News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Diversity House
The Lord-Lieutenant thoroughly enjoyed her visit to Diversity House in Sittingbourne for the launch event of the BAME Women's Experience of Covid-19. This important project looks at the experience that BAME women have had throughout the pandemic and how it has...
Hythe Armed Forces Day
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, was pleased to attend the Service in Hythe for this year's Armed Forces Day at the Hythe War Memorial. Despite the restrictions and therefore, limited numbers in attendance, the Service was extremely moving and Major Bradley...
Lord-Lieutenant’s Visit to Oakley College
The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of visiting Oakley College in Tonbridge and had a fantastic time. Oakley College is a learning college for 18-25 year olds with learning difficulties and their vision is to teach young people employability skills so they can reach...
Lord-Lieutenant’s Visit to RBLI
The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of visiting the RBLI on 21 June. She was delighted to have the opportunity to meet with residents and the Care Team and hear how the past year has affected them. She met with the Head of Estates to learn about the latest...
Kent Challenger Games 2021
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend and support the Kent Challenger Games which took place on 10 and 11 June at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford, bringing together 450 Secondary and Primary School children for an opportunity to really shine over the two days....
Kent Birthday Honours 2021 Announced
The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all those who have received Honours in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2021 Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday 12 June. Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Ferris OBE, has been awarded a CBE for services to Heritage and also among those receiving an Honour is Jo Holmes DL, who receives an MVO for […]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
“Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen on what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday” On Thursday 10 June 2021, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Her Majesty The Queen for more than 72 years, would have reached his 100th birthday....
Barton Manor School
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to be asked to attend the Topping Out Ceremony at Barton Manor School with the Lord Mayor of Canterbury. This is a fantastic project and the Lord-Lieutenant is looking forward to visiting the school when it is completed in 2022.
Kent Day
Wednesday 26 May is Kent Day, a day to celebrate our beautiful County, the 'Garden of England'. We are all extremely proud to live and work here in the County of Kent and The Lord-Lieutenant is honoured to be Her Majesty The Queen's official representative in the...
Staplehurst Artisans Market
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, was delighted to open the Staplehurst Artisans Market on Sunday 16 May with the Mayor of Maidstone. There was a huge selection of stalls and locally produced items for sale. Many of the stallholders were young people who had started new...
Cohesion Plus Interfaith Initiative for India
Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven, was pleased to support an initiative organised by Cohesion Plus working with multi faith groups in Gravesham and Dartford to secure 150 Oxygen Concentrator machines which will be sent to India via Khalsa Aid this week. A...
Royal British Legion 100th Anniversary in Hythe
On Saturday 15 May, Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley attended a wreath laying ceremony at Hythe War Memorial to mark 100 years of the Royal British Legion. This important event was organised by the Hythe and Saltwood Branch of the Royal British Legion who work...
