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
Kent Big Weekend Visit Kent’s annual big ticket giveaway is back! This year thousands of pairs of FREE tickets to over 120 of Kent's top attractions are up for grabs in the Kent Big Weekend ballot, including entrance to Leeds Castle, Hever Castle and Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway!
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!
Created by Canterbury Residents Group and Canterbury Community Group, this is the birth of an annual Canterbury tradition which you can help plan, join in with, and have fun at! July 8th and 9th - For Canterbury, By Canterbury https://www.canterburycityshow.co.uk/
Join Platform Arts in their sunny rear yard on Saturday 8 July for a day of sustainable fashion and a mindful lifestyle market from Kent’s finest designers and makers. Expect a day of cutting-edge clothing fresh from London Fashion Week, homewares, accessories, an interactive Art Installation by Dream Safari plus music from local DJ’s and an outdoor bar.
MONEY SAVING EXPERTS RETURN TO CANTERBURY More of you are taking advantage of our offer to get FREE expert 1-2-1 help in reducing your bills. And with over £80,000 in cost savings identified so far, it's proving a very valuable service. Our experts from PSP are returning on 11 & 18 July. All you need to do is book your slot.
Come listen to euphoric beats , play with healing plants, and make yourself some flower dyed patches at Lush in Canterbury. The High Street store is hosting a special workshop on Sat 15 July, 6-8pm led by Eirin Hayhow a pioneer in sustainable Fashion, recognised by Vogue, The Guardian and supported by The British Fashion Council. Find out more & book your tickets.
All taking place in Canterbury Cathedral. For further details please click here
MONEY SAVING EXPERTS RETURN TO CANTERBURY More of you are taking advantage of our offer to get FREE expert 1-2-1 help in reducing your bills. And with over £80,000 in cost savings identified so far, it's proving a very valuable service. Our experts from PSP are returning on 11 & 18 July. All you need to do is book your slot.
No Queen fan will want to miss this! Friday 21 July will see a dazzling collection of performers, including former stars from the smash hit musical ‘We Will Rock You’, come together to present a tribute to one of the world’s greatest rock bands, supported by a phenomenal West End band and featuring dozens of hits from an astonishing back catalogue – a unique and stunning concert evening no Queen fan should miss!
GIMME ! GIMME ! GIMME ! Grab your white satin and channel your best Dancing Queen for the evening as the West End stars hit Kent Cricket's Spitfire Grounds for a special night of Abba Greatest Hits on Saturday 22 July. The show will include including former cast members from the musical Mamma Mia! backed by a fabulous West End band and led by Mamma Mia’s former touring musical director Richard Weeden. Book tickets NOW
The Eastbridge Hospital is hosting a fantastic talk with Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh on Thursday 27th July at 3pm. The talk will explore the role the Eastbridge played in late Medieval Canterbury providing a means to support the less fortunate as well as facilitating pilgrims to the city. Please pop into Eastbridge or Franciscan Gardens to purchase a ticket. More info
