending on how we do with the tide we may cut short the rockpooling and look out for sea birds instead. Scouts should have a wind cheater and wellies or old shoes with good grips (we'll be on rocks). The following equipment is optional but might make the trip more interesting:

• A magnifying glass
• A bucket or specimen jar (please no glass)
• Binoculars
• A small catching net