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)

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

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