Aug 14, 2026 | Featured News, General News
Deputy Lieutenant Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the 12th Annual LET LOOSE Community Outdoor Music Concert and Picnic, held in Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham. Now in its twelfth year, LET LOOSE Initiative CIC continues to create...
Aug 13, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens was delighted to visit the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station at Ramsgate to learn more about the vital work carried out by its dedicated volunteers. During his visit, Clive met members of the team and heard about their...
Aug 13, 2026 | General News
We are delighted to share these fantastic videos made by Cohesion Plus as part of their Big Stories, Local Legends series. South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the UK in July and is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and educate about the rich...
Jul 31, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Gill Fargher was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Gravesham South Asian Heritage Month Celebration, organised by Cohesion Plus. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of...
Jul 31, 2026 | Featured News, General News
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Ashton was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Grand Opening of the Small Cat Rescue Centre and Rusty-Spotted Cat Conservation Centre at The Big Cat Sanctuary. The new facilities mark an exciting milestone for The Big Cat...
Jul 23, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Ramsgate Rose Garden Centenary Celebration, held at Ramsgate’s Westcliff to mark 100 years of this much-loved community landmark. The afternoon brought together residents and...
Jul 20, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Peter Gilbert was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at The Not Forgotten Kent Garden Party, a wonderful event bringing together veterans and serving personnel for an afternoon of friendship, support and companionship. The event...
Jul 20, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the opening of Maya’s Boutique Upcycling Academy in the heart of Canterbury. The new academy is a wonderful example of how local initiatives can bring people...
Jul 20, 2026 | Featured News, General News
Deputy Lieutenant Gavin McKinnon was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Tunbridge Wells Mela Festival, held in Calverley Grounds earlier this month. Celebrating its 20th year, the festival has become a much-loved annual event and a vibrant showcase of...
Jul 15, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Dr Sam Parrett was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the 80th anniversary celebration of Soroptimist International Tunbridge Wells & District. Members past and present, together with civic leaders and National, Regional and Club...
Jul 15, 2026 | Featured News, General News
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the Battle of Britain Memorial Day Service at the National Memorial to The Few at Capel-le-Ferne on 12 July, joining distinguished guests, veterans, serving personnel, cadets and members of the public in remembrance of the...
Jul 15, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to Kent on 9 July, when His Royal Highness undertook a number of engagements across the county. During the visit, The Duke visited The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, where he...
