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GRID (Growing Regional Innovation by Design) Conference

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.

A photo of Westgate Hall

Westgate Hall Market

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

Kent Police's Safer Streets Stand will be located outside Barclay's Bank. More information will be available nearer the time.

A photo of a bar with a logo above for The Foundry Brew Pub, as well as the Canterbury Bid logo beside it
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Canterbury Climate Action Week 24-30 October

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

Bazaar Makers Market

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

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Canterbury’s Christmas Light Up Parade – Friday 12 November (6-7pm) Head to Canterbury city centre on Friday 12 November(6-7pm) to enjoy the launch of this year’s Christmas festivities. To encourage social distancing, a ‘Light Up Parade’ is taking place, rather than a static stage. This means you will be able to see the lights go on from anywhere on the high street. The parade will be led by the fantastic No Limits Street Band. Following them will be the Lord Mayor and his family, Marlowe Panto cast members in a fairytale horse drawn carriage, Christmas characters and lanterns. Not forgetting our hard working ‘light up’ elves that will be making sure Canterbury is sparkling as we process. The parade will warm up with Christmas songs performed by Robbie White in the Marlowe Forcourt at 5.45pm, getting everyone in the Christmas spirit. The parade will the leave fom the Marlowe Theatre at 6pm, process up the high street, Rose Lane, finishing at Rose Square. Don’t forget, while you are in town, to pop along to the fantastic Christmas Market which will be open from 10am-7pm in St Georges Street, Whitefriars and Rose Lane.

A photo of Westgate Hall

Westgate Hall Market

Westgate Hall

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 20 November 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.

Festive Bazaar – Makers/Art/Vintage

Platform

Their next (and last) fair for this year will take place on Saturday 27th November in the yard from 10am-5pm. Join them and a handpicked selection of creative makers and producers for some gift buying with a difference from independent, local businesses. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and soak up the festive feels and foliage in their little urban oasis. Seasonal foliage and gorgeous handmade wreaths Eco gift hampers and homewares Silver and gemstone jewellery Natural soap and cosmetics Handmade hats and textile accessories Ceramics Cyanotype prints and accessories Handmade bags and leather accessories

A poster for the Canterbury Wine Circuit - 8 vineyards - 16 tastings - infinite enjoyment
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CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT

Westgate Hall

CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT Revive your social life and taste buds this winter for a pre-Christmas get-together presented by Canterbury Wine Festival™. Master of Wine Clive Barlow will lead groups of four around a ‘Wheel of Wine’, moving around 8 socially-distanced slots, as you taste two wines each from 8 producers, learning insights and expertise as you go. The event is being held at the Westgate Hall on Saturday 27 November, find out more and book your tickets HERE

POP UP ART MARKET IN THE CITY

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Fancy purchasing something unique this Christmas while supporting young creative students? Well here's your chance! Drop into Rock Paper Scissors in Stour Street from 3-5 Dec to browse their pop-up market where you will discover a range of creative artistic offerings from local Art & Design, Fashion & Textiles, Graphic Design and Photography students. To find out more click HERE

Gavin Esler In Conversation: Sir Michael Morpurgo

Gulbenkian Theatre

The In Conversation series continues with Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE, who will be joining Gavin Esler live in the Gulbenkian Theatre at 18.30 with doors opening at 18.00. Michael Morpurgo has written over 130 books, including The Butterfly Lion, Kensuke’s Kingdom, Why the Whales Come, The Mozart Question, Shadow, and War Horse, which was adapted for a hugely successful stage production by the National Theatre and then, in 2011, for a film directed by Steven Spielberg.  Michael was awarded the OBE for his writing in 2006. His latest novels are When Fishes Flew (HarperCollins), Carnival of the Animals (Harper Collins) and Song of Gladness (Macmillan).

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE

Canterbury College New Dover Road, Canterbury

Come and browse Canterbury School of Visual Arts' gorgeous Christmas Market on Friday 3 December. The market is being held at the CSVA Gallery at the College on New Dover Road where guests will be offered festive refreshments from 2.30-4pm, and be able to to browse and to buy a selection of works made by current Art students. 

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