Parents Page
53rd St Barnabas Scout Group
Above: The 53rd Parents
Bowling Team 2011 - 12.
Bowling Team 2011 - 12.
Family Camp Polis 1st - 2nd October 2011.
Parents Social Events.
On Saturday 30th Jan 2010 the
Group had the Second of these
events with a seminar on 'How
to take better Photographs of
your Children' Below is Parents
at the first event which was '
Womans self defence'.
On Saturday 30th Jan 2010 the
Group had the Second of these
events with a seminar on 'How
to take better Photographs of
your Children' Below is Parents
at the first event which was '
Womans self defence'.
Fund Raiser at Hairsmiths.
The fund raiser was a big
success. A big Thank you to Pat
and her Girls who made this
event possible.
The fund raiser was a big
success. A big Thank you to Pat
and her Girls who made this
event possible.
Arrived at family camp late and set up camp in the dark! After
everyone had sorted themselves out then went to the tavern on the
sea front and had a lovely dinner, with the kids all sitting on one table
and the adults on another! . Afterwards we moved back to the camp
and sat around under the new tent shade bought back from Sweden,
which was a big hit with everyone, and had a good laugh and chat.
everyone had sorted themselves out then went to the tavern on the
sea front and had a lovely dinner, with the kids all sitting on one table
and the adults on another! . Afterwards we moved back to the camp
and sat around under the new tent shade bought back from Sweden,
which was a big hit with everyone, and had a good laugh and chat.
Walkdown 4th April 2009
Hikers at the top during their
32Km hike to Polemidia Dam
Hikers at the top during their
32Km hike to Polemidia Dam
53rd Christmas Dinner Dance 26th Nov 2011.
Yet another fun night was had by all who attended the
53rd Annual Christmas dinner dance. Over 100 people
joined in the spirit of Christmas at the Kanika Pantheon
Hotel , we were also joined by the Limassol District
Commissioner and his wife as well as the|Mayor of
Yermasogiea and his wife. Skip made a short speech of
thanks to the Mayor for his co-operation with the
rehousing of the Troop and presented the Mayor (a former
Scout) with a 53rd Knecker. The Hotel put on an amazing
spread of delicious food including the traditional Turkey
Roast and there was also the traditional English Style
53rd Christmas cake. Food and drink was plentiful and
once the meal was finished, Gavin the DJ, turned up the
volume and provided musical entertainment for everyone
to enjoy. The Dance floor was occupied the whole night
with a variety of music. There was plenty of prizes for the
raffle too thanks to the kind donations and the help of the
parents committee. We would like to thank the hotel for
helping make this one of our most successful fund
raisers to help build the new scout hut in Yermasogiea.
Next years Christmas Dinner Dance will hopefully be held
in a Hotel in Yermasogiea area.
Yet another fun night was had by all who attended the
53rd Annual Christmas dinner dance. Over 100 people
joined in the spirit of Christmas at the Kanika Pantheon
Hotel , we were also joined by the Limassol District
Commissioner and his wife as well as the|Mayor of
Yermasogiea and his wife. Skip made a short speech of
thanks to the Mayor for his co-operation with the
rehousing of the Troop and presented the Mayor (a former
Scout) with a 53rd Knecker. The Hotel put on an amazing
spread of delicious food including the traditional Turkey
Roast and there was also the traditional English Style
53rd Christmas cake. Food and drink was plentiful and
once the meal was finished, Gavin the DJ, turned up the
volume and provided musical entertainment for everyone
to enjoy. The Dance floor was occupied the whole night
with a variety of music. There was plenty of prizes for the
raffle too thanks to the kind donations and the help of the
parents committee. We would like to thank the hotel for
helping make this one of our most successful fund
raisers to help build the new scout hut in Yermasogiea.
Next years Christmas Dinner Dance will hopefully be held
in a Hotel in Yermasogiea area.
Parents Cooking Team.
The Parents cooking team has
provided food on three activities
this Scouting Year. The team
provides a better meal for our
Cubs and Scouts and also frees
the leaders so that they can
concentrate on the Program.
The Parents cooking team has
provided food on three activities
this Scouting Year. The team
provides a better meal for our
Cubs and Scouts and also frees
the leaders so that they can
concentrate on the Program.
Sponsored Walkdown 2011.
