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St Georges Day Parade & Service
This annual event is held on the nearest Sunday to the 23rd of April. St George is the Patron Saint of the Scout Movement and it is during this Service, most frequently held at the White Rock Theatre, that all present and past members of the Scout Movement re- affirm their Scout Promise. The afternoon starts with a Parade of all members, with their escorted flags, to the Service.
In recent years the Service has been wholly planned, prepared & presented by the younger members. The Service is attended by the Hastings Mayor, representatives of the Guide Association and also other local organisation representatives. This the one occasion when the whole of the District, including most of its rural Scout Groups, meet together.
Hastings, Rye & District Swimming Gala
This annual event is held at the Hastings Sports Centre at the beginning of the new year and brings together all the Districts Groups, with their Cubs, Scouts & Ventures, to swim against each other in a fun atmosphere. Opportunities are given, through the evening, for all the members to swim as they wish in free time sessions.
At all times the pool is staffed by the Lifeguards and the various Groups members are closely supervised by their Leaders. Safety in the Scout Movement is a priority requirement in all activities.
The Swimming Gala in recent years is planned, organised and run by the District Scout Fellowship.
Held annually at the White Rock Theatre in November. Our 'Gang Show' cast is made up from Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Fellowship and Leaders who are all members in our District, helped by Guides and Ranger Guides and Guide Leaders. The supporting staff who produce the show, work back-stage or man the front-of-house are all members, parents or supporters also of our District.
The show has run annually for forty years with great success, bringing together members, both young and old, from all over the District to try their hand at 'treading the boards' ! The confidence that is generated by all our young people during the course of the show, has to be seen to be believed! The shows started as the 'Hastings Scout Show' and was directed and produced for very many years by Eric Stokes, and then by Del Smith who until 2005 has taken part in every one! ! Del has now retired from producing the Gang Show and the role has been filled by Fiona Adams
Bring a party to the 'Gang Show' this year! !
Pioneering
Equipment to enable Section Leaders to provide Adventurous Outdoor Pioneering Projects for their Scouts.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Three awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Minimum age is 14. Each award has four elements: Service, Expedition, Skills, Physical.