Business partners, staff and students are invited to join the Canterbury Christ Church University's  Enterprise Team in the first of four themed walks throughout their Jubilee year. Take this opportunity to network and to find out more about the University, its collaborations and facilities. The theme for this month is Easter Celebration with a walk that will start at Old Sessions House on Monday 11 April at midday. The walk will conclude with refreshments at Verena Holmes Building, North Holmes campus. Get involved and take part by emailing: b2b@canterbury.ac.uk

APRIL NETWORKING - TIME TO BOOK Our next BID Networking session in April will be a late afternoon-evening event on Tuesday 26 April, 5.30-7pm.  We are delighted to be hosting it at the independent café restaurant, No. 35 in St Margaret's Street, where you will be treated to delicious drinks and nibbles. You will also get to meet owner Anna and her team and hear how despite opening in a global pandemic they have worked hard to make a business they are proud of. To book please email Emily HERE

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

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)