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It is with deep sorrow that Scout About Radio Show would like to let you know
of the passing away of Joe Lawlor this morning 10th September 2009.

Joe was the first Producer of Scout About and was the Producer of The National
Scout Show which is in its 22nd year.


Funeral Details:                       

• Reposing at Lannons Funeral Home, Main Street, Skerries from 2 o'clock Friday.

• Removal on Saturday at 4.40 to St. Maur's Church Rush arriving for 5 o'clock.

• Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 o'clock followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery.

• Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Charities of your choice, collected at Church.

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,

Robbie Daly,
Executive Producer of Scout About.

Scouting Ireland - Updated Advice on Swine Flu

Given the recent increase in reported cases in Ireland, it was felt to be important to draw your attention to the HSE advice on Swine Flu....

 As Scouting Ireland commences the new Scouting season the following advice is based on information taken from both of the relevant HSE and Directgov websites.

 Scouting Ireland have issued the following update and advice to all its members at this time, periodically and where necessary such information will be updated and re -issued.

The following advice is based on information taken from both of the relevant Health Service Executive (HSE) and National Health Service (NHS)/Directgov offices including their respective websites.

Scouting

Activities should continue, or resume as normal but Scouters and Scouts should be and remain vigilant both about their own health and that of others, in keeping with the Scout Law and Promise.

Symptoms

The symptoms of swine flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu but may be more severe. The typical symptoms are:

· sudden fever

· sudden cough

Other symptoms may include:

· headache

· tiredness

· chills

· aching muscles

· limb or joint pain

· diarrhoea or stomach upset

· sore throat

· runny nose

· sneezing

· loss of appetite

Any Scouter or Scout with flu-like symptoms should be advised to contact their own GP and seek treatment. If the Group is away (eg: weekend camp/hostelling, etc…) then the local medical practitioner can advise the Group and if necessary arrangements should be made to return the Scouter/Scout to their home.

It is advised that anyone affected by Swine Flu should absence themselves from activities for a period of at least seven days, from the onset of their symptoms.

Precautions

Brief and advise everyone to:

· Catch It - Cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing (preferably with a tissue)

· Bin It - Throw used tissues away quickly into bins (these bins should be emptied on a

regular basis)