News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Thanksgiving Service of Celebration for Kent’s Volunteers
The Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff were thrilled to host a Service of Thanksgiving for Volunteers at Rochester Cathedral in March. The Cathedral was full to the brim of volunteers from across Kent and Medway and we were so pleased that so many of the county's...
Diversity House International Women’s Day
We were pleased to support Diversity House in their fantastic celebration for International Women's Day. Deputy Lieutenant, Lady Melville, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at this wonderful event at Hempstead House. The programme included inspirational speakers and...
Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Civic Service
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Barrett, had a wonderful time at the Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Civic Service. This special event was held at Canterbury Cathedral to celebrate civic life and to thank those who make up the fantastic communities in Canterbury.
Maidstone Light Up Festival
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, had a fantastic time at the Maidstone Light Up Festival. This fun event in the County Town was organised by Cohesion Plus and included a lantern parade, entertainment and a brass band. Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation...
Youth Speaks Awards
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, was thrilled to present the winning team of the Youth Speaks Awards with their award. The Youth Speaks Awards are organised by Hythe Rotary Club and the winners were from Folkestone Girls Grammar School. Congratulations to the...
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was delighted to join the celebrations in Maidstone for Lunar New Year. This fantastic event was organised by Cohesion Plus to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the town. Thank you and well done to all involved!
Holocaust Memorial Day in Canterbury
Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris joined the Lord Mayor of Canterbury for Holocaust Memorial Day where a moment of reflection was held to mark the occasion. Visit the Holocaust Memorial Day website to learn more about this important day.
Canterbury for Ukraine Malanka Celebrations
Colourful tradional dress, wonderful music and a mystery play cheered up a gloomy January day when Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris joined Denys Nizalov and others at the Canterbury for Ukraine Malanka celebrations held in St Mary’s Church. Malanka is an...
HM The King visits Kent
His Majesty The King visited Kent on Thursday 10 July and paid tribute to the dedication and resilience of local volunteers during a visit to Deal and Walmer, where he joined a series of engagements highlighting community action, environmental stewardship, and...
Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Cadet
Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the recent investiture of the first Lord Mayor’s Cadet in Canterbury. This wonderful idea was brought to the Civic Office by the Sea Cadets, and it was warmly received...
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Visit to Kent
We were thrilled to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Kent earlier in June. The Duchess visited Rochester Cathedral Gardens and Orchard which were once part of the old Priory of St Andrews. Over the past few years work has been underway to enhance and improve...
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Announced
Many congratulations to all those named in The King's Birthday Honours List 2025 and particularly those in Kent and Medway. We are extremely grateful for all the work you all do for your communities and are delighted that it has been recognised in this way. The full...
