Phone: 01227 767660
Email: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 8am-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.
Join us as we celebrate the 2nd annual fundraising ball and raise much needed funds for Canterbury Umbrella. £65 per ticket inclusive of: 3 course meal, Prosecco reception and casino vouchers. Venue: Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH Time: 6pm – 11pm For further details and menu options please see the PDF below. Canterbury […]
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
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 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 moreThe One You Kent here to give health checks. Specsavers in for hearing checks
Read moreNorthgate medical practice giving talks about cervical health.
Read moreFor Canterbury, By Canterbury Workshops – Food & Drink – Talks – Entertainment Created by Canterbury Residents Group and Canterbury Community Group, this is the birth of an annual Canterbury tradition, join in, you won’t regret it! canterburycityshow.co.uk See Canterbury City Show promotional video here #CCShow
Read moreJoin our philosophy chat every Wednesday at 11am. Informal discussion with whoever turns up with our brilliant volunteer Martin. Held within the café area at the centre. No booking required.
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 extremely grateful for the generous donation made by the Crown Charitable Fund. We are sincerely thankful for their support.
Read moreService user led for those who would like to learn basic IT skills, such as Internet searches, searching on YouTube, searching for Job and Education courses, finding out about benefits and financial help and writing and sending emails using Microsoft Office 365 (word processing and excel spreadsheets) in a small, relaxed and social environment. All […]
Read moreIf you would like to hire our kitchen during the evening or at weekends just contact us on 01227767660 or email: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org The professional kitchen is 5* hygiene-rated and Robert our experienced chef will be delighted to advise you and provide more information. Remember our cafe area can cater for up to 50 people quite […]
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 moreMeditation volunteer Rebekah is back in the Centre running Meditation every Wednesday from 10-30am till 12pm for 15 minute slots. This session is free to all members. It will be run by one of our fantastic and experienced volunteers Rebekah. It will enable you to relax and feel more able to cope with all the […]
Read moreIf you fancy a delicious High Tea of sandwiches and cakes prepared by Robert our top-level chef, just phone us on 01227767660 to book a table. Available for booking every Thursday afternoon. You won’t be disappointed…especially when it will only cost you £10 per person. Click on this link to find out what’s on offer […]
Read moreThis month we are launching our 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 […]
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 moreThis very popular session restarted on the 8th June. You are welcome to join Coral for some gentle exercises every Tuesday at 10.30 The exercises will help you build your upper body strength and general mobility using the core muscles that we all need for everyday life. It is geared to suit everyone and many […]
Read moreIf you follow us on Facebook you will see that there’s a lot happening at Canterbury Umbrella during the year. We are actively working to increase our membership and to show just how much Canterbury Umbrella can help people manage their mental health with support from other members and our staff. If you know of […]
Read moreOur 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 morePlease note: Due to unforeseen circumstances Gardening with Peter is cancelled until further notice. We will update you with further information once we have it. With apologies.
Read moreLots of people are finding it difficult to leave the house at the moment, but our highly experienced staff are always here to give you friendship, support, and guidance. We can phone or text you whichever you prefer. Just contact Anna on 01227 767660 for more details or send an email to: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
Read moreThese ‘Covid safe’ face-to-face sessions take place every Monday in our big function room and are facilitated by Linda. This is a great way to start the week and make new friends whilst experiencing the huge benefits that Yoga provides. There is a small charge for this session.
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