25th Purley (St. Mark’s) Cub Pack February 2018 Newsletter

THE Jumble Sale, an amazing £3347raised on the day

Thank you for your wonderful support. Whatever you did to help, it made such a difference to us. Some were there from the very beginning to the very end and others gave what they could and came and went as they were able to. That is all we have ever asked of you so THANK YOU……...

We hope to see the total rise further with recycling, e bay and music magpie sales and matched fundraising from parents. Scouts help others and we were delighted to be able to support some local charities / good causesAND also some in Africa too. Save the date!–Saturday 2ndFebruary 2019.

Matched Fundraising – many employees are unaware it exists, so do ask this week!

It’s not too late to ask your employer if they have a scheme to support their employees giving their time to help others. The paperwork is usually only completed AFTER the event and we are very happy to complete and sign any application forms. Do get in touch if you can raise funds this way.

Waitrose Coulsdon - Community Matters - Green Tokens

£330 raised – well done and thank you to all those who voted for us!

Cub Winter Camp 2018, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th February

We are looking forward to a very happy and action packed time. An e mail will be sent out shortlywith full details. Please check your e mails daily for updatesright up to 12 noon on Friday 16th February.

Support The Purley Swimathon and “Daisy” - Saturday 24th February at Purley Pool If you wish your child to take part, please email Baloo:- to confirm your attendance this week. We are allowed a maximum of 10 Cubs and Scouts in our team. Baloo will then confirm if you have a place and email you full details including the permission form which you should return to Cubs on Tuesday 20th February. Meet in the foyer at 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.

You can support our team “25th Purley Cub Champions” using the link to the MYDONATE page:-

Blackland Farm Spring Cub Camp 2018,Friday 18th May – Sunday 20th May

Kandersteg, Switzerland 2018 (which takes place this August) has a minimum age of 10.

Spring Cub Camp will be launched on Tuesday 27th February and is a special extra which we add in when we go to Kandersteg to give our younger Cubs the opportunity to enjoy campalthough Cubs of all agesare most welcome to attend. Cub Camp is a great opportunity for Cubs to experience the outdoors; take part in adventurous activities; have loads of fun and learn to look after themselves and become more independent. This is what Scoutingandbelonging to the 25th Purley is all about.

Saturday 10th March – WoodcoteGreenGarden Centre – Kandersteg 2018

We will be offering a bag packing and trolley to car service to help raise funds for Kandersteg 2018.

A rota will be available for you to sign up to the week before. You do not need to be attending Kandersteg 2018 to lend a hand. All welcome – parents and young people –it is great fun!

MothersDayChurch Parade Sunday 11th March - Meet at 9.00am

Bring along Mum on her special day to what is always a lovely service.

Christingle Service for The Children’s Society - £303.08 raised – thank you

The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders – Sponsorship of “Daisy” for one year

£210 was raised by St. Mark’s from their Christmas Services and £88.27 raised from our collections at our Beaver, Cub and Scout Christmas Parties. The Swimathon monies raised will also go to support Daisy.

Tuesday 13th February, Half term - No meeting

Best Wishes, Barbara McKinnon, “Akela”.

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