The Canterbury Umbrella centre are hosting their second charity gala to raise much-needed funds to help support the work they do with adults within Canterbury and the surrounding areas to help with social isolation. The night will be jam-packed with good food, dancing and 007-inspired activities, all within the stunning cathedral grounds. For tickets contact: paul.nolan@canterburyumbrella.org
This year's dinner dance will be held at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury on Saturday 23 March, 7-11.30pm and held in aid of the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, Pilgrims Hospices, Tickets cost £50 each, which will include a three course dinner, entertainment and a raffle. Please book tickets by emailing lordmayor@canterbury.gov.uk before Monday 11 March.
Enjoy a fantastic day of listening to great audio drama from around the world at the UK International Audio Drama Festival - now in its 10th year- being held at the Cathedral Lodge on Monday 25 - Friday 29 March 2024 Book your FREE ticket and come along for the magical journey of audio drama and the joy of shared listening. Find out more and book your tickets
The only thing that’s real is your imagination! Join us for a 1 hour deep dive in to the opportunities provided to us by AI. We will be joined by popular influencers ‘Just a Uniform’ to find out how AI is benefitting content creation in 2024. We will also have three local marketing experts on hand to share their experiences with AI and the latest hacks that could benefit your business in 2024.
Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) is a 1-day training course that is designed to provide first aiders with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to emergency situations in the workplace. The training covers a range of essential first aid skills that are suitable for low hazard workplaces such as offices, shops and call centres. The combination of skills will help first aiders to respond quickly and confidently to injuries and illnesses, as well as recognise when professional medical help is necessary. To book your FREE place please visit www.canterburybid.co.uk/business/training/ (BID Members only)
Held once a month, Burgate local wine specialist Corkk is hosting pop-up supper events You can enjoy a three course meal cooked by partner chef Tim Wilson, opening chef and co-owner of Harbour Street Tapas, Whitstable, and perfectly paired with three wines from Corkk's cellar. The next event is on Thurs 28 March, 7.30pm, to celebrate the fresh and warming flavours of late winter into spring. See menu and book
The countdown to the reopening of Sturry Road Park & Ride on Monday 1 April has begun. District residents with a ANPR parking account will receive a 20% reduction, making the daily price £3.20 for a car with up to six passengers. New colour-coded car park bands have also been introduced to help motorists plan their journey and pay less. Find out more
There is plenty to keep the kids entertained this Easter with Whitefriars' Easter event from Tues 2-Sun 7 April. Come along and enjoy food and drink in their Easter marquee, plus discover the Easter maze plus complete their Easter Trail to win an Easter treat (pick up a trail leaflet from the Easter marquee in Whitefriars Square). No need to book with voluntary donations to Pilgrims Hospice welcome). Find out more
Getting the best possible photos of your retail space, your customer service and your products on display is always important for your website and social media work. Learn camera skills, lighting, capturing people in your business and post-production with photographer Alex Hare in this hands-on workshop. All you need is your mobile phone but if you have a ‘big’ camera bring this too! For mobile phone users, please download the free app Snapseed. To book your FREE place please visit www.canterburybid.co.uk/business/training/ (BID Members only)
Join Karara Foods and associates in their joyous Vasakhi Celebrations at the Westgate Hall One of the biggest festivals in the Indian calendar, Vaisakhi celebrates and symbolises the start of the harvest season and features an exciting line up of Dhol/drum beats, special guest performance from Minal Bhangra dance by Bollywood blasts plus drinks, food buffet, Henna and more.
