Nov 8, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
Five trees have been planted in the grounds of Margate’s historic Tudor House as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project. The project was launched in 2015 with an appeal to all 53 Commonwealth nations to take part in tree planting to mark Her Majesty’s long...
Oct 31, 2018 | General News
The Sittingbourne Maritime Cadets and Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Caroline Goodwin, hosted a Trafalgar Night Dinner at the Coniston Hotel, Sittingbourne on the 20th October to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and to commemorate the immortal...
Oct 23, 2018 | General News
Sittingbourne dazzled with colourful lights as the second Swale Fusion Festival took place on Friday 12th October 2018. The festival was organised by Cohesion Plus, working in partnership with Swale Borough Council and Kent Equality Cohesion Council. The Festival...
Oct 17, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle MBE, held an investiture at Penshurst Place for the six British Empire Medal recipients nominated in Her Majesty The Queen’s June 2018 Birthday Honours List. Chosen for their outstanding and dedicated community work and public...
Oct 16, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
The annual Kent Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony highlights the bravery, dedication and long service of some extraordinary people. This year the Service, at Oakwood House, Maidstone, welcomed Her Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant, The Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG...
Oct 16, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Annual Award Ceremony for the County of Kent took place on 25th September 2018 at the prestigious Salomon’s Estate in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards are for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, cadets...
Sep 28, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
Wet weather did not stop Kent from honouring those who served in the First World War and those who serve the county today. Although the Kent First World War Centenary Service on Sunday 23rd September had to be scaled back because of torrential rain earlier in the day,...
Sep 17, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
TPS Global Logistics based in Aylesford are proud winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time. The company also celebrated their 15 year anniversary with 100 employees, customers, friends, family and dignitaries joining them for a...Aug 7, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Message of Congratulations from Viscount De L’Isle, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and Deputy President of SERFCA (Kent) “I am delighted to congratulate Kent County Council on winning the prestigious Ministry of Defence 2018 Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for...
Aug 7, 2018 | General News
On 26th July at St Andrew’s Gardens in Gravesend, Councillor David Turner, as the Leader of Gravesham Borough Council and Freeman of the Borough, along with Rt Rev James Longstaff, Bishop of Rochester and Bishop of HM Prisons, unveiled a statue of Her Majesty Queen...
Aug 6, 2018 | General News
The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi, held a garden party at Turkey Mill, Maidstone, for representatives of his chosen charities, and guests who are supporting him with his community efforts. Funds raised on the day went to West Kent Befriending Service, The...
Jul 24, 2018 | General News
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle MBE took the salute during the service held at The Step Short Arch on Lees Cliff Road, Folkestone on 22nd July. The Lord Warden of The Cinque Ports Admiral of The Fleet The Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL made an address,...
