Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, was pleased to be invited to attend the Gravesham Pride Day in Gravesend during the Summer. This fantastic event included a parade and Dr Vasudaven was delighted to be given the opportunity to speak at this important event in the...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend Dartford Science and Technology College’s Community Day last term where she had the opportunity to visit various projects in the area. She was very pleased to meet with all the students and learn more about their...
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...
Oct 3, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond, had a fantastic time at the Let Loose Concert held in Gillingham in the Summer. The Concert is organised by M J Praise and is an annual outdoor event, open to all. It aims to raise awareness of the issues facing those who have been...
Oct 3, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
During the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner was delighted to attend the Tunbridge Wells Mela, held in Calverley Grounds and organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council with Arts Council England and Royal Tunbridge Wells Together. Georgie had a fantastic time...
Oct 3, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley was pleased to welcome the riders from the annual Royal British Legion Industries charity cycle event as they stopped off in Hythe for a water break. One of the riders was the Mayor of Hythe, Cllr Jim Martin....
Oct 3, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Following the sad announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen, proclamations took place around the County. The High Sheriff of Kent delivered the County Proclamation in Maidstone with the Lord-Lieutenant present. Later on in the afternoon, Boroughs,...
Aug 15, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend this year’s Battle of Britain Memorial Day in July and was accompanied by one of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets. The Guest of Honour at the event was the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE ADC....
Aug 15, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the Challenger Troop Awards at Meadowfields School last month. She was accompanied by the Mayor of Swale, Cllr Simon Clark. Challenger Troop provides young people with engagement programmes with a military...
Aug 15, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Lady Newey, was delighted to attend the History Day at St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend. History Day gives all the Year 7 students the opportunity to focus on commemoration and remembrance by producing art, poetry and prose...
Jun 30, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants were pleased to support Armed Forces Week during June. Deputy Lieutenants attended Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremonies around the County. The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of attending the Reserves Day event at Kent...
Jun 30, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Trevor Sturgess attended the Inaugural Fathers Day Service of Remembrance held in St Joseph’s Chapel at The Friars, Aylesford Priory. The Service was led by the Bishop of Dover, The Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin MBE and the Prior, Father...
