Scouting for 2011
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posted 19 Jan 2012 02:17 by Epping Scouts Group Admin
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updated 19 Jan 2012 03:00
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Nord's Wharf
Epping Group's annual Family Camp is to be held at Nords Wharf on the banks of Lake Macquarie. The group will provide canoes, sailing boats and life jackets. There are no official activities either in, or out of, camp, but there will be opportunities for you to swim, fish, paddle the canoes across the lake or sail with an experienced sailor. Hot showers and real flushing toilets are available at the campsite.
This is activity is open to all families of the Epping Group. It will run from 3pm Friday 10th February until 2pm Sunday 12th February. You are welcome to attend for the whole weekend, half a day or anywhere in between. However, you will need to let Rama know beforehand to ensure that there will be enough gear for everyone. Youth members must be accompanied and supervised by their families. If you need to borrow any cooking or camping gear contact Rama.
This is going to be a fun, relaxing weekend on the beautiful banks of Lake Macquarie.
Cost:
Camping fee: $7 per night per person (for 24 hour period or part there of).
More details and information can be found in the Activity Notification Form below. You will need to bring a completed copy of page 1 for each person attending. | |
posted 22 Aug 2011 04:31 by Epping Scouts Group Admin
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updated 16 Sep 2011 03:29 by Epping Scouts Group
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Group Camp for 2011 will be held at Camp Coutts from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October. Camp Coutts is located at Waterfall, about 50 km South and 1 hour's drive from Epping. This camp is for youth members from all sections (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers) of the Epping group. Arrive any time after 7pm on Friday evening. There is bunk accommodation for the Joeys and Cubs and plenty of flat grassy space for the others to set up tents. The Rovers have again offered to do their wonderful, juicy Spit Roast for Saturday dinner. I will make sure that they know that it is not to be late this year.
As with all camps, each Joey must be accompanied by a parent while they are attending the camp. We would also appreciate some parents to come along to help out with feeding all of those hungry mouths. The campsite has a well fitted out kitchen to make cooking so much easier.
Please indicate on the Activity Notification form (A1) when you will be arriving so that appropriate catering arrangements can be made. |
posted 17 Jul 2011 04:51 by Epping Scouts Group
FULL uniform is to be worn by all invested members.
Meet in Rawson St, outside the Epping RSL at 1:45 for a 2:00 start. Participants will go upstairs to the Grand Ballroom for a 20 minute service. After this, everyone will form up outside and march up Rawson Street, turn right at the roundabout into Bridge Street then right again into Victoria Street. The march is led by the Golden Kangaroos Marching Band. There will be a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph where all participants can also lay the poppies given to them earlier at the service. Everyone will then march back to the RSL where afternoon tea is provided by the RSL. Parents can pick up their children from the Ballroom from around 3:30 onwards. Traffic in the streets is stopped by the police to ensure the safety of those marching.
Parents are welcome to attend the service and the wreath laying ceremony and also follow alongside the march. They can also join in with the afternoon tea.
Due to the age (both young and quite old) of some of those marching, consideration is always given to the weather. If rain is imminent, the outdoor component of the activity might be held indoors instead.
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posted 12 Jul 2011 03:36 by Epping Scouts
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updated 12 Jul 2011 04:14
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The Epping Scout Group is holding their 3rd annual Bush Dance in the hall of St Alban's church in Pembroke St, Epping from 7pm until 11pm on Saturday 13th August. The Southern Cross Bush Band are again providing the music and calling the dances so no experience is necessary. Tickets are $10 for a child, $25 for adults and $60 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). If you book before 30th July your family ticket will only cost $50. Tickets are available from jamboreebushdance@gmail.com or call 9876 4383 and leave your name and contact details and we can organise tickets for you. Please book in advance as ticket numbers are limited.
If you can't make it to the dance, perhaps you could donate an item to be raffled. Money raised will be put toward sending Leaders, Rovers and Venturers who are volunteering to assist at the 23rd Australian Jamboree in Maryborough, Queensland, in January 2013. |
posted 25 May 2011 18:56 by Epping Joeys
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updated 25 May 2011 19:35
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Laura Rughoober will be performing in the 42nd Cumberland Gang Show. There is a cast of 150 scouts & guides performing on stage. It will be a great entertainment.
