The service theme was 'Hero's of our time' – Florence Nightingale, Stephen Hawking, Tim Peake and David Attenborough together with a real St George who courageously fought a real dragon.
Prue Payne, district secretary, said: “The younger Scouting members being the squirrels and beaver Scouts were enthralled seeing a real knight and dragon. The other heroes were portrayed when Florence Nightingale shone her lamp at the cub Scouts; planets circled the cathedral before the space ship piloted by Tim Peake flew over the congregation.
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"Birds and animals portrayed Sir David Attenborough.
“The youngest member of the district, a six-year-old 'Squirrel Scout', had his flag blessed and then proudly carried it through the streets of Arundel together with flags from all scout units within the district."
1. St George's Day parade
Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District march through the streets of Arundel to the Cathedral where a special service was held to celebrate St George's Day and Scouting. Photo: Lilla WMPhoto
2. St George's Day parade
Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District march through the streets of Arundel to the Cathedral where a special service was held to celebrate St George's Day and Scouting. Photo: Lilla WMPhoto
3. St George's Day parade
Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District march through the streets of Arundel to the Cathedral where a special service was held to celebrate St George's Day and Scouting. Photo: Lilla WMPhoto
4. St George's Day parade
Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District march through the streets of Arundel to the Cathedral where a special service was held to celebrate St George's Day and Scouting. Photo: Lilla WMPhoto