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Visit to Kent by HRH The Countess of Wessex,19th April, 2017
Crossways Community The Countess of Wessex visited Crossways Community in Tunbridge Wells, on 19th April, to unveil a plaque commemorating her visit, and 50 years since the charity’s work in the field of mental health began. The Chief Executive of Crossways, Chris Munday, escorted the Countess around Culverdale House – where residents who require supported accommodation […]
British Empire Medal Investiture, Penshurst Place,11th April, 2017
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle, held an investiture at Penshurst Place for the three British Empire Medal recipients nominated in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours List. The short citations were read by Mrs Georgie Warner DL, before the Lord-Lieutenant assisted by decorating each recipient, on HM The Queen’s behalf. The recipients were […]
Barnes Lodge Care Home Opening, 31st March, 2017
Together with The Abbeyfield Kent Society’s former Chairman, Bobby Barnes, after whom Barnes Lodge is named, The Lord-Lieutenant officially declared the flagship care home open on 31st March. Guests gathered at Barnes Lodge to toast the grand opening of the new Tonbridge care home, which recently opened its doors in Tudeley Lane. The Mayor of Tonbridge and […]
400th Anniversary Commemoration of the Death of Pocahontas, 21st March 2017
On 21st March 2017 Gravesham Borough Council held a Service in St George’s Church, Gravesend, to commemorate the death in 1617 of the native American princess Pocahontas, then aged 22 years of age, who died either on shore or aboard the ship George, which she, her son and husband, John Rolfe, had taken for a […]
Lord-Lieutenant’s Civic Service, 14th March, 2017
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent is calling for more volunteers amid concerns that the volunteering spirit may not be as strong as it used to be. Viscount De L’Isle has told a congregation of more than 550 in Rochester Cathedral that “the philosophy and motivation behind volunteering appears to have lessened in recent times.” Speaking at […]
KM Charity Team Partnership Awards Ceremony, 1st March 2017
KM Charity Team Partnership Awards 2017 were held at Rowhill Grange Hotel, Wilmington, on 1st March, to recognise the support given to the Charity Team by eighty of their many sponsors and partners to thank them for their backing. Over 50 certificates and awards were handed out by The Chief Executive, Simon Dolby, assisted by […]
SECAmb East awards ceremony, 23rd February, 2017
The award winners at the SECAmb East awards ceremony. (c) Cripps Photography The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS awards Ceremony was held 23rd February, at The Orangery at Turkey Mill, Maidstone. SECAmb staff were joined by volunteers and members of the public at the first of the Trust’s annual award ceremonies. The event saw […]
Ramsgate Sea Cadets Awards Evening, 17th February 2017
Ramsgate Sea Cadets held their Unit Awards Evening at the Red Arrow Social Club in Ramsgate. Brigadier (Retd) David Ralls CBE DFC DL made the presentations. Also present was Mr Barry Duffield DL. The first Sea Cadet unit was established in 1854 at Whitstable, created by communities wanting to give young people instruction on a naval theme.
KCC Chairman’s Reception for recipients of the Legion D’Honneur, 7th February, 2017
Mr Tom Gates, Chairman of Kent County Council, held a Reception in the Darenth Room at County Hall, Maidstone, on 7th February for recipients of the Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur (Chevalier). Present at the event was the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle MBE and also Mrs Kathrin Smallwood, High Sheriff of Kent at […]
