Aug 8, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Nick Hely-Hutchinson was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at a very special Award Ceremony at Titsey Place in May. The NHSBT/Order of St John Organ Donor Awards honours donors who have saved and improved the lives of others by donating their...
Aug 8, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On 22 April, the Lord Lieutenant was delighted to attend a reception on board the Medway Queen. The paddle streamer Medway Queen was launched in 1924 and entered service on Thames estuary routes in July of that year. She was an important part of the tourist scene...
Jul 16, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, as Patron of the Kent and Medway Young Musicians Trust, was delighted to attend the Canterbury Music Club Concert on 21 April 2024 in the Colyer Fergusson Hall at the University of Kent. The Concert was given by three of the Kent and Medway Young...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant has thoroughly enjoyed presenting The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to our four winning groups. Child’s Vision received their Award in March with Academy FM, SATEDA and Sittingbourne Community Radio being presented with their...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant joined some of her Deputy Lieutenants including Gurvinder Sandher and Bill Cockcroft at an Audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby: a themed reception on Collaboration for Community Regeneration & Growth. The...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Holi Celebrations in Dartford. This fantastic event was organised by the wonderful Kent Equality Cohesion Council and brought the community together for a fun celebration of the Festival of...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Kent Royal British Legion’s thank you event for the volunteers who co-ordinate the Poppy Appeal in Kent. Without these volunteers, the annual Poppy Appeal wouldn’t happen and we are so grateful for all they are...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, had a fantastic time at the Holi Celebrations in Maidstone. Holi is a significant Hindu celebration, also known as the Festival of Colours. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love. For many,...
Apr 24, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to join the celebrations at Diversity House in Sittingbourne on International Women’s Day. The event was hosted by Christine Locke, CEO of Diversity House and featured many speakers including the Lord-Lieutenant who spoke about...
Mar 25, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Child’s Vision with their King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Child’s Vision is a charity who support children who are living with domestic abuse. The small team of volunteers are doing an incredible job with these young...
Mar 25, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
In February, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Channel Dash Memorial Service in Ramsgate. This special service was organised by Ramsgate Royal Naval Association to give those who took part in the Channel Dash the...
Mar 25, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was delighted to join the celebrations in Maidstone for Lunar New Year. This fantastic event was organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council to celebrate the year of the dragon! 
