The Repair Cafe is having a special denim-themed event at the Baptist Church Hall on Sat 11 May.   "Do Denim Differently" will explore the environmental cost of denim and what we can do about it. You'll also learn ways to preserve the life of denim rather than buying new, take part in a denim clothes swap, get denim repairs & alterations done and learn about upcycling too!   Find out more and come along!

Fitzgerald Jewellers will be hosting a wedding fair in their award-winning venue overlooking the Cathedral on Sun 12 May, 11am-3pm.   Come along and be inspired by the wonders of their favourite handpicked suppliers. From floristry to wedding cakes, hire furniture to wedding favours, these are some of the very best suppliers that Kent has to offer all under one roof.   Find out more and book.

Celebrating all Canterbury Best Bar None-Accredited Venues, their management and their staff at this yearly award ceremony in the heart of Canterbury   Further information on Best Bar None scheme can be found here   All venues will be invited

Drive away homelessness with Porchlight’s annual golf day on 16 May 2024, at the beautiful Cave Hotel & Golf Resort near Faversham.   Register your team of four and enjoy a relaxing, fun day’s golf with friends, family or colleagues at this picturesque 18-hole course - help raise much needed funds for homeless and vulnerable people across Kent.   Register & book here

Be the first to enjoy the festival experience! During this intimate session, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the vineyards more extensively, spending more time with each producer. Master of Wine Clive Barlow will give an exclusive ‘Kent’s Finest’ Masterclass, featuring a specially curated selection of Kent’s distinguished award-winning wines, only available for tasting during this session.   Early Bird tickets: £75pp (Saving £5 – RRP £80pp)A limited number of tickets are available for this session, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Sip and celebrate the splendour of Kent wines at Westgate Hall’s Canterbury Wine Festival™   The Festival is your passport to discovering the diversity and splendour of Kent wines, a unique experience under one roof where you can sample the best of Kent’s wide-ranging viticulture.   Choose from three sessions, including our new wine lovers’ session. Get Early Bird discounts on your tickets, starting from £35pp, until 31 January 2024.   Find out more and book your tickets here https://www.westgatehall.org/event/canterbury-wine-festival/all/

Join Us for Canterbury BID's first Health and Wellbeing Networking Event Health and Wellbeing professionals from the Canterbury District are invited to come along, share news and make new contacts at this event organised by Canterbury BID in partnership with KP GP Services.   Find out more

CITY SOUND PROJECT RETURNS 4-5 May 2024 | Dane John Gardens 25-26 May 2024  | Venues across the city City Sound is back! Not only will you be able to enjoy City Sound in the Park, but the original multi-venue  City Sound Project is also returning. It will be taking place over 10 venues, 16 stages with 120+ acts showcasing the best of Live, Electronic, House, DNB + much more.   Find out more 

BID Members are warmly invited to join us at our biggest and most significant networking event of the year, otherwise known as our Canterbury BID Annual General Meeting (AGM).   Complimentary drinks and canapes will be served on arrival followed by a seated event - further details to follow   This event was fully booked last year - please book your space ASAP!  

 If you are a local resident, business or group looking to develop your social impact and purpose, come along to the Westgate Hall's community volunteering networking event to talk with local charities, social enterprises and groups.

Pride Canterbury is a spectacular celebration of LGBTQ+ identity for the whole family on Saturday hosted in the Dane John Gardens   Featuring a parade through Canterbury High Street, followed by a diverse artist line-up, entertainment, marketplace, food, drink + much more! Join tens of thousands in Canterbury for Kent’s biggest Pride event.   For more information visit the official website here https://pridecanterbury.com/