Nov 8, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
Five trees have been planted in the grounds of Margate’s historic Tudor House as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project. The project was launched in 2015 with an appeal to all 53 Commonwealth nations to take part in tree planting to mark Her Majesty’s long...
Oct 17, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle MBE, held an investiture at Penshurst Place for the six British Empire Medal recipients nominated in Her Majesty The Queen’s June 2018 Birthday Honours List. Chosen for their outstanding and dedicated community work and public...
Oct 16, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
The annual Kent Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony highlights the bravery, dedication and long service of some extraordinary people. This year the Service, at Oakwood House, Maidstone, welcomed Her Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant, The Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG...
Oct 16, 2018 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Annual Award Ceremony for the County of Kent took place on 25th September 2018 at the prestigious Salomon’s Estate in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards are for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, cadets...
Sep 28, 2018 | General News, Kent County Events
Wet weather did not stop Kent from honouring those who served in the First World War and those who serve the county today. Although the Kent First World War Centenary Service on Sunday 23rd September had to be scaled back because of torrential rain earlier in the day,...
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...
