Jan 22, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and District Law Society Annual Dinner as the guest of John Spence, President of the Society. The dinner was held in November at the Spa Hotel in...
Jan 12, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Just before Christmas, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, had the pleasure of attending the Freedom of Folkestone Parade by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles. The Parade took place at Sir John More Barracks and had a Coronation theme, with many on parade...
Jan 10, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Annual Kent Special Constabulary Awards took place in December to recognise and celebrate the best police volunteering in the county. Two of our Deputy Lieutenants were present at the Awards Ceremony – Sir George Jessel and Nadra Ahmed in her role as High...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Deputy Lieutenant, Nick Hely-Hutchinson, attended the Order of St John NHS Donor Awards Ceremony in May 2023 at Titsey Place where he presented Awards on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. The NHS website has more information on these important Awards. This is always a...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
In April 2023, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Hypo Hounds Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony took place at the Ashford International Hotel. Hypo Hounds is a Diabetic Alert Assistant Dogs Charity and they are doing...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant, The Lady Colgrain, was honoured to be made a Commander in the Order of St John at an Investiture ceremony at the Priory Church, London on 17 May 2023. Others receiving this medal included Raymond Ashman and Dr Ian Jutting, County President for...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NHS in July 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. Whilst there, she raised the NHS Flag and planted a tree to commemorate this special anniversary. She met the Air Ambulance Team and NHS staff...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to officially open the 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts’ new HQ in the Summer. Two years ago, the group were donated an unused building which was in desperate need of renovation works. The whole leadership team of 6th...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News
In July, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, joined Tracey Crouch MP as she welcomed the Finnish Ambassador to the Cobdown Park Sauna in Aylesford. The Sauna is thought to be the oldest sauna in the country and was a gift from the 1948 Finnish Olympic Team for the...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
The Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival took place in the Summer and Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond attended to represent the Lord-Lieutenant, and thoroughly enjoyed herself. This annual event is organised by Cohesion Plus and takes place at Platinum Jubilee Park in...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood had a fantastic time at Medway Ghanaian Association’s Family Fun Day. It took place at Rainham Recreation Ground and there were activities for all ages and interests. The event was to celebrate Ghana’s Republic...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News
In the Summer, the wonderful Cohesion Plus held the Tunbridge Wels Mela at Calverley Grounds. Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner, attended this event which is always such a fantastic day for all the community. Read more about the Mela on the Cohesion Plus website and...
