NORTHGATE CENTRE, MILITARY ROAD, CANTERBURY
CT1 1YX
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Coffee STOP shop
A small friendly community cafe
A small tagline
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
Ogopogo Pedal Play
A new and exciting stay and play session
Toys and Activities, Ball Pit, Soft Play, Pedal Cars and much more
For children aged 3 months - 4 years
Every Friday morning from 10.00 am to 12 noon
£4.00 per child and £2.00 for a sibling
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
No booking required - just come along
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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Northgate Centre
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1YX
01227 785293
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