Leisure and activities

The Society exists to bring together people interested in marine and model engineering (including model making), and to promote and encourage the construction and running of engineering and marine projects.

We will always support and look out for each other. Our loyalty is to all our shipmates, our local communities, the personnel and dependants of the Naval Service, along with other charities or organisations with naval connections. Whether we are catching up with friends at our…

The club offers fencing at all levels from beginners to internationals. Coaching and fitness activities are offered by our registered coaches. Members are instructed towards achievement grades awarded by the national governing body. Beginners courses are run every term and all kit is provided. Fencers…

Amnesty International is a world-wide organisation whose purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied. Canterbury Amnesty Group campaigns for human rights, particularly in the area of women's rights, control of the arms trade, regulation of the use of drones…

The aim of the band is to perform brass band music to a wide local audience at concerts, festivals and other public events. Membership of the band is open to all sections of the community; it is not necessary to become a member of the…

Square Dancing is a great way to exercise whilst having fun. A good session of Square Dancing can be equal to a 2 to 3 mile walk. Make a commitment to come and join us on a regular basis, learn to Square Dance, get fitter…

The Reliant Owners' Club (ROC) provides a meeting place where all Reliant owners can nurture co-operation and friendship and share their interest and enjoy the numerous membership benefits of the club. Anyone can join the ROC whether you are a Reliant owner or a Reliant…

Canterbury Lions Club is a community service that does fundraising and charitable work, giving financial and practical help to individuals and organisations locally, nationally and internationally.  We are a registered charity.  We also run a social club for members over 21.

Our society started in 1981 with the aim of tasting and analysing commercially produced wines from all over the world.  It involves talks and discussions on the influence of winemaking techniques on the style of wine.  Suitable for anyone aged 18 and above.

Canterbury Writers was formed in 1986 and welcomes writers of Poetry and Prose. We aim to: encourage and support members with their writing to promote the craft of writing to share information on all aspects of writing.  Members write for pleasure mainly and include a…