Normanhurst Scouts

Anzac Day is almost upon us. This is a very important day for all Australians.

Our District Scout Leader has detailed below the 2 major events that are held in Hornsby this year.

All Normanhurts Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers are welcome to attend both these special Anzac Events

I look forward to seeing every one at the March next Sunday and again at 4:30am on Anzac Day itself (for the hardy amongst us)

Yours in Scouting

Bosun

Bruce Cooke

ANZAC Sunday 22th April 2012

•  10.30 am at St Peter’s Church Pacific Highway

ANZAC Day Wednesday 25th

• 04.30 am March off 04.45 am   at Hornsby RSL Dawn Service Breakfast after Service

Due to the inclement weather we have had to change the location of our camp for this weekend (9th to the 11th)

The famous Normanhurst Family Camp but this time with a difference.

We are going to the BEACH AGAIN!!!  In fact Jimmy’s Beach WITH UPGRADED FACILITIES

• Full camp kitchen with fridge, hot water, cookers etc
• No more Minus 7 degrees in the morning, no more sleeting rain, just beautiful sea breezes over the sand dunes and views of Port Stephens water wonderland.
• Actually Jimmy’s Beach is near Hawks Nest just 2 1/4 hours North of Sydney and we have booked the camping area in the Caravan Park.
• We will have it all to ourselves as the park has no booking for the weekend. It will be a fun weekend with plenty of sightseeing, walks and relaxation to be had. We will of course have our usual Roast Dinner on one of the nights.

All families are welcome to join us for a fun weekend. If you are interested in attending please could you let either Bob Cohen or I know. (Also if you want to borrow a tent)
Also could you please let Bob or I know if you are interested in coming so that we can coordinate number etc.

SEE YOU ALL THERE

Additional information
Here is a link to the Parks website for a map, and contact details Jimmy’s Beach Holiday Park
We are planning to bring along our large marquee for a bit of extra shelter and we have obtained a generator for some extra lighting around the campsite. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs and mess kits (cups, plates and utensils etc.).

Sorry but all the cabins have already been booked for this weekend

Contacts
Bob Cohen
Email: bobcohen@optushome.com.au

Bruce Cooke
Email: brucecooke@optusnet.com.au

Hi,

Please find attached a flyer the up coming family camp and the A1 form the up coming scout camp (both being held at the some time at the same place!).

All scouts attending must complete an A1 form, even if their families are coming.

For the scout camp here are some details:

This is two camps in one. The Normanhurst group is having a family camp and we are having a scout camp at the same place at the same time.

If your parents are attending the family camp it is fine to travel to and from the event with them (let me know if you are doing that), also bear in mind if you need the 2 nights under canvas for Jamboree you will need to get there sometime on Friday night.

If your parents aren’t attending the family camp the scouts will provide transport to the camp, either using the scout bus or leaders cars depending on the numbers.

Please see the Family Camp flyer for details on how to get to Dunns Swamp/Kandos Weir.

Don’t be fooled by the name this is spectacular camping area, run by the national parks. It is on a lake (formed by Kandos Weir) and is surrounded by classic sandstone pergodas. There will be lots of water activities and bush walks.

For the scouts this is full standing camp and the first Jamboree preparation camp, they will need:

• Mess kit (knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl, cup, tea towel)
• Hat
• Rain coat (not a poncho)
• Water clothes (boardshorts, suntop and WATER SHOES)
• Warm clothes
• Bush walking clothes (shorts, teashirt, etc)
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• Towel
• Something to hold all this in, a back pack or a duffel bag work well.

We will provide all the food, tents, shelter, cooking gear, etc.

The scouts will be put in patrols for the camp and each patrol will have a turn at preparing a meal, clean up after a meal, etc. All the scouts will help cook dinner on the Saturday night for the whole family camp!

Cheers

Colin

Hi Everyone, It’s that time of the year, Normo Family Camp Time

• When:  10^th till 11^th March 2012 (you can come on the Friday if you have the time off)
• Where: Dunns Swamp (directions below)

Dunns Swamp is a spectacular car based camping and picnic area on the headwaters of the Cudgegong River on the western edge of Wollemi National Park. The area has excellent bushwalking, cycling, fishing, swimming and canoeing which can all be done commencing from the camping area. The area has towering sandstone pagoda rocks surrounding it.

So come along and enjoy a weekend away and share some great times.

As usual we plan on having a group roast dinner on the Saturday night and the cost will be $5 per head.

The Scout section will also be holding a camp at the same location so that they can get some nights under canvas in preparation for the next Australian Jamboree

In order to plan and provide for our Saturday Roast Dinner could you please let me know numbers by 6^th March if you are planning to attend?

Information about Dunns Swamp

• Camping fees: $5 per adult per night. $3 per child per night. Camping fee are paid on site by self-registration – please bring correct change.
• Getting there: from Rylstone (3 hours from Sydney) turn off at the hospital onto Narrango Road. Follow the signs to Dunns Swamp, about 30km from Rylstone.

We are looking forward to seeing you there

Bruce Cooke

Bosun

brucecooke@optusnet.com.au

Hello Normo Scouts, Cubs, Joeys and Venturers, Sunday the 26th February Normo Group is having a Jamboree 2013 Fundraiser.

All Normanhurst scouts and families (Joeys,Cubs,Scouts,Venturers,Leaders)  are asked to HELP out.

We need your help at Bunnings in Thornleigh

We would like minimum of 1 hour help per family for the roster  sometime between 7 am till 5 pm.

We need adults to cook & Serve & collect money

Youth members need to wear full uniform (leaders too) and help sell raffle tickets  and promote our excellent Sausage Sandwiche.

Please email Squirrel  – Joey Team Leader Nadia M.  to confirm your preferred time & your mobile number

Thank you in advance!
Final Roster will be re-email on Saturday night 25/02/12