53rd St Barnabas Scout Group
Cub Newsletter 1st Feb 2025
Dear Parents,
1. The next Cub Meeting will be on the 8th Feb at the Yermasoyia Scout Hut at the normal times 3.00pm to 5.30pm. Please note the change in Location.
2. Minutes of the last Parents Meeting have been posted on the Parents Messenger Chat.
3. We remind Parents that when a PDF File is posted on the Parents Chat the link may not work when accessing by a Mobile Phone. To access the File it must be opened when using a Laptop or desktop Computer.
4. This year’s Summer Camp for 53rd Cubs, Scouts and Explorers will be from Saturday 28th June to Tuesday 1st July. We will be camping in Happy Valley. More info will be handed out in May.
5. This year we will be taking part in the main Carnival Parade as Froutakia. The Children’s Carnival Parade will be on Saturday 23rd Feb and the Main Carnival Parade on the 2nd March. We will be joining the 16th Sea Scouts and members from other Scout Groups. The cost for the costume is €50 for Large, €45 for medium and €40 for Small. Our participants will be accompanied by 53rd Leaders. Anyone interested in taking part in the Carnival as Froutakia can go to the Limassol Scout shop and try on costume for the correct size or let Leaders know on Saturday 8th Feb so we can have the costumes available at the Scout hut on the 15th of February for sizes. Payment must be by Cash only.
6. On Friday 28th Feb the Limassol Scout District will have their Adults Carnival Party at Ceti-Locale starting at 8pm which is open to all Parents and friends. The cost of the ticket is €35 which is entrance, DJ, finger food and unlimited local drinks. This is a good night out and also supports the Limassol Scout District. We need your support. Tickets can be bought from the Leaders.
7. On the 22nd February Scouts all around the World celebrate the birthday of Lord Baden Powell by remembering and retaking their Scout Promise. This day is known as Thinking Day. As part of our Thinking Day celebrations the Limassol Scout District is organizing a Blood Donation event on Saturday 22nd Feb at the 289 Scout Group in Ayia Fyla 2.30pm to 5pm. Any Parents wishing to donate blood are welcome. Those Parents taking part please let me know. The location and a reminder will be posted on the Parents messenger Chat closer to the date.
Tracey Vlamis
Group Scout Leader
Tel 99604211