Even in the presence of royalty, the Few inevitably steal the show – and it was Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM who did just that at July’s Memorial Day commemorations at the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone. Wing Commander Farnes, two weeks short of his 100th birthday, took centre stage at a […]
The Lord-Lieutenant recently visited the Royal British Legion Village to updated by Chief Executive, Mr Steve Sherry CMG OBE, on excellent progress made to date. RBLI is winning more attention for its integrated health and social care, which means it has something very powerful that can be replicated across the country. RBLI is a separate […]
Mr Bill Cockcroft DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent in Maidstone at the raising of the 2018 Armed Forces Day Flag, which took place outside the Town Hall. The ceremony served as a salute to our Forces and all those who have served, past and present. The Mayor of Maidstone, Councillor David Naghi welcomed the […]
Around 500 people attended celebrations at Gravesham Community Square on June 23rd to commemorate the Festival of Eid, one of the most important dates in the Muslim calendar. Eid marks the end of Ramadan when people from the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours. The celebrations were arranged by Kent Equality Cohesion Council working in […]
The Lord–Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle hosted their Annual Civic Reception for all incoming Local Authority Mayors, District Council Chairmen and Chief Executives in the Barons Hall at Penshurst Place on 19th June. In welcoming everyone to Penshurst Place the Lord-Lieutenant congratulated those civics present on being honoured as first citizen of their communities. The Deputy Lieutenants, […]