Oct 11, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
This year is the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion. Both the national body and its Branch in Royal Tunbridge Wells were founded in 1921. The purpose of both has remained the same over the decades—“to support our Armed Forces community...
Oct 8, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
At the end of September, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony at the Salomons Estate. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of many outstanding individuals. The Lord-Lieutenant was most...
Sep 28, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of presenting SERV Kent with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at Chilham. SERV Kent is an incredible charity, providing emergency courier services, transporting vital supplies for the NHS and its major hospitals, as...
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to attend the Maidstone Mela at Mote Park on Sunday 19 September. The Maidstone Mela celebrates music, visual arts, food and dance from around the world and is a fantastic community event. Thank you to the wonderful...
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Kent Branch of SSAFA AGM last week at The Friars in Aylesford. Lady Colgrain presented the Long Service Awards in her role as President of the Kent Branch of SSAFA. She was delighted to meet so many of the volunteers and...
Sep 27, 2021 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the SAVE Britain’s Heritage and The Canterbury Society’s Launch of ‘Canterbury Take Care’, a collection of essays exploring the architectural history of Canterbury. The launch included a...
Sep 27, 2021 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Mayor of Tenterden’s Civic Service at St Mildred’s Church . A fantastic celebration of civic life in the County and lovely to see the sun shining!
Sep 27, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven attended a charity football match to raise funds for the Eliott Holmes Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund was set up to raise funds for young people to access mental health therapy when they need it. Dr Vasudaven spoke at the...
Sep 21, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
As a volunteer vaccinator, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL was invited to attend the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Health Federation Awards evening held in August, at Dartford Football Club. It was a huge privilege to have joined their vaccination team and take part in the...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft had the pleasure of attending the Launch of Medway’s non-visible disability initiative to support those with hidden disabilities at Rochester Cathedral. This initiative aims to tackle the impact of non-visible...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to join the Mayor of Maidstone’s Scenic Cruise on the Kentish Lady on Friday 3 September. He had a fantastic evening on board, supporting the Mayor’s charities – Heart of Kent Hospice, St John...
Sep 16, 2021 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, attended the Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum Get Together Day and had a wonderful time, meeting with those who suffer from dementia and those who care for them. A fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to the Hythe Dementia... 
