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Phone: 01227 767660
Email: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Phone: 01227 767660
Email: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Our Art Group with Diana takes place upstairs at the centre every Tuesday from 1-2:30pm. This is a very popular group, so if you would like to join them please book your place by phoning 01227 767660 or email enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org You don’t have to be an experienced artist or a budding Picasso. Just come and […]
Read moreThere have been lots of requests from members to start some ‘Creative Corner’ activities. This will run every Thursday from 13:00-14:30 and is proving very popular so far. Some excellent pieces have been made so far including drawings, paintings and decorations. Please join us and enjoy the sessions, make friends and have fun. NOTE: The […]
Read moreOur wellbeing courses are back up and running. Please feel free to drop in and join the group which are now running every Thursday. Groups are informal but private, held upstairs in our Rotary room.
Read moreWe are launching a fresh drive to try and find some new members. If you know of someone who might benefit from coming to Canterbury Umbrella, why not suggest that they come and see what goes on there. You don’t have to sign up to be a member straight away but there are loads of […]
Read moreOur 5* hygiene-rated cafe is open to everybody. It serves very reasonably priced hot meals and snacks cooked by Robert our chef. You can relax in our garden and we’re right next to Westgate Gardens It’s a great place to meet friends and even make some new ones Dogs are welcome Come and give us […]
Read moreWe are extremely grateful for the generous donation made by the Crown Charitable Fund. We are sincerely thankful for their support.
Read moreWe are extremely grateful for the generous donation made by the East Kent Freemasons. Their support has enabled us to plan and construct a much-needed new kitchen and toilet block for the centre. We are thrilled and sincerely thankful for their contribution.
Read moreWe redistributed 1.09 tonnes of food and drink in 2023 via FareShare, the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors. This is the equivalent of 9366 meals for people facing hardship. See their website for information on the valuable work they do and how you can get involved. https://fareshare.org.uk/
Read moreWe are happy to announce that we have recently received a generous donation of £60,000 over 3 years from the John Swire 1989 Charitable Trust. We would like to thank the trust for this generous donation. Also big thank you to: Philip and Connie Philips grant of £8000 in April 2024 https://pcphillipsfoundation.org/ Southeast Water Community […]
Read moreMr Maker and Ben Roddy from children`s TV visited the centre
Read moreWe celebrated the 2nd annual fundraising ball and raised much needed funds for Canterbury Umbrella in March 2024. The cathedral Lodge provided a wonderful 3 course meal with a Prosecco reception. Guests enjoyed playing various casino games with vouchers and a raffle. The evening was much enjoyed by all and all for a very worthy […]
Read moreFor Canterbury, By Canterbury Workshops – Food & Drink – Talks – Entertainment Created by Canterbury Residents Group and Canterbury Community Group, this lively event has now become an annual Canterbury event and the Umbrella Centre was delighted to contribute to its success in July 2024. See Canterbury City Show promotional video below. See Canterbury […]
Read moreThe One You Kent here to give health checks. Specsavers in for hearing checks
Read moreCanterbury Umbrella would like to say a big thank you to all at Community Matters at Canterbury Waitrose for their recent generous donation of £700 for which we are incredibly grateful.
Read moreThis is advance notice that the Centre will be introducing a new membership subscription as of Monday 6th October. This will allow the centre to continue to offer the great benefits that you currently enjoy, such as subsidised hot meals and beverages cooked by our lovely staff in our 5* kitchen, and have access to […]
Read morePlease be aware that from 03/11/2022 we will be changing our prices on the Food Pantry bags: £2 for members and £4 for non members – please see here for details on becoming a member if you aren’t already. Many Thanks Canterbury Umbrella Team
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