Hobby groups in Canterbury
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Canterbury, as well as people looking to join one.
Ella
Seeking a book club
Fantasy, romance, mystery Willing to try new things! Wanna meet like minded people who live books
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Seeking a book club
University lecturer. Broad reading habits. As long as it captures me in the first 50 pages !
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Seeking a book club
A monthly meet up with other adults to make friends and discuss good reads.
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WhitsTableTop - Canterbury & Whitstable Board Game Group
Gaming group
This Canterbury and Whitstable board game group meets four times a month to play a range of tabletop games. It is aimed at people in and around Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable who want to play familiar games such as Catan, Carcassonne or Ticket to Ride, or try new ones. Event details are provided separately, and there is also a Tuesday online gaming discussion.
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Canterbury Silent Book Club
Book club
Canterbury Silent Book Club meets three times a month in Canterbury: on the first Saturday at The Beaney at 2.30pm, the third Tuesday at Chatterbox cafe at 6pm, and the fourth Wednesday at Chapters Coffee and Books. Sessions begin with coffee and an hour of quiet reading, followed by another hour for more reading or a chat with others. It is aimed at book lovers.
Sign in to contactKent English Language Conversation Group with Monty
Language exchange
This Canterbury-based conversation group brings people together to practise English and share interests in British culture and different cultures. It welcomes anyone at any level, including English teachers who want to get involved and meet others in the field. The sessions focus on open discussion, cultural exchange and building speaking confidence in a friendly setting.
Sign in to contactMeditation for Life Canterbury
Meditation
Meditation for Life Canterbury offers secular meditation and mindfulness sessions in and around Canterbury, as well as online. It runs regular 8-week courses based on the Zenways Meditation and Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing programme. The listing says the sessions are free from any particular belief system, so they are open to people from different spiritual backgrounds.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation & Yoga Kent
Meditation
Free weekly Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings are held in Canterbury on Mondays at the Friends Meeting House. The group also offers daily online sessions, including guided meditations on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. It is free to attend and is run by volunteers from a charity.
Sign in to contactMonthly Comics & Manga Meetup
Fandoms
This Canterbury meetup is for people who enjoy reading comics and manga and want to talk about what they are reading while meeting others with similar interests. It is intended to be a relaxed setting, and everyone is welcome, with an expectation of polite discussion and no hateful speech.
Sign in to contactCanterbury Outdoor Indoor Pub Crawls Socialise
Real ale
This Canterbury meetup group arranges relaxed indoor and outdoor pub crawls for people who want to socialise and meet others with a range of interests. It is for those looking to widen their circle of friends, enjoy good conversation and have a casual, friendly time together.
Sign in to contactCAMRA Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable Branch
Real ale
This CAMRA branch covers Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable and nearby villages, and supports local and national beer campaigns. It holds regular meetings, either online or in pubs, to discuss branch business and also runs a busy calendar of social events. The branch is involved in local beer and festival activities, including Kent Beer Festival, cricket week at Kent County Cricket Club and the Faversham Hop Festival.
Sign in to contactKadampa Meditation Centre Kent Meetup Group
Meditation
This meditation group runs weekly classes in Canterbury, with morning and evening sessions, as well as in Folkestone, Ashford, Sevenoaks and Rochester. It also holds regular half-day and weekend courses across Kent, including a monthly mindfulness session for children and parents in Chartham. The group says its sessions are open to everyone, from beginners to those wanting a deeper study of meditation.
Sign in to contactCanterbury Local Group
Birdwatching
Canterbury Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactSeeking Vocalist/Song Writer.
Bands
A Canterbury-based guitarist is looking for a vocalist and songwriter to create heavy rock songs and work towards forming a band. They want to focus on original material, with plans to record and tour.
Sign in to contactBassist wanted Canterbury
Music sessions
A guitarist in Canterbury is looking for a bassist to join jam sessions, with the aim of putting together a heavy rock band.
Sign in to contactSacred Space, Sacred Sound
Choirs
This Canterbury choir offers a series of four Friday evening sessions in August from 7pm to 8.30pm. It focuses on meditative singing, with silence, breath and sound explored through repetition, call and response, and simple harmonies. No experience is needed, and attendance is by voluntary donation.
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Choirs
Cantiacorum Community Choir is a Canterbury-based group that sings early music, including sacred and secular songs. It meets for monthly Saturday rehearsals from 10am to 1pm at Kingston Barn just outside Canterbury. There is no audition or membership fee, and singers may make a donation towards costs if they wish.
Sign in to contactThe Canterbury Tales session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactGuitarist of the versatile kind wanted
Bands
A Canterbury cover band is looking for a versatile guitarist who can play both lead and rhythm parts to a good standard. The group already has a drummer, bass player and two female singers.
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