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Unveiling of VC paver in Tunbridge Wells for Major Eric Dougall VC MC, 14th April, 2018
This Ceremony was held to unveil a special paver near the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial in memory of Major Eric Stuart Dougall VC MC , Royal Field Artillery, who was born in Tunbridge Wells 13th April 1886, and died 14th April 1918 at Kemmel in Belgium. Major Eric Stuart Dougall won his VC when he […]
Declaration Ceremony of the new High Sheriff of Kent, 8th April, 2018
Mrs Jane Ashton was installed as the new High Sheriff of Kent at St George’s Church, Benenden, on Sunday 8th April 2018. The service was preceded by a luncheon at Benenden School, and followed by tea there by kind permission of the Headmistress, Mrs Samantha Price. The Office of High Sheriff is an independent non-political […]
Duke of Kent visits Sheppey, 5th April, 2018
The Duke of Kent arrived on the Isle of Sheppey greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant, and started his visit at the Guildhall Museum at Queenborough to meet the Charter 650 Committee which was formed to celebrate 650 years of the town’s Royal Charter which was given by King Edward lll. The Duke then toured the fire-damaged […]
Cranbrook School Founder’s Day Celebration, St Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook, 22nd March 2018
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Mr Richard Oldfield DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at Cranbrook School’s fifth centenary celebrations on 22nd March 2018, when a unique Founders’ Day service was held at St. Dunstan’s Church. Held in honour of founder John Blubery and other benefactors, including Queen Elizabeth I, the service was also attended by the […]
Lord-Lieutenant’s Annual Civic Service, Canterbury Cathedral, 20th March 2018
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle MBE, celebrated HM The Queen’s ‘steadfast commitment’ to the Commonwealth and its 53 Sovereign States at the annual Civic Service held in Canterbury Cathedral on 20th March. Statistically, half the population of Kent and Medway have ties to one or more Commonwealth countries. The Lord-Lieutenant revealed this […]
Annual Council Meeting and Mayor Making Ceremony, Woodville Civic Centre, Gravesend, 8th May 2018
Mrs Rosemary Dymond DL will represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the annual Gravesham Borough Council Meeting and Mayor Making Ceremony being held at the Woodville Civic Centre on 8th May 2018 at 19.00. This annual Council Meeting is mainly a ceremonial meeting to elect the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Gravesham.
Fly a Flag for Commonwealth Day Event, 12th March 2018
The Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Cllr Julia Soyke, together with the Mayor’s Escort, Peter Soyke and Deputy Lieutenant Peter Blackwell JP DL, who was representing the Lord-Lieutenant, hosted an ‘Unfurling the Commonwealth Flag’ Event in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall on 12th March. Forty-eight children from eight local Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells […]
International Women’s Day Charity Dinner, Littlestone Golf Club, 8th March 2018
It has become a well-established tradition for Councillor Patricia Rolfe, currently the Deputy Mayor of New Romney, to host an annual charity dinner for International Women’s Day. This year’s dinner, held at the Littlestone Golf Club, was extremely well supported by local women of all ages and from all walks of life, and the Lord-Lieutenant’s […]
Princess Royal’s Visit to Kent, 1st December, 2017
Princess Royal’s Visit to Kent, 1st December, 2017
The Princess Royal was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant when visiting the County on 1st December and was escorted to the following destinations – AC Goatham and Son Cold Storage Facility and Packhouse The Princess Royal opened the new £10million Goatham packhouse and coldstore. Named the Arthur Goatham building after company founder and father of Clive […]
Westcliff Conservation & Community Association Plaque Unveiling, 24th November, 2017
The Lord Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle attended the Westcliff Conservation & Community Association plaque unveiling ceremony at Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate on 24th November. The original plaque, unveiled in 1926 by the then Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor, was stolen in 2015 and this new plaque, unveiled by the Lord-Lieutenant, forms its replacement, […]
