Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Umbrella Playgroup
2024-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Tai Chi Chuan
2024-06-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-29 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-05-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-05-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-22 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

Antiques Fair
2024-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Monthly Antiques Fair

Singing Mamas
2024-05-31 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-05-24 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

Housing Advice Drop In
2024-05-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 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

Positive Birth Group
2024-05-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Umbrella Centre – The Lounge, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
The Positive Birth Whitstable Group has been meeting at Whitstable Umbrella Centre for about 9 years. We have offered support to hundreds of families in the area.
It is a free, informal group and we welcome anyone who is pregnant, planning a pregnancy or has recently given birth. Partners are also welcome. We chat about all things relating to pregnancy, birth and the early days with a baby. We don’t sell or promote any products or services but offer support and can help access other resources if needed.
We are happy to lend books from our library.
We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm
Email: whitstablebirth@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/positivebirthwhitstable/

Midlife Movers
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-22 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

Citizens Advice
2024-05-29 10:15 - 13:00, 2024-05-22 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

Yogease with Annette
2024-05-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-21 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

Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
2024-05-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-21 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
2024-05-28 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-05-21 09:30 - 16:00 | Umbrella Centre – The Lounge, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Barclays Local

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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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Fisher Social Club
2024-05-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-20 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
2024-05-27 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.

Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2024-05-26 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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Whitstable Foodies Market
2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
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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Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2024-05-24 17:00 - 23:00 | 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.

Little Music Stars
2024-05-23 09:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
LITTLE MUSIC STARS run pre-school classes in music and movement for babies, toddlers & children from 3 months to 3 years. With music written and performed by professional musicians and performers, we guarantee your experience will be out of this world!
For booking information email: info@littlemusicstars.co.uk
