Canterbury Bid

Putting and Networking at Canterbury Golf Club

Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Rd, Scotland Hills, Canterbury CT1 1TW, Canterburyr

PUTT FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICE!   You are all invited to come and tee off at Pilgrims Charity Golf Day and networking event on Friday 15 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm at Canterbury Golf Club. Make your way around this stunning 18-hole course, featured as one of the Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK.   By taking part in the Golf Day, you will be helping Pilgrims Hospices to continue delivering specialist end-of-life care in east Kent.   Find out more here

Westgate Hall Market

Westgate Hall

Westgate Hall Market is back this September!   Find the best locally-made products by Kent makers all under one roof from produce, crafts, homewares, jewellery and more. It’s a great way to support local business, and get great gifts for others or treats for yourself. You can have a mooch around town then pop in for some extra special treats here.   First market is on Saturday 16 September, 11am-4pm. More info

BID Breakfast Networking at the ABode

The ABode

This event is for Canterbury BID members only.   Our first networking event of the autumn sees us embrace the new season in the ABode Hotel's stylish Champagne Bar. This is a special breakfast event where you will be treated to complimentary teas & coffees, health juices, fizz and a continental style breakfast buffet. You will also be able to catch up with everyone and hear all the exciting plans for Autumn, Halloween and Christmas   For more information about our networking events please click here   Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership   Due to the popularity of these events, tickets are restricted to 2 people per business.

Freshers Fair – CCCU

Verena Holmes Buidling, CCCU

Don't miss Canterbury Christ Church University's Freshers' Fayre, the biggest event of Freshers' Week! This is your chance to sign up to clubs and societies at uni, and get involved from the beginning. With over 80 clubs and societies to choose from, there's something for everyone. So whether you're interested in sports, music, drama or anything in between, you're sure to find your perfect fit. We'll also have a variety of freebies on offer, including food, drinks and merchandise. And of course, you can't miss the chance to explore our new SU building.   This is the perfect place to meet new people, make friends and start your university journey.   Located at Abbey Square Verena Holmes Building (VH) on Main Campus, North Holmes Road, Canterbury

Freshers Fair – University of Kent

Univeristy of Kent Main Campus

Kent Union has so many ways you can get involved and make connections that will last a lifetime. Come along to our Welcome Fair on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September to meet our 250+ societies and sports clubs!   Located on central campus and is massive, so you won't be able to miss it. There are different groups attending each day, so it's worth checking out twice!   Find out more here

Canterbury’s Cooking Food & Drink Festival

Dane John Gardens

Canterbury's famous Food and Drink festival has handed over the reins to a new events organiser, promising a fresh take on the 3-day event.   Market Square Group will be putting on the festival called Canterbury’s Cooking and will still be free to enter. Exciting new features are being planned, including a kitchen theatre with demonstrations by chefs, and two comedy nights in a marquee, as well as live music and loads of locally-produced food and drink.   Traders are welcome to apply still, please click here for more information

Luxmuralis at Canterbury Cathedral – Renaissance

Canterbury Cathedral

This is one of the most stunningly beautiful immersive shows you'll ever see.   Luxmuralis comes to Canterbury Cathedral on 26-30 September on a journey into the Renaissance world through the eyes of the artists and creatives of that time, brought to life in a spectacular son-et-lumiere experience that will highlight, transform the architectural features of our stunning cathedral.   Booking essential. Find out more

Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Training (Am Session)

The Fruitworks Conference Room 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Licensed and late night city centre businesses are invited by Canterbury BID to attend the next Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training session on:   Tuesday 26 September | Fruitworks, Jewry Lane. 10am-12noon |  2-4pm (you only need to attend one session).   Refreshments and materials will be provided   Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed specifically for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents. Find out more here

Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Training (PM session)

The Fruitworks Conference Room 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Licensed and late night city centre businesses are invited by Canterbury BID to attend the next Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training session on:   Tuesday 26 September | Fruitworks, Jewry Lane. 10am-12noon |  2-4pm (you only need to attend one session).   Refreshments and materials will be provided   Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed specifically for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents. Find out more here

Curzon Riverside Breakfast Showcase Invitation

Curzon Riverside Kingsmead Road, Canterbury

Considering hosting an event in Canterbury? Why not consider hosting it at Curzon Riverside?   Come and explore the stunning  new venue at a special Breakfast Showcase where you'll be treated to a guided tour and a sneak peek at the upcoming film trailers on Wednesday 27 September from 9am-12noon at Curzon Riverside, Kingsmead Rd, Canterbury CT1 1BN   RSVP to privatehires@curzon.com

Canterbury Repair Cafe

St Dunstan's Church Hall 80 London Road, Canterbury

To help avoid the huge environmental impact of materials sourced, manufactured, packaged, transported and then thrown away, the Repair Cafe in Canterbury is here for you to bring along any clothes, furniture, toys, gardening tools, bicycles and household appliances  in need of repair. There is also a clothes swap and energy advice desk. Repairs and advice are free but donations are welcome!   Also... if you have a repair problem, or solutions, ideas and skills for how to repair things ... do share them here! If you would like to help us with your skills at a future event please contact us at canterburyrepaircafe@gmail.com   This month only, the Repair Cafe is hosted at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LS.