St George’s Day

Dear Parent/Carer,

St George is the patron saint of Scouting Worldwide and England.  On this day, Scouts have traditionally met to renew their promise and paraded through the streets of their town.  This is becoming harder to do and less safe.  This year our Scout District (Pennine district) are holding a parade within the grounds of Rochdale AFC’s Crown Oil Arena for all of the members of Scouting in Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton.  The Scout Group would be very proud if you would join us for this.

Young people may be dropped off and picked up or you may stay to take photos and absorb the atmosphere of what will surely be an event that will last long in your memories. As you will see from the parent’s pack attached, parent’s will be seated in their own part of the arena – this is for Safeguarding purposes.

Arrival: between 12:30 and 13:00

Start: 13:30 start

Parade: 15:00

Dismiss: 15:45 – young people released to the care of their parents/carers after this time from the Stadium Car Park

The timings represent the best estimates of the organisers but may be subject to change due to the large amount of people likely to attend.

Please note, you will not be able to park in the Stadium Car Park. There are a small number of spaces at Oulder Hill School but you are encouraged to use street parking (similar to a match day).

It would be great to see the young people in full uniform with smart shoes and ironed neckers.

Section leader may ask for a number of parent helpers to stay with the section, depending on numbers.  Please respond to any requests directly from your section leader. Flags will be paraded and hopefully lots of photos will be taken.  Attendance at the promise renewal will count towards the World Challenge Award for all sections.

I look forward to being proud to see all of our members in attendance.

Regards,

Akela
Norma Brandon
Group Scout Leader
17th Rochdale 1st Wardle Scout Group
12thA Rochdale Smithybridge Scout Group

Pennine District St Georges Day – Parents Pack