News & Updates
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South Asian Heritage Month
We are delighted to share these fantastic videos made by Cohesion Plus as part of their Big Stories, Local Legends series. South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the UK in July and is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and educate about the rich...
Gravesham South Asian Heritage Month Celebration
Deputy Lieutenant Gill Fargher was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Gravesham South Asian Heritage Month Celebration, organised by Cohesion Plus. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of...
New chapter for Conservation at The Big Cat Sanctuary
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Ashton was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Grand Opening of the Small Cat Rescue Centre and Rusty-Spotted Cat Conservation Centre at The Big Cat Sanctuary. The new facilities mark an exciting milestone for The Big Cat...
Ramsgate Rose Garden Centenary Celebration
Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Ramsgate Rose Garden Centenary Celebration, held at Ramsgate’s Westcliff to mark 100 years of this much-loved community landmark. The afternoon brought together residents and...
The Not Forgotten Kent Garden Party
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Peter Gilbert was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at The Not Forgotten Kent Garden Party, a wonderful event bringing together veterans and serving personnel for an afternoon of friendship, support and companionship. The event...
Opening of Maya’s Boutique Upcycling Academy
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the opening of Maya’s Boutique Upcycling Academy in the heart of Canterbury. The new academy is a wonderful example of how local initiatives can bring people...
Tunbridge Wells Mela Festival celebrates 20 years
Deputy Lieutenant Gavin McKinnon was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Tunbridge Wells Mela Festival, held in Calverley Grounds earlier this month. Celebrating its 20th year, the festival has become a much-loved annual event and a vibrant showcase of...
80th Anniversary of Soroptimist International Tunbridge Wells & District
Deputy Lieutenant Dr Sam Parrett was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the 80th anniversary celebration of Soroptimist International Tunbridge Wells & District. Members past and present, together with civic leaders and National, Regional and Club...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the Battle of Britain Memorial Day Service at the National Memorial to The Few at Capel-le-Ferne on 12 July, joining distinguished guests, veterans, serving personnel, cadets and members of the public in remembrance of the...
HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Kent
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to Kent on 9 July, when His Royal Highness undertook a number of engagements across the county. During the visit, The Duke visited The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, where he...
Opening of Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to officially reopen the beautifully restored Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. As Vice Patron of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Lady Colgrain joined guests in celebrating the completion of an impressive 13-month...
Bishop of Rochester’s Garden Party
Deputy Lieutenant Chris Gilbert was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Bishop of Rochester’s Garden Party. The annual event brought together people from across the Diocese and wider community in celebration of the many individuals and organisations who...
