Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
In April 2023, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Hypo Hounds Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony took place at the Ashford International Hotel. Hypo Hounds is a Diabetic Alert Assistant Dogs Charity and they are doing...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant, The Lady Colgrain, was honoured to be made a Commander in the Order of St John at an Investiture ceremony at the Priory Church, London on 17 May 2023. Others receiving this medal included Raymond Ashman and Dr Ian Jutting, County President for...
Dec 30, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Many congratulations to all those honoured in HM The King’s New Year Honours List. A wonderful list of exceptional Kent residents who are doing so much for their communities and their Country. Thank you and well done to all who have had their contributions...
Dec 18, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier Trevor Minter, was delighted to attend the Kent Fire and Rescue Service Annual Awards Ceremony where he presented the Long Service and Good Conduct Medals. Brigadier Minter had a wonderful time at this event and thoroughly enjoyed...
Dec 11, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present the Awards at the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony in November. The Ceremony celebrated the achievements of some outstanding individuals in our county. Awards were presented to Reservists and Cadets. The...
Nov 30, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On 7 November, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present recipients of the British Empire Medal with their medals at an Investiture held at Knole House in Sevenoaks. The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to be joined and assisted by two of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets,...
Nov 14, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Congratulations to the four Kent recipients of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. We are delighted to announce that Academy FM Thanet, Child’s Vision, SATEDA and Sittingbourne Community Radio have all been awarded with The King’s Award for...
Jun 26, 2023 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
In March, the Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of presenting Robin Shackell with his British Empire Medal at an Investiture held at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. Robin Shackell receives the British Empire Medal for his work as Deputy Governor of the Pitcairn...
Jun 23, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Many congratulations to everyone at the wonderful Elvis and Kresse on receiving The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category. Elvis and Kresse was founded in 2005 when the founders learned that London Fire Brigade’s damaged hoses were...
Jun 19, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Many congratulations to all those honoured in HM The King’s Birthday Honours List. A great list and we are so fortunate to have so many exceptional people living in Kent and doing so much for their communities and their Country. We were delighted to see two Kent...
Jan 11, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present COOK with their Queen’s Award for Enterprise. COOK was founded in 1997 by Ed and Dale, two entrepreneurs, with a little shop in Farnham and an old pizza delivery kitchen. Inspired by the taste of great home-cooking,...
Jan 11, 2023 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On Thursday 17 November 2022, Major Dennis Bradley represented the Lord-Lieutenant as the Royal British Legion Cheriton and Morehall Branch were presented with the Freedom of Entry to the Town of Folkestone. The title of ‘Freedom of Entry to the Town of Folkestone’ is... 
