GENERAL INFORMATION &
HOW TO JOIN THE CUB PACK

Cub Leader: Garry

Assistant Cub Leaders: Theresa Debbage-Phillip & Rachael Snelling

Welcome to 1st Bures Cub Scouts. Cubs meet on Wednesday evenings from 18.30hrs to 20.00hrs during school term-time.

ACTIVITIES: We follow the National Cub Scout Programme and include a range of activities to allow the Cubs to complete work towards challenge and activity badges. If a Cub completes all the relevant activities set on Pack nights, then he will progressively be awarded badges to display proudly on his uniform. Full details of all the badges can be found on the Scouting website.

Activities are indoor and outdoor and include map & compass work, tracking, short hikes, cooking, tent pitching, making camp gadgets, team and individual tasks, arts & crafts and educational items.

 

New photo to come (Sept 2010)

 

New Leader Photo to come (Sept 08)

InvestITure: New Cubs will be invested in four-six weeks once they have a Cub top and have learnt their Cub Scout Promise & Law. Investiture will take place at the start of the meeting – family members are welcome to attend.

Uniform: This can be bought from the Outdoors Shop on line at www.outdoors.ltd.uk ; or The Schoolwear Shop, 5 Goal Lane, Sudbury (01787) 881500. Cub tops should be worn every meeting, once invested, unless otherwise stated. We will supply a scarf and woggle at investiture.

 

CAMPing: Cubs are usually invited to attend a District event once a year for a two-night camp.

attendANCE: It is important that your child attends Cubs regularly, as we have drawn up a comprehensive and balanced programme of activities, for their enjoyment and education.

LEAVING: If your child has decided to leave, it would be appreciated if you would let us know, so we can allocate their space to someone on the waiting list.

Subscriptions: Subscriptions are payable to 1st Bures Cubs Scouts. They are currently £35.00 per term. Subscription money pays for membership fees, insurance, maintenance of Scout & Guide Headquarters/grounds, badges, day/evening out, fuel for mini bus, Pack nights, District events and Leaders travelling expenses.

Job Week: Cubs are invited to assist in fund raising for the Pack by taking part in Job Week, but this is not compulsory. For safety reasons, Cubs should do jobs in pairs and only approach family, friends and neighbours that they know.

Learning the right way to pitch a patrol tent
ready for Cub camp

Our meeting place - The Scout & Guide Headquarters
The Croft, Bures

 

ACCESS TO Scout & GUIDE HEADQQUARTERS

Access to the HQ by car is from the Sudbury Road entrance (B1508) just past the cottages
(Croft End). You must only access this entrance and exit via The Croft ensuring a One-way System is operational. This helps minimize traffic congestion. However, residents returning home will be entering The Croft from the High Street. You do not have right of way and courtesy should be given to residents at all times. When dropping off and collecting please be aware of resident’s right of access to all homes in The Croft particularly to the cottages opposite and beyond the Scout & Guide Headquarters.

Speed limit down The Croft is 10mph.

At no time should you exit via the Sudbury Road, as it is on a dangerous corner.

If you require seeing a Leader at the end of the meeting – please come down at least
10 minutes before the meeting finishes and park your car in the car park so as not to block the road – thanks.

Help to keep traffic flow down – please car share, walk or cycle – thanks.

HOW TO JOIN THE PACK

We currently have a waiting list - please contact us if you would like to add your child’s name. The age range is from eight to ten years old.

Please email Garry at: garph@tesco.net or telephone (01787) 228285 for more information.