News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Bridget Riley Exhibition at Turner Contemporary
Deputy Lieutenants Kate Fenwick, Tim Steele and Clive Stevens were delighted to attend a very special event at the Turner Contemporary at the beginning of January. The visit included a private guided tour of the wonderful exhibition by the acclaimed artist Bridget...
Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March for the installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. It was a...
Service of Thanksgiving for Kent’s Volunteers
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and was involved in the Lord-Lieutenant and Kent High Sheriff's Volunteers Service at Rochester Cathedral last week. It was an absolutely fantastic evening to give thanks to the county's incredible volunteers and the work they...
Holi Celebrations in Kent
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to see the Holi Festival of Colours return to Dartford’s Open-Air Theatre in Central Park on Sunday 8 March. Represented on the day by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to support this...
Appointment of Six New Deputy Lieutenants
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Simon Dean OBE (Tunbridge Wells); Dr Gill Fargher (Medway); Mrs Gail Hall (Maidstone); Mr Gavin...
Maidstone Lunar New Year Celebrations
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Maidstone on Saturday. Organised by the fantastic Cohesion Plus, the event brought communities together to welcome the Year of the Horse with...
Presentation to Mr Christopher Deering MBE
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to visit Mr Christopher Deering and present him with his MBE, recognising more than fifty years of exceptional voluntary service to disabled people and the wider community. Since 1967, Mr Deering has given his time as a volunteer...
Ramsgate Royal Navy Association Channel Dash Memorial Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the annual Ramsgate Royal Navy Association Channel Dash Memorial Service, held to remember the brave personnel who took part in Operation Fuller in 1942. This important commemoration reflects Kent’s significant role during...
Dartford Junior parkrun
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was delighted to visit Dartford junior parkrun, now in its 10th year and approaching its 400th event. With attendance up 50% this year and strong links growing with local schools, the event continues to be a fantastic...
Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society Annual Dinner
Mrs Georgie Warner, Link Deputy Lieutenant for Tunbridge Wells, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society Annual Dinner, held at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. Hosted by Helen Stewart,...
Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund Cricket Match
During the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Iron Pier Brewery v Gravesham Cricket Club Memorial Match, held in memory of Elliott on the fifth anniversary of his passing. The event was organised in support of the...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day
On 6 July 2025, Deputy Lieutenant, Jo Holmes represented the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Battle of Britain Memorial Day Service held at the iconic memorial site in Capel-le-Ferne. This annual event pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of “The Few” – the Royal...
