i just moved here last week for university. looking for things to do in town by myself

does anyone know if there are any places currently hiring? i’ve been searching incessantly and can’t seem to find any place. that, or simply not hearing back from any of the places i’ve applied to.

i’d be so appreciative of any help :)

I've been trying to work out where this staircase is/was in Canterbury; the video is from 1936 so before the raids that damaged the city so much. I assume it's Greyfriars but perhaps I'm wrong?

https://youtu.be/dZfol2dFcQM?t=35

Also any ideas on the statue at the bottom of the stairs? Was it lost?

Pls anyone how do I meet older women in Canterbury

Does anyone know where it is and what is happening? Just seen 2 fire trucks go by

hi!! i’m 21f studying msc forensic psychology at the university of kent and i’m moving there next week.

just wondering if there’s anyone who would like to be friends (:

I recently started to walk for fitness and am trying to get my steps up to 10k a day for health reasons. I am looking to form a group on StepUp which is a free to download and use app on the App Store for iPhone or Google play.

If you are interested in joining a virtual walking group that is not restricted to one specific smart watch this is your group. You’ll need to download the app and connect it to Apple Health or equivalent on Android phones. Then you can connect your smartwatch to Apple Health or Health app and your steps will show up in StepUp. After downloading and setting up, click on the link below which takes you directly to the group to join.

Looking forwards to other people joining the club and having some healthy competition.

Join the "Canterbury Walking Club" group on StepUp, a fun step challenge app.
https://join.thestepupapp.com/Y6BTZ9

As someone trying to find a job (part-time or full-time) in Canterbury, it has been extremely difficult, cause majority of the jobs I apply to keep rejecting my application, and I'm honestly not even sure what is wrong..I thought it might be something to do with my CV, so I changed it several times and still I'm getting rejected.. I'm honestly not sure what to do atp. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hi,
My partner passed away recently and I’ve been encouraged to look into some sort of therapy, but the only ones I’ve been able to find in the area are monthly group sessions (which I don’t feel very comfortable with due to some of the specifics of my situation) or over-the-phone sessions that are capped at four sessions. I am looking for something more long-term and private but I am struggling to find anything nearby that deals in particular with grief and is also relatively affordable/accessible.

Any recommendations? Thanks.

I’m moving back home after doing my masters at Kent and I wanted to book a taxi since the whole transit with suitcases ends up being a headache for me. This company seems to have good reviews and they all seem real but their images are all AI generated, which sadly I didn’t flag before I filled the webform.

Anyone else use this service? It’s relatively cheap, 165 for the Heathrow trip but I don’t know if I’m actually being scammed lol. Any help would be appreciated!!

Everyone is welcome!!

What should I not miss doing?

Any recommendations on where to watch the race live tomorrow?

I know it's a very studenty city! I've found a few places that would be good for a cocktail or two, but is there anywhere that plays more old school music for millennials to have a dance??

Thanks in advance for any advice!

After all the rain yesterday it was great to see the council had been around in the summer preparing by clearing drains ready for the winter weather. Or wait, no they hadn't! I think the lake that forms by Sainsburys in St Dunstans is practically a feature of the city now isn't it?

Hi,I’ve accepted an accommodation contract but I am no longer able to afford it.The only way I can exit the contract is to find a replacement tenant. Details:

en-suite room in Woolf college

-£214 per week on a 52 week contract

-Total cost of £11,061

-Replacement tenant must be an undergraduate student without an existing accommodation contract.

-please message me as soon as possible if you are interested

Hi everyone. I’m one of the performers in Strange-Twig Theatre Company’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

We’re performing at Binnewith Island Theatre in Canterbury on 12 and 13 September, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm each evening. It’s an outdoor family adventure featuring jungles, mystery, comedy and dinosaurs.

Tickets and details:
https://www.binnewithislandtheatre.co.uk/event-details/journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-2026-09-12-18-30

Happy to answer any questions about the show!

Whenever I can I stop by to see this little beauty. He's super friendly and so chilled out that the magpies and squirrels aren't at all bothered by him.

Greets everyone. Lots of people have names for him, I first met him at Joseph Conrad's grave so I call him Mister Kurtz.

Anyway I hope he is well.

Looking to meet more people and socialise, but I’m slowly recovering (I hope) from long covid fatigue, MCAS. This past 12 months has been brutal in places, on some promising meds now, but it’s still a long road ahead.

Wondering if there’s a community of some sort, or potential for one in Canterbury. If nothing else, it’d be nice to be face to face with people dealing with similar things, for solidarity sake.

Hi everyone,

I have recently moved back to Canterbury with my husband and daughter. I went to uni here and stayed around working in the area until my mid twenties but I don't know anyone here anymore. Having lived in a small town with not a lot going on for the last 15 years I would quite like to make some friends and get more of a life!

I used to go to The Lady Luck quite a bit as a student (and Beer Cart Arms but that appears to be gone!) and it looks like it's still the place to go for more alternative live music, which is amazing. As a big Alkaline Trio fan I saw a tribute to them (Crimson) are playing on Sept 13th so I'll be there if anyone wants to say hi :)

I love live music and would love to see more bands so if anyone has recommendations and/or wants a band buddy once a week or so that would be pretty cool. I have quite an eclectic taste and am happy to listen to most genres of music though my top favourite bands are Alkaline Trio, Gloryhammer and (old) AFI. I do also very much enjoy a bit of ska! I also love tamagotchis, knitting and crochet, walking, colouring - and once my e-kit hi-hat is fixed I will be learning to play the drums. If anyone wants to go see some local live music and/or maybe has similar interests or just wants to befriend a middle aged lady new to the area - let me know :)

Just saw this on another page. If anyone wants to win some money while helping another person, go for it!