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Dartford Festival of Light, 18th October 2019
The Dartford Festival of Light, in its 11th year, was organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council and Cohesion Plus. The aim of the festival was to celebrate what binds the communities together in Dartford through the values of respect, excellence, friendship and equality. About 2,000 people attended the […]
Atom Brands Queen’s Award for Enterprise ceremony, 17th October 2019
Tonbridge-based company Atom Brands has been presented with the Queens Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international trade success, having been awarded the accolade earlier this year. The Lord-Lieutenant Viscount De L’Isle CVO MBE presented the Queen’s Award for International Trade at a ceremony on 17th October, awarded for Outstanding Short Term Growth for […]
Brigade Electronics Queen’s Award for Enterprise ceremony, 15th October 2019
Brigade Electronics plc, a leading commercial vehicle safety supplier has been presented with the Queens Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international trade success, having been awarded the accolade earlier this year. The company was one of only three businesses in Kent to have received the award. The presentation took place at Brigade’s dedicated […]
Swale Fusion Festival of Light, Sittingbourne, 11th October 2019
Mr Paul Auston DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the 3rd Swale Fusion Festival of Light held in Sittingbourne on 11th October. The festival is a community event which celebrates the core values of respect, excellence, friendship and equality and features a lantern parade, a culturally diverse artistic programme and a firework finale. It was organised […]
British Empire Medal Ceremony, 8th October, 2019
Kent’s finest have been honoured by The Queen with the presentation of their British Empire Medals (BEM). Chosen for their outstanding and dedicated community work and public service the 9 recipients, Dr Andrew Ashbee (Snodland); Rev’d Carol Avery (formerly of Greenhithe); Mr Andrew Callard (Otford); Mrs Mary Chapman (Chatham); Mr David Hogben (Herne Bay); Mrs […]
Autumn Meeting of the East Kent Magistrates’ Bench and Presentation of Long Service Certificates, 3rd October 2019
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Richard Oldfield OBE DL, representing the Lord- Lieutenant, attended the Autumn Bench Meeting of the East Kent Magistrates’ Bench at Lower Hardres Village Hall, Canterbury, on Thursday 3rd October and presented Certificates for Long Service to those Magistrates who have served for 20 years. Bench Meetings are held twice yearly in […]
Kent Annual SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony, 26th September, 2019
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s SERFCA Annual Award Ceremony for the County of Kent took place on 26th September 2019 at the Lord-Lieutenant’s family home, Penshurst Place. The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards are for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, cadets and employees of the Reserve Forces and Cadet Organisations of the Armed Forces and are recognised as laudatory […]
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, […]
