Parents Page
53rd St Barnabas Scout Group
Car boot sale 16th Jan 2010
The car boot sale was a great
success. A big thankyou to Ann,
Chris, Clare, Elizabeth and
Alexia. They started at 6.30am
and finished at 12.30pm. All
leftover items where donated to
other charities.
The car boot sale was a great
success. A big thankyou to Ann,
Chris, Clare, Elizabeth and
Alexia. They started at 6.30am
and finished at 12.30pm. All
leftover items where donated to
other charities.
53rd Bowling Team
Parents, Leaders and friends
of the 53rd play every Wenesdy
in the Famagusta Bowling
League.
Parents, Leaders and friends
of the 53rd play every Wenesdy
in the Famagusta Bowling
League.
District Overnight Stay in Pafos.
Chris Roussou, representing the
53rds Parents Committee,
receiving a peice of the Vassilopita
Cake for the heads of the Cyprus
Scoutnig Association. .
Chris Roussou, representing the
53rds Parents Committee,
receiving a peice of the Vassilopita
Cake for the heads of the Cyprus
Scoutnig Association. .
Caladonian Falls Family Hike 7th March
It was a lovely sunny Sunday morning when we all arrived at the Scout
hut to get our lift to the Caledonian nature trail. Needless to say both
the cubs and their families were very excited. The hike was fantastic,
the fresh air, the greenery and the sound of the river and the views
made us feel on top of the world! The kids of course found it most
exciting when they saw a bridge coming up and most of them (and a
few parents) managed to get rather wet and muddy which just added to
the fun. On arrival at the waterfall we were all more than ready for some
snacks and refreshments and some great photo opportunities. From
there we headed to the trout farm at the end of the trail and headed into
Platres to the Petit Palais for a well earned lunch. After all that walking
and the great lunch more than a few of us nodded of on the bus on the
way home! I think I speak for us all when I say that it was a great
experience for us all. Well done everybody!
Emma ( Parent )
It was a lovely sunny Sunday morning when we all arrived at the Scout
hut to get our lift to the Caledonian nature trail. Needless to say both
the cubs and their families were very excited. The hike was fantastic,
the fresh air, the greenery and the sound of the river and the views
made us feel on top of the world! The kids of course found it most
exciting when they saw a bridge coming up and most of them (and a
few parents) managed to get rather wet and muddy which just added to
the fun. On arrival at the waterfall we were all more than ready for some
snacks and refreshments and some great photo opportunities. From
there we headed to the trout farm at the end of the trail and headed into
Platres to the Petit Palais for a well earned lunch. After all that walking
and the great lunch more than a few of us nodded of on the bus on the
way home! I think I speak for us all when I say that it was a great
experience for us all. Well done everybody!
Emma ( Parent )
Sponsored Walkdown 4th April 2009
We all arrived in the dark at the scouts hut around 5am ish(!) all quite zonked out!. Loaded up the
hiking bags and all set off in four cars to Troodos Square. We arrived literally at the break of dawn
which was absolutely stunning. There was large patches of tired looking snow around, an eerie
silent atmosphere as the sun was just coming up to be our company for the walkdown. Around
6.15am after being given our instructions and directions(!) we set off for our unknown adventure.
Chatting and laughing and in good spirits we reached a point where things were going to change
just a little. From the safety of our beloved tarmac roads we ventured into a whole new ballgame.
We walked down rough steep loose stony terrain, which most of us ended up on our backsides
more than once. We grouped together and helped each other through this difficult stage. The
views at this point were just unbelievable beautiful and breathe taking. Finally reaching the end we
had to walk a little on the road then through dense shaded untouched forest appreciating the
beautiful spring flowers and surrounding untouched nature to reach our goal of the Mesapotamos
Monastery. Here we stopped for a snack and photo and headed off for Saitas village another 4km.
The other end of the village we came to Ayios Mamas and at last to our first check point Yeyy!.
Arriving here things were starting to hot up a little, so some of us changed into shorts, and some
layers came off. A well earned rest and drink and munch we then set off up hill on tarmac
continuing our journey. We passed many beautiful sites, villages and flowers. I walked this part
with Emilios and the time passed quickly. We eventually reached our 2nd check point 21 kms and
our incredible foot bath was waiting for us and oh boy did that feel good!!. My feet felt like a hot
metal horse shoes being cooled off in water! A change of socks and then into trainers. More drink
and snacks and topping up our waters bottles, then we were off for the last 11 km. It was now 1pm
ish very hot and our feet soon heated up again on the tarmac. It was a long hard monotonous slog
passing through many beautiful villages to the Hertitage School which was our gimmer of hope we
were nearly at the finish. At the end it felt great to have achieved the Walkdown and may I say a
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ALL and an ENORMOUS THANKYOU to all that made this so
possible for us!
