
Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future
Thu 15 Oct · 19:30
Friends Meeting House
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A talk titled 'Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future' will be held at the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury on 15 October 2026. The session explores what makes a city a good place to live and how to tackle current challenges.
What makes a city a good place in which to live and what can be done to tackle the challenges currently facing Canterbury and other cities?
Canterbury Society’s annual Civic Lecture will focus on the quality of life in Canterburyand other cities. What makes a city a good place in which to live? What are the challenges currently facing Canterbury and other cities? What can planners, councillors, community groups and local people do to enhance the quality of life locally?
You are invited to come along to hear talks and join in a discussion about the answers to these questions. Abooklet on the history of the Canterbury Society will be launched (with free copies made available for those present). This will lead on to presentations about the work of civic societies more generally, and to a discussion of plans for the future – in which Canterbury will be part of a larger East Kent Unitary Authority.
Brief presentations will include:
Launch and talk on ‘The History of the Canterbury Society’: Speaker: Jan Pahl
Presentation on ‘Civic Voice and Civic Societies’: Speaker: John Walker
Presentation 'All together now? Canterbury Society, a Town Council and the new Unitary Council’: Speaker: Dave Wilson
FREE entry and everyone will be very welcome - Doors open 7pm and refreshments available.
Details on our website: www.canterburysociety.org.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 19:30.
Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is held at Friends Meeting House in Canterbury (6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS).
Entry to Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is free.
The forecast for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is Partly cloudy · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Friends Meeting House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future
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A talk titled 'Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future' will be held at the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury on 15 October 2026. The session explores what makes a city a good place to live and how to tackle current challenges.
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Organiser’s full description
What makes a city a good place in which to live and what can be done to tackle the challenges currently facing Canterbury and other cities?
Canterbury Society’s annual Civic Lecture will focus on the quality of life in Canterburyand other cities. What makes a city a good place in which to live? What are the challenges currently facing Canterbury and other cities? What can planners, councillors, community groups and local people do to enhance the quality of life locally?
You are invited to come along to hear talks and join in a discussion about the answers to these questions. Abooklet on the history of the Canterbury Society will be launched (with free copies made available for those present). This will lead on to presentations about the work of civic societies more generally, and to a discussion of plans for the future – in which Canterbury will be part of a larger East Kent Unitary Authority.
Brief presentations will include:
Launch and talk on ‘The History of the Canterbury Society’: Speaker: Jan Pahl
Presentation on ‘Civic Voice and Civic Societies’: Speaker: John Walker
Presentation 'All together now? Canterbury Society, a Town Council and the new Unitary Council’: Speaker: Dave Wilson
FREE entry and everyone will be very welcome - Doors open 7pm and refreshments available.
Details on our website: www.canterburysociety.org.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future?
Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future taking place?
Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is held at Friends Meeting House in Canterbury (6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS).
How much are tickets for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future?
Entry to Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is free.
What will the weather be like at Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future?
The forecast for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future is Partly cloudy · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Friends Meeting House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future?
Tickets for Caring for Canterbury - past, present & future can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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