Freedom of Folkestone Parade

Freedom of Folkestone Parade

Just before Christmas, Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, had the pleasure of attending the Freedom of Folkestone Parade by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles. The Parade took place at Sir John More Barracks and had a Coronation theme, with many on parade...
NHS 75

NHS 75

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NHS in July 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. Whilst there, she raised the NHS Flag and planted a tree to commemorate this special anniversary. She met the Air Ambulance Team and NHS staff...
Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival

Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival

The Ebbsfleet Fusion Festival took place in the Summer and Deputy Lieutenant, Rosemary Dymond attended to represent the Lord-Lieutenant, and thoroughly enjoyed herself. This annual event is organised by Cohesion Plus and takes place at Platinum Jubilee Park in...
VJ Day in Hythe

VJ Day in Hythe

Deputy Lieutenant, Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, was pleased to attend the VJ Day commemorative service in Hythe in the Summer. It was a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and it was lovely to have the local Scouts present with their standard. Those present...
Sussex Avenue 30th Anniversary

Sussex Avenue 30th Anniversary

Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Sussex Avenue, a Sanctuary supported living facility in Canterbury providing exceptional support for adults with disabilities. Whilst there, Kate had the pleasure of planting...
Ganesha Festival

Ganesha Festival

Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Ganesha Festival celebration in Dartford. The Ganesha Festival is a celebration deeply rooted in Indian culture and heritage and is about celebrating community and what binds...
Freedom of Medway

Freedom of Medway

The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to join the celebrations as the Freedom of Medway was officially granted to the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the Chatham Branch of the Royal Naval Association. To be given the Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic...