Throughout Christ Church’s history, students have regularly presented dramatic productions by the pond in the Quad at North Holmes Road campus. They celebrate that tradition in our Jubilee Year with this abridged performance of Shakespeare’s much-loved classic comedy, interspersed with music and dance, produced by the School of Creative Arts and Industries in a well-established collaboration with the Play on Words Theatre Company. More information and bookings open soon. Click HERE to see the Events Lists and further information for this event Contact the dedicated alumni team here alumni@canterbury.ac.uk
APRIL NETWORKING - TIME TO BOOK Our next BID Networking session in April will be a late afternoon-evening event on Tuesday 26 April, 5.30-7pm. We are delighted to be hosting it at the independent café restaurant, No. 35 in St Margaret's Street, where you will be treated to delicious drinks and nibbles. You will also get to meet owner Anna and her team and hear how despite opening in a global pandemic they have worked hard to make a business they are proud of. To book please email Emily HERE
A French food fair featuring cider and cheese tastings is coming to Kent this Early May Bank Holiday. Promising "the best food, drink and music from our closest neighbours", the Normandy Food Tour is visiting Canterbury as part of a route across east and south east England. It will feature food trucks serving up tasty sweet and savoury dishes from the region - from Camembert beef burgers, seafood and French chicken, to fresh brioche, chimney cakes and crepes. There will also be free-to-attend masterclasses held throughout the day, offering the chance to sample exports such as cheeses, cider, Normandy brandy Calvados, and a range of sweet treats. A demo stage will feature Normandy chefs Clementine Yonnet and François Eustace, as they cook up traditional and innovative cuisine including 'escalope à la Normande’, Teurgoule rice pudding, and brioche, hosted by presenter Nigel Barden. The event will finish with a 70min live music show atop French music bus Carpanorama.
Repurpose and re-use broken items, appliances and more by repairing and fixing them (where possible) next Saturday 14 May, 10am-12.30pm at the Baptist Church, St George’s Place (opposite Waitrose). The Repair Café is a free community service, run entirely by skilled volunteers, who fix up a multitude of items including clothing, electricals, pottery, computers and bikes. Find out more HERE
Tuesday 24 May 5.30-7pm Canterbury Cathedral’s Viewing Gallery, Cathedral Welcome Centre, Buttermarket Come and enjoy drinks and nibbles and the stunning view of Canterbury Cathedral as your backdrop. The new viewing gallery allows visitors to get their first glimpse of the cathedral and is home to a fascinating exhibition on cathedral architecture. To book please email Emily here
Canterbury for Ukraine invites you to a special event to: • Hear how Canterbury is standing with Ukraine • Volunteer to help Ukraine and the Ukrainian people • Meet local volunteers and the organisations that are making a difference Find us on Facebook: Canterbury for Ukraine #StandwithUkraine #CanterburyforUkraine Saturday 28th May 10.30 – 13.00 Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University CT1 2YA (Nearest parking: Old Dover Rd and Watling St car parks)
Sat 28 May 2-5pm - The King's Mile Raise a taster or two of gin to toast the Platinum Jubilee! Join businesses on The King's Mile (Palace St, Borough and Northgate) on their annual Gin Fling. Sample tasters of delicious gins and learn more about the distillery process. You'll receive a map and word puzzle to complete and you can enter a free prize draw at the final venue. This event is FREE. 18+ Find out more HERE
Kick off your Jubilee festivities with a celebration of Royal Music led by The Central Band of the Royal British Legion. Expect patriotic favourites, including Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, and Jerusalem, as well as a selection of modern classics! Handheld flags and bunting encouraged. ‘Prom dress’ welcome! Find out more HERE Sat 28 May - Canterbury Cathedral
The In Conversation series continues with the ‘Queen of Crime’, Val McDermid who will be joining Gavin Esler live in the Gulbenkian Theatre at 18.30 with doors opening at 18.00. Val McDermid has sold over 17 million books to date across the globe and is translated into more than 40 languages. She is perhaps best-known for her Wire in the Blood series, featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan, which was adapted for television starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris. She has written three other series: private detective Kate Brannigan, journalist Lindsay Gordon and, most recently, cold case detective Karen Pirie, whose debut appearance in The Distant Echo is soon to become a major ITV series.
