NORTHGATE CENTRE, MILITARY ROAD, CANTERBURY
CT1 1YX
Welcome to our website
news and forthcoming events
Keep up to date with what is going on at the Community Centre
Events to look out for in 2021:-
PLEASE CONTACT JANET ON 01227 785293 TO CHECK IF THE ACTIVITY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAS RE STARTED. THANK YOU
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The Centre is now fully open
The following safety measures are in place:-
The Trustees would advocate that all entering the Centre including staff to wear masks, although it is not mandatory.
Staff can provide you with a mask if you have not got one.
Please continue to be aware of social distancing and hand washing. Hand sanitisers are wall mounted around the Centre
If you feel unwell with any of the Co-vid symptoms - please do not come to the Centre
If you begin to feel unwell while you are in the Centre ask Reception staff to take your temperature by non contact method and to give you a lateral flow test if available
We will require a name and contact number in the case of tracing or you can use your mobile app against our NHS Quick Response Code posters displayed on notice boards
There are perspex screens to protect staff
Anti- bacterial hand dispensers for use.
An extra member of staff will continually clean and anti bacterial spray toilets, rooms,chairs, tables, surfaces etc. during the day and our three cleaners will clean the Centre to a high standard daily
The staff will help you in any way they can if you are at all concerned, but we believe that we have put good safety measures in place - in line with an overall risk assessment which you can ask for a copy of if you wish to read it.
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The Coffee Shop is open from 9am -2.00 pm and can offer Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Snacks and some Hot Meals.
Before 10.00am ask for a bacon roll
Monday - Hot meal
Wednesday Roast
Friday Fish and Chips
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The Help Desk is open from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Strictly by Appointment Only
01227 785293
Bookable half hour appointments on any issues such as: - Housing, Arrears, Benefit Entitlement, Employment, Older Persons Support, Admin, CV writing, Form Filling in, On-line Utility comparisons etc. and signposting
Our Help Desk outreach worker can do home visits if you are unable to get into the Centre - ring to book a home visit
*Our trained advisors will not give financial investment or legal advice.
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Claire's Friday Night Bingo is now open!
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The Community Larder offering free food - (not means tested - no vouchers) is open every Tuesday from 10.00 am to 12 noon for emergency food supply
Please bring a carrier bag and ask at reception
No appointment needed - just drop in and see what we have got on the day. One person service at a time
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Centre membership was cancelled due to lock down, but we hope past members will re-instate their membership and new members will join up from 4th January 2022. Membership entitles you to two newsletters a year, discounted services and room hire, to play Bingo and to get first ticket offers at a discounted rate for main events.
The cost of membership is £6.00 per annum
On behalf of the Trustees, staff and volunteers we would like to say we are very pleased to be back and look forward to seeing you in your local Community Centre very soon!
Events coming in 2022
Spring Sale on Friday 25th March 2022 10-12
If you wish to have your own table just £10.00 -ring Janet on 01227 785293
POSTPONED due to Staff Covid until further notice
Friday 1st April sees the start of our exciting
OGOPOGO PEDAL PLAY
a morning for children up to primary school age, where parents stay with their children while they play on an exciting array of toys with a dinosaur theme.
From 10.00 am to 12 noon
£ 4.00 for first child and £2.00 per child in same family after that. Identification may be required
Cafe will be open for parents to buy refreshments
UK PW Wrestling Event
Saturday 9th April 2022 starting from 1.15 pm to 7.30 pm. All age groups welcome. Price of tickets to be announced soon
Easter Raffle to be called Wednesday 13th April 2022 at lunch time. Tickets on sale from 1.3.2022
Easter Closing 14th April to 18th April 2022
Monday 2nd May 2022 May Bank Holiday - Centre Closed
Friday 27th May 2022 Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration Afternoon Tea
with musical entertainment
2.00pm - 4.00 pm
Tickets Free to Centre Members and £3.00 to non members.
Tickets must be obtained for this event so that catering numbers can be ascertained in advance
Thursday 2nd June and 3rd June The centre is closed for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Saturday 25th June 2022 Queen's Jubilee Celebration
with
The Snowdown Male Voice Choir
Times and ticket prices to be announced soon
Saturday 30th July 2022 Quiz Night
Saturday 20th August Wrestling Event
Friday 30th September Abba Chique will be back after 12 years away!
Tickets £25.00 each to include food. Bring your own drink!
