Times:

Manannán will be meeting at 1700 in the Den on Friday, 29 April, with lifts leaving for Lough Dan at around 1800. All Scouts are asked to have had dinner before they go, and to bring a packed lunch for later that evening. All Scouts must arrive down in full uniform, with hiking boots instead of black shoes.

We expect to be leaving Lough Dan on Monday 2 May at 1200, and to be finished in the Den at 1330.

Directions:

Click on the following link for directions to the Lough Dan campsite: https://www.google.ie/maps/dir/53.2958921,-6.1465834/Lough+Dan+Scout+Centre+Oldbridge,+Lough+Dan+Scout+Centre,+Roundwood,+Co.+Wicklow/@53.0620071,-6.2872232,14.75z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4867a34f5b87ed39:0x732578134383943c!2m2!1d-6.276526!2d53.0603629?hl=en

Please note that due to the amount of people expected on site over the weekend, cars will not have access to the main car park in Lough Dan, and will instead be directed to the nearby Jamboree Field for set-down.

Gear list:

Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leader

Packed lunch for Friday evening

Full uniform (excluding black shoes)

Manannán hoodie (if Scout has one)

Sleeping bag

Ground mat

Small rucksack for hike

Hiking boots

Rain gear (top and bottoms)

Water bottle (min. 1 litre)

Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)

Adequate clothing for 3 nights (spare trousers, boxers, socks, t-shirts, spare jumper)

Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon

Tea towel (for watch)

Wash gear, towel

Torch

Sun cream, insect repellent

Mobile phones ARE NOT PERMITTED on this trip.

*Commando Course gear: old t-shirt, old shorts/trousers, old runners

*Boating gear for rafting: buoyancy aid/lifejacket, swimming shorts, old t-shirt/rash-vest/thermal, boating shoes/old runners, old rainjacket/cag

Commando Course 2016:

This year’s Commando Course will be run as part of the 50-Year Anniversary Camp. Please refer to the gear list for this event.

Cost:

The total cost of this trip is €40 (including €10 deposit). We will collect the balance of €30 during the meeting on Friday, 22 April.

Scouts should contact their Watch Leader with any questions.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

Manannán will have their annual Swim Test during the meeting on Friday, 15 April.

The Swim Test is compulsory for all Scouts, to ensure that Scouts can swim without a lifejacket for 50m, and thereafter remain afloat for 2 minutes.

In addition to full uniform as normal, Scouts should bring a towel, swimming shorts, an old t-shirt/rash vest, and old runners/boating shoes.

Scouts should contact their Watch Leader if they have any questions.

Please be reminded that a non-refundable deposit of €10 is due on Friday, 8 April, in order to confirm attendance on the 8ú Calafort 50-Year Anniversary Camp, which takes place in Lough Dan from 29 April – 2 May.

Manannán will be camping in Powerscourt for Easter weekend, from Friday 25 March until Monday 28 March.

Scouts must come down to the Den on the Friday in full uniform, with hiking boots instead of black shoes.

Times:

We will be meeting in the Den at 10:00 on Friday 25 March, with lifts leaving for Powerscourt between 10:30 and 11:00. We expect to be leaving Powerscourt on Monday 28 March at 11:00, and finished putting gear away in the Den at 12:00. Watch Leaders will arrange lifts to and from Powerscourt for their watch.

Directions:

For directions to the gate into Powerscourt Demesne, go to the following link: https://www.google.ie/maps/dir/53.2958784,-6.1466712/R760,+Co.+Wicklow/@53.1818171,-6.1844352,2779m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4867a655f3fedc1f:0x2a46e4e3aaba35a8!2m2!1d-6.1755022!2d53.1832332!3e0?hl=en

From here, you will be directed to the Manannán campsite.

Gear List:

Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leader

Packed lunch for Friday

Full uniform (excluding black shoes)

Manannán hoodie (if Scout has one)

Sleeping bag

Ground mat

Small rucksack for hike

Hiking boots

Rain gear (top and bottoms)

Water bottle (min. 1 litre)

Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)

Adequate clothing for 3 nights (spare trousers, boxers, socks, t-shirts, spare jumper)

Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon

Tea towel (for watch)

Wash gear, towel

Torch

Sun cream, insect repellent

No more than €5 spending money

Mobile phones ARE NOT PERMITTED on this trip.

Cost:

The total cost of the trip is €35, including the deposit of €10. We will collect the balance of €25 at the meeting on Friday 18 March.

Investiture:

New members are reminded that they will be formally invested into Manannán over Easter Camp by making the Scout Promise. All Scouts must have full uniform for this.

If there are any queries, Scouts should contact their Watch Leader.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

Manannán will be camping in Powerscourt for Easter weekend, from Friday 25 March until Monday 28 March.

To confirm attendance, a non-refundable deposit of €10 must be paid to the Section Leaders by the next Friday meeting, 4 March.

Further details, including a gear list, will be posted closer to the event.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

Manannán will be going on a hostelling trip on 13-14 February.

Times:

We will be meeting in Marlay Park (Grange Road car park) at 10:30 on Saturday 13 February, and hiking to Knockree Hostel. We will hike back to Marlay Park on Sunday, with expected pick-up at 15:00.

Directions:

For directions to Marlay Park Grange Road car park, go to the following link: https://www.google.ie/maps/dir/53.2966338,-6.1469216/53.2785654,-6.2686791/@53.2774203,-6.2685611,17z?hl=en

Gear List:

Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leader

Packed lunch for Saturday hike

Rucksack (lined with black sacks to keep contents dry)

Manannán hoodie (if Scout has one) and neckerchief

Hiking boots

Rain gear (top and bottoms)

Water bottle (min. 1 litre)

Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)

Adequate clothing for 1 night stay (spare trousers, boxers, socks, t-shirt, jumper)

Hi-vis jacket

Tea towel (for watch)

Wash gear, towel

Torch

Mobile phones ARE NOT PERMITTED on this trip.

Cost:

The total cost of the trip is €35, including the deposit of €10. We will collect the balance of €25 at the meeting on Friday 12 February.

If there are any queries, Scouts should contact their Watch Leader.

Please note that there will be no meeting on Friday 5 February as the Parents and Friends Committee are hosting a Quiz Night, to which all are welcome.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

The first Manannán meeting of the New Year will be on Friday, 8 January, with luí isteach at 19:30. Full uniform required. Scouts are also advised to bring raingear as they will be participating in a wide game.

New members are asked to come down at 19:00 so that they can meet their Watch Leaders before the start of the meeting.

Reminder: an Activities Consent Form for 2016 must be given to the Section Leaders at the start of the meeting.