Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Lord Northbourne was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Battle of Britain Memorial at an extremely informative and entertaining illustrated talk given by the RAF Presentation Team. The informative presentation about the modern Royal Air Force was...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Bill Cockcroft DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant and perform the official opening of Maplewood Court, a new Care Home as part of the Oakland Care Group. The first resident arrived on 21 June, and the occupancy continues to grow as it proves to be a...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Trevor Sturgess, one of our Deputy Lieutenants, attended the annual Festival of Onam organised by the Kerala Cultural Association in Maidstone in September. As this took place during the mourning period, the event opened with two minutes’ silence and a tribute...
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 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,...
