Sep 17, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
TPS Global Logistics based in Aylesford are proud winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time. The company also celebrated their 15 year anniversary with 100 employees, customers, friends, family and dignitaries joining them for a...Aug 7, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Message of Congratulations from Viscount De L’Isle, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and Deputy President of SERFCA (Kent) “I am delighted to congratulate Kent County Council on winning the prestigious Ministry of Defence 2018 Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for...
Jul 23, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
Even in the presence of royalty, the Few inevitably steal the show – and it was Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM who did just that at July’s Memorial Day commemorations at the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone. Wing Commander Farnes, two...
Jul 23, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant recently visited the Royal British Legion Village to updated by Chief Executive, Mr Steve Sherry CMG OBE, on excellent progress made to date. RBLI is winning more attention for its integrated health and social care, which means it has something...
Jul 23, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord–Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle hosted their Annual Civic Reception for all incoming Local Authority Mayors, District Council Chairmen and Chief Executives in the Barons Hall at Penshurst Place on 19th June. In welcoming everyone to Penshurst Place the...
Jun 29, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
Cranbrook School was delighted to receive a visit by HRH The Princess Royal on Tuesday 12 June to celebrate its fifth centenary year. The Princess Royal, who was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, made an extensive tour of the school site, meeting a large...
Jun 8, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
The Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas performed a Beating Retreat ceremony at Brompton Barracks following a reception in the Corps Officers’ Mess, given by Lieutenant Colonel Will Robinson, Commanding Officer of 1 Regiment RSME and Holdfast Training Services. The evening...
May 14, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
This Ceremony was held to unveil a special paver near the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial in memory of Major Eric Stuart Dougall VC MC , Royal Field Artillery, who was born in Tunbridge Wells 13th April 1886, and died 14th April 1918 at Kemmel in Belgium. Major Eric...
May 5, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
Mrs Jane Ashton was installed as the new High Sheriff of Kent at St George’s Church, Benenden, on Sunday 8th April 2018. The service was preceded by a luncheon at Benenden School, and followed by tea there by kind permission of the Headmistress, Mrs Samantha...
May 5, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
The Duke of Kent arrived on the Isle of Sheppey greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant, and started his visit at the Guildhall Museum at Queenborough to meet the Charter 650 Committee which was formed to celebrate 650 years of the town’s Royal Charter which was given by King...
Dec 29, 2017 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
The Princess Royal was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant when visiting the County on 1st December and was escorted to the following destinations – AC Goatham and Son Cold Storage Facility and Packhouse The Princess Royal opened the new £10million Goatham packhouse...
Dec 9, 2017 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Square Pegs, a youth arts organisation for people with special needs aged 7-25 exists for young people who don’t fit in with mainstream activities because of learning or communication difficulties. The group which started 12 years ago, were very proud to...
