Little Music Stars
2025-09-11 09:30, 2025-09-18 09:30, 2025-09-25 09:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Tai Chi Chuan
2025-09-11 12:45 - 13:45, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-18 12:45 - 13:45, 2025-09-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-25 12:45 - 13:45, 2025-09-29 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

Whitstable Medical Practice - Hypertension Heroes
2025-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Whitstable Medical Practice – Patient Participation Group: Hypertension Heroes

CVD Prevention

1 in 4 deaths are the result of Cardio Vascular ill health!
The Whitstable Medical Practice, Patient Participation Group: Hypertension Heroes will be present at the Umbrella Centre:
Thursday June 5th, July 3rd, September 11th, October 9th 1pm-3pm
We will be happy to undertake your Blood Pressure reading for you

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Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-09-13 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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Girls, Glamour Giggles - Stand UP Comedy Show
2025-09-13 18:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
About Girls, Glamour Giggles:

Our feisty, funny and fabulous hostess for this comedy extravaganza will be Major General Jezebel Pye, woman, demon, goddess.
The evening will feature a wide range of comedy and entertainment including:
Jo Phaure, local comedian and slowly rising star, brings her life’s woes to the stage with dark blue anecdotal self-depreciating humour. She was a finalist in the West End New Old Comedian of the Year competition in 2024 and a semi-finalist the year before. So she is improving just slowly.
Karismaa who will give you her last tampon and some unsolicited life advice. She’s from Romford had a divorce and doesn’t want to talk about it but she will give you a cracking tarot reading babes!
Karismaa’s creator’s credentials are significant: BBC New Comedian Regional Finalist 2024, Finalist Sketch Off – 2024, Semi Finalist Stand Up New Comedian, 2024 Funny Women – Semi Finalist, Clap Off Winner – 2022, West End New Act – Finalist
Jason Simmons is an electrifying hypnotist, mentalist, mind-reader, and comedian whose shows blend laughter, amazement, and audience participation in equal measure. Known for his unique mix of comedy hypnosis, sleight-of-mind mentalism and quick wit, Jason’s performances keep crowds guessing: “Is this real… or brilliantly staged?”
Since 2018, he’s entertained audiences across holiday parks, theatres, cruise ships, festivals, and corporate events in the UK and beyond. Imagine Derren Brown meets Tommy Cooper—Jason’s style is smart, cheeky, and always unforgettable. Volunteers may find themselves believing they’re pop stars, stuck to their chairs, or having their minds hilariously read, all while the rest of the audience is in stitches.
Clint Stevenson has been captivating audiences with his magic since he was 19. At 30, he took the stage at the G Casino talent competition, where he discovered his talent for blending comedy with magic. Since then, he has honed his unique style through street performances in London, mastering the art of engaging crowds with laughter, wonder and a touch of mischief.
Sarah Mills is a disabled writer, actor, comedian and producer. Sarah’s debut Radio 4 series, Sarah Mills’ Bad Bod Squad aired in November 2024. Sarah is a winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe award for TV Comedy and a Semi-Finalist in the Funny Women Stand Up Awards. Listed as one of 2023’s Disability Power 100, and a runner-up in the Entertainment category sponsored by Channel 4.
More acts to be announced in coming months but get your early bird tickets before 1 August for just £10!

Whitstable Record & CD Fair
2025-09-14 09:30 - 15:30
A dozen or more dealers offering a huge amount of preowned & new vinyl & CDs. Everything from ABBA to ZAPPA and all types in between. Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul, Punk, Reggae, Blues RNR, 60s, Folk, etc. Many rarities & lots of bargains.

Computer Club
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 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.

Wellbeing Yoga
2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-22 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.

Fisher Social Club
2025-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-22 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Citizens Advice
2025-09-17 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 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

Coffee with a cop
2025-09-17 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.

Midlife Movers
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 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
2025-09-17 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
2025-09-18 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

Open Mic
2025-09-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
It’s an Open Mic, Right?
Comedy-Poetry-Bands-Solos
Last Thursday of the Month 7-10pm –
Bar on the Night

SOUNDHOUSE WHITSTABLE Super Micks
2025-09-26 07:00 - 22:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Soundhouse Whitstable Returns!
After a well-earned summer break, Soundhouse Whitstable is back — and we’re kicking off the new season in style!
Join us on Friday 26th September 2025 at 7PM at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre for an electrifying night of live music featuring the powerhouse rockers SuperMicks with special guest Amelia Beney. Expect big riffs, high energy, and unforgettable performances as we reignite the spirit of Soundhouse and bring the community together once again.
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The SuperMicks
A 5 piece British Rock Band playing new and original music. Delivering heavy guitar riffs, thumping bass lines and energetic drum beats, with bluesy melodies and catchy song lyrics. The SuperMicks have been compared to the post-grunge 90’s band Puddle of Mudd, as well as Tom Petty and Bad Company.
The SuperMicks live gigs, show case their unique style.
The SuperMicks debut single Home Town was released in Dec 2022, followed by We Don’t Need Work in Jan 2024, produced by Louis Malagodi of the band Collateral. The SuperMicks released a 4 track EP on 30th August 2024 titled Found Me, featuring the title track, plus Million Things, Let Me Know and The Whisky Said. This again being produced and mixed by Malagodi, with a video accompanying the feature song Found Me, filmed and edited by Dave Rogers.

Follow the SuperMicks:
https://thesupermicks.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperMicks/ https://www.instagram.com/thesupermicks/?hl=en-gb

Amelia Beney

Straight out of the Open-Mic’s and after supporting festivals across Kent, Amelia Beney takes to the stage opening and supporting the return of Soundhouse Whitstable 2025. Amelia isn’t defined by any one genre as their interests, passion and talent takes you on a journey through feeling and emotion.

More on Amelia and the Open Mic’s:
https://shorturl.at/MJ3NO

This event is proudly supported by Arts Council England.
📅 Date: Friday 26th September 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Whitstable Umbrella Centre
Get ready for an evening of live music, local talent, and the unique atmosphere that makes Soundhouse Whitstable so special. Don’t miss the start of a brand new season!

Get ready for an evening of live music, local talent, and the unique atmosphere that makes Soundhouse Whitstable so special. Don’t miss the start of a brand new season!
SOUNDHOUSE WHITSTABLE:
https://www.umbrellacentre.co.uk/our-projects/coming-soon/

Location:
Whitstable Umbrella Centre, CT51DD

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-09-27 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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Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2025-09-28 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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