Steam Train Trip

Train Trip

Programme 14.08.2020

This week, two activities have been arranged; one of the Cubs and another for the Scouts – however, the children may attend both events if they wish.

For the train trip we meet in uniform at 9:40 at Douglas Railway Station, bringing a packed lunch and a jacket in case of bad weather. We return to Douglas at 5:00pm. Parents and accompanied siblings are welcome to join us on the basis that they are separate for Scout insurance reasons.

Parents will need to purchase a child ‘Explorer Pass’ at £8.50 each to enable us to get off at Castletown, then get back on later to continue to Port Erin.

We meet at 6:30 for the cycle ride to Peel, returning by around 8:30. Again Parents are welcome to join us if they wish.

For those children unable to make a return ride on their bikes, arrangements can be made to leave them in Peel Scout HQ for later collection. Please bring appropriate clothing, a drink and a snack.

Any child who would like to borrow a bike, please contact Bernard on 313612 in advance.

 

Apemann

1st Marown at Apemann

Programme 07.08.2020

This week Cubs and Scouts have a session at ApeMann Adventure Playground, South Barrule Plantation.

The session is from 6:30 – 8:15 and the cost will be £10 for the low course, £15 for the high course (10 and over)

Can everyone bring insect repellent and a drink please.

Next Week

Next week we have planned a trip on the Steam Train to Port Erin and back for the Cubs and a cycle ride to Peel and back (for those who can make it). This will count towards the Cyclist Badge.

Scouts are welcome to join the Cubs on the train trip, and Cubs can join the Cycle ride if they wish. Cubs need to only cycle to Peel to gain their badge, where Scouts will need to do the return trip.

The cost of the train trip will be £8.50 for children and £17 for adults. A packed lunch will be required.

We meet at 9:45 at Douglas station, returning on the 5:00pm service. For the cycle ride we start from Marown School at 6:30, returning at around 8:30pm.

Bikes are available so long as we know in advance, please speak to Bernard 07624313612.

 

Kayaking on the Mooragh

1st Marown Scouts Kayak Games

Programme 31.07.2020

This week the Cubs and Scouts can try their hands at Kayaking and Raft Building at the Mooragh, Ramsey.

The meeting kicks off at 6:30 and will be finished by 8:15pm, please bring a change of clothes (under uniform), and a towel.

We meet at the café (east) end and parents are welcome to stay if they wish.

Next week we will be at Apemann, the cost will be £10 for those 10 and under, or £15 for 11+. If any wish to go on the ‘High Course’ the charge is £15 (10+).

Parents welcome to join us.

Games Night

Grass Sledging

Programme 24.07.2020

This week’s meeting will be held in Braddan Park (Cronk Grianagh Park), 6:30 – 8:00pm.

This will be a games night for Cubs and Scouts, and an opportunity for everyone to try out the new ‘Grass Sledges’.


The meeting will go ahead providing it’s not a downpour and providing the ground is firm.

Please dress accordingly and bring a cycle helmet if possible.

Next week we will be kayaking and raft building at Mooragh Park, Ramsey – 6:30 – 8:15, and the week after we are planning to visit Apemann.

Cubs and Scouts continue until August bank Holiday.

Survival Skills

Scouts around fire

Programme 17.07.2020

This week we will be meeting again at Mullin-Y-Carty at the bottom of the Ballamodha Straight, 6:30 – 8:15pm

We will be working for the Cub Backwoods Cooking Badge and Scouts their Survival Skills Badge.

The activities will include Fire lighting using Flint & Steel and natural materials, preparing and cooking Rabbit and Fish, a ‘Scout Twist’ and archery. If time, we may play some games. Please note that the archery is weather dependant.

Cubs and Scouts to wear Scout tops and scarves, with old bottoms and trainers as it can get muddy when wet.

Can everyone find time and remember to thank Guy and Sam for helping deliver our activities this week please.