Barclays Bank
2025-04-01 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-22 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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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.

Citizens Advice
2025-04-02 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-04-09 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-04-23 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

Midlife Movers
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 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

Board Games Night
2025-04-02 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
https://www.meetup.com/whitstabletop/events/

Fashion Show Fundraiser for CRUK
2025-04-04 18:30 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Cancer Research UK Fashion Show
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Join us at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre for a fabulous evening of style and fundraising. Watch the show, then browse the rails and grab a bargain with items up to 50% off retail price or shop from local vendors, and enjoy a fun-filled night in support of cancer research. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a fun and social evening.

Computer Club
2025-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-21 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.

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Kent
Whitstable Foodies Market have launched monthly at the Umbrella Centre.
A regular foodies market in the community hub of Whitstable.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
This has been arranged to support the Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre charity with some much needed funding.
We hope to see you soon.
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Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
2025-04-15 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

Coffee with a cop
2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | The Umbrella Café, The Umbrella Café, 10 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Pop in for a chance to ask questions, raise concerns and meet officers from your local policing team.

Board Games Night
2025-04-16 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

CT5 Forum
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Kent
If you live or work in the CT5 postcode area – Chestfield, Seasalter, Swalecliffe, Tankerton and Whitstable – and are interested in local community issues, you are invited to explore, engage and participate right here!
KCC Election Hustings at the Forum April 16th, 7.30pm at the Umbrella Centre. As you will be aware the Kent CC Election will be taking place on May 1st. Each party with a candidate in one of the three electoral divisions within the CT5 area has been contacted to ask for the name of one candidate to take part in the hustings.

Tai Chi Chuan
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-21 08:00 - 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

Different Strokes Whitstable
2025-04-17 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

Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2025-04-18 17:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
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.

Whitstable Brocante
2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Antiques Vintage and Collectables
For more info and to book a table call Tel : 07903286144 or email:
patsyaphilip@hotmail.co.uk

Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2025-04-20 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
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Fisher Social Club
2025-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Kent
The Fisher Social Club is a peer led 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.
This group does not offer support for mental health, however our staff and volunteers can sign post you to services which do.
We look forward to welcoming you.

ZEST Bright Shadow Dementia Workshop
2025-04-22 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

In Memory of David Fisher
2025-04-23 15:30 | Cafe space, St. Marys Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT51DD
Please Join Us
Funeral to take place on 23rd of April, Herne Bay Crematorium at 2pm
Afterwards at Whitstable Umbrella Garden Cafe at approximately 3:30pm
