Their next (and last) fair for this year will take place on Saturday 27th November in the yard from 10am-5pm. Join them and a handpicked selection of creative makers and producers for some gift buying with a difference from independent, local businesses. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and soak up the festive feels and foliage in their little urban oasis. Seasonal foliage and gorgeous handmade wreaths Eco gift hampers and homewares Silver and gemstone jewellery Natural soap and cosmetics Handmade hats and textile accessories Ceramics Cyanotype prints and accessories Handmade bags and leather accessories

Fancy purchasing something unique this Christmas while supporting young creative students? Well here's your chance! Drop into Rock Paper Scissors in Stour Street from 3-5 Dec to browse their pop-up market where you will discover a range of creative artistic offerings from local Art & Design, Fashion & Textiles, Graphic Design and Photography students. To find out more click HERE

The festive man of the moment Santa spares an afternoon to share his magic in Canterbury -at Houdini's Magic Bar in St Peter's Street. Bring the family or your friends, grab a cocktail and sit back while Santa sprinkles his magic dust and mixes things up with a bag of tricks and delights to keep you entertained -and well watered. Great afternoon of Live Magic, Festive fun, games and a visit from the Big Man himself but you must book first. Book now on 0333 006 4151  bar@houdinis.co.uk

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and conductor Graham Ross make their debut at Colyer Fergusson Hall with ‘What sweeter music’, a joyous and ravishing programme of festive choral masterpieces old and new. “What sweeter music” Hieronymus Praetorius’s Christmas Magnificat and Palestrina’s ‘Surge, illuminare’ sit alongside two exquisite Hymns to the Virgin by Pierre Villette and Benjamin Britten, James Long’s invigorating ‘Vigilate’, motets by Messiaen, Tavener, Will Todd, and John Rutter, and a beautiful selection of arrangements that tell us that Christmas has truly begun. Click HERE to book tickets

Wine Dinner - Christmas Wines Monday 13th December, 7.00pm Join luxury hotel The ABode for an exclusive menu and paired wine flight. Fine wines, from some of the world's leading boutique wineries, have been expertly selected by award-winning importer Hallgarten Wines. Served in our 3 AA Rosette restaurant to the backdrop of our own wine cellar, enjoy exquisite dishes alongside a selection of wines presented by our expert. Just in time for Christmas, taste a selection of wines that pair perfectly with your Christmas roast and other festive dishes. This event includes: Four or five-course menu - SAMPLE MENU Paired wine flight Wines presented for each course by our expert from Hallgarten Wines £49 per person