Phone: 01227 767660
Email: will@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
There are number of things happening in our Centre at St Peter’s Place. Most take place on a regular basis and all our members are welcome to join in. It’s easy to become a member. Just follow the link to our Being a Member page.
Our special Easter lunch will be on Wednesday April 16th 12-2pm. Come and celebrate the joys of spring and enjoy one of chef Robert’s delicious roasts 🐣.
Read moreOur Valentine’s lunch on February 12th was much enjoyed by everyone. The craft corner had been involved for a couple of weeks before the lunch making decorations and all the tables looked suitably dressed with tablecloths and pink and red carnations. Robert’s delicious lunch menu and amazing dessert were devoured with relish! We are now […]
Read moreFor Canterbury, By Canterbury Workshops – 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.
Read moreThis mime and dance group based at The Marlowe Theatre entertained our visitors again with an interesting free performance. The music and dance and audience participation was much enjoyed.
Read moreUmbrella ran a coffee morning on 28th Sept. It was well attended by the community despite the dreadful weather on that day. Visitors enjoyed an amazing array of different cakes. One of our members also gave a short, but thought provoking speech, about her own experiences and feelings on being diagnosed and having treatment for […]
Read moreRosie Duffield kindly spent 1 ½ hours at the centre talking to the staff and Trustees of the Centre and looking at ways to supplement our funding.
Read moreThe Centre did host a quiz on behalf of the Catching Lives Shelter Charity on Dec 5th.
Read moreThis was a fun filled meal bringing lots of friends together to enjoy and share a delicious meal cooked by our chef Robert.
Read moreInformal get together, sharing books and magazines. All reading abilities are welcome.
Read moreIf you have any problems with your IT – drop into the Centre on a Monday from 10-11am and Edward will try to sort them out for you.
Read moreThis 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 […]
Read moreThis is run by Peter in conjunction with the Friends of Westgate Parks. There is no cost involved in this activity.
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThis 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
Read moreOur 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 […]
Read moreJoin 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
Read moreFor 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.
Read moreOn 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 […]
Read moreThis 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 […]
Read moreCome 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.
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