Five hundred and sixty seven dollars of fun, as scouts and cubs teamed together to pack bags like they have never packed before and raise funds to support the 2nd Abbotsford ‘Port Neptune’ Sea Scouts.

The ladies at the checkout even managed to smile as dairy was packed with tins, vegetables with kitty litter and  detergent with frozen food.

But all was sorted out in the end plus we came up with a new idea for a badge. The “how to get a stupid polythene bag open” badge!

Thanks to Coles for letting us work there, and for the snacks!

There is still more time to raise some much needed funs, but we are well on our way.

A few more pics from Coles Burwood

 Five Dock RSL is a long time supporter of 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts, and we are pleased for the opportunity to repay them in some small way while honoring our local ANZAC servicemen & women in the Five Dock RSL ANZAC march.

Pipers followed by 2nd Abbotsford, lead the march Sydney police band and guest speakers added a degree of solemnity to the occasion as the gathered crowd reflect on the sacrifice of those who came before us.	A little after 10:am, the Blacktown Pipe Band lead the march from the RSL to the Memorial.
	With the local boy’s in blue helping keep the Sydney traffic at a safe distance, the march proceeded in a stately manner , growing in size as locals and onlookers joined and followed to the memorial.
Young and old joined in a service of remembrance and a celebration of gratitude for those who fought for our Country and way of life.
The Cubs and Joeys performed well keeping focus and composure during the long service under a hot sun.Standing tall with pride as they approached the memorial, their height proved a challenge for the gathered press,and the easily won the award for the shortest people to lay a wreath. Cub & Joey stand tall as they approach the memorial to lay a wreath Cub & Joey stand tall as the approach the memorial to lay a wreath
More pictures available in our “Portneptune -picasa- gallery“

Using south dome telescope

On the 25th of September 2009, Lindsay, Grant, Jackson, and I went to the Sydney observatory. This was a patrol activity for scouts and part of the astronomy badge.

We all met at the observatory and went inside. While we waited for the tour we looked around and saw a telescope.

When the tour started the first place we went to was the 1874 large refracting lens telescope which is the oldest working telescope in Australia. We looked at the moon.

After the 1874 telescope we looked in a room which had lots stuff to do with the Southern Cross.

We went to see a modern day telescope in the north dome. It is a 40cm computer-controlled reflecting (mirrored) telescope. We looked at Jupiter though it looked like a blurry dot because of heat and wind.

In the 3D cinema we watched a movie called Extreme Places. It was about the Galileo project, Titan, the Mars project, Europa and Io.

After that we all went home.

To organise a visit to the observatory, either call the observatory on (02) 9921 3485 or visit http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au/.

JOEY SCOUT MOB and CUB SCOUT PACK

“Their Service Our Heritage”

To complete the requirements of this badge we will be participating in two Anzac events.

Sunday 19 April 09 – Five Dock March (phone Akela 0449 736 509. or Bagheera 0415 095 101)

Meet outside Club Five Dock, Great North Road at 9AM. Wear FULL uniform.

We march to Five Dock Park Cenotaph for the service, and return to the club for refreshments.

Saturday 25 April 09 – Legacy and the Anzac March (phone as above)

Meet outside Legacy House (Google Map) at 7AM. Wear FULL uniform and bring a pack with jumper, raincoat and a water bottle. We will have breakfast at Legacy House then we will proceed to Wynyard Station George Street to collect donations by distributing rosemary. We will return to Legacy House to hand in the trays and money; as well as refreshments. Then we will proceed to the corner of Bent & Macquarie Streets to meet up with the Armoured Corps for the march. We will finish at Hyde Park in front of the War Memorial about 12:30PM

We would like every Joey and Cub in attendance at BOTH of these events, so you ALL earn the “Their Service Our Heritage Badge”. If you can’t make it to either of these events you can still earn the badge by doing 2 of the following;

Attending a local Anzac Service somewhere else

Picking up litter at a war memorial

Talking to a Service Veteran and reporting what you learned to the Mob/Pack

Drawing a picture of a Cenotaph and finding out what actions it remembers

Finding out why rosemary is for remembrance

Finding out what Legacy does

First Night back after Holidays

Our first meeting for 2^nd term will be Monday 4 May 09 at the hall

Finally we hope you all have a great and safe Easter with your families and friends.

HAPPY EASTER

Keep Hopping Mob

Good Hunting Pack

Akela Wattle Kaa Tietta and Bagheera

Good luck to our Scouts and good sailing!