Freedom of Medway

Freedom of Medway

The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to join the celebrations as the Freedom of Medway was officially granted to the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the Chatham Branch of the Royal Naval Association. To be given the Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic...
Fordwich Civic Service

Fordwich Civic Service

Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Fordwich Town Council’s Annual Civic Service. This special service brings together Mayors and Chairmen from across the County and is always an enjoyable occasion. Thank you so...
St John Ambulance Band

St John Ambulance Band

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to meet with William (Bill) Jarvis at the St John Service of Thanksgiving in September at Rochester Cathedral. Bill has been in the St John Band for 70 years and at 88 years of age is showing no signs of retiring yet! Congratulations...
Refurbished Oakwood House

Refurbished Oakwood House

Deputy Lieutenant, Geraldine Allinson, was pleased to officially cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished Oakwood House in Maidstone. Kent County Council has moved its Registration Service here along with Kent Adult Education, the Coroners Courts and Adoption Services....
Tenterden Royal British Legion

Tenterden Royal British Legion

Deputy Lieutenant, Peter Bishop, was delighted to be invited to a special surprise 100th birthday party for Flt Lt Colin Deverall at the Tenterden Branch of the Royal British Legion. Colin is still very active and is the Chairman of the Tenterden Branch. The surprise...
Canterbury City Council

Canterbury City Council

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend a Reception at Canterbury City Council to congratulate them on receiving the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme for their commitment to the Armed Forces. This is a national recognition award...
Citizenship Ceremonies

Citizenship Ceremonies

The Deputy Lieutenants regularly have the pleasure of attending Citizenship Ceremonies in the County to officially congratulate new British Citizens in Kent. These ceremonies take place weekly at Kent County Council, and once a month at Medway Council. The Deputy...
Black History Month in Gravesham

Black History Month in Gravesham

During Black History Month, Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, attended a Black History Month Celebration, organised by the North Kent Caribbean Network. It was an evening of music, entertainment and food at The Woodville and everyone involved had a great time....