Freedom of Folkestone Parade

Freedom of Folkestone Parade

Just before Christmas, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, had the pleasure of attending the Freedom of Folkestone Parade by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles. The Parade took place at Sir John More Barracks and had a Coronation theme, with many on parade...
NHS Donor Award Ceremony

NHS Donor Award Ceremony

Deputy Lieutenant, Nick Hely-Hutchinson, attended the Order of St John NHS Donor Awards Ceremony in May 2023 at Titsey Place where he presented Awards on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. The NHS website has more information on these important Awards. This is always a...
Hypo Hounds Awards Ceremony

Hypo Hounds Awards Ceremony

In April 2023, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Hypo Hounds Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony took place at the Ashford International Hotel. Hypo Hounds is a Diabetic Alert Assistant Dogs Charity and they are doing...
NHS 75

NHS 75

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NHS in July 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. Whilst there, she raised the NHS Flag and planted a tree to commemorate this special anniversary. She met the Air Ambulance Team and NHS staff...
Ramsgate Sea Scouts new HQ

Ramsgate Sea Scouts new HQ

Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to officially open the 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts’ new HQ in the Summer. Two years ago, the group were donated an unused building which was in desperate need of renovation works. The whole leadership team of 6th...
Cobdown Park Sauna

Cobdown Park Sauna

In July, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, joined Tracey Crouch MP as she welcomed the Finnish Ambassador to the Cobdown Park Sauna in Aylesford. The Sauna is thought to be the oldest sauna in the country and was a gift from the 1948 Finnish Olympic Team for the...
Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival

Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival

The Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival took place in the Summer and Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond attended to represent the Lord-Lieutenant, and thoroughly enjoyed herself. This annual event is organised by Cohesion Plus and takes place at Platinum Jubilee Park in...