Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy the beauty of the River Stour, the second longest waterway in Kent and once a key Roman trade route connecting Britain to Europe. People picnic along its banks, rejoice in a relaxing river tour or walk along the footpaths that offer glimpses of the river.   To celebrate and find out more, join the community for a wonderful week of free river-related events walk, talks, arts & crafts, river dipping and loads more to help you learn more about this beautiful river.   The festival runs from 19-24 September. Click here to see all the events you can get involved with 

Canterbury's famous Food and Drink festival has handed over the reins to a new events organiser, promising a fresh take on the 3-day event.   Market Square Group will be putting on the festival called Canterbury’s Cooking and will still be free to enter. Exciting new features are being planned, including a kitchen theatre with demonstrations by chefs, and two comedy nights in a marquee, as well as live music and loads of locally-produced food and drink.   Traders are welcome to apply still, please click here for more information

Kent Green Hop Beer Festival 2023 22nd/23rd/24th September We’re all getting ready to enjoy the launch festival at Canterbury’s Cooking – A Festival of Food & Drink in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury with a massive line up of food, music and entertainment.  See the map here so you know where to find the Beer Tent which opens Friday 22nd September 10am   What is Kent Green Hop beer? Kent Green Hop Beer is beer made with fresh, or green, Kentish hops – instead of using hops that have been dried as is more traditional in brewing. The beers have a characteristic fresh taste because the hops used contain many of the oils that are normally lost when hops are dried.