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There's always something going on! Keep up to date with activities for all sections
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There's always something going on! Keep up to date with activities for all sections
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News
Guides Own Ceremony......to close the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary. This will be held in HQ on February 1st at 3pm
Brigin Valentines Competition......Design a card with a "love" verse on A4 card. Closing date for entries is February 13th. Prizes for under 9's and over 9's.
Diocesan Council Meeting....... February 24th in HQ. Please attend and let your views be heard.
Adventure Weekend Away........for Ranger Guides and Guides over 14 in Carlingford Adventure Centre Co Louth. Limited to 40 on a first come first served basis.
Neckerchiefs......... for Cygnets, Brigins and Rangers are now available bordered with company colours from The Scout Shop, Capel Street.
National Thinking Day Activity.......to be held on February 22nd. No excuses, this National event is being held in Harrington Street. See below for details
TOE Camp.........calling all campers! Camp in June 2004. Book early places are limited to 600. Guide companies and individual Guides and Leaders can attend. See below for details
Recruitment & Retention...... no longer a problem. The National Development Team has produced a Toolkit and Video to help. The kit is full of ideas, strategies and advice and is available from the National Office. nat.office@girlguidesireland.ie
Miss Sparkle Health Challenge for Cygnet Guides...... Guiders should have received details by now. Badges will be available to all who complete the challenge. Why not start the new year with a new challenge? Contact the National Office for details.
Company Scrap Books........plot the history of your company/unit. Entries to be in by February 29th. Projects will be displayed at National Council
HQ Evenings..........The Diocesan Commissioner and Secretary are in HQ every second Wednesday evening if you have queries. Ph: 4751774.
Harrington Herald launched...........A brand new newsletter has been launched - full of useful information. If you would like to receive your copy on-line or if you would like to contribute send details to harringtonherald@eircom.net. It will also be available on this website very soon.
Parking..........Please note that pay and display parking is in operation in Harrington Street, Synge Street and surrounding areas. Check the signs for times. Clamping is common!!
Executive Committee Meetings.........These meetings now take place on the second Tuesday of each month
Events
Guides Own Ceremony
For: all
Where: HQ - Archbishop Byrne Hall
When: Sunday February 1st at 3pm
Other information: this ceremony is to mark the closing of the 75th anniversary celebrations
Contact: Diocesan Secretary.
National Thinking Day Activity
For: all sections
Where: HQ Harrington Street
When: Sunday February 22nd 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cost :€7 per person if using your won transport, €10 per person if coming by coach. [Coaches will be arranged after booking have been received]
Deadline: January 31st
Other information: activities for each section including a Parade of Nations and a giant campfire.
Contact: International Commissioner c/o National Office
Diocesan Council
For: all Assistant Guiders, Guiders and Commissioners
Where: HQ
When: February 24th at 8pm
Other information: Come along and let your views be heard
Contact: Diocesan Secretary
Adventure Weekend
For: Ranger Guides and Guides over 14
Where: Carlingford Adventure Centre, Co Louth
When: April 9 - 12
Cost: To be confirmed.
Deadline: January 16th. Non-refundable deposit of €25 per person
Contact: National Office (National Commissioner for Rangers)
TOE Camp
For: Guide companies and individual Guides and leaders
Where: Crawfrdsburn Scout Centre, Co. Down
When: 25 - 27 June 2004
Cost: £20 for Guides, £10 for leaders **note prices are in sterling**
Other information: meals, activities, t-shirt and neckerchief included. All leaders expected to help out as staff. limited to 600. £5 deposit per person to secure places.
Contact: CGI Northern Region Office, 285 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
Diary Dates
January 2004
6: Cygnet / Brigin Panto
13: Executive Committee Meeting
17: National Executive Board (NEB) Meeting
17: 75th Anniversary Dinner
25: Basic Training Course (Day)
February 2004
1: Guides Own Ceremony
8: Harrington Ramblers Club Hike
9: Appointments Night
10: Executive Committee Meeting
11: Closing date for Brigin Valentines Competition
15: Brigin Guide Campfire Competition
28: NEB Meeting
22: World Thinking Day
24: Diocesan Council
TBA: National Guiders Intermediate Course
March 2004
2: Brigin Guide Fr. Thackaberry Trophy Competition
6: Brigin Guide Games Competition
7: Guide Games Competition
9: Executive Committee Meeting
12 - 14: National Warrant Skills Course
13: National Brigin Campfire Competition
21/22: First Aid Course
28: Brigin Guide Song Scena Competition
29: Guide History Competition
April 2004
3 - 4: National Council
9 - 12: Adventure Weekend Away for Rangers and Guides over 14
13: Executive Committee Meeting
17: Guide Commissioner O'Driscoll Trophy Competition
23: Guide Campfire Competition
24: NEB Meeting
26: Brigin Guide Irish Speakers Competition
TBA: Commissioning
TBA: Easter Good Deed
May 2004
7 - 9: National Camp Skills Weekend
9: Harrington Rambler Club Hike
11: Executive Committee Meeting
16: Guide First Aid Competition
17: Guide Flower Arranging Competition
24: Brigin Guide Nature Study Competition
June 2004
8: Executive Committee Meeting
12: NEB Meeting
25 -27: TOE Camp
July 2004
13: Executive Committee Meeting
