Park and Ride Services to resume
We have been informed that the city's Park and Ride services will be back up and running for Monday 12 April -in time for reopening. More details to follow....
We have been informed that the city's Park and Ride services will be back up and running for Monday 12 April -in time for reopening. More details to follow....
BID networking is back! In partnership with Girlings Solicitors, businesses within the BID area are warmly invited to Canterbury BID's Virtual Networking on 21 April from 5:30-6:30pm. We will provide you with behind the scenes updates from the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel, an amazing chocolate tasting session with our very own Madame Oiseau (goody bags posted to you), an opportunity to meet the new BID Board and catch up with other local businesses in our exclusive breakout rooms. Places are limited so please email Emily HERE to book.
How to make friends and influence people on LinkedIn Wednesday 12 May | 9.30 – 10.30am | Via Zoom LinkedIn and the way people use it, has changed dramatically over the past 12 months. Steve Howard (Co-Founder of local B2B marketing agency, Finally) is a top 1% LinkedIn user and publisher of the weekly LinkedIn Manufacturing top 10 chart. He will show you how to change what you do, in order to stand out, build relationships and ultimately generate new business opportunities on LinkedIn. What you must do before you worry about LinkedIn How to make your profile your best pitch Understand the ways in which LinkedIn is judging you Create content that builds trust and develops relationships How to get yourself into a routine To book email Emily Wells
For the moment all BID Networking will be held virtually. RSVP: events@canterburybid.co.uk An amazing beer tasting with Shepherd Neame Brewery An opportunity to chat with BID Board members A chance to catch up with other local businesses in our exclusive breakout rooms This is a free event for BID members, but please only book if you can definitely make it, as we will be sending out special ‘Networking in a bag’ parcels to all participants and have limited spaces. Canterbury BID Networking is brought to you in partnership with Girlings Solicitors
City Feast is here for the weekend! You will find the vibrant street food market serving freshly-cooked food, beers and cocktails outside the Marlowe Theatre, right next to the river. With lots of warm sunshine predicted, the new location provides the perfect place to sit, eat and drink while enjoying the beauty and heritage of Canterbury. They will be trading daily from 11am-8pm, Friday-Sunday, find out more HERE
Six: Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! A great show to celebrate the reopening of The Marlowe Theatre.
As a business community it is essential you make your thoughts known on the council's proposed redevelopment of St George Street, currently open for public consultation. To help explain the project in more detail and answer your questions, we have arranged a digital session with Richard Moore from Canterbury City Council on Wednesday 16 June from 5:00-6.15pm To book your space, please email Emily
The Canterbury Society is presenting a lecture which gives an insight into the results of ongoing archaeological projects at Canterbury Cathedral. These include works undertaken to install a new Organ Loft in the North Quire Aisle, a project to enable access in the Cloisters, the construction of new buildings within the Kings School and the wide-ranging works to both the fabric of the Cathedral, and the surrounding landscape in the Precincts. Nathalie Cohen works for the National Trust, as the regional Archaeologist for properties in London, Kent and East Sussex (and also currently in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West Oxfordshire!), and she has been the Cathedral Archaeologist for Canterbury Cathedral since 2016. To reserve a ticket please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/canterbury-society-33378701725
FREE PARK AND RIDE TODAY Simply park your car at any of the P&R sites for FREE, and travel into the city with no queuing for car parks or hunting for spaces and paying per hour, a relaxed way to visit the city without the stress. Park at any of these sites for FREE: Wincheap New Dover Road Sturry Road On the last Sunday of the month which fall on the following dates: Sunday 27 June Sunday 25 July Sunday 29 August Sunday 26 September Find out more here
Wimbledon is coming to Whitefriars. The team behind City Feast are now bringing a taste of Wimbledon to Whitefriars Square from Monday 28 June through to Sunday 11 July. Shoppers will discover a giant screen with all the matches screened for FREE plus a Pimm's and champagne bar, Curious Brewing Defender Bar, Sipsmith Gin London Taxi Gin Bar, Strawberries and Cream, table tennis tables and deckchairs. Find out more HERE
City Feast is returning this weekend! Stretching alongside the river next to The Marlowe Theatre towards the picturesque Solly's Orchard, serving up a diverse selection of authentic street food, drinks and cocktails. Expect chilled, relaxed and friendly vibes, plenty of seating with the city centre literally right beside you for shopping.
Summer BID Networking is confirmed for 21 July at 5.30-6.45pm in partnership with Girlings Solicitors. Local distiller The Foundry will provide us with a gin tasting session. The event will include updates on Net Zero business support, news from the Riverside Development plus a chance to network in our breakout rooms. To book your place please email EMILY but hurry -spaces are limited and this will be VERY popular.
