News & Updates

Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven attended a charity football match to raise funds for the Eliott Holmes Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund was set up to raise funds for young people to access mental health therapy when they need it. Dr Vasudaven spoke at the...

As a volunteer vaccinator, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL was invited to attend the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Health Federation Awards evening held in August, at Dartford Football Club. It was a huge privilege to have joined their vaccination team and take part in the...

On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft had the pleasure of attending the Launch of Medway’s non-visible disability initiative to support those with hidden disabilities at Rochester Cathedral. This initiative aims to tackle the impact of non-visible...

Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to join the Mayor of Maidstone's Scenic Cruise on the Kentish Lady on Friday 3 September. He had a fantastic evening on board, supporting the Mayor's charities - Heart of Kent Hospice, St John Ambulance and Fusion...

Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, attended the Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum Get Together Day and had a wonderful time, meeting with those who suffer from dementia and those who care for them. A fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to the Hythe Dementia...

During the Summer, The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Kent Army Cadet Force Camp. Lady Colgrain saw Kent cadets taking part in various adventurous training activities, shooting on the range and also met cadets out on exercise and training in the field. Lady Colgrain...

Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, had a great time at the Let Loose Concert in Gillingham in the Summer. Let Loose is an inclusive outdoor concert which takes place annually in Gillingham High Street to raise awareness and offer support to victims of domestic...

On Saturday 24 July, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant (retd) Trevor Minter OBE DL joined veterans and other guests representing the organisations which have supported the RBL locally over the years, to mark the centenary anniversary of the Royal British Legion Hythe and...

The Lord-Lieutenant has had a busy couple of weeks presenting the 2020 winners of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service with their Awards. The presentations have all taken place now that restrictions have been lifted so that all volunteers involved could be there on...

The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to be able to finally present the two Kent businesses who were awarded with The Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2020 with their Awards.  Due to the pandemic, these presentations haven't been able to take place until now so they were...

On Saturday 4 July, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant attended the annual Memorial Service.  Despite it having to be a smaller event than usual due to restrictions, it was just as special and a fitting tribute to The Few.  The Vice Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath to honour The...

Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford had a fantastic time at the Non League Diversity Football Festival at the beginning of this month.  A great day of football and wonderful to see so many people involved.  Thank you to Cohesion Plus and all involved in this great...