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Zero Tolerance Training (afternoon session)

The Fruitworks Conference Room 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed 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.   Training sessions will take place on a monthly basis in Spring 2023, in person, and in a city centre location. The sessions are also designed in a useful ‘train a trainer’ way. This means managers and owners of evening and night-time economy venues (or designated members of staff) can attend the training and then deliver it themselves to existing and new members of staff.   If you are interested to book into a training session please contact us: enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

Business Utility Cost Saving Experts – returning to Canterbury

Various

We've had a huge response from Canterbury BID businesses looking to give their utility bills a thorough audit and save money.   We employed savings and support experts Place Support Partnership (PSP) back in March to give BID businesses a unique FREE opportunity to have expert support in navigating how to get best value on services like electricity, gas, water, telecoms, merchant services, insurance and pest control.   Read our leaflet on what to expect   They are now RETURNING ON 18 & 19 May, so if you'd like your business to get a thorough utility audit for FREE, please call this number 0333 0156 289 to book. Hurry though we only have 2 slots left. Any questions pls email them here

Canterbury’s Shop Front Guidelines Explained

Online via Zoom

The appearance of shopping areas and individual shopfronts is often an indication of the vitality and quality of a place. Well designed and historically interesting shopfronts can make a street a more attractive place to visit.   Join Lizzy Johnson, Heritage and Design Manager for Canterbury City Council to discuss how the sustained and successful stewardship of buildings, streets and spaces is intertwined with the health of the retail economy.

Zero Tolerance Training

The Fruitworks Conference Room 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury

Zero Tolerance is a completely FREE accreditation scheme designed 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.   Anyone frequenting a Zero Tolerance accredited venue can be reassured that staff are fully equipped with the guidelines and framework to keep them safe during their visit. The venues can also use this accreditation in their marketing, promotions and display materials.   The sessions are also designed in a useful ‘train a trainer’ way. This means managers and owners of evening and night-time economy venues (or designated members of staff) can attend the training and then deliver it themselves to existing and new members of staff. If you are interested to book into a training session please contact us: enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

Canterbury BID Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Networking

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

TICKETS ARE NOW RELEASED! Secure your spot at our biggest networking event of the year June's networking is going BIG! We are combining it with our Annual General meeting (AGM) which means you'll still get to enjoy drinks, canapes and networking but in addition you can take a seat to hear about all the exciting plans for your Canterbury BID over the coming year.   BID ANNUAL NETWORKING & AGM Tuesday 20 June 2023, 5:30 - 8pm Canterbury Cathedral Lodge   Please hurry, this is very popular and tickets are limited

Utility Cost Saving Experts in Canterbury

Canterbury

MONEY SAVING EXPERTS RETURN TO CANTERBURY   More of you are taking advantage of our offer to get FREE expert 1-2-1 help in reducing your bills. And with over £80,000 in cost savings identified so far, it's proving a very valuable service.   Our experts from PSP are returning on 11 & 18 July. All you need to do is book your slot.

Utility Cost Saving Experts in Canterbury

Canterbury

MONEY SAVING EXPERTS RETURN TO CANTERBURY   More of you are taking advantage of our offer to get FREE expert 1-2-1 help in reducing your bills. And with over £80,000 in cost savings identified so far, it's proving a very valuable service.   Our experts from PSP are returning on 11 & 18 July. All you need to do is book your slot.

BID Breakfast Networking at the ABode

The ABode

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.

Canterbury BID Networking – The Canterbury Festival

Westgate Hall

This event is for Canterbury BID members only. October's networking is hosted at the Westgate Hall to celebrate one of the city's biggest festivals of arts, The Canterbury Festival.   Complimentary drinks and nibbles will also be on offer   Hosted by Canterbury BID and partnered by Girlings Solicitors

Christmas Light Parade and Light Switch-On

Various, Canterbury city centre

One of the biggest events in Canterbury, the Christmas Light Parade marks the launch of Christmas in Canterbury and the opening of the Christmas Market   CHRISTMAS PARADE DETAILS   Start 6pm: The Christmas Light Parade will set off from the Westgate Towers, led by the Lord Mayor, a drumming band, 100+ children, giant Aladdin puppets, Christmas themed characters and a brass band.   Route: St Peter's Street - Guildhall Street - Sun Street - Buttermarket - Burgate - Longmarket - Rose Square (with snow machine!) - Watling Street - Dane John Gardens (via main entrance by Boots). The Christmas lights will illuminate as the parade passes by.   Finish 6.45pm: The parade will finish in the Dane John Gardens for the big  countdown to Christmas with the Marlowe’s panto cast and Christmas sing-along with Robbie White. Then it’ll time to head back to the high street to enjoy Canterbury's hospitality!   For all the details click HERE for our Christmas Switch On Parade Facebook page

Canterbury BID Networking – Socialite Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Socialite Rooftop Restuarant & Bar

This event is for Canterbury BID members only. As Christmas gets nearer, you are invited to join us at Socialite Rooftop Bar & Restaurant for an evening in glamorous surroundings and a breath-taking night time view of Canterbury. Feel free to get your sparkle on and dress to impress! Complimentary drinks and nibbles will also be on offer and of course you'll have plenty of time to network and catch up with each other 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. Hosted by Canterbury BID and partnered by Girlings Solicitors

Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition 2023

Various, Canterbury city centre

Every year Canterbury boasts some of the most stunning Christmas window displays in the South East with the press, social media influencers and bloggers regularly visiting the city to comment.   The businesses of Canterbury have been busy making sure their windows look beautifully festive. Today sees the judges tour the city to admire them all - and decide whose window is the most creative and award-winning!   To see all the previous entries please click here

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