Jan 12, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Just before Christmas, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, had the pleasure of attending the Freedom of Folkestone Parade by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles. The Parade took place at Sir John More Barracks and had a Coronation theme, with many on parade...
Jan 10, 2024 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Annual Kent Special Constabulary Awards took place in December to recognise and celebrate the best police volunteering in the county. Two of our Deputy Lieutenants were present at the Awards Ceremony – Sir George Jessel and Nadra Ahmed in her role as High...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NHS in July 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. Whilst there, she raised the NHS Flag and planted a tree to commemorate this special anniversary. She met the Air Ambulance Team and NHS staff...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
The Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival took place in the Summer and Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond attended to represent the Lord-Lieutenant, and thoroughly enjoyed herself. This annual event is organised by Cohesion Plus and takes place at Platinum Jubilee Park in...
Jan 8, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood had a fantastic time at Medway Ghanaian Association’s Family Fun Day. It took place at Rainham Recreation Ground and there were activities for all ages and interests. The event was to celebrate Ghana’s Republic...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, was pleased to attend the VJ Day commemorative service in Hythe in the Summer. It was a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and it was lovely to have the local Scouts present with their standard. Those present...
Jan 5, 2024 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Sussex Avenue, a Sanctuary supported living facility in Canterbury providing exceptional support for adults with disabilities. Whilst there, Kate had the pleasure of planting...
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Ganesha Festival celebration in Dartford. The Ganesha Festival is a celebration deeply rooted in Indian culture and heritage and is about celebrating community and what binds...
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the dedication of Hythe and Saltwood Royal British Legion Branch Standard. The sun shone on this very special event and everyone enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. Photo...
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to join the celebrations as the Freedom of Medway was officially granted to the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the Chatham Branch of the Royal Naval Association. To be given the Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic...
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Fordwich Town Council’s Annual Civic Service. This special service brings together Mayors and Chairmen from across the County and is always an enjoyable occasion. Thank you so...
Dec 18, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to meet with William (Bill) Jarvis at the St John Service of Thanksgiving in September at Rochester Cathedral. Bill has been in the St John Band for 70 years and at 88 years of age is showing no signs of retiring yet! Congratulations...
