Island Cub Scout Camp

11 Cubs from Manannan Pack & 11 Cubs from Snaefell Pack along with three Leaders went to Island Cub Scout Camp at St John’s over the weekend of 26th – 28th June 2009, we were joined  by 150 other Cubs from the other Packs across the Isle of Man.  On the Friday night we had […]

Scouts at Tynwald

Scouts from 2nd Onchan are invited to take part in the Tynwald Parade on Monday 6. July 2009. Scouts need to wear full uniform including school shoes and will meet outside St. John’s Primary School for 09:30 before the Parade starts. All those who take part in the Parade and stay for the full Service […]

Raad Ny Foillan Section 4 Completed

Eleven Scouts from the Phoenix Troop and one Leader completed the fourth Section of the Raad Ny Foillan Challenge, which went from Peel to Port Erin on the 21. June 2009. Total distance walked was about 14 miles. The terrain was quite tough especially the climb up to the Summit of Cronk Ny Arrey Laa […]

2nd Onchan Cubs Cycle Hike

Twenty one Cubs from 2nd Onchan’s Snaefell and Manannan Packs, four Leaders and one Dad took part in Cycle Hike on Saturday 20. June 2009. The route took us along the Heritage Way from Douglas to St. John’s,  a distance of about six miles. Well done to all those who took part. This Cycle Hike […]

Manannan Athletes

On Monday the Manannan Cubs worked towards their Athletes Badge a series of different events were held including a 1,000 metre run, 50 metre sprint, 50 metres skipping, throwing a cricket ball and the high jump.  All the Cubs worked extremely hard competing in all the different events and everyone was a bit tired after […]

Cubs Cycle Hike – Reminder

A reminder that the Cub Scouts Cycle Hike (open to both Packs) is taking place on Saturday 20. June 2009. The Start is at the Quarterbridge Pub Car Park for 10:00. Finish is at St. John’s Primary School for 12:00. Full details are available in the letter that can be downloaded here.

Tesco Vouchers – Thanks!

A big thank you to everyone who sent in Tesco Vouchers to the Group. In total just over 2,130 were collected, not quite enough to buy the Group Scout Leader a Rolls Royce, instead we will be trading them in for some games equipment for everyone to use.

Raad Ny Foillan – Section 4

The fourth Section of the Raad Ny Foillan Challenge takes place on Sunday 21. June 2009. 2nd Onchan Scouts will be meeting at Fenella Beach Car Park, Peel, for 09:30. Finish will be on the Promenade at Port Erin for about 17:00. All hikers should bring a packed lunch in a daysac and good walking […]

Scouts at the TT

Scouts from 2nd Onchan are hard at work this week working on the Scoreboards during this years TT Races. More photos can be found on the News Page at www.manxscouts.com. 2nd Onchan Scout Ryan D. sharing the Podium with Superbike Winner John McGuiness and MotoGP Star Valentino Rossi.

Kayaking Weekend

Nine Scouts managed to gain their Scout Canoeist Activity Badge at a Training Weekend held in Ramsey over the 30. – 31 May 2009. The course was held on Mooragh Park Boating Lake and 1st Ramsey Scout Group Headquarters was used for overnight accommodation. The weather was bright and sunny all weekend. Well done to […]