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Canterbury Cathedral Carol Service

Canterbury Cathedral

Our main Cathedral Carol Services are one of the highlights of the Cathedral’s year. Music and readings tell the story of the birth of Christ in an atmospheric service with candlelight. Music is provided by all parts of our world-famous Cathedral Choir: boy choristers, girl choristers, and lay clerks, and by the singing of the traditional Christmas carols by the congregation. The service lasts between one and a quarter and one and a half hours. This the first of two identical services. Both are un-ticketed and seated on a first come first seated basis. If a member of your party requires additional arrangements to enable them to enjoy the service (such as a wheelchair space, or space for an assistance animal, etc.), please contact our Events Office via events@canterbury-cathedral.org prior to the service, and they will be happy to assist. All are welcome. Doors open at 18.30.

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Lord Mayor’s Christmas Eve Carol Sing-a-Long

Rose Square, outside Primark

6pm | Fri 24 Dec - Lord Mayor’s Christmas Eve Carol Sing-along | Rose Square (outside Primark) Join the Lord Mayor, plus the Archbishop of Canterbury and a few thousand locals for an outdoor community carols sing-along in Rose Square, outside Primark and M&S. There will be plenty of classic Christmas carols, and some modern favourites too all delivered underneath the beautiful Christmas lights above. Wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine from the Christmas Market next to it - and bring some coins for the charity collection at the end!

A photo of a Christingle service in Canterbury Cathedral

Family Christingle Service

Canterbury Cathedral Studio

The annual Christingle service is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story: The orange represents the world The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness. Christingle Family Workshop, 13:00 – 14:30 Families are also welcome to join the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington, Canon Missioner, in our Christingle Family Workshop at 13.00 where children will create their own Christingles to take to the Cathedral Christingle Service afterwards at 15.00. This workshop is a FREE event but BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL and donations to the Children’s Society are welcomed.

Canterbury Forum

Online via Zoom

The next meeting of the Canterbury Forum, for Canterbury residents and councillors, will be on Monday 17 January at 7.00 pm, and will again be online. The main agenda items will be: OLD PARK: This is the area between Sturry Road and Littlebourne Road which is a much-valued area of woodland and grassland, of very special ecological and historical interest. A Friends of Old Park and Chequers Wood group has recently been formed to safeguard and protect it, and attached is a leaflet which the group has produced. This agenda item will be an opportunity to hear and discuss why it is so special, what the threats to it are, and the questions it raises about possible routes for a Canterbury eastern by-pass. TOWN COUNCILS: There is a lot of active support in Whitstable for seeking to create a Whitstable Town Council. As that campaign goes forward it will raise the question of whether there is also a case for a town council for Canterbury. This agenda item will be an opportunity to hear about the plans for Whitstable and think about their implications for Canterbury, and the pros and cons of a Canterbury Town Council. WINCHEAP BY-PASS:  KCC officers […]

Kent wildlife - connected in time - Saturday 22 January to Sunday 27 March 2022

“Connected In Time” The Beaney

The Beaney

Discover some of the amazing creatures that used to live on your doorstep, find out why they disappeared and how some will return again soon. Explore the exhibition and become more connected with your wildlife community, find out how wildlife can help your wellbeing, discover what the future may bring and how you can help shape it. Learn about the hippos of Herne Bay and find out how you measure up to a mammoth! For visitors with access needs and those wanting to visit at a quieter time, we have daily dedicated Accessible Sessions running at a reduced capacity and slower pace. BOOK YOUR VISIT ONLINE. Admission is free, with a suggested £3 donation per visitor. The exhibition will run from Saturday 22 January to Sunday 27 March (Closed Mondays). With help and support from Kent Wildlife Trust, Wildwood Trust, Natural England, Canterbury UCA, Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Wild Happy Well. Location: Second Floor, Special Exhibition Gallery, The Beaney

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BID ‘Cafe Culture’ Online Networking

Online via Zoom

BID NETWORKING - THE CAFE CULTURE EDITION There's still a few spaces left for our virtual Networking on Tuesday 25 January 5.30-6.30pm (via Zoom). Settle in for an hour from the comfort of your home or office, and hear updates from local cafe-owners, take part in a cafe-themed quiz to win £300-worth of prizes (with max 50 people there's VERY good odds!), a best-looking mug competition plus Biscuit Bingo. You'll also get introduced to loads of other businesses! To book, please email HERE and you'll be sent the link

Canterbury you shop we drop workshop banner with a woman smiling and holding shopping bags

“You Shop We Drop BID” Workshop

Online via Zoom

This session will be delivered by supply chain specialists, to ask your thoughts on a “You Shop, We Drop” business case. Essentially the idea is to provide shoppers with a 'hands-free shopping experience' so they can combine shopping activity with all the hospitality, cultural and leisure attractions the city has to offer. Great for them -and great for the local economy!  While similar schemes are already up and running for fashion outlet malls and enclosed shopping centres, this will be the first design a business and operating model fit for city-wide adoption in Canterbury. You or someone from your team are welcome to join us for the Customer Value Proposition and Logistical Workshop on Thursday 3rd February from 9-10:30am. We’ll spend 90 minutes working together to crunch through crucial aspects of the scheme, including: Which of your customers do we expect will gain most value from the service? How much will they pay for it? When should customers expect to collect/receive their shopping? Where to locate collection points and the delivery hub? Who will be best placed to spearhead getting the scheme started? What will be the criteria to measure success of the scheme by? To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

Canterbury BID business rates training, with stacks of pound coins with monopoly houses atop them in the background

BID Training: Business Rates Support

Online via Zoom

Civica operates a shared management of business services with Canterbury City Council and oversees the collection and administration of Canterbury City Council's Business Rates.  This will be your perfect opportunity to ask Sadie Furner of Civica all your questions about business rates. BUSINESS RATES SUPPORT Tuesday 8 February,  9-10am (via Zoom) To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

Canterbury BID - Climate Change, Carbon and building a sustainable everywhere, with a man leaning against a hedge shaped like a recycling symbol in the background
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BID Training: Climate Change, Carbon and Building a Sustainable Everywhere

Online via Zoom

Are you overwhelmed by talk of plastics and carbon? Think you and your business can’t make a difference? Too busy dealing with the day to day to deal with the ‘what if’ of sustainability? Helen Burridge of Place Positive will give you a quick overview of the issues and provide real actions to take away for your sustainability journey.   CLIMATE CHANGE, CARBON, AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVERYWHERE Friday 11 February, 10-11am (via Zoom) To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

Writing for Social Media - Tuesday 2 February 11-12 noon - Google - Digital Garage - Canterbury BID
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BID Training: Google Digital Training -Writing for Social Media

Online via YouTube Live

If you manage a social media channel for your business and you’re looking at ways to sharpen your copy, join the Google Digital Garage team for a session on writing for social media. Learn ways to develop a written tone of voice and tips for creating copy for limited space online. GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE: WRITING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Tuesday 22 February, 11-12noon via YouTube Live To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

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BID February Networking: Fitzgerald Jewellers (in-person event)

Fitzgerald Jewellers

Our February BID Networking session will be held on Tuesday 22 February, 5.30-7pm at the brand new Fitzgerald Jewellers store in Burgate, in partnership with Girlings. BID members, you are welcome to come and enjoy drinks and nibbles while admiring Fitzgerald Jewellers beautiful new store with open plan workshop, stunning view of the Cathedral, and of course surrounded by beautiful jewellery. Booking is essential and limited to 50 places. Please book your FREE place by emailing Emily Wells at enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

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