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...
Tunbridge Wells Mela

Tunbridge Wells Mela

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...
Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party

Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party

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...
VJ Day in Hythe

VJ Day in Hythe

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...
Sussex Avenue 30th Anniversary

Sussex Avenue 30th Anniversary

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...
Visit to Ashford Volunteer Centre

Visit to Ashford Volunteer Centre

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...
Ganesha Festival

Ganesha Festival

Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Ganesha Festival celebration in Dartford. The Ganesha Festival is a celebration deeply rooted in Indian culture and heritage and is about celebrating community and what binds...