This is one of the most popular events in the Kent sporting calendar, attracting a large crowd over the Bank Holiday Monday 28 August and supporting the Pilgrims Hospice. The Canterbury Half Marathon course is a lollipop shape route, starting at Merton Farm and covering the quiet country lanes around the outskirts of Canterbury. Find out more
BoConcept Kent are delighted to invite you to their preview the launch of their new furniture collection on Thursday 31 August, 6.30–8.30pm. You will be treated to drink and nibbles and have a chance to network with others in uber-stylish surroundings in their showroom in Orange Street, Canterbury. Book your place
eBusiness Coaching Managing Director, Paul McCartney, invites you to attend workshop for business owners who want to press the reset button and get themselves and their businesses moving forward. The session is designed to help you shape your business approach including setting achievable goals. Places are £49 + VAT (incl. refreshments) Café No.35 St Margaret Street Thursday 7 Sept | 5-8pm BOOK YOUR SPACE
For those of you who wish to take things at a gentler pace, why not go for a strollaton instead? The Kent and Canterbury Hospital's League of Friends is organising a 10k stroll through the City of Canterbury on Sun 10 September, starting at the University of Kent at and finishing at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital where refreshments will be waiting. More info here
Quack quack it's back! We are delighted to share details of this year's Annual Charity Duck Race to be held at Canterbury's Westgate Gardens on Sunday 10th September 2023. As usual, thousands of ducks will be launched into the River Stour from the bridge by Toddlers Cove and will "swim" towards the entrance to Westgate Gardens. Individuals can sponsor ducks for £1 each (details of where below). The sponsor of the winning duck (first under the bridge) will get £250, the second place £100, third place £50. Winner of the fourth place will win a voucher. Come and sponsor a duck at these sponsorship stalls (details below)! Sat 26th August: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Wed 30th August 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Wed 6th September 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Sat 9th September 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Find out more
Following the launch of our special Utility Cost Reduction Service in April, a whopping £125,000 has been identified so far in savings for Canterbury BID businesses who've signed up. Our guy Rishi from PSP money saving experts will be in the city all day on 19 September and can pop into to your business to chat about saving you money. There's absolutely no catch and it's FREE. Book a time slot on 19 Sept here or find out more here
PUTT FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICE! You are all invited to come and tee off at Pilgrims Charity Golf Day and networking event on Friday 15 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm at Canterbury Golf Club. Make your way around this stunning 18-hole course, featured as one of the Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK. By taking part in the Golf Day, you will be helping Pilgrims Hospices to continue delivering specialist end-of-life care in east Kent. Find out more here
To welcome students to Canterbury and to enable them to get know the city all its wonderful businesses, a special Fresher Fest will be held from 16-21 September with activities, giveaways, printed deals and discounts and lots more on offer each day at various times and locations throughout the city More information will be available nearer the time
Westgate Hall Market is back this September! Find the best locally-made products by Kent makers all under one roof from produce, crafts, homewares, jewellery and more. It’s a great way to support local business, and get great gifts for others or treats for yourself. You can have a mooch around town then pop in for some extra special treats here. First market is on Saturday 16 September, 11am-4pm. More info
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
This event is for Canterbury BID members only. Our first networking event of the autumn sees us embrace the new season in the ABode Hotel's stylish Champagne Bar. This is a special breakfast event where you will be treated to complimentary teas & coffees, health juices, fizz and a continental style breakfast buffet. You will also be able to catch up with everyone and hear all the exciting plans for Autumn, Halloween and Christmas For more information about our networking events please click here Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership Due to the popularity of these events, tickets are restricted to 2 people per business.
