Phone: 01227 767660
Email: will@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
We currently run various weekly activities / courses, all of which help to promote and enhance people’s wellbeing. Below is our current timetable:
This is a great way to start the week with Linda in our large Rotary function room upstairs. You can make friends while experiencing the numerous benefits that Yoga can provide such as improved clarity of thought; quality of sleep; stress management and over all a better sense of wellbeing.
There is a small charge / donation for this session of £3
Activity Runs: Monday's 10.30am-12 noon
This is run by Peter in conjunction with the Friends of Westgate Parks.
There is no cost involved in this activity.
Activity Runs: Monday's 10am-1pm
The Welcome Hub meets in our Rotary room upstairs. It is run by local volunteers, charity organisations and local businesses who work together to support Ukrainian families coming to the Canterbury area (Canterbury; Whitstable; Herne Bay and surrounding villages).
The Hub offers a wide array of services to facilitate the smooth transition into independent living and integration into British Society e.g. setting up essential utilities and managing bills; understanding Council Tax; booking appointments; contacting the Jobcentre etc.
The Hub also extends its’ support to British hosts, providing valuable information; resources and guidance.
There is no cost involved in this meeting.
Activity Runs: Monday's 1:30pm – 3pm (School Terms Only)
This group involves hand massage and is run by Theresa in our café lounge area.
There is a small charge / donation for this session of £3
Activity Runs: Tuesday's 10:30am - 12 noon
Our Art group is run by Diana and meets upstairs in the large Rotary room. You don’t have to be an experienced artist or a budding Picasso!
This is a very popular group so if you would like to join please book your place by either phoning 01227 767660 or emailing ‘enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org’.
There is a small charge / donation for this session of £1
Activity Runs: Tuesday's 1pm-2:30pm
Join our philosophy chat for an informal discussion with whoever turns up. This is led by our resident ‘philosopher’ Martin. It takes place in our café area at the centre where you can enjoy our wide range of refreshments to help you think!
No booking or cost for this activity
Activity Runs: Wednesday's 11am-12pm
For Fun and Wellbeing come and enjoy playing board games. Games are provided – some old favourites such as Scrabble; 4 in a Row; Jenga or learn to play some new ones like Telestrations or Codenames. Feel free to bring your own too. Games are played in the café area.
Activity Runs: Wednesday's 1:00pm – 2:30pm
This very popular group takes place upstairs in the Rotary room and with Benedict’s guidance produces drawings, paintings and decorations. Some of Benedict’s own artistic creations can be seen on the walls of the café lounge area. Come and join the group, make friends, be creative and have some fun!
There is a small charge / donation for this session of £1
No booking or cost for this activity
Activity Runs: Thursday's 1:30pm-2:30pm
On the last Thursday of each month a music group runs instead of the ‘Creative Corner’. This takes place in the lounge area of the Centre cafe. The session involves a general sing along and members are invited to bring along their own instruments.
This has also proved very popular and it is great to see people enjoying themselves singing and playing various instruments.
No booking or cost for this activity
Note: This runs on the third Thursday of each month only.
Activity Runs: Thursday's 1pm - 2:30pm
Come along and sharpen your skills or show off your talent on the pool table or playing table tennis. The tables are upstairs in the Rotary room.
Activity Runs: Friday's 1pm - 2:30pm