News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Lord-Lieutenant Meritorious Service Certificate
Deputy Lieutenants, Peter Gilbert and Andrew Wood were delighted to present Lt Cdr Dick Thackery with his SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant's Meritorious Service Certificate at the Royal College of Defence Studies. Dick had been unable to attend the Awards Ceremony but we were...
Ghana Republic Day
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Chris Gilbert, was delighted to join the Medway Ghanaian Association to celebrate Ghana's Republic Day. A Family Fun Day was held in Rainham for all the local community to enjoy and it was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get...
MND Global Awareness Day
On Motor Neurone Global Awareness Day, the Lord-Lieutenant joined the MND Community in Kent for a Roundtable event and reception. The event was a great success and established some really important benchmarks and relationships with care providers across the county....
Citizenship Ceremonies at Medway
Deputy Lieutenants have the pleasure of attending Citizenship Ceremonies each month in Rochester to welcome those in Medway who are receiving their British Citizenship. These ceremonies take place at the Corn Exchange in Rochester and the Deputy Lieutenants join the...
Kent Police Cadets Passing Out Parade
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the Kent Volunteer Police Cadets Passing Out Parade where 74 new Cadets 'passed-out' following their intensive new recruit course. Lady Colgrain thoroughly enjoyed meeting the new Police Cadets and talking to them about...
Inter Faith Week Reception
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to host a networking reception to mark the start of Inter Faith Week on 11 November. Lady Colgrain hosted this reception with one of her Deputy Lieutenants, Gurvinder Sandher ,who is the CEO of Kent Equality Cohesion Council. It was a...
Priority Freight Wins King’s Award for Enterprise
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to visit Priority Freight in Dover to present them with their King's Award for Enterprise. She was joined by Deputy Lieutenant, Clive Stevens and her Lord-Lieutenant Cadet, Layana Joshy. Priority Freight winning this Award is...
Brigade Electronics Receives King’s Award for Enterprise
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Brigade Electronics with their King's Award for Enterprise at a special celebratory presentation. Brigade Electronics wins this prestigious Award in the International Trade Category for the second time, the first time being...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the annual Battle of Britain Memorial day Service at Capel Le Ferne. Lady Colgrain took the salute and laid a wreath to honour 'the few'. Lady Colgrain was accompanied by her husband, Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain and one...
Armed Forces Day 2024
Armed Forces Day 2024 took place on 29 June and Deputy Lieutenants attended events around the County to celebrate this important occasion where communities have the opportunity to thank the Armed Forces for all they do. Earlier in the week, Armed Forces Flags were...
St Peter’s Village Tour
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, had the pleasure of representing the Lord-Lieutenant at the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the St Peter's Village Tour. St Peter's Village Tour is run by 100 volunteers and offers free historical and interactive tours around the...
SSAFA Kent AGM
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the SSAFA Kent AGM where she is President. The AGM included information on the wonderful and much needed work that SSAFA does for the Armed Forces Community in Kent, supporting serving personnel and veterans as well as their...
