1st Pontygwaith Scout Group

We have arranged to take the cubs and scouts rafting at Darewynno and all the young people will need to be at the hall by 5.30pm.

You will need to ensure that your son/daughter has the following equipment.

1. Shorts/t-shirt and old trainers for the rafting.
2. Complete change of clothing, towel and a drink.

Cost £3 per person.

Please note that for your son/daughter to participate in this activity they will need to be able to swim 50m

Any problems please speak to one of the leaders.

Thanks,
John

Daerwynno – Friday 24^th May

We are planning to camp over Daerwynno on the Friday evening and the scouts will need the usual camping equipment. There will be no cost for this event but John will need to know who will be going by Sunday.

Brecon Hike  – 31^st May –  2^nd June

This is a hike along the Brecon Canal over two days and we have also organised canoeing on the Saturday evening for those that can swim over 50m. The cost of this camp is £15 and I need to know who is attending by next Friday.

Survival Camp 22^nd – 23^rd June

This camp will enable the scouts to gain their survival badge and this camp will be held in the middle of Glan Usk Estate in Brecon. There will be no charge for this camp even though this is costing £600 to stage as we are using an outside company that we have used in the past to provide the instructors. Please note there will be no toilet facilities available except in the wood and the menu will be interesting!!!!!

Dorset Camp – 23^rd – 28^th July

This camp is going ahead and will cost £90 per person for the 5 days. A deposit of £20 will be required by the 1^st June. The full amount will need to be paid three weeks before we depart. If any parents want to pay weekly please speak to John. Further details of this camp will be put on the website.

Further details of these activities will appear in the website www.pontygwaithscouts.org.uk

Many thanks.

John

Cubs and Scouts on Friday (5 ^th April) leaving hall at 6pm to go over the farm, plenty of warm clothing required.

Not sure what time we will be back.

Happy Easter,

A new Facebook Page has been created for the Scout Group.

From John:

Can the leaders please pass these dates onto the other adults.

25^th January – New Years party for the Cubs, leaving the hall 5.50pm cost £1.50

25^th January – Scouts Night Hike to Daerwynno leaving at at 6.00pm cost £5.00 no jeans please.

15^th February – Cubs/Scouts Sleep over in Daerwynno, cost £5

February 23^rd – Cubs Five a side football at Ystrad Sports Centre, cost £1.50. we will require help with transport as we don’t have the minibus that day

June 15^th – All Wales Cub Funday, Buth Wells cost to be confirmed.

June 22^nd – 23rd Scouts Survial Camp, cost £10.

Thanks.

John

you are all invited to the family carol concert being held at Holy Trinity Church this Sunday (9^th December) at 7.00pm.

Beavers Cubs and Scouts are requested to ware uniform.

Thanks,

John.

We will be attending the annual Remembrance Day Service in Ynyshir on Sunday 11^th November.

The young people will  need to meet at the Bomb Pub at 10.15 in full uniform to include school trousers and black shoes.

For those Cubs and Scouts that attend the Service we will be arranging an afternoon activity for them , further details of the activity to follow shortly. Please note only those that attend the Service will be entitle to the afternoon activity.

The Cubs and Scouts have been invited to Daerwynno to take part in the national dark skies festival and will be hosting an event on Monday Nov. 19^th (times to be confirmed).

For information on other events see events listing and details.

http://www.valleysdiscoveryfestival.com/

There is no cost for this activity but there will be refreshments on sale that the young people can purchase.

Further details of times etc nearer the time.