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Privacy Policy

Data Protection Act 1998

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, we have a legal duty to protect any personal information we collect from you.

We will only use personal information you supply to us for the reason that you provided it for.
We will only hold your information for as long as necessary to fulfil that purpose.
We will not pass your information to any other parties (including other Council departments) unless this is made clear to you at the time you supplied it.
All employees and contractors who have access to your personal data or are associated with the handling of that data are obliged to respect your confidentiality.

Cookies and IP addresses

A cookie is a piece of information that is stored on your computer's hard drive by your web browser. We do use cookies to make it easier for you to complete on-line forms and questionnaires but these are only temporary and do not identify you or your visit to our site. However, the computers which host our website do maintain site logs which include the IP address details of all machines accessing our pages. This enables us to monitor website usage so we can

See which pages are the most popular
See which pages are seldom or never visited
See how extensively the Council Website is used
Any IP information is treated as strictly confidential and is not published or divulged to any third party.

1. Information we may collect from you

1. We may collect and process the following data about you:

1. Information that you provide by filling in forms on our Website. This includes information provided at the time of registering to use the Website, subscribing to our service and any additional, posting material, contributions or requesting further services. We may also ask you for information when you enter a competition or promotion sponsored by us and when you report a problem with our Website.

2. If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.

3. We may also ask you to complete surveys that we use for research purposes, although you do not have to respond to them.

4. Details of transactions you carry out through our Website.

5. Details of your visits to the Website including, but not limited to, traffic data, location data, weblogs and other communication data, whether this is required for our own billing purposes or otherwise and the resources that you access.

2. IP addresses and cookies

1) We may collect information about your computer, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration and to report aggregate information to our advertisers. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual.

2) For the same reason, we may obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie which is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Cookies are used to make our Website work and to deliver a better and more personalised service. They enable us:

(a) To estimate our audience size and usage pattern.

(b) To store information about your preferences, and so allow us to customise our Website according to your individual interests.

(c) To speed up your searches.

(d) To recognise you when you return to our Website.

3) The cookies used on our Website are:

(a) ASP.NET_SessionId - This cookie is essential for the operation and navigation of the website. The cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

(b) ASPSESSIONIDS******* - This cookie is used to report website 404 errors to our website host. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

(c) _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmz - These cookies are used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

(d) dmsTPC - This cookie is used to record if a user has accepted the use of Google Analytics cookies on the Visit Canterbury website. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

4) Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5) This privacy policy does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.

6) We may embed videos from our official YouTube channel using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode. This mode may set cookies on your computer once you click on the YouTube video player, but YouTube will not store personally-identifiable cookie information for playbacks of embedded videos using the privacy-enhanced mode. To find out more please visit YouTube's embedding videos information page.

7) We may display either (or both) of the following widgets:

(a) Feed widgets (widgets that display a feed from our social network page). These widgets do not create a cookie.

(b) Sharing widgets (widgets such as Facebook Like, Twitter Share or AddThis) which enable you to share content of Visit Canterbury website to your friends or followers. By default these do not create a cookie until you have clicked on the graphic or icon representing the sharing network you would like to use. By clicking the graphic or icon you consent to transmitting data to the respective social network.
Facebook's privacy policy on social plugins: http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info-on-other#socialplugin.
Twitter's privacy policy on cookies and information sharing: https://twitter.com/privacy.
AddThis' privacy policy on cookies and information sharing: http://www.addthis.com/privacy.

3. Where we store your personal data

As our servers are located in the United Kingdom, the data that we collect from you is obtained, processed, stored and transmitted in compliance with data protection legislation including the Data Protection Act 1998 and European Directive 95/46 and 2002/58. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
All information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone.
The transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our Website; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use appropriate procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.


4. Uses made of the information

1) We use information held about you in the following ways:

(a) To ensure that content from our Website is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer.

(b) To provide you with information, products or services that you request from us or which we feel may interest you, where you have consented to be contacted for such purposes.

(c) To carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into through our Website.

(d) To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service, when you choose to do so.

(e)To notify you about changes to our service.

(f) To regularly update you about our services and promotions in Newsletters.

2) We may also use your data, or permit affiliates to use your data, to provide you with information about goods and services which may be of interest to you and we or they may contact you about these by email, text post or telephone.

3) Where we permit our affiliates to use your data, we (or they) will contact you only if you have consented to this.

4) We do not disclose information about identifiable individuals to our advertisers, but we may provide them with aggregate information about our users (for example, we may inform them that 500 men aged under 30 have clicked on their advertisement on any given day). We may also use such aggregate information to help advertisers reach the kind of audience they want to target (for example, women in SW1). We may make use of the personal data we have collected from you to enable us to comply with our advertisers' wishes by displaying their advertisement to that target audience.

