World Scout Jamboree 2011
The actual programme for the Jamboree has not yet been published, but I am sure that it will be a memorable event for all who attend. The site has already been used in 2007 for a Swedish Jamboree, the event being used as a trial to shakeout any problems that may have arisen before the major event.
Northern Province has been asked to provide one troop or more.
Applications are open to Scouts and Venturers aged between 14 and 17 so
How much will the Jamboree cost?
The cost of the Jamboree will be €1500. The €1500 includes the travel to and from the Jamboree, all the main meals at the Jamboree, tents, troop equipment, activity wear, Insurance, Activities, AND the Experience of a lifetime. Each applicant will be expected to make an individual effort to raise his / her funds. On top of that there will be a number of troop week-end camps prior to the Jamboree and also some fund raising events which the applicants will be expected to support.
One important additional feature of a Jamboree is HoHo (Home Hospitality) from a foreign Scout family. It is normal practice at a Jamboree for the host country Scouts to offer the visiting Scouts 3 or 4 days home hospitality either before or after the Jamboree. Further information and advice will be relayed from the Troop Leaders as planning progresses.
So what now?
If you are interested in this opportunity of a life time – you will not have another opportunity to attend a Jamboree as a Scout or Venturer
All you need to do is complete the application form available to down load at scouts.ie with a €75 or £65 non refundable deposit to Scouting Ireland World Jamboree 2011, Scouting Ireland, National Office,
Dublin 16.
All communications will be done through email. Please ensure you note a valid email address on your application form.
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Tony Smith
Troop Leader
Irish Contingent
22nd World Scout Jamboree
County Cub Camp 2009 (Harry Potter Theme)
Belcoo Beavers Win County Beaver Quiz
Belcoo Beavers won this years County Beaver Quiz this was a great result for the Belcoo beavers as they only got back up and running last year. In total 19 teams took part in the Quiz and the county would like to thank the Hosts 11th Fermanagh for there hospitality and also the County Beaver Coordinater Denise Cassidy for a job well done.
The results are as follows
1st 11th Fermanagh Belcoo Beavers
2nd 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen Beavers
3rd 4th Fermanagh Lisnaskea Beavers
County Cub Games evening.
The County held its first ever games evening in Irvinestown Bowling Alley. In total 125 cubs and 26 leaders from all over the county took part in a very successful evenings entertainment. the cubs got to partake in pool snooker and bowling as well as some computer and dance games.
Look at the county photo page for photos of the event.
Twelve year Scout Megan Smith from 1/2/3 Fermanagh, Enniskillen has just picked up this prestigious award....
Twelve year Scout Megan Smith from 1/2/3 Fermanagh, Enniskillen has just picked up this prestigious award....
Megan receives award from chief scout Michael John Shinnick, Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland presenting the Bronze Honour award to young Megan Smith of 1st Enniskillen Scout Group. Also in photo are proud dad Tony Smith, John McQueen (Errigal Scout County Commissioner) and Wendy Morrow (Northern Provincial Commissioner).
Megan, a pupil at Mount Lourdes Convent Grammar in Enniskillen and member of St. Michael's Scouts, received the Bronze Honour Award at a special function in Strabane at the weekend.
Megan has been involved with the scouts since she was six years of age. She spent two years as a member of the beavers, then three years as a cub scout before moving up to become a member of the scouts.
Megan recieved the award as five years ago she was diagnosed with an illness which she is coping with, and living with very well. And, because of this, Megan has been deemed worthy of the Bronze Honour Award for 'scouting under difficulties'.'Megan was the only young person to receive a special award at the function in Strabane.
Scout County Challenge Day
The County Scout Challenge day was held in Enniskillen on Sunday 18th January in St Michaels Scout Centre. There was a tatal of 10 teams took part in the event that was organised by the CPC Celine Gleeson. In the end it was the Team from Enniskillen took the winners spot with Kinawley coming a close second. The results are as follows.
1st 1st Fermanagh Enniskillen A team
2nd 17th Fermanagh Kinawley 3rd 1st Fermanagh Enniskillen B Team
Cub Challenge Day Great success
The County Cub Challenge day was held on Sunday 14th Dec in Castle Archdale and was a great success for the county and i would like to take this opportunity to thank all the leaders you took part in the running of the event. In all 13 teams took part in a range of activities and a Quiz. the results are as follows.
1st Place 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen)
2nd Place 18th Fermanagh (Ederney)
3rd Place 4th Fermanagh (Lisnaskea)
Take a look at the photos in the county photo tab above.
Scout Orienteering Florancecourt winners
The winners of the 11-13 years category were:
1st: Claire Lunny & Rebecca Maguire
2nd: Kieran Mc Partlin & Conor Maguire
3rd: Melanie Mc Garrity & Elaine Dolan
Winners of the 14-16 years category were:
1st: Brendan O' Reilly & Nicole Mc Grory
2nd: Rory Keaney & Charles Irvine
3rd: Stephen O' Reilly & Becky Godly
St Michaels Cubs take on Topped
Cub Hike up Topped mountain 25 super fit cubs from 2nd Fermanagh took on the task of climbing topped mountain. The cubs appeared very battle weary on there return to base. but all fully enjoyed their time on the mountain
1st Larch Hill Reunion
Erne county Leaders attended fellowship moot and get invested in to the 1st Larch Hill Woodbadge Troop
Centenary Ball
County Leaders attended the centenary ball held in croke park
Erne County Cub camp
Erne Couny Cub Camp was held back in may this was a grea success for the county with 115 cubs taking part in the event. The theme was the wild west with all events taking on this theme for the weekend.
