News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
NHS 75
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...
Ramsgate Sea Scouts new HQ
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to officially open the 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts' new HQ in the Summer. Two years ago, the group were donated an unused building which was in desperate need of renovation works. The whole leadership team of 6th Ramsgate...
Cobdown Park Sauna
In July, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, joined Tracey Crouch MP as she welcomed the Finnish Ambassador to the Cobdown Park Sauna in Aylesford. The Sauna is thought to be the oldest sauna in the country and was a gift from the 1948 Finnish Olympic Team for the...
Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival
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...
Medway Ghanaian Association Family Fun Day
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 Day and...
Tunbridge Wells Mela
In the Summer, the wonderful Cohesion Plus held the Tunbridge Wels Mela at Calverley Grounds. Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner, attended this event which is always such a fantastic day for all the community. Read more about the Mela on the Cohesion Plus website and...
Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party
In the Summer, the Lord-Lieutenant, The Lady Colgrain with her husband, The Lord Colgrain, hosted a Garden Party at their home to thank those in Kent who work so hard in the County from all sectors. It was a wonderful evening in the beautiful sunshine and Lord and...
VJ Day in Hythe
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...
Sussex Avenue 30th Anniversary
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...
Visit to Ashford Volunteer Centre
The Lord-Lieutenant had a wonderful time when she visited Ashford Volunteer Centre at the end of the Summer. We are so fortunate to work so closely with the team at Ashford Volunteer Centre. They are constantly championing volunteering in the County and supporting...
Kent New Year Honours 2024 Announced
Many congratulations to all those honoured in HM The King's New Year Honours List. A wonderful list of exceptional Kent residents who are doing so much for their communities and their Country. Thank you and well done to all who have had their contributions recognised...
Ganesha Festival
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...
