 | History
The Group was originally formed in 1928 by the Vicar at St. John's Parish Church in Beeston. Hence the Group is known as the Parish Church Group.
The Sea Scouts have met in different locations in Beeston over the years and have been in the Rylands for some years now.
A history booklet was published a few years ago entitled "Black and Gold" after the colours of the Neckerchief. This is now available to read online by clicking here This website also contains a list of former leaders up until 1955.
RN Recognition To ensure groups meet the high standards laid down by the Admiralty, each group is subject to follow-up inspections every 18 months by a serving Royal Navy Officer. This ensures that it is the 101 best Sea Scout Groups, which are recognised.
There are many privileges of by recognised, some of which are outlined below: 
| Leaders, Explorers and Scouts wear Royal Navy Recognition Badge. | | Group Flies defaced Red Ensign and Admiralty Pennant. | | The use of HMS Bristol's facilities and RN Sailing Centre. | | A Capitation paid to Scout Association for each Scout to go into the Admiralty Fund. | | Payment made by the Royal Navy into a central Sea Scout fund, for badges gained by Scouts and Explorers which are deemed relevant to the Navy (e.g. sailing, canoeing, fire safety). | | Eligible to apply for grants from Scout Association for purchase of equipment/boats and development of training. | | Access to Sea Cadet Stores, where uniform can be purchased at reduced rates. | | The Big 4 - Sea Scout Summer camp, Explorer Camp Soccer sixes football competition and swimming gala organised by the Royal Navy exclusively for recognised groups. | | An initial stores outfit is issued on joining the scheme. | | The use of local military facilities. | | Visits to Portsmouth Heritage area attractions at heavily discounted rates. |
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