Explorer Newsletter 24th Oct 2026.

Dear Parents,

1. The next Explorer Meeting will be at the Yermasoyia Scout hut from 9am to 5.30pm on Saturday 7th November. There will be no normal meeting at the Yermasoyia Scout hut on Saturday 31st Oct.

Recap of activities for the Explorer Section for the next two weeks:

25th Oct – K1.5 Hike Troodos 7.30am – 5pm

27th Oct – Lantern March Moutayiaka and Parents Cheese and Wine 6pm – 7.30pm

31st Oct – Beach Clean Dasoudi 9.45am – 11.30am

31st Oct – Halloween Party Moutayiaka Scout hut 4pm – 6.30pm

7th Nov – Pioneering Meeting Yermasoyia Scout hut 9am – 5.30pm (Lunch Provided)

2. On Tuesday 27th October the Young Explorers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the 53rd Marching Band will be taking part in a Lantern March in celebration of OXI Day. Those taking part must be at the Moutayiaka Scout hut at 6pm on Tuesday. We will then prepare for the Lantern March which will start at 6.30pm. The march will be escorted by police through Moutayiaka Village and back to the Scout hut. We will finish there at around 7.30pm. Lanterns and fuel will be provided by the Scout Group. It is important that we have as many members as possible taking part in this event. All members must be in Full Uniform.

3. On Tuesday 27th October the 53rd Parents Committee will have drinks and snacks for Parents at the Moutayiaka Scout hut starting at 6.30pm. The idea is that the Parents take the time to relax and get to know each other while waiting for members to finish the Lantern March. All Parents are welcome.

4. On Saturday 31st October the 53rd will be taking part in the Lets do it Cyprus beach clean and the Green Scout Group Program in the Yermasoyia area. All those taking part must be at the CTO beach where we will collect garbage along the Dasoudi Beach (Parents are welcome to join as well) at 9.45am. Those taking part must be dressed in full Uniform. Gloves and bags will be supplied. The event will finish at 11.30am and parents can collect their children from the CTO Beach. We will also have water and snacks during the event so do not need to bring anything else. The Location of the meeting point will be posted to the Parents Messenger Chat closer to the time.

5. Please note that there are car parks for the Moutayiaka Scout hut a little further up the road and around the surrounding area. Please use this car parks and do not stop or park on the road outside the scout hut.

Yours in Scouting

Tracey Vlamis

53rd Group Scout Leader

Tel 99604211