News & Updates
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TPS Global Logistics Queen’s Award for Enterprise Ceremony, 21st August, 2018
TPS Global Logistics based in Aylesford are proud winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time. The company also celebrated their 15 year anniversary with 100 employees, customers, friends, family and dignitaries joining them for a formal presentation of the spectacular crystal trophy and a citation from the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, […]
Ministry of Defence 2018 Employer Recognition Gold Award announced, 2nd August, 2018
Message of Congratulations from Viscount De L’Isle, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and Deputy President of SERFCA (Kent) “I am delighted to congratulate Kent County Council on winning the prestigious Ministry of Defence 2018 Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for outstanding commitment and support towards the Armed Forces Community. This reinforces Kent’s long-standing support for the Armed […]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Statue Unveiling, Gravesend, 26th July 2018
On 26th July at St Andrew’s Gardens in Gravesend, Councillor David Turner, as the Leader of Gravesham Borough Council and Freeman of the Borough, along with Rt Rev James Longstaff, Bishop of Rochester and Bishop of HM Prisons, unveiled a statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in commemoration of her being the longest reigning […]
Mayor of Maidstone’s Garden Party, 25th July, 2018
The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi, held a garden party at Turkey Mill, Maidstone, for representatives of his chosen charities, and guests who are supporting him with his community efforts. Funds raised on the day went to West Kent Befriending Service, The Princess Project, Maidstone Sea Cadets and Snowflakes.
The Step Short Arch Centenary Commemoration of the Armistice, 22nd July, 2018.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle MBE took the salute during the service held at The Step Short Arch on Lees Cliff Road, Folkestone on 22nd July. The Lord Warden of The Cinque Ports Admiral of The Fleet The Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL made an address, before unveiling two plaques marking the […]
Centenary Gateway Opening, Brenchley Memorial Hall, 14th July 2018
On Saturday 14th July Mrs Georgie Warner DL represented the Lord- Lieutenant of Kent and opened the Centenary Gateway 1918-2018, at Brenchley Memorial Hall. The site of the village hall, and cricket ground together with other green field space, were provided by the community in 1919 for the use of the community in perpetuity. The […]
Unveiling of RAF 100 plaque, Tunbridge Wells , 14th July, 2018
Deputy Lieutenant Peter Blackwell JP DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the RAF 100 plaque unveiling event at the Tunbridge Wells Cemetery on 14th July. The unveiling of the memorial was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the RAF and in memory of the 24 RAF personnel buried there. Deputy Mayor Cllr James Scholes laid […]
Maidstone Community Mela Launch, 5th July 2018
A special launch event for Maidstone’s 2018 Community Mela took place at the kalaRED bar restaurant in Maidstone on July 5th. The Community Mela and Food Festival celebrates music, visual arts, food and dance from around the world. The launch event was attended by key partners including representatives from local community groups, Kent County Council, […]
Battle of Britain Memorial Day, Capel-le-Ferne, 1st July, 2018
Even in the presence of royalty, the Few inevitably steal the show – and it was Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM who did just that at July’s Memorial Day commemorations at the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone. Wing Commander Farnes, two weeks short of his 100th birthday, took centre stage at a […]
Lord-Lieutenant visits RBLI Village, Aylesford
The Lord-Lieutenant recently visited the Royal British Legion Village to updated by Chief Executive, Mr Steve Sherry CMG OBE, on excellent progress made to date. RBLI is winning more attention for its integrated health and social care, which means it has something very powerful that can be replicated across the country. RBLI is a separate […]
Raising of Armed Forces Day Flag, Maidstone, 25th June 2018
Mr Bill Cockcroft DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent in Maidstone at the raising of the 2018 Armed Forces Day Flag, which took place outside the Town Hall. The ceremony served as a salute to our Forces and all those who have served, past and present. The Mayor of Maidstone, Councillor David Naghi welcomed the […]
Eid Celebrations, Gravesham, 23rd June 2018
Around 500 people attended celebrations at Gravesham Community Square on June 23rd to commemorate the Festival of Eid, one of the most important dates in the Muslim calendar. Eid marks the end of Ramadan when people from the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours. The celebrations were arranged by Kent Equality Cohesion Council working in […]