Doors open at 7.00pm
Monday 3rd October 2022 Grand Christmas Raffle Tickets go on Sale
Friday 11th November 2022 at 1.00pm NWDG AGM
Saturday 19th November 2022 Wrestling Event
Christmas Fayre Saturday 26th November 2022 with Father Christmas
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
(The Grand Christmas Raffle will be drawn at 12.30 pm)
Wednesday 7th and 14th December 2022 - book your Christmas dinner in our warm and comfortable cafe
Ring and ask for Christmas Menu 01227 785293
19th December 2022 Last day open to public then we are closed for the Christmas Break
The Centre re-opens on January 3rd 2023
PAST EVENTS:-
in Quiz Night
Saturday 29th February 2020 and Saturday 6th July 2019
Very well attended and enjoyed by all.
Next Quiz is scheduled for September 2020
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 30th November 2019
A spectacular event which was enjoyed by residents ,staff and volunteers
PLACE OF WELCOME LAUNCH.
Friday 20th September 2019
THE CENTRE LAUNCHED THE START OF OPENING EVERY FRIDAY MORNING FROM 10.00 AM TO 12 NOON AS A DROP IN PLACE OF WELCOME.
ANYONE NEW TO THE CITY OR JUST FEELING ISOLATED AND LONELY CAN COME ALONG AND HAVE A FREE CUP OF TEA OR COFFEE AND PIECE OF CAKE OR BISCUITS, WHERE THEY WILL BE GREETED BY A FRIENDLY FACE AND STAFF CAN ALSO PROVIDE LOCAL INFORMATION.
COCO
Friday 14th June 2019
Everyone enjoyed the night. "Very Good" were the main comments. Coco got everyone up and the staff and volunteers made the hall look lovely as usual.
Tea Dance and Spring Sale
Thursday 16th May 2019
A good fund raising event for the Centre - attended by supporting residents
Community School Uniform Day
In collaboration with All Saints Church the Community School Uniform Day on Saturday 17th July 2021 was a great success. Thank you to all who donated the clothes and the ladies who collected uniform, washed and ironed it.
Coffee STOP shop
A small friendly community cafe
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A great little place to come for a drink, a snack or a delicious cake, as well as a Wednesday Roast and Friday Fish and Chips
Services
We offer a whole range of services to assist with daily living.
The Over 60s Community Service
Our aim is to promote the independence of the Over 60s in their own home by providing services that includes advice, practical help, general support, and befriending for people in Canterbury City .
Contact the Over 60's Office - we can help with a number of matters. We have specialist staff who can visit you at home and work with you to sort out a number of issues and concerns
01227 456616 call for a Service brochure or a home visit
Canterbury Community Day Services
Currently suspended until Summer 2021
Every day 9am to 3pm
Canterbury Community Day Services is part of the Adult Service Provider Unit which is run by Kent County Council.
We enable service users with learning disabilities to access the community and also use the in-house facilities within the unit. Catering for people from the ages of 18 to 65, we assist service users in gaining independence and reaching their full potential at their own pace. The groups provide a platform to mix with friends and build on skills and develop hobbies.
Contact: 01227 769961
One YOU Weight Loss
Thursdays 10am to 12 noon
Ready to lose weight? We can help YOU.
If you're ready to lose weight, our One You service can help YOU.
One You Kent provides a programme that supports you to lose weight and be a healthy weight for life.
No shakes, no bars, no gimmicks; just practical, personal weight loss support at weekly groups or one-to-one session.
Please call 0300 123 1220 to book an appointment
This service is delivered on behalf of Kent County Council by the NHS
Tender Toes
Taking appointment bookings now. Ring 01227 456616
Private Foot Health Practitioner
Maxine Norton (S.A.C Dip FHPT S.A.C. Dip FHPP)
Once a month from 9.00am to 2.30pm Booking to be made in advance.
Contact 01227 456616 to make an appointment
Cost £17.00 per visit
Activities
We also offer a whole range of fun activities for everyone throughout the week.
Monday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop when open
Art Group: 1.30pm-3.30pm
18+ years
Unsupervised
Cost £1.50 per person
Mind Games: 1.30 pm in the cafe
Come and join in our popular table top games afternoon - challenge your brain and others to a variety of games designed to exercise your memory.
