1st Pontygwaith Scout Group

1st Pontygwaith Scout Group celebrates their 75th anniversary next year and since 1966 there has been a totem Pole in the hall depicting some of the Groups history.

As far as we are aware the totem pole was actually a pit prop from the local mine and we would like to find out more about how the group came to have it and which mine it came from. We are also looking for a local artist that could help the scouts update the pole as there a number of events we would like to add to the pole.

Any help much appreciated.

We also have some vacancies in all sections for young people between the ages of 6-14 years of age and would also be interested in hearing from any adults who would like to volunteer.

See this post for details.

NOTE: return time is flexible, depends on the weather!

The Cub Hike is being held next Wednesday evening, weather permitting. The Cubs need to meet at the hall at 5.45pm and we should be back by 8.45pm at the latest.

They will need to bring the following items depending on the weather, Coat, drink, hat and sun screen, yellow polo shirt and necker.

Please note your son/daughter will need to bring £1.50 to cover the cost of the event.

Many thanks.

John

We have arranged to take the cubs and scouts rafting at Darewynno and all the young people will need to be at the hall by 5.30pm.

You will need to ensure that your son/daughter has the following equipment.

1. Shorts/t-shirt and old trainers for the rafting.
2. Complete change of clothing, towel and a drink.

Cost £3 per person.

Please note that for your son/daughter to participate in this activity they will need to be able to swim 50m

Any problems please speak to one of the leaders.

Thanks,
John

This camp is going ahead, and will cost £90 per person for the 5 days.

A deposit of £20 will be required by the 1^st June.

The full amount will need to be paid three weeks before we depart.

If any parents want to pay weekly please speak to John.

Further details of this camp will be put on the website.

This camp will enable the scouts to gain their survival badge and this camp will be held in the middle of Glan Usk Estate in Brecon.

There will be no charge for this camp even though this is costing £600 to stage as we are using an outside company that we have used in the past to provide the instructors.

Please note there will be no toilet facilities available except in the wood and the menu will be interesting!!!!!

This is a hike along the Brecon Canal over two days and we have also organised canoeing on the Saturday evening for those that can swim over 50m.

The cost of this camp is £15 and I need to know who is attending by next Friday, 24 May.