Performances 08.07.11 - 7.30pm
09.07.11 - 7.30pm (Laura is performing)
12.07.11 – 7.30 pm
13.07.11 - 7.30pm (Laura is performing)
15.07.11 - 7.30pm
16.07.11 - 7.30pm (Laura is performing)
Ticket prices are $ 13.50 for child & $ 23.50 for adults. Tickets can be purchased through Laura at Scouts. Last day for purchase of tickets with a discounted price will be 08 June 2011.
.For directions on how to get to the Riverside Theatre in Parramatte, click on here.
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posted 25 May 2011 18:32 by Epping Joeys
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updated 25 May 2011 21:39
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Get Your Tickets Now!
Over 200 cast and crew are coming together to present the entertaining 2011 Hornsby Gang Show production "Local Produce". The Show has been run as an annual event almost 30 years. It is a variety show featuring song, dance and skits. Come and see Jack Bewsher, Christopher Lim, Kayne Domanko and Simon Gray live on stage.
Dates: Choose to attend either: Saturday, 2 July matinee* at 2:00pm (attended by Echidna), or Saturday, 9 July finale at 8:00pm (attended by Kanga, Rama and Shaggy) * the matinee includes a free backstage tour and sausage sizzle for lunch
Cost Adult: $21 Concession: $16 Child (<16) $11 Family ticket $55
Dress: uniform
A1 and Payment Due Date Please download and hand your A1s and money to your Echidna, Kanga, Shaggy or Rama no later than Wednesday, 8 June.
Competition Can anyone spot what's wrong with the photo above? Each ticket purchased by an Epping Group member for the Sat 2 matinee or Sat 9 finale will receive a draw entry. The first correct answer drawn will win a snack bag to eat at interval (note: competition not open to performers and their families). Download entries from below.
Other Performance Dates If you can't make the performances listed above, you can still catch the 8:00pm show on Fri 1 July, Mon 4 July, Wed 6 July 8:00pm and Fri 8 July.
For a taster, see the Hornsby Gang Show promo for 2009.
For the adventures of Kevin the Superscout, a regular at the Hornsby Gang Show, see below:
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posted 5 Apr 2011 23:45 by Epping Scouts
The Epping Group has been invited to join the Anzac Day March from the Epping RSL.
Meet outside the Epping RSL at 1:45 for a 2:00 start. Participants will go upstairs to the Grand Ballroom for a 20 minute service. After this, everyone will form up outside and march up Rawson Street, turn right at the roundabout into Bridge Street then right again into Victoria Street. The march is led by the Golden Kangaroos Marching Band. There will be a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph where all participants can also lay the poppies given to them earlier at the service. Everyone will then march back to the RSL where afternoon tea is provided by the RSL. Parents can pick up their children from the Ballroom from around 3:30 onwards. Traffic in the streets is stopped by the police to ensure the safety of those marching.
Parents are welcome to attend the service and the wreath laying ceremony and also follow alongside the march. They can also join in with the afternoon tea.
Due to the age (both young and quite old) of some of those marching, consideration is always given to the weather. If rain is imminent, the outdoor component of the activity might be held indoors instead.
UNIFORM
As we are on show to the public and representing the Scout Movement, particular attention must be placed on appearance. Wear your section shirt, scarf and woggle. Jeans are not considered as part of the uniform and should not be worn. For Joeys, wear shorts (school trouser style). For Cubs and older, the current style is the Snowgum zip-off pants in stone colour. Shoes should be black or brown (no runners please).
A Permission Note is attached and one is to be completed for each person participating in the activity. |
posted 3 Feb 2011 04:55 by Epping Scouts Group Admin
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updated 16 Feb 2011 02:39
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Nord's Wharf
Epping Group's annual Family Camp is to be held at Nords Wharf on the banks of Lake Macquarie. The group will provide canoes, sailing boats and life jackets. There are no official activities either in, or out of, camp, but there will be opportunities for you to swim, fish, paddle the canoes across the lake or sail with an experienced sailor. Hot showers and real flushing toilets are available at the campsite. Cost: Camping fee: $7 per night per person (for 24 hour period or part there of). Friday to Sunday will be a 2 day charge. Day visitors: $2 per day (for over 6 year olds) if not camping overnight.
More details and information can be found in the permission note below. |
posted 17 Jan 2011 05:36 by Epping Scouts Group Admin
Welcome to 2011 and a new look web site that will keep you up to date on what each section is doing. The sections will start their 2011 meetings from the first week in February.
Check the Calendar page for variations to start times and meeting locations for each of the sections during the term, this calendar is also available under each section.
As well as this general news page, which will have news and events that are of interest to the whole group, each section has their own news and events page to keep their members and parents abreast of what's coming up. |
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