Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Board Games Night
2024-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
On the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month 7:00 – 10:00pm
Free to attend, suggested donation £2 if possible but not essential
Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits provided
In The Hive through the yellow doors at the side of the Umbrella Centre building
14 years +
Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult

Midlife Movers
2024-02-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Midlife Movers Over 40’s fun dance/disco class
Wednesdays 4-5pm
£3.50 – no need to book
@midlifemovers

Yoga Classes
2024-02-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-14 14:00 - 15:00
Weekly breath based hatha yoga classes open to any and all abilities. Fridays 1:45 to 2:45pm. A mix of balanced mix of postures to make you feel strong, and gentle enough to feel super relaxed in time for school pick up. A great way to roll into the weekend.
For more info email tara@vihaanyoga.co.uk or visit @vihaanyoga on instagram

Citizens Advice
2024-02-21 10:15 - 13:00, 2024-02-14 10:15 - 13:00 | Umbrella Centre – The Lounge, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Citizens Advice drop in advice clinic, no need to book.
Every Wednesday 10.15am – 1pm
In the lounge (through the yellow doors at the side of the building)
citizensadvice.org.uk

Tai Chi Chuan
2024-02-21 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-02-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-14 07:45 - 09:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Come and learn traditional Hao family style tai chi chuan at the Umbrella Centre in Whitstable. Beginners welcome.
Enhance your sense of well-being – Improve concentration – Gain confidence and body awareness – Reduce fatigue and stress – Improve balance and flexibility
A unique opportunity to study Hao taijiquan (tai chi chuan), from husband and wife, 6th generation lineage instructors. Hao taijiquan is suitable for all ages and abilities, due to the compact nature of the postures and emphasis on deep relaxation.
Qi Gong – Form – Meditation
Places are limited, so please contact us to reserve your place in the class or for general enquiries.
Mob: 07907-570937
e-mail: johnturton43@gmail.com

Yogease with Annette
2024-02-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Hatha style yoga for all abilities, Yogease is designed to find stretches and poses that work for you, helping you to clear your mind and body of tension.

Wear soft loose clothing which doesn’t restrict movement
Bring a yoga mat, cushion & blanket

Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm
To book email: yogeaseuk@gmail.com Tel. 07507 785670

ZEST Bright Shadow Dementia Workshop
2024-02-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Join the professional Bright Shadow artists as we invite those with memory problems, people living with dementia, families, friends and carers for a stimulating time being creative together.
We will sing, get moving, share stories and laughter in these award-winning sessions proven to boost wellbeing.
We can help you join in! Get in touch to find out more
Booking essential: Email: info@brightshadow.org.uk or Tel: 01227 467272

Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
2024-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
11am-1pm £10 per session (Booking essential)
Share the relaxation and enjoyment of creativity in a friendly weekly class.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Cathy is an established artist and has extensive experience of teaching adults.
Materials are supplied for the first session.
To book email: cathy@postlane.net or Tel. 07942816618
www.catherinemcturk.co.uk

Barclays Bank
2024-02-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Umbrella Centre – The Lounge, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Barclays Local

Find us in community spaces for help with money management, our products, services and transactions that don’t involve cash or cheques.

Important information

There are no counter or cash services here.
Please don’t send mail to us at the address shown on this page. Instead, use Barclays Leicester LE87 2BB.
This serviced is closed for half an hour between 12:30 and 1pm, please be aware of this when planning your visit.

Book an appointment

You can just come in to see us, but you might have to wait if we’re busy. To avoid this, or be sure when we’ll see you, you can make an appointment here.

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Fisher Social Club
2024-02-19 13:00 - 15:00
The Fisher Social Club is a peer group for those in Whitstable and surrounding areas that would like a chat and a cuppa’.
This is a free to attend no booking necessary group, which meets weekly at the Centre on Mondays 1 – 3pm; in the lounge.

Wellbeing Yoga
2024-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Hatha yoga classes for all abilities taught by experienced yoga teacher. (Tracy is new to the area but has been teaching for over 20 years within education, the NHS and the community, with a particular interest in mental health).
https://www.facebook.com/yogabytheseasalter/
Yoga poses to improve posture, flexibility, balance and strength. Meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques to help with stress and anxiety.
Please bring your own mat.

Computer Club
2024-02-19 10:00 - 12:00
In the lounge, weekly 10am – 12pm.
Get assistance in our lounge to tackle some of those tricky technological annoyances with your computers, tablets or gadgets.

Umbrella Playgroup
2024-02-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Parents/carers and under 5’s
Join us at 9.30am in the hall for play, healthy snacks and a hot drink for the adults.
£1 suggested donation.
See our Facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/umbrellaplaygroup

Whitstable Sessions Music Club
2024-02-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Live acoustic roots music from here and abroad. We are “hushed” with cabaret style seating. Bar and doors 6pm . Music starts at 7pm .
See the club’s website for more details.
https://www.whitstablesessions.co.uk/

Tara Yoga Brunch
2024-02-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Garden Office, Whitstable Umbrella Centre, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Come nourish body and mind. One hour slow flow class
contact to book
tarafindingflow@gmail.com

