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New Waterloo Dispatch arrives in Kent, 20th June 2015
New Waterloo dispatch arrives in Kent, 20th June, 2015
Allan Willett CMG CVO, 24 August 1936- 18 July 2015
It is with deep regret that the Lieutenancy records the death peacefully in his sleep of the former Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Allan Willett CMG CVO at his Chilham home on 18 July 2015. He would have been 79 next month. His successor as Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in the County, Viscount De L’Isle […]
Leros Barracks Canterbury, New Joint Cadet Centre Opening, 16th July 2015
The Lord-Lieutenant Viscount De L’Isle MBE joined Army and Air Cadets from Canterbury and the surrounding area, at the official opening of their new Joint Cadet Centre at Leros Barracks, Sturry Road, Canterbury, on Thursday 16 July 2015. The Lord Mayor of Canterbury and her Escort, Councillor Sally Waters and Mr Robert Waters, and the Deputy […]
Huguenot Museum opening in Rochester by HRH Princess Alexandra, 13th July, 2015
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Patron of The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, attends 75th Anniversary Memorial Day, 12th July 2015
The cool and blustery weather did not dampen the spirits of the many members of the public who attended the Memorial Day Event at Capel-le-Ferne. Since the 2014 Memorial Day the iconic “Wing” Visitor Centre has been built and was officially opened by The Queen on 26th March 2015. Following the opening the new centre […]
HRH The Countess of Wessex has an awayday in Kent, 9th July 2015
HRH The Countess of Wessex made a visit to The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate. It was a beautiful sunny day and The Countess of Wessex toured the Sensory Garden meeting the Children and Staff. On to Chime Communications, in Ashford, the Company are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The Countess of […]
RBL County Parade and Service, 5th July, 2015
The sun shone warmly on the first Royal British Legion County Parade and Service to be held in a renewed memorial garden. The Royal British Legion Industries’ Garden of Honour, in the Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford, proved an inspiring venue for this special annual commemoration. Gravesend Borough Band played from the new Bandstand as […]
A Midsummer Message from The Lord-Lieutenant
The early part of this year has been a busy and successful one for Kent. By reading the latest news stories on the website you will see many events have taken place across the county. The Lieutenancy has been particularly busy in the last few months in preparing for, and helping to coordinate events linked to the […]
New Waterloo 200 Dispatch event arrives with a fanfare in Kent, 20th June, 2015
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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2016/17
The closing date for 2016 entries for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), was 18th September 2015. For 2017 applications should be received by 16th September 2016, however they can be submitted at any time before then. Details can be obtained from https://qavs.direct.gov.uk/ The Award winners for 2016 will be announced on 2nd June 2016. […]
New Waterloo Dispatch Events at Faversham, Sittingbourne and Chatham, 27th June, 2015
A poignant and entertaining series of commemorative events for the New Waterloo Dispatch (NWD) culminated in colourful drama in Faversham, Sittingbourne and Chatham. They were a fitting climax to the series of events across the county on June 20 and 27 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. They were led by […]
