News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Visit to Air Ambulance
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to be invited to visit Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex at Rochester to meet with David Welch, Chief Executive, Leigh Curtis, Executive Director of Service Delivery, Lynne Harris, Executive Director of Income Generation, Marketing and...
Dartford Festival of Lights
Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford attending the Dartford Festival of Lights, organised by Cohesion Plus. The Festival celebrated the diverse community in Dartford and everyone enjoyed the performances and lanterns created by children in local schools. This video has...
The Queen’s Green Canopy and The RBLI
The Lord-Lieutenant had the absolute pleasure of joining veteran, Peter Topley, in the planting of a tree at the RBLI in Maidstone to celebrate the RBLI being given the opportunity to manufacture the plaques for The Queen's Green Canopy. The Queen's Green Canopy...
Gravesham Festival of Lights
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven attended the excellent community event, Gravesham Festival of Lights, organised by Cohesion Plus. The event brought the community together for a wonderful celebration. The beautiful lanterns were created by children from local...
Gifted Young Generation Showcase
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven had a wonderful time at the Gifted Young Generation Showcase at The Grand in Gravesend. Gifted Young Generation supports young people and their mental health. The Showcase celebrates the young people's skills and achievements. GYG...
Investitures at Chevening House
The Lord-Lieutenant has presented individuals from Kent with their long awaited medals at Investitures held in October and November. We were extremely fortunate to hold the presentations at the beautiful Chevening House in Sevenoaks, the perfect setting for such...
Remembrance in Kent
The Lieutenancy supported Remembrance Services across the County this Remembrance Sunday and laid wreaths at memorials throughout Kent. The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Service and Parade in Rochester, accompanied by one of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets, CWO Andrew Loy...
Tree Planting for Tunbridge Wells Soroptimists
The Lord-Lieutenant joined the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 11 November to plant a tree in Dunorlan Park to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the chartering of Tunbridge Wells Soroptimists. This was a wonderful occasion to celebrate this fantastic...
Mayor of Maidstone’s Civic Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the Mayor of Maidstone's Civic Service at All Saints Church in Maidstone on Friday 5 November. The Lord-Lieutenant would like to thank the Mayor, Cllr Fay Gooch, for a wonderful Service in this fantastic church in the County...
Black History Month Celebrations
Deputy Lieutenants, Bhargawa Vasudaven and Jo Holmes were pleased to attend the screening of the Cohesion Plus film, 'Identity', as part of Kent's celebrations for Black History Month. This event took place in partnership with the North Kent Caribbean Network and...
Lieutenancy Awayday to Folkestone
The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants had a fantastic day in Folkestone where they toured the Folkestone Triennial. The Folkestone Triennial is an annual event, organised by Creative Folkestone where artworks decorate the town and residents and visitors can...
Wrotham Festival of Light
Deputy Lieutenant, Nadra Ahmed, had a wonderful time at the Wrotham Festival of Light, organised in partnership by Cohesion Plus, Kent Equality Cohesion Council and Saint Georges Primary School. The Festival saw the community come together with all ages celebrating...
