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CUBS GO WALKABOUT - 20th November 2006

We will meet at Cookham Moor Car Park and pickup will also be from Cookham Moor Car Park – we will be leaving promptly so please arrive before 6:30pm..

Cubs will need:

1) Warm clothes (ideally multiple layers) particularly if it is cold.
2) Waterproofs in case it rains.
3) Sturdy shoes for walking.
4) Torch (also a watch if you have one).
5) Water bottle or other liquids – please no fizzy drinks or glass bottles.

We will require parental assistance so please let me know if you can help (if we do not have sufficient help I will not be able to do the walk).

See you next week

Akela

Longridge Activities - permission form

We've not received the permission forms for quite a few Cubs for the Kayaking and Climbing sessions at Longridge on the 7th and 14th June. Please download and fill in the permission form and bring it along to Longridge otherwise your child will not be able to participate.  The form can be downloaded as a MS Word document Download letter_to_cookham_rs_cub_parents_longridge_evening_120506a.doc or a pdf document Download letter_to_cookham_rs_cub_parents_longridge_evening.pdf

Cookham Scout Open Evening on Friday 9th June

Dear Parents,

Two items:

1.      Cookham Scout Group Open Evening

On Friday 9^th June (the first Friday after the school half term holiday) we are holding our annual… COOKHAM SCOUT GROUP OPEN EVENING

This is your opportunity to find out about what goes on at Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts and to ask us any questions. Each of the sections will have interesting presentations and activities – please do all that you can to attend. You will get the chance to see photographs from another busy and exciting year in the life of the Scout Group. We will also be presenting various badges and trophies to the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts, and there will be an opportunity to hear all about the plans to save and rejuvenate Longridge Scout Boating Centre. Refreshments will be available and a short AGM will follow.

The evening will start at 7:30 pm and the venue will be Pinder Hall on Lower Road in Cookham. All young people are encouraged to attend and should wear full uniform. If you really can’t make the evening, then please tell one of the leaders, otherwise we look forward to seeing you there.
We will be also presenting the prizes and badges from the Cub Camp at the Scout Group Open Evening.  One Cub will receive the Robert Scott Cub of the Year Award.

Please come and join us.

2.      Cubs at Longridge

On Wednesday 7^th June we will be meeting at Longridge.  If you have not sent me your reply slip back then please do so as soon as possible.  Unfortunately parents will not be able to participate in the kayaking this year.

STOP PRESS….

Wednesday 10^th May

We are meeting in a new field which the Odney club have very generously lent to us .

Please see the revised programme too.

How to get there:

Grange Farm Field is at the end of Odney Lane over the bridge (pedestrians only) and immediately right through the metal gate.

It is a lovely site and we are very lucky to be able to use it for some of our meetings.

Parents  drop off in Odney lane. A leader will meet your children at the bridge to show the way.

Pick up- walk over the bridge and meet us on the field as usual

Gail

Cycling Proficiency Badge

We had beautiful weather for a great first meeting on the Formosa Meadow this week. We cycled round an obstacle course until we were all exhausted and then acted out road safety adverts in our sixes - everyone was wearing a helmet.

On May 17th Saddle Safari of Marlow are coming to show us how to maintain our bikes to complete the cyclist badge. Next meeting will be lots of fun and games as we compete against a points chart to gain our athletics badge. Make sure you are wearing suitable footwear ( no wheely trainers please! )

See you there!

Cub Activity Badges that can be undertaken at home

If you would like to undertake some Cub Activity badges whilst not at an organised Cub meeting, we have compiled a list of suitable badges together with the tasks that should be undertaken.

The next badge assessment evening will be at the beginning of next term. This will provide the opportunity for showing the leaders the completed tasks and badge requirements.

Download cub_scout_activity_badges_homework_v4.1.doc

URGENT: Berkshire Cub Activity Day 2006 - Applications must be handed in

We need an application form and money for the Berkshire Cub Activity Day 2006 yesterday!  Please download the application form Cub_Activity_Day_Form  print it off and get it to me by this weekend.  Your child is likely to be very disappointed if they can not attend and we will not be able to do anything about it as this is run by the county.

Thanks

Akela

"Venue Change" - Night Hilke Tonight AND programme change again :-(

Just to remind you all that we will meet at 18:30 at the cycle gate on the cycle path on Lightlands Lane for our Cub Night Hike.  This is a change from the notice from last week!!

Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes, waterproofs, warm clothes (multiple layers opposed to thick clothes), gloves and hat.  Please also bring a torch, spare batteries and a drink (not fizzy and no glass bottles). Please do not wear jeans as they are not good for wet weather.

Pickup will be from the Scout Hut after hot chocolate :-)

AND YET ANOTHER CHANGE ...
Next week (15th March) has now reverted back to a Science Evening and the 22nd March is now the 'My Mum' evening. 
SO
The second science evening is on the 15th March, parent helpers are the parents of Jordan and Daniel.
'My Mum' is on the 22nd March, parent helpers are the Dads of Rory, Joshua Lucas and Cameron.

Confused?  Me too!

Akela

Robert Scott Cubs come 2nd at the District Flag Competition

On Sunday 26th February a team of 6 cubs from the Robert Scott pack went to the District Flag competition at Altwood school. The cubs in the team were:

Harry Woolley
Daniel Mills
Bruno Renucci
Tom Bright
Joshua Rollett
Christian Brown

There were 14 teams there from Cub packs around Maidenhead.

At the competition we had to carry out a number of tasks and tests. These were: kit inspection, first aid, obstacle course, tracking, Kim’s game (a memory test), knots, ball skills, general and scouting knowledge, the Royal family, country code, map reading skills and sound identification.

