It was off to Whitehall today for St Georges Day Parade organised by the Royal Society of St George. St George is the patron saint of England. We share him as a patron saint with around 10 other countries. George was born to Christian parents living in Cappadocia, in Turkey, around 280 AD, and later lived in Palestine. He became a Roman soldier serving in the Anatolia region of Turkey. When he refused to take part in persecution of Christians he was tortured and executed (at L...ydda in Palestine in 303 AD). He was recognised as a saint in the 14th century but in 1893 Pope Leo XIII demoted him to “national protector” of the English. In 1963 his saintly career reached an all time low, when he was lowered to a third class minor saint and removed from the Universal Calendar. Pope John Paul redressed this injustice in 2000 by restoring him to the Calendar of Saints. His flag (the national flag of England) is a red cross on a white background. In defiance of the dreaded dragon known as “elf and safety”, the St George flag is frequently flown at the top of flagpoles - even flagpoles on the top of buildings(!). It’s limply but bravely waved in the pouring rain at outdoor “Last Night of the Proms” and other events. And it’s carried, and even worn, by the ever faithful and enthusiastic (if, sometimes, disappointed) supporters of English sports teams.
ST GEORGES DAY PARADE
LONDON SOUTHERN DISTRICT EASTER CAMP 2017
I hope that you are following Southwark Sea Cadets attending the London Southern District Easter Camp aboard HMS Bristol ... go to https://www.facebook.com/LSDSCC/
And there is still time to book a place on the London area Summer Camp based at Pirbright Barracks in August ... ask for details
London Area Drill and Piping
The London area Drill and Piping Competition was held at Kingston SC Unit on Sunday 9 April 2017.
Another good year with the Southwark / Merton combined team finishing in second place and AC H Tutt from Southwark finishing third in the individual event.
Work has already commenced for the 2018 event.
HMS COSSACK ASSOCIATION REUNION
AC Tutt accompanied by S/Lt Thompson attended the HMS Cossack Association Re-union Dinner in Portsmouth.
Distinguished guests included former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Michael Zambellas, GCB, DSC, ADC, DL, FRAeS.
The Admiral Vian Award is awarded annually to the most improved Cadet of the Year for 2016 and was collected on behalf of Cadet B Prior who was unable to be present on the evening.
TS Cossack SCC is proud of our association with the HMS Cossack Association.
JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Southwark achievement award winners for 2016 attended an awards ceremony at Kensington Town Hall.
PO Kaill escorted the Southwark Cadets and collected the Leaders Award on behalf of Sub Lieutenant James Thompson.
Well done to all of the award winners attending this prestigious event.
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