2009 Diary

Easter Break - No Meeting

Good Friday

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday - No Meeting

Normal Meeting - All Sections

St. George's Day

St. George's Parade - All members.
Meet at 2.00pm at the Cafe/Kiosk next to Bottleneck Car Park on Douglas Promenade.
Parade along Douglas Promenade to the Villa Marina Gardens
If wet, service will take place in the Villa Arcade.
Finish time: 3.30pm

Normal Meeting - All Sections

Swimming at the NSC - All Sections
Family fun session with assessment for the Staged Swimmer Badge.
Times: 3.00pm to 5.00pm

May Bank Holiday - Peel Hill Walk

Meet: 5.30pm at Fenella Beach Car Park

Walk up to Corrin's Tower, down to the Raggats then back to Peel along the old Railway line then around Peel Castle and finish off with Hot Dogs.

Swimming at the NSC - All Sections

Family fun session with assessment for the Staged Swimmer Badge.
Times: 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Normal Meeting - All Sections

Beavers: Train trip to Port Erin

Meet: 2.00pm at Douglas Station
£3.35 per person

Sea Kayaking - Cubs and Scouts

Start times to be confirmed as required. Participants MUST have at least Staged Swimmer 1 Badge.

Beavers and Cubs - Normal Meeting

Scouts: Visit to Douglas Lifeboat Station
Meet outside the Lifeboat Station on South Quay at 7.05

Family Camp

Peel Campsite

Glen Maye Wet Walk and Picnic

Meet: 5.30 5.00pm in Glen Maye Car Park.
Bring Towels, Full change of warm clothes and Picnic items.

Normal Meeting - All Sections

Start of TT Practice Week

Half Term - No Meetings at School, off site activity may be arranged.

Start of TT Race Week

To Be Confirmed

To Be Confirmed

Cubs: All Island Camp - St. Johns's

Beavers: All Island Beaver Sports Day at St. John's, evening visit to Cub Island Camp and evening Camp Fire

All Sections: Silverdale Glen

Meet in the field beyond the lake and play area between 5.45 and 6.00pm

Short walk, games and hot dogs. Bring a couple of extra picnic items, towel and spare clothes.

Link: Silverdale Glen - Details and map

Family Camp - Crossags Camp Site, Ramsey

Meet on site from 6.00pm

Activities to incude a walk up to Albert Tower, Swimming at Ramsey Swimming pool, BBQs, etc.

The weekend is open to members, family and friends. There must be an adult camping with any children they bring. Day visitors are welcome if unable to sleep over, as are those who are only able to camp for one night.

If you own a caravan or motorhome, electric hookup is available for a small additional charge (Standard 3 pin plug). It would be prefered for young members to sleep in a tent. If you don't already own a tent, Tescos have been recently selling basic dome tents from £15.00 - £30.00 depending on size. Larger tents and camping gear are available from Millets in the Strand Centre, various other locations around the island and online.

Link: Crossags Camp Letter

Link: Suggested Kit List (PDF)

Tynwald Day - No Meeting

Normal Meeting (unless otherwise advised)

Normal Meeting (unless otherwise advised)

Last normal meeting at the school before school summer break

See below for Summer Break Activities

Schools close for Summer Break

Mark off island - No Activities

Groudle Glen Walk

Meet in Groudle Glen car park at 5.50pm for 6.00pm start

Note: Activities during the school holidays are for young members, family and friends. Children can not be dropped off for later pick up.
Please bring towels, spare clothes, sensible footwear, etc as required.

Castletown Walk

Meet in Poulsom Park (next to railway station) at 5.50pm for 6.00pm start.

Note: Activities during the school holidays are for young members, family and friends. Children can not be dropped off for later pick up.
Please bring towels, spare clothes, sensible footwear, etc as required.

Douglas Head Walk

Meet at Battery Pier car park (past the Lifeboat Station) at 5.50pm for 6.00pm start

Note: Activities during the school holidays are for young members, family and friends. Children can not be dropped off for later pick up.
Please bring towels, spare clothes, sensible footwear, etc as required.

Manx Grand Prix - No Activities

Manx Grand Prix - No Activities

Last day before schools reopen - No Activities

Schools reopen for Autumn Term

All Sections: Normal Meeting at school

First meeting back at school following the summer break

Please Note: New start time for Beavers

Beavers: 5.45pm to 6.50pm
Cubs and Scouts: 7.00pm to 8.30pm