News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Presentation of The King’s Award for Enterprise to Kentec Electronics
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Kentec Electronics with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade during a special ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Dartford. Joined by local civic and business leaders, Lady Colgrain congratulated the...
Rainham Community Awards presentation evening
Deputy Lieutenants Andrew Wood and Gill Fargher were delighted to attend the Rainham Community Awards presentation evening at St Margaret’s Church. The awards celebrated the remarkable individuals, groups and organisations whose dedication, generosity and commitment...
West Kent District Sea Cadets Awards Evening
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the West Kent District Sea Cadets Awards Evening, held at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, on 25 September. The evening celebrated the remarkable achievements, commitment and...
TS Jamaica Margate Heritage Day
Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at TS Jamaica’s Margate Heritage Day, an event that brought together cadets, families, volunteers and members of the local community to celebrate maritime heritage, service and achievement....
CCF Association President’s Awards presented at The King’s School, Canterbury
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, was delighted to visit The King’s School, Canterbury, to present the Combined Cadet Force Association President’s Awards to Cadet Company Sergeant Major Josie Manney and Cadet Staff Sergeant Lucy Thornhill. The awards, the...
Sunken Garden Eco Fair
Deputy Lieutenant Chris Nickols was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Sunken Garden Eco Fair in Westbrook, Margate. This year’s theme, “Thanet – Keeping it Local”, celebrated the individuals, organisations and community projects helping to create a more...
Emergency Services Day Flag Raising Ceremony in Sevenoaks
Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Sevenoaks District Council’s Emergency Services Day flag-raising ceremony on 9 September. The event brought together representatives from across Kent’s emergency services, local government...
Kent Police Volunteer Awards
Deputy Lieutenant Gill Fargher was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Kent Police Volunteer Awards held at Kent Police College. The awards celebrated the outstanding contribution made by volunteers who support Kent Police in a wide range of roles across...
Benenden Hospital
Deputy Lieutenant Nadra Ahmed was delighted to visit Benenden Hospital, where she learned more about the organisation’s commitment to innovation, patient care and workforce development. During the visit, Nadra met members of staff from a range of departments and heard...
Collis Millennium Green Trust Celebrates 25 Years
Deputy Lieutenant Victoria Wallace was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Collis Millennium Green Trust’s 25th Anniversary Community Fête. Victoria was delighted to officially open the fête, which marked 25 years of dedicated service by the Trust to the...
Freedom of the County Awarded to the Brigade of Gurkhas
Deputy Lieutenant Sir George Jessel was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Kent County Council as Members voted to award the Freedom of the County of Kent to the Brigade of Gurkhas. This honour is a fitting recognition of more than 200 years of loyal and...
HEDUCA Women, Girls & Youth Conference – Chatham
Deputy Lieutenant Dr Sam Parrett was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the HEDUCA Women, Girls & Youth Conference in Chatham. Addressing delegates on behalf of Lady Colgrain, Dr Parrett praised HEDUCA and its partners for creating an important platform...
