Mar 17, 2026 | General News
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and was involved in the Lord-Lieutenant and Kent High Sheriff’s Volunteers Service at Rochester Cathedral last week. It was an absolutely fantastic evening to give thanks to the county’s incredible volunteers and...
Mar 17, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to see the Holi Festival of Colours return to Dartford’s Open-Air Theatre in Central Park on Sunday 8 March. Represented on the day by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to support this...
Mar 9, 2026 | Featured News, General News
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Mr Simon Dean OBE (Tunbridge Wells); Dr Gill Fargher (Medway); Mrs Gail Hall (Maidstone); Mr Gavin McKinnon OBE...
Feb 23, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Maidstone on Saturday. Organised by the fantastic Cohesion Plus, the event brought communities together to welcome the Year of the Horse with...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to visit Mr Christopher Deering and present him with his MBE, recognising more than fifty years of exceptional voluntary service to disabled people and the wider community. Since 1967, Mr Deering has given his time as a volunteer...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the annual Ramsgate Royal Navy Association Channel Dash Memorial Service, held to remember the brave personnel who took part in Operation Fuller in 1942. This important commemoration reflects Kent’s significant role during...
Dec 9, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was delighted to visit Dartford junior parkrun, now in its 10th year and approaching its 400th event. With attendance up 50% this year and strong links growing with local schools, the event continues to be a fantastic...
Dec 8, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Mrs Georgie Warner, Link Deputy Lieutenant for Tunbridge Wells, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society Annual Dinner, held at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. Hosted by Helen Stewart,...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News
During the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Iron Pier Brewery v Gravesham Cricket Club Memorial Match, held in memory of Elliott on the fifth anniversary of his passing. The event was organised in support of the...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
On 6 July 2025, Deputy Lieutenant, Jo Holmes represented the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Battle of Britain Memorial Day Service held at the iconic memorial site in Capel-le-Ferne. This annual event pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of “The Few” – the Royal...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
On Armed Forces Day, Deputy Lieutenant Paul Barrett represented the Lord-Lieutenant at celebrations held in Canterbury, joining local communities in paying tribute to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News
Earlier in the year, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to accept the invitation to become Patron of the Medway Queen, a historic vessel renowned for its role in the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War. Lady Colgrain shared her pride in supporting this...
