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A poster for a 'Stand With Ukraine community event - Saturday 28th May 10:30-1300 - Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University'

Stand With Ukraine Community Event

Augustine House

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)

'The King's Mile - Gin Fling - Sat 28th May 2-5pm - free event'
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ROYAL KING’S MILE GIN FLING 

The King's Mile, Canterbury

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

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THE FRIENDLY PLATINUM PROM

Canterbury Cathedral

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

Gavin Esler In Conversation: Val McDermid

Gulbenkian Theatre

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.

'Join us for a weekend of a weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee 2-6 June 2022'

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022

There will be many events and activities celebrating the Jubilee across the UK Commonwealth and beyond in the months leading up to the special extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2022. To find events going on in your local area click here https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/events/  

'Join us for a weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - 2-5 June 2022'
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PLATINUM JUBILEE AT WHITEFRIARS 

Whitefriars Square 14 Gravel Walk, Canterbury CT1 2TF, Canterbury

Head to Whitefriars for 4 days of royal celebrations! Book a right royal afternoon tea served up by the Real Eating Company HERE, enjoy live music, have a dance, get your face painted and much more. Click HERE to find out more Thurs 2–Sun 5 June -Whitefriars Shopping Centre

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Jubilee 4-day Park Feast

Dane John Gardens

A 4-day STREET FOOD FESTIVAL is coming to Canterbury, taking place across the 4-day extended Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend in the Dane John Gardens. Expect: - International Street Food vendors arranged in 'zones' - Craft Beers/Ciders/Ales - Hand-made Cocktails - Event Vehicles - Music + Entertainment - Huge Queen's Jubilee Celebrations Delivered by the team behind City Feast.

'Summer Music Week - celebrating the end of our musical year at the University'

KENT SUMMER OF MUSIC WEEK

University of Kent

A week-long music festival celebrating the end of the extra-curricular musical year is being held at the University of Kent. The Summer Music Week is running from Sunday 5 - Saturday 11 June and features a wide variety of music acts such as a beachside Big Band, recitals, choirs, a 'Music for a Summer's Day' concert plus much more. For more information please click HERE

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NEW BID TRAINING – Newsletter Writing Masterclass

Online via Zoom

Join Stephanie Martin for an business email newsletter writing masterclass on Wednesday 8 June, 9-10am, via Zoom (and yes, we will be picking up tips too!). The session will cover what makes a good email strategy; how to choose and present content; how to maximise open rates and why email newsletters are so important when it comes to communicating with our audiences. To book please email Emily Wells

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Canterbury Auction Galleries Antiques Awareness Evening

Canterbury Auction House

Each auction specialist will give a 20 minute Mini Master Class on their subject after which the tables will rotate giving each group of ten the opportunity to engage in each topic. Numbers strictly limited to 30 guests.  Please apply to chair@canterburysociety.org.uk by the 3rd June for tickets at £10 payable by cash or card on the door. Drinks and nibbles will be freely provided by the Canterbury Auction Galleries. All proceeds to Canterbury Society funds.

'Canterbury Repair Cafe'

CANTERBURY REPAIR CAFE

Baptist Church, St George's Place

Repurpose and re-use broken items, appliances and more by repairing and fixing them (where possible) next Saturday 11 June, 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

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