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Al Murray: Gig For Victory Tour Warm Up

Gulbenkian Theatre

AL MURRAY COMES TO CANTERBURY!   The Gukbenkian is hosting comedy legend Al Murray for one night only on Wednesday 3 May at 6pm and 9pm. The show, Al Murray: Gig For Victory Tour Warm Up promises all the usual from the people’s man of the people, the Pub Landlord plus he provides people "answers to questions that they know they need, and answers to questions they never knew existed."   Book tickets now!

Mental Health Summit

The University of Kent

The University of Kent's School of Psychology is holding their first Mental Health Summit on Saturday 13 May.   Learn all about Depression, Anxiety, OCD and Psychosis led by Clinical Psychologists. Hear from keynote speakers on wellbeing, movement and mental health support within primary and secondary education. Finally, engage with students and local charities at our lunch time fair.   Find out more

Canterbury Vintage Kilo Sale, Westgate Hall, 10am-4pm

Westgate Hall

VINTAGE KILO SALE   Look out Canterbury! The biggest vintage sale you’ve ever seen is set to come to Canterbury's Westgate Hall on Sunday 14 May, 10-4pm. Grab a biodegradable bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing and fill to your hearts content, all for £20 a kilo! Tickets are just £2 or £3 for EarlyBird where you can get in an hour early.   Find out more

FENWICK CANTERBURY BEAUTY SHOWCASE EVENT

Fenwick

From the 11-20 May, Fenwick is hosting the its incredible Fenwick Beauty Showcase.   To celebrate, head down at 5.30pm on 17 May to join their expert beauty buying team as they host an evening of beauty know-how, offering the low-down on the beauty, skincare and fragrance must-haves, plus an exclusive gift bag, including deluxe samples from some of our Beauty Buyers' top picks. Book your place and find out more

CHARITY BARN DANCE

Canterbury Archbishops School

FANCY A BARN DANCE?   Let your inhibitions go and have a great evening filled with dancing and laughter. The Rotary Club are hosting a fun charity Barn Dance on the 20th May at the Archbishops School at 7pm to raise money for Canterbury Umbrella and Catching Lives. Don’t worry if you’ve never barn danced before (most haven’t either!) as you’ll have lots of fun -and raise money .   Find out more & book

Canterbury’s Shop Front Guidelines Explained

Online via Zoom

The appearance of shopping areas and individual shopfronts is often an indication of the vitality and quality of a place. Well designed and historically interesting shopfronts can make a street a more attractive place to visit.   Join Lizzy Johnson, Heritage and Design Manager for Canterbury City Council to discuss how the sustained and successful stewardship of buildings, streets and spaces is intertwined with the health of the retail economy.

CANTERBURY STREET PASTORS OPEN HOUSE

Canterbury Baptist Church St George's Place, Canterbury

All are welcome to Canterbury Street Pastors Open House on Saturday 27 May between 10am – 12noon, at Canterbury Baptist Church.   Come along and find out more about the wonderful work they do to keep our streets and community safe at night time, and chat with them about their work over a cup of tea or coffee and a large slice of cake!   Full details are on the attached flyer.