Midlife Movers
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2026-02-18 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

Tai Chi Chuan
2026-02-19 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-02-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-26 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-05 12:45 - 13:45 | 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

Housing Advice Drop In
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Umbrella Centre – The Lounge, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, 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

Different Strokes Whitstable
2026-02-19 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

Whitstable Brocante
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Antiques Vintage and Collectables
For more info and to book a table call Tel : 07903286144 or email:
patsyaphilip@hotmail.co.uk

Heart of Whitstable - Makers Market
2026-02-22 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
Instagram

Wellbeing Yoga
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-02 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
2026-02-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-02 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.

ZEST Bright Shadow Dementia Workshop
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Join the professional Bright Shadow artists as we invite those with memory problems, people living with dementia, families, friends and carers for a stimulating time being creative together.
We will sing, get moving, share stories and laughter in these award-winning sessions proven to boost wellbeing.
We can help you join in! Get in touch to find out more
Booking essential: Email: info@brightshadow.org.uk or Tel: 01227 467272

Theatre Workshop for Adults
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-03 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 also 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 (18+) to the Workshops and although this is a drop-in class, so you can join at any time, a steady group has emerged from the more regular participants.
This is a ‘Pay What You Feel’ community class supported by Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre. Donations are appreciated, with a suggested minimum of £5, but please don’t let lack of means prevent you from attending!
Please wear clothes you can move in.
Spring Term 2026 dates: Tuesday 6 Jan to 31 March (with no class on 17 Feb). This term we are working towards an informal sharing for family & friends on 31st March (no obligation to take part if you are a new participant)
If you are thinking of joining the class, please contact Emma to ensure there is a place available.
For any questions about the Workshops please email Emma: edewhurst100@gmail.com

Citizens Advice
2026-02-25 10:15 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 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

Police Hub
2026-03-04 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday Weekly Police HubCome and meet your local officers and discuss and non-emergency issues in a safe environment.When: Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pmNo appointment needed, just drop in on the day

Board Games Night
2026-03-04 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
2026-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom

Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2026-03-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
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.

Whitstable Antiques & Vintage Fair
2026-03-07 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
