The Kent Green Hop Beer Fortnight is your chance to taste newly released beers made from just-harvested hops produced by over 30 of Kent’s finest brewers. The fortnight is launched at the Canterbury Food and Drink Festival, followed by a range of events being put on during the fortnight where you can try some Kentish brews.
The Christ Church Diamond Jubilee Colour Run is a unique event combining the fun of a colour run and the excitement and atmosphere of a music festival! With a short running course based across the Canterbury Christ Church University Campus, this event is perfect for all running abilities. Wear a white T-shirt or fancy dress if you’d prefer! You can walk, jog or run our route as we throw coloured powder at you from each colour station, you will also be able to colour each other! Find out more
This year's event will be in the afternoon (rather than the evening) and will see events, live music, freebies, goody bags, DJ's and of course LOADS of brilliant deals and discounts offered by local businesses. There will even be a special Shopping Trail with fantastic prizes up for grabs. The event will take place throughout the city and more information will be available nearer the time Mark the date in your diary!
Canterbury Christ Church University Open Day. Please see website for more details including exact location, directions and more https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/visit-us
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
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.
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
