Reception for Punjab United

Reception for Punjab United

Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, attended a reception for Punjab United in May to recognise the achievement of Punjab Utd, a local, diverse football team from Gravesend, winning the Kent Senior Cup for the first time in the Club’s history. This is the...
Call The Midwife

Call The Midwife

The Lord-Lieutenant had a fantastic time at the Call The Midwife Tour at Chatham Historic Dockyard. Lady Colgrain joined local dignitaries including the Mayor of Medway for a tour of the sets of the popular television programme, Call The Midwife. We are so proud that...
Zeebrugge Ceremony

Zeebrugge Ceremony

Deputy Lieutenant, James Ryeland, attended the Ceremony for the 105th Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918. The Ceremony took place at the Zeebrugge Bell which was a gift of thanks from the King of Belgium in recognition...
Saint George’s Day in Dartford

Saint George’s Day in Dartford

Deputy Lieutenant and Link DL for Dartford, Kelvin Holford had a great time at the St George’s Day Celebrations in Dartford. The event, organised by the fantastic Kent Equality Cohesion Council, saw a parade with a red dragon and celebrations for the whole...
Freedom of Tunbridge Wells Borough

Freedom of Tunbridge Wells Borough

Link Deputy Lieutenant for Tunbridge Wells, Georgie Warner, attended the ceremony of Dr Philip Whitbourn receiving the Freedom of Tunbridge Wells Borough on Wednesday 19 April. The Mayor presented Dr Whitbourn with his framed certificate with Ben Chapeland and William...
Eid Flag Raising

Eid Flag Raising

Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a special flag raising ceremony on Thursday April 13 in Community Square in Gravesend to mark the Ramadan period and Eid al-Fitr. Around 100 people from the local community attended the ceremony...
Sleepout for Porchlight

Sleepout for Porchlight

We are really proud of Deputy Lieutenant, Judith Armitt who took part in the Sleepout for Porchlight event at Leeds Castle. Everyone who took part in the event slept under the stars in the cold (2 degrees) to really get a feel as to what it’s like to be be...
Wheels of Time Launch 2023

Wheels of Time Launch 2023

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to launch Wheels of Time 2023 at Sandwich Guildhall. The Lord-Lieutenant thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking to everyone and wishes everyone who is taking part the best of luck. This is a fantastic initiative which takes place...