Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2025-02-23 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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Computer Club
2025-02-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-24 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
2025-02-26 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-03-05 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-03-19 10:15 - 13:00, 2025-03-26 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)
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Midlife Movers
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 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
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Little Music Stars
2025-02-27 09:30, 2025-03-06 09:30, 2025-03-13 09:30, 2025-03-20 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
2025-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-06 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

Soundhouse Whitstable 28.02.25
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Soundhouse Whitstable 28.02.25
TICKETS:
Over 18s: £10
Under 18s: £5 – U16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for the second instalment of SoundHouse Whitstable! An exciting new initiative supported with funding from Arts Council England ‘s Grass Roots Music Fund and programming from the amazing Blake McCaskill (City Sound Project) plus the technical expertise of F1 Sound Company Ltd.
We have another fantastic line up for our second gig and we are extending last events introductory ticket price of only £10 and £5 for under 18’s – book now to avoid disappointment! January’s event was a sell out!
Location:
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD
Samuel Ashton & The Instincts

Samuel Ashton’s music has been described as “Deliciously Soulful” by the BBC’s Leo Ulph and as “A celebration of pure, unfiltered soul and passion” by Black Deer Live
Samuel and the band are currently back in the studio working with Grammy-winning engineer Ian Dowling on their new album.
Samuel’s soul voice and classic RnB sound have seen him sell out shows across the UK and make waves with over 500k streams on Spotify and radio play on the BBC, throughout Europe, the United States and Australia.
Cene Magazine’s Joe Bill writes “Blessed with soaring vocals that feel like a warm jumper keeping you safe from the cold”; backed up by his accomplished band, The Instincts, 2025 promises to see them set stages alight with their captivating live performances.

Matt Appleby

Matt Appleby is a singer song writer from Kent. The way I started out was being in a couple of different bands when I was young just as a singer, then I found myself annoyed by the music that was being given to me to sing.
so I soon took up playing guitar and this gave me the freedom to create and sing whatever I wanted. since then I have never put my guitar down.
I soon started playing gig around the Kent area and met a production company called Mandem Productions these guys produce there own music and i have been involved in some of there tracks which you will find on my sound cloud.
Really my heart lays on a acoustic guitar! I released my EP back in 2016 and been writing and gigging more again this year.
Stardumb

A bit about me: I’m a 19 year old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Kent, I go by ‘stardumb’! I’ve been writing music properly for about 9+ years now. I’m inspired by artists like scruffpuppie, searows and The Howl And The Hum. I play guitar, bass, piano, drums and sing! I’ve played for Breaking Sounds in London and performed at Ramsgate Music Hall a few times, along with regular performances at a local venue with my college.

Location
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD

Ceilidh dance for Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green's 50th birthday
2025-03-01 19:30 - 22:30
Ceilidh dance for Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green’s 50th birthday

Get dancing at a fund-raising ceilidh in aid of the 50th Whitstable May Day Jack-in-the-Green procession!
TICKETS HERE
Whether you’re a complete beginner or super experienced, this fun social dance night will be led by expert dance caller Chris Rose, who will get you up and dancing to great live music from the fabulous JCB ceilidh band. We’ve got a half-time floor spot from the superb molly dancers Seven Champions. 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 Jack-in-the-Green’s 50th birthday, why not wear your best GOLD outfit?
The annual Jack-in-the-Green procession, a revival of an old May custom, celebrates its 50th consecutive year in 2025 and we have plans for our biggest and best event yet! 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 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, 10 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
Date: Saturday 1 March 2025, 7.30—10.30pm
Admission: £12 full, £10 early bird, £8 unwaged.
Bar, including real ale 🍺
Contact: the organisers at whitstablemaydaymorris@gmail.com or 07703 639720

Board Games Night
2025-03-05 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/

Different Strokes Whitstable
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

Whitstable Foodies Market
2025-03-08 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 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
2025-03-19 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
2025-03-20 14:00 - 16:00
