This is one of the most popular events in the Kent sporting calendar, attracting a large crowd over the Bank Holiday Monday 28 August and supporting the Pilgrims Hospice. The Canterbury Half Marathon course is a lollipop shape route, starting at Merton Farm and covering the quiet country lanes around the outskirts of Canterbury. Find out more
BoConcept Kent are delighted to invite you to their preview the launch of their new furniture collection on Thursday 31 August, 6.30–8.30pm. You will be treated to drink and nibbles and have a chance to network with others in uber-stylish surroundings in their showroom in Orange Street, Canterbury. Book your place
eBusiness Coaching Managing Director, Paul McCartney, invites you to attend workshop for business owners who want to press the reset button and get themselves and their businesses moving forward. The session is designed to help you shape your business approach including setting achievable goals. Places are £49 + VAT (incl. refreshments) Café No.35 St Margaret Street Thursday 7 Sept | 5-8pm BOOK YOUR SPACE
For those of you who wish to take things at a gentler pace, why not go for a strollaton instead? The Kent and Canterbury Hospital's League of Friends is organising a 10k stroll through the City of Canterbury on Sun 10 September, starting at the University of Kent at and finishing at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital where refreshments will be waiting. More info here
Quack quack it's back! We are delighted to share details of this year's Annual Charity Duck Race to be held at Canterbury's Westgate Gardens on Sunday 10th September 2023. As usual, thousands of ducks will be launched into the River Stour from the bridge by Toddlers Cove and will "swim" towards the entrance to Westgate Gardens. Individuals can sponsor ducks for £1 each (details of where below). The sponsor of the winning duck (first under the bridge) will get £250, the second place £100, third place £50. Winner of the fourth place will win a voucher. Come and sponsor a duck at these sponsorship stalls (details below)! Sat 26th August: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Wed 30th August 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Wed 6th September 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Sat 9th September 2023: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury Find out more
Following the launch of our special Utility Cost Reduction Service in April, a whopping £125,000 has been identified so far in savings for Canterbury BID businesses who've signed up. Our guy Rishi from PSP money saving experts will be in the city all day on 19 September and can pop into to your business to chat about saving you money. There's absolutely no catch and it's FREE. Book a time slot on 19 Sept here or find out more here
PUTT FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICE! You are all invited to come and tee off at Pilgrims Charity Golf Day and networking event on Friday 15 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm at Canterbury Golf Club. Make your way around this stunning 18-hole course, featured as one of the Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK. By taking part in the Golf Day, you will be helping Pilgrims Hospices to continue delivering specialist end-of-life care in east Kent. Find out more here
To welcome students to Canterbury and to enable them to get know the city all its wonderful businesses, a special Fresher Fest will be held from 16-21 September with activities, giveaways, printed deals and discounts and lots more on offer each day at various times and locations throughout the city More information will be available nearer the time
Westgate Hall Market is back this September! Find the best locally-made products by Kent makers all under one roof from produce, crafts, homewares, jewellery and more. It’s a great way to support local business, and get great gifts for others or treats for yourself. You can have a mooch around town then pop in for some extra special treats here. First market is on Saturday 16 September, 11am-4pm. More info
Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy the beauty of the River Stour, the second longest waterway in Kent and once a key Roman trade route connecting Britain to Europe. People picnic along its banks, rejoice in a relaxing river tour or walk along the footpaths that offer glimpses of the river. To celebrate and find out more, join the community for a wonderful week of free river-related events walk, talks, arts & crafts, river dipping and loads more to help you learn more about this beautiful river. The festival runs from 19-24 September. Click here to see all the events you can get involved with
This event is for Canterbury BID members only. Our first networking event of the autumn sees us embrace the new season in the ABode Hotel's stylish Champagne Bar. This is a special breakfast event where you will be treated to complimentary teas & coffees, health juices, fizz and a continental style breakfast buffet. You will also be able to catch up with everyone and hear all the exciting plans for Autumn, Halloween and Christmas For more information about our networking events please click here Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership Due to the popularity of these events, tickets are restricted to 2 people per business.
