Phone: 01227 767660
Email: enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
Centre: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Cafe: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
Please look below at the various activities we hold weekly at the centre.
There will be much more happening over the next few months so keep an eye on this page. If you’re not a member it’s easy to join Canterbury Umbrella. Just go to our Being a Member page.
We have monthly timetables available within the centre.
Please come along and join in with whatever activity you fancy, meet new friends and have fun.
Join 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.
Service 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 welcome.
When: Contact centre for an appointment
Meditation 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 stresses that you may be suffering at the moment.
Just contact enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org or phone 01227767660 to book a place.
When: Wednesday 10.30am - 12 noon
There 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 last Thursday of each month a music group will replace creative corner. This has also proved very popular and is great to see people enjoying themselves singing and playing various instruments.
When: Thursday 13:30-14:30Our 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.
This 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 people find it all very relaxing and therapeutic. You don’t have to be experienced to join.
Why not give it a try? Just let us know if you would like to come and stay for lunch afterwards
01227767660 or email enquiries@canterburyumbrella.org
When: Every Tuesday 10.30am-11.30amIf 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 someone who might like to become a member of Canterbury Umbrella why not suggest that they pop in?
There are lots of activities each week but people can always just chill out in our comfortable café or outside in the garden
Everyone is made to feel welcome at Canterbury Umbrella….people don’t have to be members to enjoy what’s on offer, but there are so many benefits to joining
It’s easy to become a member.
Go to the ‘Get Involved page for more details:
When: 1st June 2021
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 have some fun.
When: Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pmPlease 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.
When: Every Monday 10-1pm
Lots 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
When: Every Thursday & Friday 9am-12pmThese ‘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.