News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Launch of Medway’s Non-Visible Disability Initiative
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft had the pleasure of attending the Launch of Medway’s non-visible disability initiative to support those with hidden disabilities at Rochester Cathedral. This initiative aims to tackle the impact of non-visible...
Mayor of Maidstone’s Scenic Cruise
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to join the Mayor of Maidstone's Scenic Cruise on the Kentish Lady on Friday 3 September. He had a fantastic evening on board, supporting the Mayor's charities - Heart of Kent Hospice, St John Ambulance and Fusion...
Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, attended the Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum Get Together Day and had a wonderful time, meeting with those who suffer from dementia and those who care for them. A fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to the Hythe Dementia...
Kent Army Cadet Force Annual Camp
During the Summer, The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Kent Army Cadet Force Camp. Lady Colgrain saw Kent cadets taking part in various adventurous training activities, shooting on the range and also met cadets out on exercise and training in the field. Lady Colgrain...
Let Loose Concert
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, had a great time at the Let Loose Concert in Gillingham in the Summer. Let Loose is an inclusive outdoor concert which takes place annually in Gillingham High Street to raise awareness and offer support to victims of domestic...
RBL Centenary Celebration, Hythe and Saltwood
On Saturday 24 July, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant (retd) Trevor Minter OBE DL joined veterans and other guests representing the organisations which have supported the RBL locally over the years, to mark the centenary anniversary of the Royal British Legion Hythe and...
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020 Presentations
The Lord-Lieutenant has had a busy couple of weeks presenting the 2020 winners of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service with their Awards. The presentations have all taken place now that restrictions have been lifted so that all volunteers involved could be there on...
Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 Presentations
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to be able to finally present the two Kent businesses who were awarded with The Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2020 with their Awards. Due to the pandemic, these presentations haven't been able to take place until now so they were...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day
On Saturday 4 July, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant attended the annual Memorial Service. Despite it having to be a smaller event than usual due to restrictions, it was just as special and a fitting tribute to The Few. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath to honour The...
Non League Diversity Football Festival
Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford had a fantastic time at the Non League Diversity Football Festival at the beginning of this month. A great day of football and wonderful to see so many people involved. Thank you to Cohesion Plus and all involved in this great...
Diversity House
The Lord-Lieutenant thoroughly enjoyed her visit to Diversity House in Sittingbourne for the launch event of the BAME Women's Experience of Covid-19. This important project looks at the experience that BAME women have had throughout the pandemic and how it has...
Hythe Armed Forces Day
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, was pleased to attend the Service in Hythe for this year's Armed Forces Day at the Hythe War Memorial. Despite the restrictions and therefore, limited numbers in attendance, the Service was extremely moving and Major Bradley...