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...
Jun 2, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Five groups in Kent have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. The winning groups in Kent are Chatham Town Football Club, Hands of Hope, Friends of...
Jun 1, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Many congratulations to those in Kent who have been recognised in the Birthday Honours 2022 list. We are so proud to have such outstanding individuals in the County and wish them all the best, thank you for all you do. The full list of Kent recipients is: Most...
May 18, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present the following people with their well deserved medals at an Investiture held at Chevening House last month. Alan Emby BEM, For Services to the Community in Broadstairs (received by his daughter on his behalf). Jonathan... 