Elizabeth Photiou (Parent)
hiking bags and all set off in four cars to Troodos Square. We arrived literally at the break of dawn
which was absolutely stunning. There was large patches of tired looking snow around, an eerie
silent atmosphere as the sun was just coming up to be our company for the walkdown. Around
6.15am after being given our instructions and directions(!) we set off for our unknown adventure.
Chatting and laughing and in good spirits we reached a point where things were going to change
just a little. From the safety of our beloved tarmac roads we ventured into a whole new ballgame.
We walked down rough steep loose stony terrain, which most of us ended up on our backsides
more than once. We grouped together and helped each other through this difficult stage. The
views at this point were just unbelievable beautiful and breathe taking. Finally reaching the end we
had to walk a little on the road then through dense shaded untouched forest appreciating the
beautiful spring flowers and surrounding untouched nature to reach our goal of the Mesapotamos
Monastery. Here we stopped for a snack and photo and headed off for Saitas village another 4km.
The other end of the village we came to Ayios Mamas and at last to our first check point Yeyy!.
Arriving here things were starting to hot up a little, so some of us changed into shorts, and some
layers came off. A well earned rest and drink and munch we then set off up hill on tarmac
continuing our journey. We passed many beautiful sites, villages and flowers. I walked this part
with Emilios and the time passed quickly. We eventually reached our 2nd check point 21 kms and
our incredible foot bath was waiting for us and oh boy did that feel good!!. My feet felt like a hot
metal horse shoes being cooled off in water! A change of socks and then into trainers. More drink
and snacks and topping up our waters bottles, then we were off for the last 11 km. It was now 1pm
ish very hot and our feet soon heated up again on the tarmac. It was a long hard monotonous slog
passing through many beautiful villages to the Hertitage School which was our gimmer of hope we
were nearly at the finish. At the end it felt great to have achieved the Walkdown and may I say a
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ALL and an ENORMOUS THANKYOU to all that made this so
possible for us!
Elizabeth Photiou (Parent)
Family Camp Polis 21st to 24th May 2010.
District Carnival Dinner Dance 13th Feb.
Another wonderful night was had by all at the
Mediteranean Beach Hotel Disrict Carnival
Dance. Some guests came dressed in
costumes whilst others simply joined in the
fun. The food was excellent and plentiful and
the drinks flowed freely. The guests were
treated to a very entertaining caberet show
made up of professional dancers and some
funny sketches, everything you could expect
from a successful Carnival Dance. A great time
was had by all.
Another wonderful night was had by all at the
Mediteranean Beach Hotel Disrict Carnival
Dance. Some guests came dressed in
costumes whilst others simply joined in the
fun. The food was excellent and plentiful and
the drinks flowed freely. The guests were
treated to a very entertaining caberet show
made up of professional dancers and some
funny sketches, everything you could expect
from a successful Carnival Dance. A great time
was had by all.
53rd Christmas Dinner 2009.
This years Christmas Dinner
was a quite event compared to
past years. Next year this event
will be a Christmas Balls once
again becoming one of our main
fund raisers.
This years Christmas Dinner
was a quite event compared to
past years. Next year this event
will be a Christmas Balls once
again becoming one of our main
fund raisers.
Parents Social Events.
On Saturday 30th Jan the Group
had the Second of these events
with a senimar 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 the Group
had the Second of these events
with a senimar 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.
Fund Raising
The 53rd's Parents Committee had two very successful fund raising
activities in April. It was the first time the group has had a Cake sale
and a Bingo night.
Linda and Elizabeth started baking cakes two days before the cakes
sale with help from Ann and Caroline. Coffees were also served for the
Parents which gave them time to meet other Parents from the Group.
Alexia and Paula came back from the Easter holidays with a great
night of Bingo and finger food filling the Scout Hut with Bingo players.
They also managed to get very interesting prizes for the winners.
The 53rd's Parents Committee had two very successful fund raising
activities in April. It was the first time the group has had a Cake sale
and a Bingo night.
Linda and Elizabeth started baking cakes two days before the cakes
sale with help from Ann and Caroline. Coffees were also served for the
Parents which gave them time to meet other Parents from the Group.
Alexia and Paula came back from the Easter holidays with a great
night of Bingo and finger food filling the Scout Hut with Bingo players.
They also managed to get very interesting prizes for the winners.
