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...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, together with her Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants, joined communities across the county to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our nation during Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day...
Oct 16, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On Wednesday 8 October 2025, The Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, attended a special Service of Thanksgiving at Rochester Cathedral to mark the 350th anniversary of Lady Boswell’s Church of England Aided Primary School. Held in the historic setting of Rochester...
Oct 16, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Georgie Warner was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the West Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade held in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 12 October 2025. Hosted by the Royal Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets, the annual parade commemorated...
Oct 16, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On Monday 13 October 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King’s Birthday Honours list at an Investiture held at Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady...
Oct 2, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was honoured to represent Lady Colgrain at the Black History Month celebration held in Dartford on 1 October. Organised by Cohesion Plus, the event brought together communities to celebrate culture, heritage and unity through music,...