Don't miss Canterbury Christ Church University's Freshers' Fayre, the biggest event of Freshers' Week! This is your chance to sign up to clubs and societies at uni, and get involved from the beginning. With over 80 clubs and societies to choose from, there's something for everyone. So whether you're interested in sports, music, drama or anything in between, you're sure to find your perfect fit. We'll also have a variety of freebies on offer, including food, drinks and merchandise. And of course, you can't miss the chance to explore our new SU building. This is the perfect place to meet new people, make friends and start your university journey. Located at Abbey Square Verena Holmes Building (VH) on Main Campus, North Holmes Road, Canterbury
Kent Union has so many ways you can get involved and make connections that will last a lifetime. Come along to our Welcome Fair on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September to meet our 250+ societies and sports clubs! Located on central campus and is massive, so you won't be able to miss it. There are different groups attending each day, so it's worth checking out twice! Find out more here
CANTERBURY'S BIGGEST PUB TOUR IS BACK Thursday 21st September sees nearly 1000 new students booked to be taken round the city and introduced to all the brilliant venues and night time location's so they can get to know the city centre. They will also be shown all the safety routes and given materials to ensure their nights our are as safe as possible The event includes: 5 free drinks visit Canterburys best venues tote bag, t-shirt & vouchers supplied by Canterbury BID free Mcdonald’s learn about the city & night out safety after party at Chemistry or Tokyo tea rooms
Canterbury's famous Food and Drink festival has handed over the reins to a new events organiser, promising a fresh take on the 3-day event. Market Square Group will be putting on the festival called Canterbury’s Cooking and will still be free to enter. Exciting new features are being planned, including a kitchen theatre with demonstrations by chefs, and two comedy nights in a marquee, as well as live music and loads of locally-produced food and drink. Traders are welcome to apply still, please click here for more information
Kent Green Hop Beer Festival 2023 22nd/23rd/24th September We’re all getting ready to enjoy the launch festival at Canterbury’s Cooking – A Festival of Food & Drink in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury with a massive line up of food, music and entertainment. See the map here so you know where to find the Beer Tent which opens Friday 22nd September 10am What is Kent Green Hop beer? Kent Green Hop Beer is beer made with fresh, or green, Kentish hops – instead of using hops that have been dried as is more traditional in brewing. The beers have a characteristic fresh taste because the hops used contain many of the oils that are normally lost when hops are dried.
This is one of the most stunningly beautiful immersive shows you'll ever see. Luxmuralis comes to Canterbury Cathedral on 26-30 September on a journey into the Renaissance world through the eyes of the artists and creatives of that time, brought to life in a spectacular son-et-lumiere experience that will highlight, transform the architectural features of our stunning cathedral. Booking essential. Find out more
Licensed and late night city centre businesses are invited by Canterbury BID to attend the next Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training session on: Tuesday 26 September | Fruitworks, Jewry Lane. 10am-12noon | 2-4pm (you only need to attend one session). Refreshments and materials will be provided Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed specifically for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents. Find out more here
Licensed and late night city centre businesses are invited by Canterbury BID to attend the next Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training session on: Tuesday 26 September | Fruitworks, Jewry Lane. 10am-12noon | 2-4pm (you only need to attend one session). Refreshments and materials will be provided Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed specifically for licensed venues in Canterbury City Centre to show they are trained to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and discrimination aimed at both customers and staff. The programme has also been recently revised to include broader elements of equality, diversity and inclusion and to respond to potential spiking incidents. Find out more here
Considering hosting an event in Canterbury? Why not consider hosting it at Curzon Riverside? Come and explore the stunning new venue at a special Breakfast Showcase where you'll be treated to a guided tour and a sneak peek at the upcoming film trailers on Wednesday 27 September from 9am-12noon at Curzon Riverside, Kingsmead Rd, Canterbury CT1 1BN RSVP to privatehires@curzon.com
Did you know in 2022, 32% of small businesses fell victim to cybercrime? This FREE presentation on Tuesday 26 September, 6-8pm will look at current cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies, so you can increase your cyber resilience and ensure your business is safer from cyber-attacks. To safeguard your business please book your place here
To help avoid the huge environmental impact of materials sourced, manufactured, packaged, transported and then thrown away, the Repair Cafe in Canterbury is here for you to bring along any clothes, furniture, toys, gardening tools, bicycles and household appliances in need of repair. There is also a clothes swap and energy advice desk. Repairs and advice are free but donations are welcome! Also... if you have a repair problem, or solutions, ideas and skills for how to repair things ... do share them here! If you would like to help us with your skills at a future event please contact us at canterburyrepaircafe@gmail.com This month only, the Repair Cafe is hosted at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LS.
More than a standard Open Day, Canterbury Christ Church University is hosting an October Answers Day to give you the opportunity to quiz staff and students and get your questions answered.
