Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Geraldine Allinson, was pleased to officially cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished Oakwood House in Maidstone. Kent County Council has moved its Registration Service here along with Kent Adult Education, the Coroners Courts and Adoption Services....
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Peter Bishop, was delighted to be invited to a special surprise 100th birthday party for Flt Lt Colin Deverall at the Tenterden Branch of the Royal British Legion. Colin is still very active and is the Chairman of the Tenterden Branch. The surprise...
Dec 18, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Dennis Bradley, had a wonderful time at the Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum Christmas Party. The group support those living with dementia and their carers and families, and build awareness in the community. Well done and thankyou to everyone involved...
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 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend a Reception at Canterbury City Council to congratulate them on receiving the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme for their commitment to the Armed Forces. This is a national recognition award...
Dec 11, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Deputy Lieutenants regularly have the pleasure of attending Citizenship Ceremonies in the County to officially congratulate new British Citizens in Kent. These ceremonies take place weekly at Kent County Council, and once a month at Medway Council. The Deputy...
Dec 11, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
During Black History Month, Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, attended a Black History Month Celebration, organised by the North Kent Caribbean Network. It was an evening of music, entertainment and food at The Woodville and everyone involved had a great time....
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 24, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford, was delighted to attend the Dartford Festival of Light, organised by the wonderful Kent Equality Cohesion Council. Read more about his fantastic community event on their website.
Nov 24, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Kent where she visited Rochester Cathedral to attend a special dinner inaugurating the campaign for a new Song School at the Cathedral. Her Royal Highness is the Royal Patron of the Rochester Cathedral...
Nov 13, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Remembrance Service and Parade in Rochester this year where she was joined by the High Sheriff of Kent and of course, the Dean of Rochester who is one of our Deputy Lieutenants. We were delighted to welcome Commodore Bellfield, Royal...
Nov 8, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
HRH the Princess Royal visited Kent in October where she spent the day visiting projects across the County. Her Royal Highness started the day by opening the new Almshouses accommodation in Maidstone. The Almshouses provided affordable housing for older people and the... 
