Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Weekly Police Hub Drop In
2025-11-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Come and meet your local officers and discuss any non-emergency issues in a safe environment.

When: Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm

No appointment needed, just drop in on the day
Working together to keep our Whitstable Community safe and connected.

Theatre Workshop for Adults
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
A 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 Workshops 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.
Please contact Emma if you are thinking of joining the class, to ensure there is a place available.
For any questions about the Workshops please email Emma: edewhurst100@gmail.com

Barclays Bank
2025-11-18 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-11 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-04 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
2025-11-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-03 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.

Wellbeing Yoga
2025-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-03 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.

Whitsparkle Ball 2025
2025-11-15 17:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
The highly anticipated Whitsparkle Ball back even better, with the awesome Someday Band. Get your sparkles on; bring a bottle and dance!

This event is kicks off the winter party season by bringing the sparkliest party to town! Community fund raising event with sale of tickets and raffle going towards Whitstable’s Christmas Lantern Parade on the 29th November through Whitstable High Street.
We will have a fantastic live music from the Someday Band that will see you dancing the night away! Bring your own drinks and nibbles and head to the dance floor – we can’t wait to party with you.

Book tickets with the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitsparkle-ball-2025-tickets-1744088277989

Where: Whitstable Umbrella Centre, St Marys Hall, Oxford Street, CT5 1DD

SEMS presented by The Coastal Electronauts
2025-11-13 17:00 - 23:00
SEMS presented by The Coastal Electronauts.
Synth & Electronic Meet-up Sessions on 2nd Thursday of every month in Whitstable
Music & sound created with analogue synthesisers, radiophonics, electrical noise machines and digital sonic processing.

Midlife Movers
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 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
2025-11-12 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-11-05 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-10-29 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

Bonaparte Crow #BuyTheUmbrella Fundraiser
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of live rock’n’roll in Whitstable!

Join Bonaparte Crow, with special guests Claire + Pip Acoustic Duo supporting the Whitstable Umbrella Centre, for an evening of music and energy—all in support of the #BuyTheUmbrella fundraising campaign:
https://shorturl.at/hzo4p

We have raised approximately £15,000 to date, which is a fantastic community achievement!
This campaign is raising vital funds to help secure the future of the Whitstable Umbrella Centre, a much-loved community hub at the heart of the town. Every ticket, every drink, and every cheer brings us closer to keeping this space alive and thriving. Share the event, tell your friends, we really appreciate your support!

Date: 8th November
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Whitstable Umbrella Centre
Come for the music, stay for the cause—together we can make a difference!

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-11-08 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 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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The Old Grey Whitstable Test
2025-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
An evening of live music and dance to celebrate nothing in particular other than getting together to have fun.
5 musical acts plus …. Profits to go to Medicines Sans Frontiers and MDS UK charities, in memory of our lovely friends John Broad and Daniel Postgate.
BYOB and dancing shoes.
Friday 7th November at 19:00 – 23:00

Doors open 19:00 Starts 19:30
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre

Board Games Night
2025-11-05 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
https://www.meetup.com/whitstabletop/events/

Fundraising Ceilidh Dance for Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green
2025-11-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Get dancing at a fund-raising ceilidh in aid of the 51st Whitstable May Day Jack-in-the-Green procession!

Whether you’re a complete beginner or super experienced, this fun social dance night will be led by expert dance callers Kerry Fletcher and James Gaunt, who will get you up and dancing to great live music from the fabulous Climax Ceilidh Band. If you’ve never been to a ceilidh (or barn dance) before, give it a go and you’ll be hooked! The live caller walks you through the dance and tells you what to do – so no skill needed, and no partner required, though feel free to bring one.
And as it’s Hallowe’en weekend, why not wear your spookiest outfit? There’ll be a prize for the scariest dancer!
The annual Jack-in-the-Green procession, a revival of an old May custom, celebrates its 51st consecutive year in 2026. Colourful characters including Morris dancers and musicians lead Jack in all his greenery through the town to the castle, with a herd of hooden horses and other beasts guiding the way. This ceilidh is to raise funds to allow us to continue to put on this joyful event! We are a team of volunteers so your support is greatly appreciated.

Venue: St. Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
Date: Saturday 1 November 2025, 7.30—10.30pm
Admission: £12 full, £8 unwaged.
Bar, including real ale 🍺
Contact: the organisers at whitstablemaydaymorris@gmail.com or 07703 639720

Whitstable Antiques & Vintage Fair
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Whitstable Antiques , vintage and collectibles Fair is held monthly in the lovely seaside town of Whitstable.
We have a constant range of wonderful sellers
Find them on Facebook, click here

SOUNDHOUSE WHITSTABLE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
2025-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
SOUNDHOUSE Halloween Special at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre
This Halloween, get ready for a night of spine-tingling tunes and electrifying performances as Samuel Ashton & The Instincts curate a one-of-a-kind live music experience in Whitstable!

Location: Whitstable Umbrella Centre, St Marys Hall, Oxford Street, CT5 1DD
When: October 31st 2025, 7PM

Supported by Arts Council England

THE LINEUP:
Samuel Ashton & The Instincts

Our host and curator, Samuel Ashton, brings his soulful voice and band The Instincts to the stage. Known for heartfelt songwriting and powerful live performances, they’ll set the tone for a night of magic, mystery, and musical intensity.

Follow:
http://hl=en https://www.facebook.com/SamuelAshtonMusic/?locale=en_GB
https://www.instagram.com/_samuel_ashton_/?

Rudy Warman & The Heavy Weather

Expect a storm of psychedelic blues, rock, and raw energy from this Kent-based powerhouse trio. Their boundary-pushing sound and commanding stage presence promise a set that’ll stay with you long after Halloween night.

Follow:
https://rudywarman.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rudy.Band.Music/?locale=en_GB

Crazy Water Common

Fuelling the night with a rush of alternative rock and folk-driven textures, Crazy Water Common the Americana Duo will be delivering songs that are as atmospheric as they are anthemic. Their immersive sound makes them the perfect act complimenting this special Halloween celebration.

Follow:
https://www.crazywatercommon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/crazy.water.common/ https://www.instagram.com/crazy.water.common/

Don’t miss out on a hauntingly good night of music, community, and celebration. Gather your friends, dress for the occasion, and join us for a Halloween like no other!

SOUNDHOUSE WHITSTABLE:
https://shorturl.at/rxLZE
