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The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail

The Beaney

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter was first published by Frederick Warne & Co. (now part of Penguin Random House UK) in 1902. In celebration of the anniversary of this classic little book, and over 120 years of mischief, Frederick Warne & Co. are delighted to present “The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail”. Hop into this walkthrough experience, where visitors will be able to immerse themselves in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Little bunnies will be able to crawl under the garden gate, hide in a watering can, and see their reflection in a mirror pool, just like Peter Rabbit! With photo opportunities and activities to take part in along the way, there are plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy this well-loved tale. Saturday 18 February 2023 to Sunday 16th April 2023 (Closed Mondays) £3 Suggested Donation. Special Exhibitions Gallery, First Floor, The Beaney. Find out more HERE

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Canterbury BID Training – How to Design and Market Sustainable Experiences

Online via Zoom

A Visit Kent Workshop, presented by Visit Kent and Dr Xavier Font Visit Kent will be joined by Dr Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of Surrey to discuss the six steps that small businesses and destination managers can undertake to design and market sustainable experiences. Visit Kent team will also present their plans to support the reduction of seasonality (encouraging year round visits instead) through sustainable experiences.   Book your place

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CCCU Offer Holder Day

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University Open Afternoon Please see website for more details including exact location, directions and more https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/visit-us

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Canterbury BID Training – Sustainable Events: Save Money, Make Money & Protect our Planet

Online via Zoom

This 1-hour virtual session will take you on a whistlestop tour of sustainability – what does it mean? Why should you care? How can it benefit your business? Save money, make money and protect our planet, as we delve into a best practice sustainable events guide and leave you with actionable takeaways to put into practice for your own events.   Book your place

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International Women’s Day Breakfast and Networking 2023

Westgate Hall

This year we will be joined by guest speaker Kate Hofman, the founder of GrowUp Farms, the UK’s leading vertical farming company - from root to supermarket shelves, creating a successful sustainable business, which now has an important new site in Kent at Discovery Park in Sandwich. Come along for a delicious breakfast and great company, and hear Kate’s story and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.

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CCCU Open Afternoon

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University Open Afternoon Please see website for more details including exact location, directions and more https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/visit-us

Zero Tolerance Training (1st session)

The Fruitworks Co Working Space 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Canterbury BID is extremely proud to announce it is delivering FREE Zero Tolerance training, and that all licensed premises in Canterbury City Centre can apply.   Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents.   Zero Tolerance training has been funded through the Home Office Safer Street Fund for tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and will be delivered by Canterbury BID.

Zero Tolerance Training (2nd session)

The Fruitworks Co Working Space 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Canterbury BID is extremely proud to announce it is delivering FREE Zero Tolerance training, and that all licensed premises in Canterbury City Centre can apply.   Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents.   Zero Tolerance training has been funded through the Home Office Safer Street Fund for tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and will be delivered by Canterbury BID.

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Best Bar None Award Ceremony

Spitfire Cricket Ground

Canterbury BID and Kent Police are delighted to be hosting Canterbury's Inaugural Best Bar None Awards to celebrate the city's Evening and Night Time Economy and licensed venues and the partners who support them. The awards ceremony will be a black tie gala dinner, hosted at Kent Cricket, The Spitfire Ground on Wednesday 15 March 2023 (invite only) Itinerary: 6:00pm: Registration and welcome drinks (Cowdrey Building, directions below) 7:00pm: Welcome 7.30pm: Dinner 9:00pm: Award Ceremony 11:00pm: Carriages Dress code: Black Tie Pay bar available The event is brought to you by Canterbury BID, Kent Police and Best Bar None. 

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Canterbury For Ukraine Dinner

The University of Kent

Join the Lord Mayor of Canterbury and the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Kent for a wonderful evening of fundraising for Canterbury for Ukraine. The evening will begin with welcome drinks at 6.30pm in Darwin Foyer and the ticket will include a three-course meal, your first glass of wine is provided on the table, live music and an auction will be held in aid of Canterbury for Ukraine’s (C4U) extraordinary and vital work. We also have a fully stocked bar available to purchase from.

The Cathedral Choir of Reims

St Peter's Methodist Church St Peter's Street, Canterbury

A concert of sacred and secular music by La Maîtrise de Reim   This will be a 'one off' performance by the 70 person Choir led by the renowned opera singer and violinist, Sandrine Lebec, delivered in support of the Lady Mayoress' Charities which this year are; 1) the Veterans Foundation and local veterans  (RBL) 2) Meningitis Now!   Places are limited please book here patodon67@gmail.com by Thursday 2 March 2023

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