Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Creative Art with Cathy McTurk
11am-1pm £10 per session (Booking essential)
Share the relaxation and enjoyment of creativity in a friendly weekly class.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Cathy is an established artist and has extensive experience of teaching adults.
Materials are supplied for the first session.
To book email: cathy@postlane.net or Tel. 07942816618
www.catherinemcturk.co.uk

Fisher Social Club
2024-08-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-05 13:00 - 15:00
The Fisher Social Club is a peer 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.

Wellbeing Yoga
2024-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-05 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.

Computer Club
2024-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-05 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.

Singing Mamas
2024-08-16 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-08-09 13:30 - 14:45 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Natural voice singing for women.
All voices welcome, no experience needed.
A supportive space to meet, connect and sing beautiful group harmony!
Fridays in term time, 1:30-2:45pm in the Hall.
Email: amasingingmamas@gmail.com
Instagram: amasingingmamamidwifeeastkent

Millie & Monty Mum & Baby Yoga
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Millie and Monty Mum & Baby Yoga
What is Baby Yoga used for?

During the early years, a child learns with their bodies before they learn with their minds so physical activity aids the development of both brain and body. Millie & Monty Baby Yoga uses stretches and relaxing movements alongside fun rhymes and songs to aid in overall development, helps support posture, improve balance, promotes better motor development and can lead to enhanced future learning.

Millie & Monty Baby Yoga will also help to tone post pregnancy pelvic and back muscles by learning simple postures and stretches that can be easily used at home with baby. It also encourages eye contact between mum and baby which can promote enhanced bonding, ‘special time’ and nurturing touch with baby.

Different Strokes Whitstable
2024-08-15 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

Housing Advice Drop In
2024-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-08 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

Little Music Stars
2024-08-15 09:30, 2024-08-08 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

Midlife Movers
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-07 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
2024-08-14 10:15 - 13:00, 2024-08-07 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

Yogease with Annette
2024-08-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Hatha style yoga for all abilities, Yogease is designed to find stretches and poses that work for you, helping you to clear your mind and body of tension.

Wear soft loose clothing which doesn’t restrict movement
Bring a yoga mat, cushion & blanket

Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm
To book email: yogeaseuk@gmail.com Tel. 07507 785670

Board Games Night
2024-08-07 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/

Antiques Fair
2024-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
Monthly Antiques Fair

Only If You Dance - SOLD OUT
2024-08-02 18:30 - 21:30
Whitstable Umbrella Centre and Pebble Harbour Theatre proudly present

Simon Mendes da Costa’s touching, feel-good comedy, ‘Only If You Dance’, as part of the Centre’s on-going series of fundraising events.
Come down and bring your friends for a truly magical summer’s night of food and entertainment!
Doors will open at 6.30pm for food (included in ticket price), and there will be a licensed bar until 11pm.
After a two-course buffet dinner we will invite you to turn your chairs around to face the stage to enjoy a performance of ‘Only If You Dance’, a brand new play from local playwright Simon Mendes da Costa.
We have recently been successful in negotiating and signing our new 20 year lease at St Mary’s Hall. This is part of a series of events, with the aim of raising funds to purchase St Mary’s Hall from the council for the community of Whitstable. Registered charity no.1097884.
The Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre: https://www.umbrellacentre.co.uk/
Tickets are £22.50 per person, tickets include a 2 course buffet by @skepkitchen, licenced bar on the night, get yours here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitstableumbrellacommunitysupportcentre/1274719
The Play
‘Only If You Dance’ is a new play set over a midsummer night by West End & Broadway playwright, Simon Mendes da Costa and directed by Raymond Coulthard.
Simon’s first play, Table for One was performed at Hen & Chickens Theatre in 2001 and earned him a spot in Time Out’s ‘Critics’ Choice’. He was nominated for the Evening Standard’s ‘Most Promising Playwright’ award for his second play, Losing Louis, which opened at London’s Hampstead Theatre. The play went on to tour the UK and receive a West End run, followed by a separate production on Broadway. Most recently his play A Better Woman premiered at the Marlowe, Canterbury.
The Cast
Emma Dewhurst has enjoyed a long and varied career as an actress working with a number of outstanding directors, including Richard Eyre (National Theatre), Roger Michell (Almeida) and Nancy Meckler for Shared Experience. TV work includes Parade’s End, Holby City and Trust Me. Emma is alternatively known for founding and running ‘WOW Kent’, an award-winning arts magazine, from 2010-2016.
Simon Mendes da Costa trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and worked as an actor for a number of years before turning his hand to writing. He is delighted to be returning to his first love to play opposite Emma, who also happens to be his wife.
Director
Raymond Coulthard is best known as an actor, having worked extensively in TV, film and theatre, with leading roles at the RSC, National Theatre and Donmar Warehouse. In addition to his acting credits, Ray has directed multiple projects in both the theatre and corporate world.
Simon, Emma and Ray all live in Whitstable, and are thrilled to bring Simon’s play to their local community as a fundraiser for the Centre.
The Buffet
A delicious, inclusive two-course buffet dinner will be served, created by our very own Centre chef David of ‘Skep Kitchen’ fame. All dietary preferences will be catered for, including vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan.
Post-Show
The show finishes around 9.20pm. We will be running the bar until closing time, so we invite you to stay in the Hall and enjoy a drink with the cast!
Accessibility: There is a ramp up to St Mary’s Hall and we have a disabled toilet. If you have any other access needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Parking: There is a Pay and Display car park directly behind Whitstable Umbrella Centre.
Please note: ‘Only If You Dance’ is not suitable for children

LOCATION
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD
Get your tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitstableumbrellacommunitysupportcentre/1274719
