News & Updates

Deputy Lieutenant, James Ryeland, attended the Ceremony for the 105th Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918. The Ceremony took place at the Zeebrugge Bell which was a gift of thanks from the King of Belgium in recognition...

Deputy Lieutenant and Link DL for Dartford, Kelvin Holford had a great time at the St George's Day Celebrations in Dartford. The event, organised by the fantastic Kent Equality Cohesion Council, saw a parade with a red dragon and celebrations for the whole community...

Link Deputy Lieutenant for Tunbridge Wells, Georgie Warner, attended the ceremony of Dr Philip Whitbourn receiving the Freedom of Tunbridge Wells Borough on Wednesday 19 April. The Mayor presented Dr Whitbourn with his framed certificate with Ben Chapeland and William...

Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a special flag raising ceremony on Thursday April 13 in Community Square in Gravesend to mark the Ramadan period and Eid al-Fitr. Around 100 people from the local community attended the ceremony...

We are really proud of Deputy Lieutenant, Judith Armitt who took part in the Sleepout for Porchlight event at Leeds Castle. Everyone who took part in the event slept under the stars in the cold (2 degrees) to really get a feel as to what it's like to be be homeless....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...