Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Citizens Advice
2025-01-01 10:15 - 13:00, 2024-12-25 10:15 - 13:00, 2024-12-18 10:15 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Barclays Bank
2024-12-31 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-24 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-17 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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A full list of services available at this local site can be found here.

Computer Club
2024-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Kent
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.

Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2024-12-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Heart of Whitstable makers market is returning to the Umbrella Centre.
On the L A S T Sunday of the month.
If you would like to be part of our Makers Market, supporting all things local, please email: heartofwhitstable@gmail.com
Follow us: Facebook
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Housing Advice Drop In
2024-12-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-12 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

Midlife Movers
2024-12-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-18 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

Tai Chi Chuan
2024-12-25 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-12-18 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-12-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

Umbrella Playgroup
2024-12-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-16 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

Mrs H Sings
2024-12-22 10:30 - 14:00 | Kent
Inspired music for children that adults will love too!
IG: mrshandthesingalongband Website: www.singalongsongs.co.uk
COME AND JOIN MRS H AND HER BAND FOR SOME FESTIVE SONGS, DANCING AND MISCHIEF!
Sunday DECEMBER 22nd
Doors at 10.30am Show at 11am
THE UMBRELLA CENTRE
Oxford Street, Whitstable
KENT CT5 1DD
Get your tickets here
£14 adults £7 children (above 6 months)
“The perfect soundtrack to Latitude! Their performances are
always a highlight …we love them!
Sharon Reuben, Latitude Festival
“A euphoric communal experience that needs to be dived into.”

Different Strokes Whitstable
2024-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Kent
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

Board Games Night
2024-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Kent
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

Yogease with Annette
2024-12-17 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

Theatre Workshop for adults
2024-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
A new, friendly drop-in Theatre Workshop for Adults. Each class will begin with a warm-up and then we will work together as an ensemble on Voice, Movement, Scripted scenes and Improvisation to grow your acting skills and self-confidence. Please wear clothes you can move in. All abilities and ages welcome (18+).
Emma Dewhurst is a professional actress with a long and varied career in theatre, TV and film. She has worked with a number of exceptional theatre practitioners, including directors Richard Eyre (National Theatre), Roger Michell (Almeida Theatre) and Nancy Meckler (Shared Experience). In 2020 she became an accredited Transformational Life Coach and has also since earned a qualification in Group Coaching.
Emma is an experienced teacher and facilitator of groups. She was a Visiting Tutor at Lewisham College on their BTEC drama course; led drama workshops for River Drama, a weekly group for SEN children; and more recently has combined her acting and coaching skills to facilitate communication and public speaking skills for young adults.
Emma’s style is warm, friendly and inclusive. All ages are welcome to the W
orkshops and although this is a drop-in class, Emma hopes that a community ensemble might grow from the more regular participants. There are ten sessions in total between now and Christmas 2024.
This is a ‘Pay What You Feel’ community class supported by Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre. Donations are appreciated but please don’t let lack of means prevent you from attending! All are welcome.
Please note: participants are asked to wear clothes you can move in.
For any questions about the Workshops please email Emma: edewhurst100@gmail.com

Fisher Social Club
2024-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Kent
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
2024-12-16 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.

Millie & Monty Mum & Baby Yoga
2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Millie and Monty Mum & Baby Yoga
What is Baby Yoga used for?

During the early years, a child learns with their bodies before they learn with their minds so physical activity aids the development of both brain and body. Millie & Monty Baby Yoga uses stretches and relaxing movements alongside fun rhymes and songs to aid in overall development, helps support posture, improve balance, promotes better motor development and can lead to enhanced future learning.

Millie & Monty Baby Yoga will also help to tone post pregnancy pelvic and back muscles by learning simple postures and stretches that can be easily used at home with baby. It also encourages eye contact between mum and baby which can promote enhanced bonding, ‘special time’ and nurturing touch with baby.

Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Kent
Ecstatic Dance Whitstable is all about dancing like no one is watching you. Tea, Breathwork, DJ with Sound System, and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath.
Book online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hannah-chrystal-29545538099
Ecstatic Dance is all about dancing like no one is watching you; dancing without the judgment of others and dancing without limits.
This is an opportunity for free-form movement and dance in a chat free zone. You can dive deeply into the heart and body, connecting and expressing, letting go and having fun. Combing an inspiration of fusion club culture and active meditation, this is not one to be missed.
What to Expect
A warm welcome with an energising Siberian Ginseng Tea
An opportunity to land in the space and inwardly set intentions
A short meditation and warm up to lead you in to the dance
A conscious and diverse musical journey with a range of tempos. With a great sound system and live DJ
A vibrant room filled with colourful lighting, incense, candles
People who love dancing!
A relaxing meditation and crystal bowl sound bath to ground and relax you after dance.
Opportunity to stay for optional tea
There will be amazing musical rhythms that will keep you dancing from beginning to end. No prior experience is needed. All are welcome.
The good thing about Ecstatic Dance is that there are no expectations. No experience is required. You dance however you feel comfortable, without judgment.
There are only a few things to bear in mind when you’re joining an Ecstatic Dance.
Please, no talking during the main dance. You can talk in the foyer area or kitchen
Move however you wish, respect yourself and those around you
Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment
No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight
No spectating
Shoes off to stay grounded
There are a limited number of low income tickets on sale for those who are earning very little or on benefits. This is honesty based. If you are able to pay for the General Admission tickets please do as this will support the event greatly.
If you are interested in helping to set up or pack away for a ticket. Please get in touch to discuss.
Contact Hannah on 07771362035 or ecstaticdancewhitstable@gmail.com for any questions.
