Channel Dash Memorial

Channel Dash Memorial

In February, Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Carey-Harris, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Channel Dash Memorial Service in Ramsgate. This special service was organised by Ramsgate Royal Naval Association to give those who took part in the Channel Dash the...
Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, Deputy Lieutenant, Clive Stevens, joined the Mayor of Ramsgate and the High Sheriff of Kent at a special Memorial Service for the victims of genocide, past and present. We would like to thank the Mayor of Ramsgate for hosting this...
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...