Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant, The Lady Colgrain, was honoured to be made a Commander in the Order of St John at an Investiture ceremony at the Priory Church, London on 17 May 2023. Others receiving this medal included Raymond Ashman and Dr Ian Jutting, County President for...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood had a fantastic time at Medway Ghanaian Association’s Family Fun Day. It took place at Rainham Recreation Ground and there were activities for all ages and interests. The event was to celebrate Ghana’s Republic...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News
In the Summer, the wonderful Cohesion Plus held the Tunbridge Wels Mela at Calverley Grounds. Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner, attended this event which is always such a fantastic day for all the community. Read more about the Mela on the Cohesion Plus website and...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News
In the Summer, the Lord-Lieutenant, The Lady Colgrain with her husband, The Lord Colgrain, hosted a Garden Party at their home to thank those in Kent who work so hard in the County from all sectors. It was a wonderful evening in the beautiful sunshine and Lord and...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, was pleased to attend the VJ Day commemorative service in Hythe in the Summer. It was a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and it was lovely to have the local Scouts present with their standard. Those present...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Sussex Avenue, a Sanctuary supported living facility in Canterbury providing exceptional support for adults with disabilities. Whilst there, Kate had the pleasure of planting...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News
The Lord-Lieutenant had a wonderful time when she visited Ashford Volunteer Centre at the end of the Summer. We are so fortunate to work so closely with the team at Ashford Volunteer Centre. They are constantly championing volunteering in the County and supporting...
