BLACK BRITISH CULTURE IN PRINT The University of Kent is hosting an exploration of black British culture. The exhibition Where Are You From, From? British Culture in Print: 1800s-now. Running from the 10th-26th May 2023 at the Studio 3 Gallery, it chronicles the changes and continuities of Black identities in Britain from the black Victorians of the 19th century to predictions on the future state of black culture and representation.   Find out more

Whitefriars are hosting a special celebration of English Wine Week starting on Saturday 17 to 24 June.    On offer is an exciting programme of wine tasting events, hosted in association with Burgate wine shop Corkk which specialises in English fine wines.   Book a place with your chosen vineyard here

Refugee Week is a UK-wide event celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.   The University of Kent is hosting a series of events including a Follow the Refugees Tale Trail which guides you by pink signs across the city from the Gulbenkian Arts Centre to the Kent Community Oasis Garden.   Find out more about the whole event see the week-long activities planned here

KCC are offering free bus travel on all bus services running in Kent on the 24 and 25 June in support of the Kent Big Weekend which is promoting local tourist attractions with many offering free or reduced cost entry.   So if you're planning to go, you can now travel there for free! All routes on local bus services within Kent and Medway will be free to travel on from the first bus in the morning until 8pm on both the Saturday and Sunday.   There is no need for a ticket, just turn up and hop on!