With 22 hikers taking part this year this had to be one of the biggest
funds raisers of the year.Meeting at 4.30am, in the dark, rain and cold
the hikers eagerly awaited their transportation up to Troodos square
in order to begin the marathon walk down back to the Heritage
school. On arriving up at Troodos, the square was covered in snow
and slowly the dawn was rising with a most breathtaking views of the
Troodos mountains. The first 10km were spent hiking as a group
down to Siattas as this section was totally straight down the
mountain, they call this bondu bashing. Not for the faint hearted.
This section of the hike was very draining on the legs as most hikers
concentrated on staying on the feet and not on sliding down the
either side of the ridge.On arriving a Siattas all walkers were allowed
to spread out and walk at there own pace. The real walk down began.
Arriving at Trimiklini, the first check point, the group had the chance
to rest and enjoy cooling footbaths to help distinguish hot burning
blistered feet. Tea and coffee was also readily available.
With 22 hikers taking part this year this had to be one of the biggest
funds raisers of the year.Meeting at 4.30am, in the dark, rain and cold
the hikers eagerly awaited their transportation up to Troodos square
in order to begin the marathon walk down back to the Heritage
school. On arriving up at Troodos, the square was covered in snow
and slowly the dawn was rising with a most breathtaking views of the
Troodos mountains. The first 10km were spent hiking as a group
down to Siattas as this section was totally straight down the
mountain, they call this bondu bashing. Not for the faint hearted.
This section of the hike was very draining on the legs as most hikers
concentrated on staying on the feet and not on sliding down the
either side of the ridge.On arriving a Siattas all walkers were allowed
to spread out and walk at there own pace. The real walk down began.
Arriving at Trimiklini, the first check point, the group had the chance
to rest and enjoy cooling footbaths to help distinguish hot burning
blistered feet. Tea and coffee was also readily available.
Family Caladonian Hike 25th March 2011.
A group of 70 people made up of family, friends and members of the
53rd made the Annual walk down the Caledonian falls. The walk
had to be rescheduled due to the amount of snow fall but was finally
completed on 25th March. We arrived at the top of the falls by coach
where we were met by a blanket of snow. Children and the young at
heart took the opportunity to have a quick snowball fight before taking
the traditional 'start of hike' photograph. The snow only lasted part of
the way and we were graced by perfect walking weather, not too hot
or cold with bright sunshine. As usual at the waterfall we took a
break for a snack and a chance to admire a very fast flowing
waterfall. No-one took the plunge this year as the water was
freezing! The group continued walking into the village of Platres
where they enjoyed a wonderfully prepared full buffet at the Petit
Palais restaurant. The group returned to Limassol in the afternoon
after a wonderful day.
A group of 70 people made up of family, friends and members of the
53rd made the Annual walk down the Caledonian falls. The walk
had to be rescheduled due to the amount of snow fall but was finally
completed on 25th March. We arrived at the top of the falls by coach
where we were met by a blanket of snow. Children and the young at
heart took the opportunity to have a quick snowball fight before taking
the traditional 'start of hike' photograph. The snow only lasted part of
the way and we were graced by perfect walking weather, not too hot
or cold with bright sunshine. As usual at the waterfall we took a
break for a snack and a chance to admire a very fast flowing
waterfall. No-one took the plunge this year as the water was
freezing! The group continued walking into the village of Platres
where they enjoyed a wonderfully prepared full buffet at the Petit
Palais restaurant. The group returned to Limassol in the afternoon
after a wonderful day.
Car boot sale 15th Jan 2011
Above Parents and Leaders
manning our stall at Linopetra
car boot sale.
Above Parents and Leaders
manning our stall at Linopetra
car boot sale.
From the Trimiklini to Limnatis the walkers experienced trees full of blossom the birds singing
peace and quiet except for the odd local Cyprus rally driver looking to score points. The sun was
now quite high and the heat of the day was beginning to rise. Reaching Limnatis check point is
always a relief as three quarters of the walk is over. Hikers can enjoy a moment of reflection and
feel great that they have actually got this far. Unfortunately one is generally lulled in to false sense
of security as the last section of this walk is the worst. “Carolyn Christofides Hill” is affectionally
known as the worst section of this walk. Skip always gives great advice by saying just aim for the
tree. That tree goes on for ever and when you eventually reach that point the hill continues even
more. Thankfully this year the climb up was not as enduring as previous years and before long the
last stretch down to the Heritage School is a sight for sore eyes. On reaching the finishing line,
there is a great sense of achievement as the 9 hours of walking finally comes to an end. Well
done to all the hikers who took part in this event. This was both a great personal and fund raising
achievement for all.
