News & Updates
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Merchant Navy Flag Raising Event, Sevenoaks, 30th August 2019
Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain joined the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, Councillor John Edwards-Winser, when the Red Ensign was hoisted above the council offices in Sevenoaks in honour of the British Merchant Navy. Also in attendance were veterans and Westerham Sea Cadets. The flag raising took place on 30th August 2019, ahead of Merchant Navy […]
Royal British Legion Dinner, Tenterden, 21st September 2019
The Lord-Lieutenant will be represented by The Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG DL at a dinner hosted by the Royal British Legion to be held at the London Beach Hotel, Tenterden on 21st September 2019. The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 235,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network […]
‘Let Loose’ Celebration , Gillingham, 26th July 2019
The Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Brigadier Peter Gilbert TD DL at ‘Let Loose’, a celebration event of live music and performances held in Gillingham High Street on 26th July. The outdoor community-oriented music concert, which featured local bands, dance, children’s choir, a gospel band and other solo artists, celebrated its 5th anniversary this year. The […]
Kent Autistic Trust’s 30th Birthday, 19th July 2019
Mr Russell Race JP DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at The Kent Autistic Trust’s 30th Birthday celebrations held at Chatham Dockyard on 19th July where the charity celebrated achieving 30 years of providing services and support to people with Autism. This event was an opportunity to thank Trustees and celebrate the work of the Trust. Christine […]
Wealden Sailability Launch of New Pontoon and 10th Anniversary Celebrations, 16th July 2019
Mr Richard Oldfield OBE DL, Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the official launch of Wealden Sailability’s new pontoon and the celebration of the organisation’s 10th anniversary. Deputy Lieutenants Miss Joanne Holmes DL and The Lord Sackville DL were also in attendance at the event being held at Chipstead Sailing Club, Sevenoaks. Wealden Sailability, […]
Kent Challenger Games, 12th July 2019
The Kent Challenger Games on 12th July brought 700 young people together, regardless of their personal circumstances, and who may not normally participate in outdoor activities, or get to represent their school. Participants were stretched to undertake activities that were out of the ordinary, fun, exciting and challenging, and that gave a real sense of […]
HRH Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Kent, 5th July 2019
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited the port of Dover on 5th July 2019 to name the new Saga cruise ship, the Spirit of Discovery, officially becoming its Godmother. On arrival HRH was greeted by Kent Deputy Lieutenant Mr Bill Fawcus DL, representing the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, The Viscount De L’Isle. Other dignitaries welcoming the […]
Wye School Formal Opening Ceremony by Lord-Lieutenant, 2nd July, 2019
Wye School was honoured by a visit from the Lord- Lieutenant of Kent, who officially opened the new Margaret Williams Building on 2nd July. The event, which marks the completion of the school’s building works, started with a tour of the school for the Lord-Lieutenant and other guests, including a drama performance, meeting Duke of […]
Princess Alexandra’s visit to Kent, 25th and 26th June 2019
Leeds Castle 25th June, 2019 HRH Princess Alexandra started her visit to Kent at Leeds Castle as part of the Castle’s 900th anniversary celebrations. Greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, The Viscount De L’Isle, HRH opened the new ‘Princess Alexandra Gardens’. The gardens of Leeds Castle are currently undergoing an exciting seven year project that […]
Lord-Lieutenant’s Civic Reception, 20th June 2019
The Lord–Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle hosted their Annual Civic Reception for all incoming Kent Mayors, District Council Chairmen and Chief Executives in the Barons Hall at Penshurst Place on 20th June, the last they will hold before Lord De L’Isle retires in April 2020. In welcoming everyone to Penshurst Place the Lord-Lieutenant congratulated […]
Appointment of new Kent Deputy Lieutenants announced, 20th June, 2019
Seven new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Brigadier (Retd) Nick Baveystock (Bearsted); Colonel Christopher Gilbert (Rainham); The Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh (Rochester); Miss Joanne Holmes (Rochester); Mr Nicholas Marden LVO (Smarden); Mrs Melissa Murdoch (Horsmonden) […]
2019 Kent Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners Announced, 2nd June 2019
Three Kent Volunteer Groups have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The three exceptional groups to have been honoured with this prestigious Award in Kent are: Deal With It based in Deal, The Prince of Wales Youth Club in Canterbury and […]
