News & Updates
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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...
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to lead the planting of a tree for The Queen's Green Canopy at Parkside Community Primary School in Canterbury. Parkside Primary School were selected as part of the City Primary Schools Queen's Green Canopy initiative as part of HM...
HRH The Princess Royal Visit to Kent
On Thursday 30 September, HRH The Princess Royal visited Kent. Her Royal Highness started the day with a visit to The British Horse Society’s Healthcare and Education Clinic in Ashford. These clinics are a pioneering nationwide educational initiative to help with the...
Magistrates Swearing in Ceremony
As the Chairman of the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Magistracy in Kent, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome the new Magistrates at their Swearing in Ceremony at Maidstone Crown Courts. The long history of the Magistracy is that of selfless...
100 Years of RBL in Tunbridge Wells
This year is the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion. Both the national body and its Branch in Royal Tunbridge Wells were founded in 1921. The purpose of both has remained the same over the decades—“to support our Armed Forces community...
Opening of Hydrotherapy Pool at Five Acre Wood School
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to officially open the Cullum Family Trust Hydrotherapy Pool at Five Acre Wood School. Five Acre Wood School is an Ofsted rated Outstanding SEN school for students aged from 3-19 years old. All pupils have severe, profound and complex...
Deputy Lieutenant Charity Visits
The Deputy Lieutenants have been making visits to Kent charities to thank them for all they do. Kate Fenwick visited Abigail's Footsteps at Medway Hospital which is a national charity focused on Stillbirth Bereavement. This incredible charity was founded by David and...
SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony
At the end of September, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant's Awards Ceremony at the Salomons Estate. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of many outstanding individuals. The Lord-Lieutenant was most impressed...
SERV Kent receive their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of presenting SERV Kent with their Queen's Award for Voluntary Service at Chilham. SERV Kent is an incredible charity, providing emergency courier services, transporting vital supplies for the NHS and its major hospitals, as well...
Maidstone Mela
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, was delighted to attend the Maidstone Mela at Mote Park on Sunday 19 September. The Maidstone Mela celebrates music, visual arts, food and dance from around the world and is a fantastic community event. Thank you to the wonderful...
