University of Kent Lectures
University of KentEnjoy a raft of lectures with a diverse range of interesting topics at the University of Kent from the 14 October until 14 November. Further details are available here
Enjoy a raft of lectures with a diverse range of interesting topics at the University of Kent from the 14 October until 14 November. Further details are available here
Canterbury Christ Church University throws open its door for a range of arts and cultural talks and events for both students and the public, from 14 October to 18 November. Find out more here
Join Canterbury Climate Action Partnership for this important panel discussion on the climate emergency. Panelists include Dr Carl Wright, Chair of Canterbury Climate Action Partnership, and Winners of the recent Canterbury Climate Action Awards: • Paul Whitfield, Director General – The Wildwood Trust • Catherine Morris – Sustainability Manager – University of Kent • Jon Mills – Director & Co-owner of The Foundry Brew Pub in Canterbury • Keith Bothwell – Leader of The Canterbury Repair Cafe This event is free to attend. Wed 19 Oct, 6pm – 7.30pm, St Peter’s Methodist Church, St Peter’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BE
Uncover the dark and gruesome past of our religious capital About the Tour Uncover the dark and gruesome past of our religious capital From stories of ghostly sightings to gory torture and beheadings, our Chilling Tales tour is a deep dive into the hidden horrors of Canterbury by night… Please note that our Chilling Tales tour contains some graphic descriptions from Canterbury’s gruesome past and may not be suitable for children aged under 10 years. If you would like any further information regarding content and suitability, please do get in touch. Our guides can tailor the content if needed. Please email info@canterburyrivertours.co.uk or give us a call on 01227 379 600 or 07790 534 744 if you have any questions. Our Chilling Tales tour will run on the evenings of Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 October — and then every evening from Friday, 21 until Monday, 31 October. Duration: 45 Minutes
This Repair Cafe is an outreach event — at St Dunstan's Church Hall. Come along and learn how to mend clothes and repair broken things such as household objects, woodwork, toys, ceramics, electrical goods, computers/IT, bicycles etc. Volunteers with craft skills help to repair your things and show you how to do it — all for free, with free cake, tea and coffee too — what's not to like? We also have a Clothes Swap — swap something old (in good condition) for something different. There is an Energy Help Desk too — where you can get advice on how to reduce fuel bills by making your home more energy-efficient and save money: adding insulation and draught-proofing, solar panels and heat pumps etc Find out more here
The annual United Nations Peace Service organised by Canterbury UNA will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 23 October 530-630pm. This important public event will be attended by the Lord Mayor and many local community groups. This year our keynote speaker is HE the High Commissioner of Namibia who is also Chair of the Commonwealth Board of Governors. All are invited to attend in person.
A giant Spider is running amok in Whitefriars Square and a spoooooky ghoul is floating above the Westgate Towers. Don’t forget to visit Coven Street to see the amazing chandelier lighting the way for the Canterbury witches visiting on 29 Oct! All of these creations have been designed and made by the talented students at Canterbury School of Visual Art at Canterbury College 26 – 29 Oct | Free Westgate Towers & Whitefriars Square Brought to you by Canterbury BID in partnership with Whitefriars and Canterbury College.
Get your face painted, then visit these spooky stores and see if you can get a treat! Suitable for all children of primary-school age or younger. 10am-4pm Buttermarket and Burgate, Free For further details click here