Rumble Wrestling
2024-02-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Rumble Wrestling returns to Whitstable
The South East’s most popular Family touring wrestling promotion are coming to town as Rumble Wrestling bring an adrenaline pumping show at Whitstable’s Umbrella Centre, in Oxford Street
On Friday February 16th at 7.30pm – so get ready for an action packed show with a host of stars from the Rumble Wrestling roster. There is a sensational Tables Match main event plus a full supporting lineup.
The whole family will enjoy an evening of high flying moves that the kids will be talking about for weeks after. Cheer the good guys, boo the bad ones as the energy flows through the area. There is also a chance to meet all the wrestlers after the show for just £3 which includes a poster and bring your phone with you to grab those all important photos with the stars you have been watching.
If you are a die-hard wrestling fan or just looking for some thrilling live entertainment – The Rumble Wrestling show is for everyone. Tell your family and friends, and if you have a birthday or a group booking message us for special deals putting the icing on the cake.
Book your tickets now for this high demand event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rumble-wrestling-comes-to-whitstable-kids-tickets-from-5-tickets-766401416267

Singing Mamas
2024-02-16 13:30 - 14:45 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Natural voice singing for women.
All voices welcome, no experience needed.
A supportive space to meet, connect and sing beautiful group harmony!
Fridays in term time, 1:30-2:45pm in the Hall.
Email: amasingingmamas@gmail.com
Instagram: amasingingmamamidwifeeastkent

Chi Chi Fit
2024-02-15 19:30 - 20:15 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
WHERE FITNESS MEETS THE STAGE GET FIT DANCE FIT
A fun, theatrical, fitness workout.
Shimmy and sweat to routines inspired by West End & Broadway shows.
Get fit and feel like a star!
All ages welcome. No dance experience necessary.
ChiChi Fit is the new dance fitness craze.
Think Zumba meets Broadway!
It is a, fun and theatrical fitness class that fuses the magic of Broadway with cardio and strength training for a full body workout.
You’ll sweat and smile to hit songs such as ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ (Hairspray), ‘Defying Gravity’ (Wicked), ‘Circle of Life’ (The Lion King) & ‘Greased Lightning’.
It’s fun and addictive exercise!
www.chichi-fit.co.uk
BOOK your place: madeleineharland@hotmail.com

Flamenco Dance Classes
2024-02-15 17:10 - 18:10 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Flamenco Dance Classes – Be prepared to stamp your feet, lift arms high, twirl hands expressively, clap with gusto + move your body with passion, to fabulous music.
Ideally, wear shoes/boots with a firm heel.
Contact Charlotte: charlottecadiz@yahoo.co.uk
T: 07906 685109

Different Strokes Whitstable
2024-02-15 14:00 - 16:00
Whitstable Peer Support Group

We have a group in the Whitstable area of Kent run by volunteer Jim Currie.
The group is a place where working age and younger survivors can go to meet other people affected by stroke.
Come along and find out more about getting involved with this group.

Meeting Times

The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month 2.00 pm – 4.00pm

Venue

Whitstable Umbrella Centre
Oxford Street
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1DD
Pay and display parking is available in the car park directly behind the centre

Contact Details:

Group Coordinator: Jim Currie
Phone: 07860 109013
Email: whitstable@differentstrokes.co.uk

Housing Advice Drop In
2024-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Garden Office, Whitstable Umbrella Centre, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Having difficulty paying your rent?
Threatened with eviction?
Homeless or threatened with homelessness?
The Canterbury Housing Advice Centre run an advice session, by drop-in and appointment, in the Garden Office at the Umbrella Centre where you can get free housing advice for Whitstable area once a week between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Contact us here: adviceteam@chac.co.uk or call 01227 762605

DotKids Art Workshop
2024-02-15 10:45 - 12:15 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Booking Now For February Half Term: Sonia Delaunay Art Inspiration Workshop For Children⁠
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Thursday 15th February⁠
10:45am-12:15pm⁠
Whitstable Umbrella Centre⁠
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Booking & further info : https://dotkids.co.uk/…/sonia-delaunay-art-inspiration…
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In this workshop, your child will embark on a creative journey to discover the artist Sonia Delaunay.�⁠
Each child will create their own painting on A3 canvas inspired by Delaunay.�⁠
We do not “copy” a masterpiece, instead we use the artists and their artwork to inspire our creative individuality.
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All materials & an apron provided.⁠
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Your child will bring home their creative ideas, handouts & their A3 painted canvas to proudly display at home.⁠
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We will support one another to encourage artistic freedom and confidence. We will embrace “mistakes” as learning opportunities.⁠
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Drop-off or stay:�Most parents & carers drop-off their children at Dot Kids workshops but if your child prefers you to stay for the beginning or til the end, you are welcome to.⁠
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• The sessions are very inclusive.⁠
• All abilities are welcome.⁠
• We do not centre on perfection.⁠
• We celebrate uniqueness.⁠
• We embrace self-expression.⁠
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The Dot Kids’ innovative approach to Art Education, isn’t just about colours on a canvas; it’s a catalyst for self-discovery, confidence and well-being.⁠
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By igniting a passion for creativity early on, Dot Kids is sowing seeds of innovation and resilience, nurturing a future where every child feels empowered to boldly embrace their individuality and make their mark on the world.⁠
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We are dedicated to increasing children’s well-being, self-expression and confidence through the transformative power of art; a mission to inspire creativity and unlock the boundless potential within each child.⁠
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⁠Booking & further info : https://dotkids.co.uk/…/sonia-delaunay-art-inspiration…
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