Mar 17, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to see the Holi Festival of Colours return to Dartford’s Open-Air Theatre in Central Park on Sunday 8 March. Represented on the day by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to support this...
Mar 9, 2026 | Featured News, General News
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Simon Dean OBE (Tunbridge Wells); Dr Gill Fargher (Medway); Mrs Gail Hall (Maidstone); Mr Gavin...
Feb 23, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Maidstone on Saturday. Organised by the fantastic Cohesion Plus, the event brought communities together to welcome the Year of the Horse with...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to visit Mr Christopher Deering and present him with his MBE, recognising more than fifty years of exceptional voluntary service to disabled people and the wider community. Since 1967, Mr Deering has given his time as a volunteer...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the annual Ramsgate Royal Navy Association Channel Dash Memorial Service, held to remember the brave personnel who took part in Operation Fuller in 1942. This important commemoration reflects Kent’s significant role during...
Dec 9, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was delighted to visit Dartford junior parkrun, now in its 10th year and approaching its 400th event. With attendance up 50% this year and strong links growing with local schools, the event continues to be a fantastic...
Dec 8, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Mrs Georgie Warner, Link Deputy Lieutenant for Tunbridge Wells, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society Annual Dinner, held at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. Hosted by Helen Stewart,...
Nov 19, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Dr Who legend, Tom Baker with his richly deserved MBE on Monday 10 November at Hole Park. Tom is a true national treasure whose talent and humour have brought joy to millions. He remains the most recognisable Doctor Who of...
Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and the Kent Lieutenancy are delighted to congratulate seven exceptional volunteer-led organisations in Kent who have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 – the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK. This...
Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to host an Inter Faith event at Rochester Cathedral in partnership with Kent Equality Cohesion Council as part of Inter Faith Week. Over 30 faith and community organisations from across Kent and Medway came together alongside...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant Awards, celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals across the county. Lady Colgrain congratulated all award-winners for their remarkable dedication and service, praising the volunteer...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the Rochester Cathedral Festival of Remembrance, which this year marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 85th anniversaries of the Battle of Britain and the Dunkirk evacuation. The inspirational evening... 