The Group would like to thank all who supported us for these
two events especially the members for the Parents Committee
who came up with these ideas and made them happen.
Fund raising plays a great part in helping the Group to provide
an active program for our children and to quote our Parents
Committee "YOUR SUPPORT = GROUP FUNDS = REDUCED
ACTIVITY COSTS FOR PARENTS" Thank you.
two events especially the members for the Parents Committee
who came up with these ideas and made them happen.
Fund raising plays a great part in helping the Group to provide
an active program for our children and to quote our Parents
Committee "YOUR SUPPORT = GROUP FUNDS = REDUCED
ACTIVITY COSTS FOR PARENTS" Thank you.
We pulled into the campsite Friday afternoon, registered at reception and saw the 53rd Scout
Group Van in the centre. Several families had already arrived and set up their tents; we chose our
location, unloaded the car with tents, sleeping bags and all the usual camping equipment from a
heavily laden car. I was thankful for the Scout Van as I had taken my barbeque, table and chairs to
Chris the night before so he could take them to the campsite for us. The tents did not take fifteen
minutes to set up and then airbeds were pumped up. Got the camping chairs and table from the
Scout Van and started to relax. I knew we did not have to cook that night as we had agreed to go
out for Chris (Akela) celebrating getting a year older..... It was great food and climaxed with
blowing out of candles on Akela’s pork chops to the Happy Birthday tune. We trundled back to the
tents and sat around the tables and started to chat and get to know the parents a little better,
before retiring to bed. Saturday morning began at 6:45am with more relaxation. The day itself
passed very quickly with yet more parents arriving during the day, some visiting the beach for a
swim, some playing badminton at camp and others were hustling with cards on the table. As
usual, we had been organised into groups of four families and cooking rotas were in place.
Around six thirty the barbeques were lit and Souvla was laden onto them to cook and it felt as if the
real camping had began – what a smell... After an excellent meal we then all sat around the
campfire and were treat to several sketches from Skip. Further interaction with other families
continued into the night and drinks were flowing with lots of chatter. Sunday began a little later as
the campsite was quieter than the previous night and this had a knock on effect for breakfast.
Again more movement at camp saw two families pack up tents and leave for different reasons.
This day saw badminton competitions continue, more swimming and Skip baffling the kids with
back to back black Jacks continuously. During the evening meal we joked about Ginger and the
Aphrodisiac effect followed by another campfire and this time played the supermarket game and
then finished off with Charades. Monday morning we were given another exquisite breakfast, wish
we could eat like this every breakfast time. Then came the time that everyone dislikes and that is
packing up and leaving for another great year’s camp to come to a finish.
Clive ( Parent)
Group Van in the centre. Several families had already arrived and set up their tents; we chose our
location, unloaded the car with tents, sleeping bags and all the usual camping equipment from a
heavily laden car. I was thankful for the Scout Van as I had taken my barbeque, table and chairs to
Chris the night before so he could take them to the campsite for us. The tents did not take fifteen
minutes to set up and then airbeds were pumped up. Got the camping chairs and table from the
Scout Van and started to relax. I knew we did not have to cook that night as we had agreed to go
out for Chris (Akela) celebrating getting a year older..... It was great food and climaxed with
blowing out of candles on Akela’s pork chops to the Happy Birthday tune. We trundled back to the
tents and sat around the tables and started to chat and get to know the parents a little better,
before retiring to bed. Saturday morning began at 6:45am with more relaxation. The day itself
passed very quickly with yet more parents arriving during the day, some visiting the beach for a
swim, some playing badminton at camp and others were hustling with cards on the table. As
usual, we had been organised into groups of four families and cooking rotas were in place.
Around six thirty the barbeques were lit and Souvla was laden onto them to cook and it felt as if the
real camping had began – what a smell... After an excellent meal we then all sat around the
campfire and were treat to several sketches from Skip. Further interaction with other families
continued into the night and drinks were flowing with lots of chatter. Sunday began a little later as
the campsite was quieter than the previous night and this had a knock on effect for breakfast.
Again more movement at camp saw two families pack up tents and leave for different reasons.
This day saw badminton competitions continue, more swimming and Skip baffling the kids with
back to back black Jacks continuously. During the evening meal we joked about Ginger and the
Aphrodisiac effect followed by another campfire and this time played the supermarket game and
then finished off with Charades. Monday morning we were given another exquisite breakfast, wish
we could eat like this every breakfast time. Then came the time that everyone dislikes and that is
packing up and leaving for another great year’s camp to come to a finish.
Clive ( Parent)
Family Camp Polis
Above 2010 and below 2009.
Above 2010 and below 2009.
