r/canterbury

I’d like to take my son to see his first in-person football game.

Where near Canterbury is best to watch a team at a good standard?

Era4 has proposed a plan to the Kent County Council for an AI data centre to be built in Broad Oak just two miles from the City of Canterbury spanning 13,000sq ft. They claim to be in support for “sustainable power” through “domestic renewable energy” yet lack any transparency by failing to provide detailed methods or examples of how this would happen. 

The long term consequences of AI data centres are experienced most by nearby residents such as the Meta AI data centre in Morgan County, Georgia causing the tap water in surrounding areas to become undrinkable forcing residents to pay for water for cooking and bathing, as well as dealing with a rapid decrease in water pressure.

Let’s prevent this from happening in Canterbury. 

Does anyone have any photos of town from back in the day? Particularly interested in Planet Laser (inside/out) or the back of the old M&S where is Whitefriars now. Also Lancier which used to stand behind it.

Niche ask I know, but worth a punt

Hi everyone, I'm currently looking for employment for summer and also my third year at uni and thought I'd branch out and see if anyone on here knows anyone. I'm pretty eager to take anything I'm offered, but Im also preferably looking for something to do with my course. I'm currently studying mechanical engineering in my second year and am looking for some part time experience in the field. If you know anyone please don't hesitate to message me!

Thank you for your time.

Hi! Didn’t think to post on here so probably a bit late but my son accidentally left his bike outside the front of my house on Cromwell Road. It probably looked as though it was left out to be taken so can completely understand why someone may have taken it. He’s really upset as it was a Christmas present and now left without a bike for the summer.

If anyone does have it I would be very appreciative if they could let me know so that we could arrange to have it returned.

recently my family has come across long out of date food. like lots of it. cans, tins, bags of dry food etc.

how would we expose of it the fastest way? every time we google it they just say use the kerbside waste bin but that is tiny, and it would take months to get rid of it all.

any advice would be greatly appreciated x

Looking for a "girls day out" for a group aged 98, 78, 46, 18, and 15, to celebrate a birthday.

The 98 and the 78 year old can't walk far. The 98 year old usually uses a walker, but has days when she needs a wheelchair. She is, however, sharp as a tack. The 78 year old has more memory and cognitive issues, and uses a walker.

They both love history and seeing new things, and it seems like the Cathedral offers accessible tours, so I thought that might be fun... and plenty of places to sit. But I'm not sure there are any walkable lunch spots from there (considering the mobility issues... yes, I know that there are a hundred places to eat within very easy walking distance for someone without a walker!): we might need to drive somewhere. Maybe a spa afternoon? But I'm not much of a spa person myself, and I don't even know what sorts of options there might be for someone nearing 100, as I know that skin gets very thin.

I don't know! Can you please help me plan the perfect Saturday day trip?

(Canterbury was chosen because it was a good central meeting point. Happy with any other mobility-friendly ideas within about 45 minutes!)

Anyone else been getting really loud music from cars at the most unsocial hours recently? Last night we had a car absolutely blaring music at 2am . To be sat in the vehicle would have been torture so I’m genuinely assuming they’re doing it on purpose. It was Indian music with a guy who looked like he was delivering food or bags of alcohol?

I honestly don’t understand people anymore, all respect and consideration of others feels like it’s quickly disappearing and people are just out for themselves, sad times .

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle, I’m a 17-year-old sixth form student based in Canterbury and I’m offering babysitting services for local families.

I’m responsible, patient, reliable, and great with children. As a student, I’m organised and dependable, and I’m happy to help with:
• Babysitting (evenings/weekends)
• Helping with homework
• Keeping children entertained with activities
• Light tidying up after children
• Making simple meals/snacks

I’m available mainly evenings, weekends, and some weekday hours depending on timing.

I’m friendly, trustworthy, and would love the opportunity to support local families who need an extra helping hand.

Please message me if you’re looking for a babysitter or would like to ask any questions. Thank you!

I live around the CT1/ wincheap area and available across canterbury