£1.50 per person
Little Kickers - 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Mighty Kickers Age Group 3.5 to 5 yrs old 4.15pm - 5.00pm
Mega Kickers Age Group 5 to 7 years old 5.10 pm to 6.00pm
Planting seeds for grassroots football
Approved football training for children
Please book through Little Kickers as this is privately run Franchise
Price per month is £35 (Plus a one-off registration fee of which includes your child's shirt and shorts of £20)
Free Trials Available
Now offering a Saturday session
Email Jfranks@littlekickers.co.uk
07941628737
Canterbury Walking Football: 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm
Cost £4.00 per session
Racqueteers Badminton: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
For all, Pay and Play
Enquiries to; John Copsey at jc1000@gmx.com or tel: 01303 840588
Tuesday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop when open
Community Larder
Please bring one carrier bag and ask at Reception. Free Food. No appointment or referral required - just drop in and see what we have on the day. Every week on a Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon
Little Kickers For children
Tuesdays
Little Kicks 18 months to 2.5 years - 9.15 am to 10.00 am
Junior Kickers 2.5 years to 3.5 years -10.10 am to 10.55 am
Mighty Kickers 3.5 years to 5 years 11.05 am to 11.50 am
Planting seeds for grassroots football
Approved football training for children
Please book through Little Kickers as this is a privately run Franchise
Email Jfranks@littlekickers.co.uk
07941628737
Talk and Walk Group: 10.30 am
Explore some of the best walks around the Canterbury area
Start from Northgate Ward Community Centre unless otherwise arranged
Walks last about 50 minutes, occasionally longer
FREE Ask at reception for updated list of walks
Wednesday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop when open
Midday Roast Dinner and dessert in Cafe - £8.00
2.00pm to 4.00pm Art Group £1.50 per Session.
most materials provided – All Welcome
2.00pm to 4.00pm Bingo £1.50 Entry. Minimum age
18yrs and membership required – ask at Reception
Canton Martial Arts from 5.00pm -8.00pm
Martial art from the age of 4 years to Adults. Contact 07397776544 or visit their website www.cantonmartialarts.org.uk
Thursday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop all day.
One YOU Weight Loss - 9.00 am to 12 noon Not re-opened yet
To book an appointment call 0300 123 1220
Hard of Hearing: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Not re-opened yet keep checking this site
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Social gathering for those who have hearing difficulties with Hearing Aid maintenance service.
Just turn up
Friday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop when open
Cafe Fish and Chips from 12 noon until 1.30pm
Place of Welcome
10.00 am to 12 noon in Cafe. From Friday 2nd July 2021 and then every week following
A welcoming activity for anyone new to the Canterbury City area. A free drink and biscuits or cake provided and the hosts who are local residents, will be available to offer friendship or signposting.
A really good way to find out what is available in the Canterbury City area and make friends at the same time.
Knits, Sew 'n' Sews & Crafts: 10.00 am - 12 noon
Come along and join the creative social circle, Free of charge!
This group make items to sell for Centre fundraising plus they provide a Small Repair Service (Donations), just drop in with your repair or alteration.
Claire's Friday Night Bingo: 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
£1.50 entry
Must be over 18 years of age and a member of the Community Centre to play
Claire can arrange this if you just turn up
Hot Meal Available - Pre- Booking advised 01227 785293
Saturday
Tea, coffee and snacks can be purchased from the Coffee Shop when open
Little Kickers as Tuesday plus Mega Kickers 12 noon to 12.45 pm
Age group 5-7 years
Please contact the organiser - see Tuesday for details
Hall Hire
Large hall to hire for conferences and parties
Hire Costs
Size: 86ft x 50ft approx. (26.2 metres x 15.24 metres)
- Hourly rate £50
- Full day hire please enquire
Party Bookings
Children's or Adult parties can be booked in the Hall
Contact Janet for further information or come in and discuss your special event and the affordable prices we offer for children's parties in particular.
£65 for 3 hours including setting and clearing up
Badminton courts for hire
Nets provided, bring your own racquets
- Cost per court per hour £10.00 during the day, 9am to 4pm Evening rate - please enquire
- Badminton Groups can hire please make an enquiry. Contact Centre Administrator
Rooms for Hire
We have a range of meetings rooms to cater for your meeting, training, or small conference needs
Room 1 - The Colin Brooks Room
Conference or meeting room
- For now accommodates 15 people approximately social distanced seating
- Approximate room size 5 metres x 9 metres (16ft x 29.5ft)
- Rates: £30 per hour
Room 4 - The Martin Goard Board Room
Our large meeting room
- Accommodates 15 people approximately socially distanced seating
- Approximate room size 6 metres x 7 metres (19.5ft x 23ft)
- Rates: £30 per hour
Room 7 Currently Unavailable
Interview or 1 to 1 meeting room
- Accommodates 2 people seated
- Approximate room size 3.5 metres x 2 metres (11.5ft x 6.5ft)
- Rates: £15 per hour
- Possible long-term private hire of this room, please enquire.
Room 8
Office
- Accommodates up to 4 people seated or 2 office desks & seating
- Approximate room size 3.5 metres x 2.59 metres (11.5ft x 8.5ft)
- Rates: £20 per hour
- Possible long-term private hire of this room, please enquire.
SPONSORS
Kent County Councillor Alister Brady
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Cllrs Jean Butcher and Alan Baldock
friends of northgate centre
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Military Road
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