News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 11 March and Deputy Lieutenants attended flag raisings of the Commonwealth Flag around the County. The theme for 2024 was One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth. Learn more about Commonwealth Day and how The...
King’s Award for Voluntary Service Presentations
The Lord-Lieutenant has thoroughly enjoyed presenting The King's Award for Voluntary Service to our four winning groups. Child's Vision received their Award in March with Academy FM, SATEDA and Sittingbourne Community Radio being presented with their Awards in April....
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Visit to Maidstone
The Lord-Lieutenant joined some of her Deputy Lieutenants including Gurvinder Sandher and Bill Cockcroft at an Audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby: a themed reception on Collaboration for Community Regeneration & Growth. The...
Holi Celebrations in Dartford
Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Holi Celebrations in Dartford. This fantastic event was organised by the wonderful Kent Equality Cohesion Council and brought the community together for a fun celebration of the Festival of...
Poppy Appeal Thankyou to Volunteers
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Kent Royal British Legion's thank you event for the volunteers who co-ordinate the Poppy Appeal in Kent. Without these volunteers, the annual Poppy Appeal wouldn't happen and we are so grateful for all they are doing to...
Holi Celebrations in Maidstone
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, had a fantastic time at the Holi Celebrations in Maidstone. Holi is a significant Hindu celebration, also known as the Festival of Colours. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love. For many,...
International Women’s Day at Diversity House
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to join the celebrations at Diversity House in Sittingbourne on International Women's Day. The event was hosted by Christine Locke, CEO of Diversity House and featured many speakers including the Lord-Lieutenant who spoke about...
Child’s Vision receives King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Child’s Vision with their King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Child’s Vision is a charity who support children who are living with domestic abuse. The small team of volunteers are doing an incredible job with these young...
Channel Dash Memorial
In February, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Channel Dash Memorial Service in Ramsgate. This special service was organised by Ramsgate Royal Naval Association to give those who took part in the Channel Dash the...
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was delighted to join the celebrations in Maidstone for Lunar New Year. This fantastic event was organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council to celebrate the year of the dragon!
Holocaust Memorial Day
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, Deputy Lieutenant, Clive Stevens, joined the Mayor of Ramsgate and the High Sheriff of Kent at a special Memorial Service for the victims of genocide, past and present. We would like to thank the Mayor of Ramsgate for hosting this...
HRH The Duke of Gloucester Visits Kent
We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Kent on 8 March where he was welcomed at venues in Dover and Deal. His Royal Highness began the day at Richborough Roman Fort in Sandwich, an English Heritage Site. Richborough is the most symbolically...
