Gang Show 2018

Show Items 2018

Programme Items

Sheriff Of Chester (2018)

Congratulations to Chester and District Scouts on the production of another great Gang Show! I'm looking forward to a lively and entertaining evening, when Scouts, Cubs and Beavers share their creative talents in this joint celebration.

Shows like this involve an enormous amount of hard work from performers, Leaders and other volunteers, so "Thank you" to everyone involved in making the Gang Show 2018 a memorable and enjoyable occasion.

Cllr Jane Mercer
Sheriff Of Chester

• Sheriff Of Chester

The District Commissioner (2018)

We are delighted to welcome you on behalf of Chester & District Scouts to our Gang Show.

Over the past twelve months we have been working tirelessly together to ensure that the Youth Members in our District are offered Scouting activities which are in line with National Guidelines and most importantly, influenced and shaped by Youth Members. This is an important task for all of us and it is crucial we have the support of the Adult Volunteers to allow this to happen quickly and effectively.

We are nearing the end of ‘Vision 2018' and as a District we are positive that we are in a strong position to continue our own District Vision towards Youth Shaped Scouting. We will soon be embarking on our next National Incentive, ‘Preparing Better Futures: Delivering Skills for Life’. By 2023, nationally we aim to bring communities closer together with Youth Members taking the lead making positive contribution, focus on our Youth Members wellbeing and providing the skills to help them progress in life.

Over the coming months there will be changes within the District, we hope to appoint a Deputy District Youth Commissioner and to continue celebrating all the amazing things our Youth Members do locally.

A Scout Volunteer is a very special type of person, they work determinedly to ensure that their Youth Members are prepared for any challenges they may face. All this demanding work is done without an expectation of the need for recognition, they do it for the Youth Members. Our adults continue to amaze us with their dedication and commitment towards helping our Youth Members to succeed

As always, we are incredibly proud and grateful for all the preparation for Gang Show by our Youth Members and Volunteers Take your seat, relax and enjoy your evening watching, and maybe even participating, in Chester Gang Show

Joanne Turner
District Commissioner

Megan Porter
District Youth Commissioner

• The District Commissioner

Producer's Letter (2018)

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our 62nd Production of Chester Gang Show.

There have been many challenges this year in producing a credible show worthy of our reputation, after again losing quite a lot of our talented Explorer and Network members to University and the wider world! It therefore became apparent that we needed to do something different regarding recruitment, and so the idea, from the production team, was to put on a "Show in a Day" as a taster session open to anyone from the District. This proved to be very worthwhile and well attended, which resulted in some new faces joining the gang this year for the first time, because they "Wannabe" part of this great experience. We therefore got off to a "Flying Start" with many of the previous cub gang also moving up to the main gang. When you watch these young people later, I'm sure you will agree that they have embraced with enthusiasm everything that they have been asked to do, and have more than maintained the standards we try so hard to meet year on year.

Of course none of this is possible without the help and encouragement of our brilliant production team who are tireless in their commitment and enthusiasm, producing high quality specially written and choreographed items, which is rubbing off on newer youth members of the team. Without this level of help and dedication, Chester Gang Show would not be what it is today!

I would therefore like to express my sincere thanks to the whole team supporting Gang Show 2018 and to the many other people, both within & outside Scouting, for their support and loyalty to the show, and for giving the opportunity to the Gang to continue this annual Scouting activity. I would also like to express my gratitude to our Gang Show active support members, for their continued commitment and help in organising and running yet another successful fun filled Gang Show camp.

I also would like to thank Will Taylor for his contribution as retiring Youth Producer and his continued support as a member of the production team. And to welcome Alex Dodd into his new role as Youth Producer as well as taking on more roles within the production team. Another warm welcome and big thank you to Toby Abbott our Assistant Youth Producer, who recorded the pre-show announcementsll, and whose primary role is to liaise with the younger gang and production team. Well done all of you.

Finally, I must thank you, our audience, for your continued support. Without you we simply would not be able to do it, and so give young people the opportunity and experience they may otherwise never get. So, sit back and let the members of Chester and District Scout Gang Show brighten your day with singing, dancing and laughter.

Keith Harding
Producer

• Producer's Letter

Youth Producer's Letter (2018)

This will be the 8th year that I have been involved in the Gang Show but it is my first year as youth producer (a role that was first introduced in 2016 to ensure that young people could have a say in the future of the show and its development.) Working alongside Keith on the production team this year has been both a privilege and a pleasure. I have been warmly welcomed and given a valuable opportunity to develop my ideas and suggestions. I have also enjoyed taking on some additional responsibilities as a co-director, overseeing the cub item and the "Product Placement" sketch.

This year's Gang have worked tirelessly over the last 6 months to bring the show together, gaining confidence and skills along the way. It is this hard work, commitment and determination from everyone involved, from the technical teams to the Beavers, that ensures that Chester Gang Show goes from strength to strength each and every year. I’m sure you will agree that this year's show is no different.

Finally, on behalf of all the young people who have taken the fantastic opportunity to be part of the Gang, I would like to thank you all for supporting Chester Gang Show and wish you all a fantastic evening!

• Youth Producer's Letter

The Gang 2018

The Gang contained 81 participants who were:

Behind the scenes 2018