Sep 15, 2015 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Wealden Sailability, a Sevenoaks charity that provides people with disabilities the chance to learn to sail has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Mr Richard Oldfield. The accolade is the highest award...
Sep 14, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
The Unveiling of The Buffs Statue by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark took place in bright sunshine in the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral on Friday 11th September. In order to provide a lasting memorial to The Buffs in Canterbury and the men of Kent who gave their...
Aug 28, 2015 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant as President of Kent County Priory Group attended the Thanksgiving and Re-dedication Service to mark the centenary of St John Maidstone Division which was held in the open air at the Friars on Saturday 22nd August 2015. The Service was conducted by...
Aug 26, 2015 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant presented Young Lives Foundation with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at an awards ceremony at Eastwell Manor, Ashford on 5th August, 2015. Over 80 guests including the volunteers of YLF’s Appropriate Adult Service, to whom the award is...
Jul 20, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events
It is with deep regret that the Lieutenancy records the death peacefully in his sleep of the former Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Allan Willett CMG CVO at his Chilham home on 18 July 2015. He would have been 79 next month. His successor as Her Majesty The Queen’s...
Jul 16, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant Viscount De L’Isle MBE joined Army and Air Cadets from Canterbury and the surrounding area, at the official opening of their new Joint Cadet Centre at Leros Barracks, Sturry Road, Canterbury, on Thursday 16 July 2015. The Lord Mayor of Canterbury...
Jul 15, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
The cool and blustery weather did not dampen the spirits of the many members of the public who attended the Memorial Day Event at Capel-le-Ferne. Since the 2014 Memorial Day the iconic “Wing” Visitor Centre has been built and was officially opened by The Queen on 26th...
Jul 15, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
HRH The Countess of Wessex made a visit to The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate. It was a beautiful sunny day and The Countess of Wessex toured the Sensory Garden meeting the Children and Staff. On to Chime Communications, in Ashford, the Company are celebrating...
Jul 14, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events
The sun shone warmly on the first Royal British Legion County Parade and Service to be held in a renewed memorial garden. The Royal British Legion Industries’ Garden of Honour, in the Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford, proved an inspiring venue for this special...
Jun 23, 2015 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The closing date for 2016 entries for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), was 18th September 2015. For 2017 applications should be received by 16th September 2016, however they can be submitted at any time before then. Details can be obtained...
Jun 23, 2015 | General News, Kent County Events
A poignant and entertaining series of commemorative events for the New Waterloo Dispatch (NWD) culminated in colourful drama in Faversham, Sittingbourne and Chatham. They were a fitting climax to the series of events across the county on June 20 and 27 to mark the...
