News & Updates
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Kent Cheer Academy Summer Showcase
Deputy Lieutenant Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Kent Cheer Academy Summer Showcase on 6 June. Held across a full day of performances, the showcase brought together athletes, families and members of the wider community to...
Includes Us Too afternoon tea fundraiser
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Ashton was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Includes Us Too afternoon tea fundraiser held at Stone Green Farm. Includes Us Too is a Kent-based charity supporting supporting disabled children, young people and their families...
Opening of the Heritage Annex in Rainham
Deputy Lieutenant Simon Dean was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the official opening of the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne's new Heritage Annex in Rainham. Despite the warm bank holiday weekend, the Annex welcomed a steady stream of visitors,...
Science and Technology Challenge Day
Deputy Lieutenant Lady Melville (Hilary Eldridge) was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Science and Technology Challenge Day held at the University of Greenwich in Medway. Organised by MCS Projects Ltd, the event aims to inspire young people to pursue...
Remembering Corporal McIlvenny in Twydall
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Andrew Wood was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at a moving service of remembrance in Twydall for Corporal McIlvenny of the Royal Engineers, who gave his life during the Falklands conflict. The service provided a poignant...
Volunteers’ celebration event – Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to join the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) during Volunteers' Week for their annual Volunteers' Celebration event. Bringing together more than 60 volunteers, the event recognised the vital role they play in supporting...
Visit to Kent Search and Rescue
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to visit Kent Search and Rescue at Lower Grange Farm, Sandling, where she learned more about the invaluable work carried out by this dedicated volunteer team. During the visit, Lady Colgrain was given an insight into...
Medway Watersports Trust Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to present Medway Watersports Trust with The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for voluntary groups in the United Kingdom. During a special celebration at their waterside centre in Gillingham, the...
Presentation of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Kent Active Retirement Association
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Kent Active Retirement Association with The King's Award for Voluntary Service at a special ceremony held on 15 May 2026. Often described as the 'MBE for voluntary groups', this prestigious award recognises the outstanding...
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to Eastchurch Aviation Museum
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Hugh Robertson, was delighted to present Eastchurch Aviation Museum with The King's Award for Voluntary Service on behalf of His Majesty The King, in recognition of its exceptional contribution to the local community and beyond. Sir Hugh was...
Presentation of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Ark Drama 2000
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to present Ark Drama 2000 with The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour bestowed on voluntary groups in the United Kingdom. For more than 25 years, Ark Drama 2000 has provided a safe, inclusive and nurturing...
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visits Credo Care Fostering
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester to Credo Care Fostering in Lydd during Foster Care Fortnight, marking the organisation's 25th anniversary of supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex...
