A French food fair featuring cider and cheese tastings is coming to Kent this Early May Bank Holiday. Promising "the best food, drink and music from our closest neighbours", the Normandy Food Tour is visiting Canterbury as part of a route across east and south east England. It will feature food trucks serving up tasty sweet and savoury dishes from the region - from Camembert beef burgers, seafood and French chicken, to fresh brioche, chimney cakes and crepes. There will also be free-to-attend masterclasses held throughout the day, offering the chance to sample exports such as cheeses, cider, Normandy brandy Calvados, and a range of sweet treats. A demo stage will feature Normandy chefs Clementine Yonnet and François Eustace, as they cook up traditional and innovative cuisine including 'escalope à la Normande’, Teurgoule rice pudding, and brioche, hosted by presenter Nigel Barden. The event will finish with a 70min live music show atop French music bus Carpanorama.
Repurpose and re-use broken items, appliances and more by repairing and fixing them (where possible) next Saturday 14 May, 10am-12.30pm at the Baptist Church, St George’s Place (opposite Waitrose). The Repair Café is a free community service, run entirely by skilled volunteers, who fix up a multitude of items including clothing, electricals, pottery, computers and bikes. Find out more HERE
Tuesday 24 May 5.30-7pm Canterbury Cathedral’s Viewing Gallery, Cathedral Welcome Centre, Buttermarket Come and enjoy drinks and nibbles and the stunning view of Canterbury Cathedral as your backdrop. The new viewing gallery allows visitors to get their first glimpse of the cathedral and is home to a fascinating exhibition on cathedral architecture. To book please email Emily here
Canterbury for Ukraine invites you to a special event to: • Hear how Canterbury is standing with Ukraine • Volunteer to help Ukraine and the Ukrainian people • Meet local volunteers and the organisations that are making a difference Find us on Facebook: Canterbury for Ukraine #StandwithUkraine #CanterburyforUkraine Saturday 28th May 10.30 – 13.00 Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University CT1 2YA (Nearest parking: Old Dover Rd and Watling St car parks)
Sat 28 May 2-5pm - The King's Mile Raise a taster or two of gin to toast the Platinum Jubilee! Join businesses on The King's Mile (Palace St, Borough and Northgate) on their annual Gin Fling. Sample tasters of delicious gins and learn more about the distillery process. You'll receive a map and word puzzle to complete and you can enter a free prize draw at the final venue. This event is FREE. 18+ Find out more HERE
Kick off your Jubilee festivities with a celebration of Royal Music led by The Central Band of the Royal British Legion. Expect patriotic favourites, including Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, and Jerusalem, as well as a selection of modern classics! Handheld flags and bunting encouraged. ‘Prom dress’ welcome! Find out more HERE Sat 28 May - Canterbury Cathedral
The In Conversation series continues with the ‘Queen of Crime’, Val McDermid who will be joining Gavin Esler live in the Gulbenkian Theatre at 18.30 with doors opening at 18.00. Val McDermid has sold over 17 million books to date across the globe and is translated into more than 40 languages. She is perhaps best-known for her Wire in the Blood series, featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan, which was adapted for television starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris. She has written three other series: private detective Kate Brannigan, journalist Lindsay Gordon and, most recently, cold case detective Karen Pirie, whose debut appearance in The Distant Echo is soon to become a major ITV series.
Head to Whitefriars for 4 days of royal celebrations! Book a right royal afternoon tea served up by the Real Eating Company HERE, enjoy live music, have a dance, get your face painted and much more. Click HERE to find out more Thurs 2–Sun 5 June -Whitefriars Shopping Centre
A 4-day STREET FOOD FESTIVAL is coming to Canterbury, taking place across the 4-day extended Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend in the Dane John Gardens. Expect: - International Street Food vendors arranged in 'zones' - Craft Beers/Ciders/Ales - Hand-made Cocktails - Event Vehicles - Music + Entertainment - Huge Queen's Jubilee Celebrations Delivered by the team behind City Feast.
A week-long music festival celebrating the end of the extra-curricular musical year is being held at the University of Kent. The Summer Music Week is running from Sunday 5 - Saturday 11 June and features a wide variety of music acts such as a beachside Big Band, recitals, choirs, a 'Music for a Summer's Day' concert plus much more. For more information please click HERE
Join Stephanie Martin for an business email newsletter writing masterclass on Wednesday 8 June, 9-10am, via Zoom (and yes, we will be picking up tips too!). The session will cover what makes a good email strategy; how to choose and present content; how to maximise open rates and why email newsletters are so important when it comes to communicating with our audiences. To book please email Emily Wells