Lisa ( Parent )
peace and quiet except for the odd local Cyprus rally driver looking to score points. The sun was
now quite high and the heat of the day was beginning to rise. Reaching Limnatis check point is
always a relief as three quarters of the walk is over. Hikers can enjoy a moment of reflection and
feel great that they have actually got this far. Unfortunately one is generally lulled in to false sense
of security as the last section of this walk is the worst. “Carolyn Christofides Hill” is affectionally
known as the worst section of this walk. Skip always gives great advice by saying just aim for the
tree. That tree goes on for ever and when you eventually reach that point the hill continues even
more. Thankfully this year the climb up was not as enduring as previous years and before long the
last stretch down to the Heritage School is a sight for sore eyes. On reaching the finishing line,
there is a great sense of achievement as the 9 hours of walking finally comes to an end. Well
done to all the hikers who took part in this event. This was both a great personal and fund raising
achievement for all.
Lisa ( Parent )
When we woke up in the morning Harriet helped me make a delicious
breakfast of bacon and egg rolls. Harriet and Jess went to get ready for the
beach. More families arrived Saturday morning and after everyone had set
up many families ventured down to the beach, where they all had a great
time, even Skip in the amazing surf that was surging on to the beach! (I
snuck back to bed for a couple of hours whilst everyone was gone!).
After a good snooze I headed down towards the beach, and joined Lisa and
Gigs for a chat whilst watching adults and children alike being thrown
around by the waves! Not long after that everyone went back to camp to chill,
I had a laugh with some of the other parents watching the fun time some of
the kids were having playing uno with Skip, which was funny because Skip
fixed the cards and had all the plus four / change colour cards and all the
kids were laughing and shouting at him at the same time! Some other
parents went off playing bat and ball, whilst some went for a quiet snooze
before the evening meal. The kids went off playing in the woods and having
a great time, whilst we parents sat and relaxed and talked again about
nothing in particular. When the kids came back complaining they were
hungry, parents had already teamed up and started on the evening meal,
with many bbq’s cooking and lots of joking going on between the adults
whilst cooking, Gigs and I used the fugue to cook some chicken for the
salad we put together, there was plenty of food for everyone and a great
evening was had by all who stayed.
Sunday morning was a joint venture again by the families for cooked
breakfast and cereal, those not cooking had the job of washing up
afterwards! Many families started striking their tents and tidying up the camp
site. The official camp photo was taken, not just by one camera but at least
5!! It was a great weekend, and a big thank you to Skip and his team for
organizing it!
Linda R ( Parent )
breakfast of bacon and egg rolls. Harriet and Jess went to get ready for the
beach. More families arrived Saturday morning and after everyone had set
up many families ventured down to the beach, where they all had a great
time, even Skip in the amazing surf that was surging on to the beach! (I
snuck back to bed for a couple of hours whilst everyone was gone!).
After a good snooze I headed down towards the beach, and joined Lisa and
Gigs for a chat whilst watching adults and children alike being thrown
around by the waves! Not long after that everyone went back to camp to chill,
I had a laugh with some of the other parents watching the fun time some of
the kids were having playing uno with Skip, which was funny because Skip
fixed the cards and had all the plus four / change colour cards and all the
kids were laughing and shouting at him at the same time! Some other
parents went off playing bat and ball, whilst some went for a quiet snooze
before the evening meal. The kids went off playing in the woods and having
a great time, whilst we parents sat and relaxed and talked again about
nothing in particular. When the kids came back complaining they were
hungry, parents had already teamed up and started on the evening meal,
with many bbq’s cooking and lots of joking going on between the adults
whilst cooking, Gigs and I used the fugue to cook some chicken for the
salad we put together, there was plenty of food for everyone and a great
evening was had by all who stayed.
Sunday morning was a joint venture again by the families for cooked
breakfast and cereal, those not cooking had the job of washing up
afterwards! Many families started striking their tents and tidying up the camp
site. The official camp photo was taken, not just by one camera but at least
5!! It was a great weekend, and a big thank you to Skip and his team for
organizing it!
Linda R ( Parent )
Click here to view the
minutes of the Parents AGM
Meeting 22nd October 2011
minutes of the Parents AGM
Meeting 22nd October 2011
Click here to view the
minutes of the Parents
Meeting 8th Oct 2011
minutes of the Parents
Meeting 8th Oct 2011
