News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
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...
Hythe and Saltwood RBL Standard Dedication
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the dedication of Hythe and Saltwood Royal British Legion Branch Standard. The sun shone on this very special event and everyone enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. Photo...
Freedom of Medway
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to join the celebrations as the Freedom of Medway was officially granted to the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the Chatham Branch of the Royal Naval Association. To be given the Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic...
Fordwich Civic Service
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Fordwich Town Council's Annual Civic Service. This special service brings together Mayors and Chairmen from across the County and is always an enjoyable occasion. Thank you so much...
St John Ambulance Band
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to meet with William (Bill) Jarvis at the St John Service of Thanksgiving in September at Rochester Cathedral. Bill has been in the St John Band for 70 years and at 88 years of age is showing no signs of retiring yet! Congratulations...
Refurbished Oakwood House
Deputy Lieutenant, Geraldine Allinson, was pleased to officially cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished Oakwood House in Maidstone. Kent County Council has moved its Registration Service here along with Kent Adult Education, the Coroners Courts and Adoption Services....
