News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Wheels of Time Launch 2023
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to launch Wheels of Time 2023 at Sandwich Guildhall. The Lord-Lieutenant thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking to everyone and wishes everyone who is taking part the best of luck. This is a fantastic initiative which takes place...
Robin Shackell BEM
In March, the Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of presenting Robin Shackell with his British Empire Medal at an Investiture held at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. Robin Shackell receives the British Empire Medal for his work as Deputy Governor of the Pitcairn...
150th Anniversary of Chatham Salvation Army
In March, the Lord-Lieutenant joined the celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of the Salvation Army in Chatham, one of the oldest Salvation Army's in the world. It was commenced in 1873 when William Booth was the leader of 'Christian Mission' which then became The...
Holi Celebrations in Dartford
Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Holi Festival of Colours Celebration in Dartford. Organised by Cohesion Plus, this was a fantastic community event. To learn more about the Holi Festival and its origins, visit the Cohesion...
Fenland Black Oak Table at Rochester Cathedral
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to unveil the Fenland Black Oak Table at Rochester Cathedral. The table was completed and unveiled in 2022 and was dedicated to Her Late Majesty The Queen as a 'Table for the Nation'. Read more about its history and discovery on the...
Duchess of Edinburgh Visit to Kent
We were thrilled to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Kent in April where she visited Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent and Medway Medical School and Kent Refugee Action Network. Her first visit of the day was at...
Eid Community Mela
Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond, was delighted to attend the Eid Community Mela. This fantastic event was organised by the Kent Equality Cohesion Council and took place in Fort Gardens in Gravesend. A wonderful way to bring the community together to celebrate Eid...
Kent Gifted and Talented Science and Technology Challenge Day
Deputy Lieutenant, Peter Gilbert, was delighted to attend the Kent Gifted and Talented Science and Technology Challenge Day. This annual event is organised by MCS Projects Ltd in conjunction with the University of Greenwich and has been running for more than ten...
Elvis and Kresse win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Many congratulations to everyone at the wonderful Elvis and Kresse on receiving The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category. Elvis and Kresse was founded in 2005 when the founders learned that London Fire Brigade’s damaged hoses were...
Windrush 75 Celebrations
Deputy Lieutenants attended events around the County to celebrate Windrush 75 and recognise the contributions and achievements of the Windrush generation. Windrush flags were raised in Gravesend and Dartford and a special Windrush 75 flag designed for Kent was raised...
Seven New Deputy Lieutenants Appointed
SEVEN new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mr Paul Barrett MBE (Canterbury); Mrs Marian Boswall (Maidstone); Colonel (Retd) Jane Carey-Harris TD VR...
Kent Birthday Honours 2023 Announced
Many congratulations to all those honoured in HM The King's Birthday Honours List. A great list and we are so fortunate to have so many exceptional people living in Kent and doing so much for their communities and their Country. We were delighted to see two Kent...
