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...
Jan 11, 2023 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The wonderful Cohesion Plus hosted an event in October to celebrate Black History Month. Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven, attended the event on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant and was thrilled (and surprised!) to receive an Award for his contributions to...
Jan 11, 2023 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
In October 2022, SERFCA held the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony at the Salomons Estate to celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals. The Lord-Lieutenant was most impressed by the demonstration of the volunteer ethos shown by the worthy recipients...
Dec 31, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
We would like to congratulate all the Kent residents who have received an Honour in the New Years Honours List for 2023. They are all absolutely exceptional and contribute so much to the County, and to the Country, The impact they have on their communities and the...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, had the pleasure of attending the South East Coast Ambulance Service Awards in October where he presented recipients with The Queen’s Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The Ceremony recognised the achievements of staff,...
Nov 25, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Chatham Town Football Club with their extremely well-deserved Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Chatham Town Football Club is making a real difference to the community in Chatham. The sheer number of volunteers is...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to present Hands of Hope with their well deserved Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. She was accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, who was involved with assessing the group for this prestigious award. Hands of Hope is...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the Final of Kent’s Big Writing Challenge where she presented the worthy winners with their awards. Well done to all the children who took part in the challenge and many congratulations to all the winners,...
Oct 3, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Each week, Deputy Lieutenants take part in a Citizenship Ceremony at the Archbishop’s Palace in Maidstone. These important Ceremonies are where new British Citizens are officially welcomed to Kent. To read more about the special Jubilee Ceremony that was held in...
Jun 29, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Auston, was delighted to present Jack Barrell, aged 11 from Lydd, the much sought-after Wheels of Time 2022 Top Award badge and certificate. Jack was the first in the County to collect all 53 badges from participating Wheels of Time museums and...
Jun 28, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to host a British Empire Medal Investiture at Chevening House on 22 June for medallists from Kent who were awarded their British Empire Medal in HM The Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List. Liesje Athwal receives the Award for Services to... 
