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Written by Denzil Lacey Saturday, 15 August 2009 17:49

Scout About and 103.2 Dublin City FM are looking for news on scouting events for the weekly show and for the website.
If you have a news piece you would like us to include on our shows or website, you can contact us by the following:

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Latest News

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 August 2009 13:54 Written by Denzil Lacey Thursday, 06 August 2009 13:48

The Scout About Website has undergone a number of changes over the past few weeks. We have made the layout much neater and user-friendly with some cool features including

Weather Updates from our brand new weather system and is constantly updated...
Better layout on out podcast page, including a full archive of shows, on-demand
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News feed on the home page

SOCIAL NETWORKING

We can now be found on Bebo, Facebook and Twitter, All you have to do is search "Scout About" - You can also contact us through there and see our photos etc...

IMPORTANT
I would also like to draw your attention to the Swine-Flu advice for all scouts, it is really important you follow the instructions and advice given to you from HQ and the HSE

We will be working on improving the website even more over the coming weeks and months, and if you have any ideas for the site, do let us know!

Thanks
Denzil Lacey
Webmaster

Urgent advice on Swine Flu

Last Updated on Friday, 31 July 2009 13:30 Written by Denzil Lacey Thursday, 30 July 2009 10:37

Scouting Ireland is in its traditional period of pack holidays, camps and expeditions. The following advice is based on information taken from both of the relevant HSE and Directgov websites.

Scouting activities should continue as normal but Scouters should be alert. Any scouter with flu-like symptoms should be treated on-site and and returned home as soon as possible and should contact their GP and seek further treatment, if required.

The Symptons of Swine Flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu but may be more severe.

• sudden fever • sudden cough

Scouting Ireland is in its traditional period of pack holidays, camps and expeditions. The following advice is based on information taken from both of the relevant HSE and Directgov websites.

Other symptoms may include:

• headache • tiredness • chills • aching muscles • limb or joint pain

• diarrhea or stomach upset • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing

• loss of appetite.

Parental contact details

Scouters should make sure they have current parents'/guardians contact details: address, telephone numbers (home, work and mobile) and email as appropriate.

Precautions

Brief and advise everyone to:

• use soap and water when washing their hands

• cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing (with a tissue, not with their

hands)

• Place used tissues away quickly into bins.

Closing a Group

At this time Groups can operate normally. If a Scouter or Scout is suspected of having a contracted a virus that might be swine flu – even if they are not currently attending the Group – the Group should take advice from local public health advisers. The Group can stay open unless the relevant authorities advise that the Group should close as a precautionary measure. Further information is available on;

Health Service Executive (HSE) - Website

Direct Government (Directgov)