My favourite was the obstacle course. We each had to sit in a go-kart and go round a course as quickly as we could, trying not to crash! Joshua, Christian and Daniel tipped over when they did their full circle turn.

For the first aid test Daniel and Harry did a worksheet, me and Bruno had to make a sling and Joshua and Christian had to resuscitate a dummy.

The team got points for each task which were added up to get the final score. In the end we came 2nd  with 249 points and Pinkneys Green won.

Report by Tom Bright (Cub)

Robert Scott Newsletter 25th January 2006

Here is the handout from tonight's Cubs about Church Parade and with reminders of Cub Camp and the Big Garden Birdwatch.

Download cubs_rs_church_parade_bird_watch_etc_250106a.pdf

Robert Scott have an exciting day at the Cub Swimming Gala

Well done to all the swimmers who talk part in Saturday's Cub Swimming Gala, you will all receive certficates to show that you have taken part.  Thank you to the parents and Cubs who helped and supported on the day - it was good to see Cubs supporting our swimmers.

Congratulations to Jack and Harrison who both came second in their races.  Joe, Jack and Fred swam an excellent Medley Relay and were way out ahead. A small mistake in the heat of the moment meant that they were disqualified but we were all proud to see how hard they swam and would have easily have won.

All those who took part are now likely to be able to receive their Swimming Badge.  The Swimming Badge comes in five stages, see http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/staged-sw.htm.  Please download and print out the form at the bottom of this posting if you wish to apply for stages 1 to 3.  We sometimes allow parents to verify the various activities listed in stage 1 but would prefer a swimming teacher, please speak to Akela. However, for stages 2 and above we do ask that a swimming teacher or coach sign off the various tasks.

Download staged_activity_badges_swimming2.pdf

Christmas Party Tonight + New Programme for a New Year

A reminder to bring party food to Cubs tonight. Please remember that parents are invited for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie at 7:30pm.

Please also note that next term's programme has been published see http://www.cookhamscouts.org/rs_programme/. Look out for the new Parent Rota and Telephone Cascade in tonights notices too.

Cubs Making Christmas Decorations

We had a great night last night making Christmas Decorations.  Thanks to Gail for organising all the creations and thanks to all the helpers we had. Please don't forget to bring food and drink for next week's Christmas Party - parents are invited to join us for a glass of mulled wine and mince pie at 7:30pm. Akela

Cubs perform Robin Hood and woo audience with amazing machine at Pinder Hall

Both plays by David Livingstone and Robert Scott Cubs were well received by parents and guests.  Gill Hill the Assistant District Commissioner visited and said:

I thought the machine was excellent, supported by hard work behind the scenes and Maid Marians hair was something else. It was a tremendous effort and I hope the cubs enjoyed it as much as the audience.

Everybody agreed that the Cubs did very well but unfortunately we do not have many photos.  Here are some photos of the Robert Scott play Robin Hood.

Christmas Decorations on 7th December

Please bring a large glass jar to Cubs on Wednesday 7th December.  We will be making Christmas decorations and you will need it for the evening.  If you have any spare jars please bring those in case some Cubs forget theirs.  Thanks.

Please also bring your information to do your talk on your famous person.  We might have time to do book reader, hobby and collectors badges too.

Swimmers for Cub Gala - Corrected and Updated

This is your opportunity to work towards your Swimmers Badge.  On Saturday 21st January 2006 between 3pm and 6pm we are having our District Cub Gala and we are looking for swimmers of all abilities to participate. 

There are two age groups under and over 9 years and 3 months.  Races are breast stroke, back stroke, freestyle, novelty race, freestyle relay and medley relay.  We can enter two Cubs per race and three Cubs for the relays.

If you are interested then please download the form, fill in you child's details and return to Akela as soon as possible. Download rs_cubs_swimming_gala_2005_response_form.doc .

Robert Scott Cubs raise £100 for Longridge

Last night Robert Scott Cubs presented £100 to Graham Bucknell of the Longridge Scout Boating Centre.  The money goes towards saving Longridge as a boating centre for local young people - see Friends of Longridge

The money was raised by the Cubs at their annual 'Bring and Buy' evening. The Cubs sold cakes, toys, books and organised a raffle and tombola.  The Cubs set everything up and then later invited parents, families and friends to attend and 'spend'.  The event was held on a normal Cub evening at the Scout Hut.  David Livingstone Cubs are having their 'Bring and Buy' tonight so we all wish them the best of luck.

Remembrance Day Evening

On Wednesday Robert Scott Cubs looked at what it was like to live through the war.  We had a helmet, gas mask and various other items on loan from Maidenhead Heritage Centre. John Copping from the Royal British Legion kindly talked about his experiences during the war and explained what the Royal British Legion do and why we wear poppies. 

Later the Cubs made poppies and wrote the names of all those who gave their lives listed on the War Memorial in Cookham on the back of the poppy.  The Cubs then wrote messages on the front of the poppies.  Then at the end of the evening each Cub took a turn to place a poppy onto a wreath and make the Scout salute.  This was a very dignified and solemn occasion and I'm sure that all parents present were very proud of the Cubs as they took this act of remembrance very seriously. The photo shows the finished wreath.

Christmas Show - Robin Hood

As you know we are doing a Christmas Show with David Livingstone on the 30th November.  Robert Scott's play will be Robin Hood and the script can be downloaded here - Download robin_hood_v2.doc

We would also like to thank Ian Taylor of 19th Maidenhead Scouts who wrote this play.

Welcome - Robert Scott Cubs

Welcome to the Robert Scott Cubs section of the 1st Cookham Website - watch this space.  Please speak to Akela if you have anything you want to post to this website.