Different Strokes Whitstable
2025-01-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
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

Computer Club
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-03 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.

Citizens Advice
2025-01-08 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-01-15 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-01-22 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-01-29 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-02-05 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
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-05 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

Little Music Stars
2025-01-09 09:30, 2025-01-16 09:30, 2025-01-23 09:30, 2025-01-30 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

Housing Advice Drop In
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-30 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

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-01-11 10:00 - 14:00
Whitstable Foodies Market have launched monthly at the Umbrella Centre.
A regular foodies market in the community hub of Whitstable.
Every 2nd and last 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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Board Games Night
2025-01-15 19:00 - 22:00
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

Different Strokes Whitstable
2025-01-16 14:00 - 16:00

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-01-25 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.
Facebook

Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2025-01-26 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
Follow us: Facebook
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Soundhouse Whitstable 31.01.25
2025-01-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Soundhouse Whitstable 31.01.25
TICKETS:
Over 18s: £10
Under 18s: £5
Join us in launching this really exciting initiative SoundHouse Whitstable with funding from Arts Council England ‘s Grass Roots Music Fund and programming support from the amazing Blake McCaskill (City Sound Project) plus the technical expertise of F1 Sound Company Ltd.
We have a brilliant line up for our first gig and are offering a special introductory ticket price of only £10 and £5 for under 18’s – book now to avoid disappointment.
Location:
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD
JACK TYSON CHARLES

Headlining tonight’s event Jack Tyson Charles is a North London Born Soul musician known for his powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence, Jack delivers a performance rich with emotion and groove. With influences ranging from classic soul legends to contemporary pioneers, his set promises to be a masterclass in modern soul music.
He began his career on the Camden circuit performing with his 8 piece band at venues such as Koko and the forum, culminating in a sell-out show at the iconic Jazz Cafe For the launch of his debut E.P : Restoration.
After a starring performance on Lack of Afro’s critically acclaimed ‘music for adverts’ Album extensive touring followed, with standout festival appearances notably at Glastonbury.
This is an epic soul!
LINKS
instagram.com/jackysoncharles
facebook.com/JackTysonCharles
youtube.com/jacktysoncharlesofficial
SAM BROTHERS

Described by Acoustic Magazine as “Always Compelling…”, Sam Brothers is a young Canterbury, UK based Folk Singer-songwriter whose performances bring to mind the Soho and Greenwich Village Folk Scenes of the 1960’s. His bluesy guitar, stompbox and harmonica filled performances are deeply rooted in the music of greats such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bert Jansch, John Lee Hooker and Fairport Convention.
https://www.sambrothers.co.uk/
THE SHUTTERS

Extremely popular Whitstable based up and coming teenage Indie rock band will deliver a vibrant set filled with infectious rhythms and rich harmonies. Known for their dynamic performances of original music and unique sound, they set the perfect tone for an unforgettable night of live music.
http://tiny.cc/cgw3001

Location
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD
