LISTEN: Simon Dolby is one of the judges of the Kent Volunteer Awards and from MetroSTOR www.metrostor.net - 22/11/19

Nov 22, 2019, 12:01 AM

The first event of its kind in Kent to celebrate the work of volunteers is taking place tonight.

Earlier this year the Lord Lieutenant announced plans to try and encourage more people to give up their time to help the many charities in the county who rely on volunteers to keep going.

24 organisations are going to be celebrated with 9 being named overall Kent champions.

They'll be happening at Hempstead House near Sittingbourne.