The Lord-Lieutenant left, presenting HRH The Countess of Wessex to local dignatories and the CE/Principal of the school, Mrs Wendy Eadsforth (c) Matt McArdle.
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.
Students and staff in the beautiful garden engage in a performance for HRH The Countess of Wessex to enjoy. (c) Matt McArdle.
On to Chime Communications, in Ashford, the Company are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The Countess of Wessex, who worked in Communications before her marriage, was very interested in the research, which company undertakes. Chime offered to conduct a pro-bono marketing survey on behalf of one of the Charities the Countess supports, which she gratefully received and agreed to suggest a suitable candidate.
Pictured right, Acting Dean, Canon Dr Philip Hesketh escorting HRH The Countess of Wessex through Rochester Cathedral. (c) Geoff Matthews.
Hard hats were the order of the day at Rochester Cathedral where work is going on to re-roof the library and make a secure area in the crypt for a permanent display area for the Textus Roffensis and other Cathedral Treasures.
HRH The Countess of Wessex is given a comprehensive tour of the crypt. (c) Geoff Matthews
The crypt will also be much more suitable for more events than has been the case in the past. The Countess of Wessex is Patron of the Rochester Cathedral Trust.
