Sep 28, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of presenting SERV Kent with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at Chilham. SERV Kent is an incredible charity, providing emergency courier services, transporting vital supplies for the NHS and its major hospitals, as...
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to attend the Maidstone Mela at Mote Park on Sunday 19 September. The Maidstone Mela celebrates music, visual arts, food and dance from around the world and is a fantastic community event. Thank you to the wonderful...
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Kent Branch of SSAFA AGM last week at The Friars in Aylesford. Lady Colgrain presented the Long Service Awards in her role as President of the Kent Branch of SSAFA. She was delighted to meet so many of the volunteers and...
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven attended a charity football match to raise funds for the Eliott Holmes Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund was set up to raise funds for young people to access mental health therapy when they need it. Dr Vasudaven spoke at the...
Sep 21, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
As a volunteer vaccinator, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL was invited to attend the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Health Federation Awards evening held in August, at Dartford Football Club. It was a huge privilege to have joined their vaccination team and take part in the...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft had the pleasure of attending the Launch of Medway’s non-visible disability initiative to support those with hidden disabilities at Rochester Cathedral. This initiative aims to tackle the impact of non-visible...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to join the Mayor of Maidstone’s Scenic Cruise on the Kentish Lady on Friday 3 September. He had a fantastic evening on board, supporting the Mayor’s charities – Heart of Kent Hospice, St John...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, attended the Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum Get Together Day and had a wonderful time, meeting with those who suffer from dementia and those who care for them. A fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to the Hythe Dementia...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
During the Summer, The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Kent Army Cadet Force Camp. Lady Colgrain saw Kent cadets taking part in various adventurous training activities, shooting on the range and also met cadets out on exercise and training in the field. Lady Colgrain...
Sep 15, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, had a great time at the Let Loose Concert in Gillingham in the Summer. Let Loose is an inclusive outdoor concert which takes place annually in Gillingham High Street to raise awareness and offer support to victims of domestic...
Sep 9, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On Saturday 24 July, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant (retd) Trevor Minter OBE DL joined veterans and other guests representing the organisations which have supported the RBL locally over the years, to mark the centenary anniversary of the Royal British Legion Hythe and...
Jul 23, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant has had a busy couple of weeks presenting the 2020 winners of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service with their Awards. The presentations have all taken place now that restrictions have been lifted so that all volunteers involved could be... 
