Freshers Week -University of Kent
Freshers Week kicks off on Monday 27 Sept at the University of Kent -more information will be available nearer the time
Freshers Week kicks off on Monday 27 Sept at the University of Kent -more information will be available nearer the time
One of the busiest shopping nights of the year is back to welcome the new influx of students to the city and we are hoping for the WHOLE CITY to get involved. Loads of city centre businesses will be participating with deals, discounts, special offers, giveaways, goody-bags, late opening hours and much much more! Whitefriars will also be hosting live music, dj's and giving away 300 goody bags. Don't miss out on this fun event!
Come and visit this regular open-air Makers Market, taking place in this newly refurbished yard space to the rear of Platform Gallery & Shop in St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury Each day will run from 10am-4pm. Platform Gallery & Shop, 27. St.Dunstan’s Street, Canterbury CT2 8BT
Together Against Fraud Let’s Keep your money safe! Wednesday 6 October | 9.30am | Via Zoom Presented by: HSBC Canterbury The methods fraudsters use are forever changing, and now more than ever it is important to understand the risks and how not to fall into an imposters trap, with this ‘Together Against Fraud’ presentation you’ll be better placed to know what to check that could help keep you and your money safe. To book your space email: Emily Wells
CATCHING LIVES & WORLD HOMELESS DAY It is World Homeless Day on the 10th October and to mark the occasion and raise awareness of the cause, Catching Lives have produced a free poster (see image) for you all to display in your windows, shops, cars, businesses, home -anywhere infact! The poster has a QR code so donating can be done with a simple tap. Please do show your support for this wonderful local charity and order a poster by contacting Sarah@catchinglives.org
Canterbury Christ Church University, alongside key partners across a range of industries and sectors, including Locate in Kent and Low Carbon Kent, will be hosting a free virtual half day conference aimed at SME businesses providing information on digital transformation, innovation and decarbonisation. The GRID (Growing Regional Innovation by Design) conference will be a virtual event on the 13 October between 9.15am and 3.30pm. Sign up HERE.
Visit our monthly Market to find dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-produced products, all under one roof at a social distance, in our fully Covid-secure venue. Saturday 16 October 11am-4pm Free entry Stalls include Alison Lush Jewellery, Home Plants, Concrete Creations, Enzo’s Bakery, Samovar Traditional Russian Cuisine, Corkk Wines, Margaret Darby, Veggie Box, Anna’s Kitchen, Arty Gladys, Duck & Dahlia, Rendez-vous at home soaps, Mystical Dream Gifts, Bee Sewing Creations, Home is where you light a candle, Strawberry Create and Craft and the Unique Pen Company. Plus enjoy takeaway hot and cold drinks and snacks from our pop-up cafe.
Kent Police's Safer Streets Stand will be located outside Barclay's Bank. More information will be available nearer the time.
Get set for Canterbury's very own Climate Action Week, part of the Canterbury Festival, running from 24-30 October to mark the run-up to the United Nations Climate Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow. We are hosting a very special Canterbury BID Lunchtime Networking session at The Foundry from 12:30 to 2:30 on Wednesday 27 October, focusing on business support. We will also be highlighting your carbon stories, so please keep us posted about changes you are making in the transition to net zero. Find out more HERE
