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Venture and Rover New Members Welcome

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 27/03/2015 Posted in Rovers, Ventures

The venture and rover section are now both taking new members. If you want to join go to our registration page

County Skill Day – Davidstown

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 07/03/2015 Posted in Scouts

DATE: Sunday 8th March 2015 VENUE: Davidstown Scout Den COST: €5 (Bring Packed Lunch) Don’t forget Your Activities Consent Form Each person must bring the following items: empty drink can, small bean/tuna tin and old candles for buddy burner. This Skills Day …

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New Ventures Welcome

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 13/02/2015 Posted in Uncategorized

New ventures welcome Gorey ventures currently has 15 members (6 girls and 9 boys) and do about 20-30 activities a year. We are currently recruiting to bring our number up to 20. If you are age 15 and you want to join contact …

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SCOUTS: Hike / Hostel Lough Dan 8th November 2014

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 06/11/2014 Posted in Scouts

Meet at the Scout Hall at 9am Saturday. Driving to Sally Gap [O 136 087] [53.1165742, -6.3047338], where we shall be starting our hike to Lough Dan Scout Centre. Lifts to and from this will be required. Pick up: Lough …

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Overnight Bivy – Saturday 18th October 2014

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 16/10/2014 Posted in Scouts

What to bring: Sleeping Bag Bivy Bag Ground mat Torch Rain gear Boots Hat Gloves Mess tin + eating utensil Something to cook for supper Something for breakfast

Gorey ventures restart this Friday 19th

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 19/09/2014 Posted in Ventures

Gorey ventures restart this Friday 19th from 8 to 9:30. The first part of registration (€25) is due on the first night and the rest (€20) within a month. If you have lost the registration for Click HERE to download …

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Scout section moving to Thursday nights

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 28/08/2014 Posted in Scouts

Scouts will be moving to Thursday nights. 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the usual location. Starting back on 18th September 2014.

Sionnach Adventure 2014

By Fergus Byrne Posted on 28/08/2014 Posted in Ventures

Ventures! This year’s Sionnachs are fast approaching. Sionnach 1: 26-28 Sept – Wicklow Sionnach 2: 10-12 Oct – Knockmealdowns Sionnach 3: 24-27 Oct – WALES (OVERSEAS SIONNACH – LIMITED PLACES)- Details

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Ventures had good weekend away and even made new friends, well done lads ... See MoreSee Less

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Putting up mess tent in the dark and pizza afterwards, well done to the new lads ... See MoreSee Less

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Great walk out with Friday night scouts last Saturday, they even made a stretcher to help one of the kids down who twisted her ankle. ... See MoreSee Less

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A great explanation by aughrim street scouts Dublin. Explains leadership to a tee. ADULT IN SCOUTING- We are only leaders – we are not experts – we are your next-door neighbours – we are not perfect, some of us are parents just like you. We don’t have any more spare time or energy than you do, we all work full time and juggle out families and our schedules and try to keep it all together as best we can.The only difference between us is that we believe passionately about what Scouting has to offer. So much so, that we contribute our time, our efforts and our talents to help our children – and your children – grow in Scouting.We complete authorisation forms, budgets and records and fill our homes with boxes of paperwork you will never see. We are required to take 13-20 hours training in our first year as well as planning meetings every month so we can meet our greatest challenge – providing a variety of programmes and activities which meet the needs and interests of very individual boys and girls. We try to involve parents who want us to understand that they don’t have the time to drive on outings or help at meetings. We rejoice in the generosity of others.Sometimes we find ourselves going in too many directions – we run out of steam – we have memory lapses – communication lines break down – time slips by – but that doesn’t mean we don’t care. So many evenings we spend on the phone seeking help and advice from other leaders when disappointments or problems occur. “How do I hold my Scouts attention?”. “How do you cope with Scouts of different skills levels?”Our dining tables are covered in bits of rope, menus, permission forms and record cards for each and every member of the Group. A couple of them won’t show up and don’t think to call to let us know – sometimes we feel unappreciated.Yet these boys and girls can fill us with pride at their determination and accomplishments. Their smiles and laughter fill up a room, and when they say “thank you” it makes it all worthwhile. We help these boys and girls build relationships. Some struggle more than others. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly….all these traits are encouraged by the Scout Promise and Law – and sometimes we too must learn these lessons over and over again with the Scouts – but we are willing to keep learning.Please be patient if we appear distracted or frustrated or overwhelmed at times. Forgive us if we are not always the kind of Scout Leader you would be – if only you had the time. Instead, provide us with your encouragement – a kind word, a thank you – or offer us your help. Keep us always in your thoughts and prayers.We are, after all, only mentors…role models…guides... volunteers who have made a Promise to give these young people, your children, the most precious gift we have to offer – the gift of time. ... See MoreSee Less

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