News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
QAVS Presentation to Hands of Hope
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to present Hands of Hope with their well deserved Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. She was accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, who was involved with assessing the group for this prestigious award. Hands of Hope is an...
Kent’s Big Writing Challenge
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the Final of Kent's Big Writing Challenge where she presented the worthy winners with their awards. Well done to all the children who took part in the challenge and many congratulations to all the winners, there...
Gravesham Pride
Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, was pleased to be invited to attend the Gravesham Pride Day in Gravesend during the Summer. This fantastic event included a parade and Dr Vasudaven was delighted to be given the opportunity to speak at this important event in the...
Dartford Science and Technology College
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend Dartford Science and Technology College's Community Day last term where she had the opportunity to visit various projects in the area. She was very pleased to meet with all the students and learn more about their annual...
Citizenship Ceremonies in Kent
Each week, Deputy Lieutenants take part in a Citizenship Ceremony at the Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone. These important Ceremonies are where new British Citizens are officially welcomed to Kent. To read more about the special Jubilee Ceremony that was held in June,...
Lord-Lieutenant’s Visit to Wealden Sailability
The Lord-Lieutenant enjoyed a fantastic visit to Wealden Sailability where she learnt more about this wonderful charity and the great work they are doing in the County. Wealden Sailability won The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service several years ago and they continue...
Let Loose Concert
Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond, had a fantastic time at the Let Loose Concert held in Gillingham in the Summer. The Concert is organised by M J Praise and is an annual outdoor event, open to all. It aims to raise awareness of the issues facing those who have been...
Tunbridge Wells Mela
During the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Georgie Warner was delighted to attend the Tunbridge Wells Mela, held in Calverley Grounds and organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council with Arts Council England and Royal Tunbridge Wells Together. Georgie had a fantastic time...
Annual RBLI Charity Bike Ride
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley was pleased to welcome the riders from the annual Royal British Legion Industries charity cycle event as they stopped off in Hythe for a water break. One of the riders was the Mayor of Hythe, Cllr Jim Martin....
Proclamations across the County
Following the sad announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen, proclamations took place around the County. The High Sheriff of Kent delivered the County Proclamation in Maidstone with the Lord-Lieutenant present. Later on in the afternoon, Boroughs,...
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen
LORD-LIEUTENANT OF KENT PAYS COUNTY’S TRIBUTE TO OUR “INSPIRATIONAL” QUEEN Queen Elizabeth II was an inspirational presence in all our lives, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent said after the sad news of her death. Lady Colgrain paid tribute to Her Majesty, saying she was...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend this year's Battle of Britain Memorial Day in July and was accompanied by one of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets. The Guest of Honour at the event was the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE ADC. The...
