Join Karara Foods and associates in their joyous Vasakhi Celebrations at the Westgate Hall   One of the biggest festivals in the Indian calendar, Vaisakhi celebrates and symbolises the start of the harvest season and features an exciting line up of Dhol/drum beats, special guest performance from Minal Bhangra dance by Bollywood blasts plus drinks, food buffet, Henna and more.

Join the Canterbury Society when they host Dean David Monteith who will give a PowerPoint presentation about his plans (and priority) to open the Cathedral and grounds more to residents and how he wishes to integrate Cathedral life into our community.

For further details please visit the University of Kent's website here https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/open-days

This event is for Canterbury BID members only. Our annual breakfast networking and community litter pick is back! Come and join us for a fun-filled morning in the company of the Canterbury Umbrella Centre near Westgate Towers where you'll get fuelled up with a hearty breakfast followed by a fun group litter pick around the city centre.

Cargills Optometrists on Canterbury High Street would  like to invite you to a very special VIP style day and IRIS PHOTOSHOOT held  in collaboration with Rodenstock   20% off complete frames and lenses will also be offered on the day and customers will get a printed copy of their iris to take away with them.   Please phone 01227 766670 to book    

CITY SOUND PROJECT RETURNS 4-5 May 2024 | Dane John Gardens 25-26 May 2024  | Venues across the city City Sound is back! Not only will you be able to enjoy City Sound in the Park, but the original multi-venue  City Sound Project is also returning. It will be taking place over 10 venues, 16 stages with 120+ acts showcasing the best of Live, Electronic, House, DNB + much more.   Find out more 

BID Members only:  Matches Sports Bar will be hosting us for a fun, relaxed networking session where you'll be treated to complementary lunchtime drinks and light bites and get to explore their vibrant, entertainment venue in Butchery Lane. You will also hear about all the fantastic work the Lord Mayor's chosen charity Pilgrim's Hospice does in the local community   BOOK HERE

The Repair Cafe is having a special denim-themed event at the Baptist Church Hall on Sat 11 May.   "Do Denim Differently" will explore the environmental cost of denim and what we can do about it. You'll also learn ways to preserve the life of denim rather than buying new, take part in a denim clothes swap, get denim repairs & alterations done and learn about upcycling too!   Find out more and come along!

Fitzgerald Jewellers will be hosting a wedding fair in their award-winning venue overlooking the Cathedral on Sun 12 May, 11am-3pm.   Come along and be inspired by the wonders of their favourite handpicked suppliers. From floristry to wedding cakes, hire furniture to wedding favours, these are some of the very best suppliers that Kent has to offer all under one roof.   Find out more and book.