If you have any query about personal information that we may hold, please write to:

Janet Taylor
Deputy Head of Legal Services
Canterbury City Council
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1YW
Email: janet.taylor@canterbury.gov.uk

Copyright

This website is owned by Canterbury City Council and is protected by copyright. The information provided on our web pages is for your personal use. It is not to be networked, distributed or published without the prior written consent of the Council.

Picture Credits

Images on this website have been sourced from Art Hewitt, Karen Kelly, Sue Robinson, Tim Stubbings (www.timstubbings.co.uk), Joanna Sword, Visit Kent, Historic River Tours Company, and Wildwood Trust Woodland and Discover Park. Tiger picture taken at Howletts. Cycling images © David Young (Sustrans). Duncan Down images © A clark. Whitstable Yacht Club image © Nick Champion. Rupert Bear™, © 2009 Classic Media Distribution Limited/Express Newspapers. Herne Bay Festival Image © Paul Spree. All Rights Reserved. Image thanks to Rupert Bear - Follow the Magic Magazine.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained on this website is correct and up to date, including hyperlinks to other organisations' websites. However, as the information on these sites is not maintained by the Council;

We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions
We do not necessarily endorse views or opinions expressed within these sites
We cannot guarantee that any of these external links will work all of the time
You can help maintain the quality of our links to external sites by letting us know if you find the content of any site unacceptable or offensive. Please contact us.

What's On

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19 June 2013 to 19 June 2013

Sparkle and Dark - The Girl With no Heart at Gulbenkian TheatreWed 19 Jun 2013A stark, yet beautiful new fable about the power of a child's heart in a fragile paper world ravaged by war.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

AJTC Theatre Company - Bin Men at Gulbenkian TheatreSat 22 Jun 2013Written by multi-award winning writer Mike Kenny and directed by Rosamunde Hutt it is a story of music, movement, recycling, re-using, puppetry and fun.

07 June 2013 to 28 June 2013

Post Nude Returns! at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreFri 7 - Fri 28 Jun 2013Following a stellar success of the POST NUDE exhibition in 2011, where nearly 700 stunning postcards depicting the nude were exhibited, we bring you POST NUDE 2013, a chance to take part in the Horsebridge Centre?s most famous show!

19 June 2013 to 02 July 2013

Rupert Hayes Retrospective at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreWed 19 Jun - Tue 2 Jul 2013Various Mediums Rupert Hayes studied in Banbury and KIAD Canterbury graduating in 1995. He moved to Whitstable that year.

26 June 2013 to 02 July 2013

Let's Celebrate! Charlie Veniga-Garrett at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreWed 26 Jun - Tue 2 Jul 2013Says Charlie: ?How wonderful that London showcased 2 spectacular events and portrayed great unity when we came together as one. I have taken elements of these events and used them in the artwork for my glass designs.?

28 June 2013 to 28 June 2013

Special Edinburgh Festival Preview Night at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreFri 28 Jun 2013A one-time only opportunity to see some of the best comedians in the country perform previews of their 2013 Edinburgh Fringe shows right here in Whitstable. Booking early is a must.

12 June 2013 to 18 June 2013

Click, fire, fabricate at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreWed 12 - Tue 18 Jun 2013Pauline Everest, Anne McArdle, Susan Prince Creative photography, kiln-fired enamel, fused glass, textile

19 June 2013 to 25 June 2013

NatureScapes at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreWed 19 - Tue 25 Jun 2013Angie Prowse, Photography and Carol Serveld, Ceramics

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Unfinished Business at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreSun 30 Jun 2013The Pottery Group Presents - Unfinished Business, script-in-hand performance of six new short plays by local writers.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Dormouse Ecology & Conservation at WildwoodSat 22 Jun 2013This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology and monitoring. It is ideal for those with a general interest or those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence.

25 June 2013 to 25 June 2013

Photo Day at WildwoodTue 25 Jun 2013Wildlife photography with tuition from our resident photographer. Get exclusive access and special animal feeds to help you get those close-up shots. Over 18 unless accompanied by an adult who is also taking part in the photo day.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Gardening For Wildlife at WildwoodSat 29 Jun 2013Learn the key features of a wildlife garden and how to encourage wildlife into yours.

18 May 2013 to 14 July 2013

Cut Lino: Prints by Hugh Ribbans at Herne Bay Museum and GallerySat 18 May - Sun 14 Jul 2013Popular and respected printmaker Hugh Ribbans brings his lino cuts to Herne Bay - including new work inspired by the town, and a display of the tools and methods of his craft.

18 June 2013 to 18 June 2013

All New Comedy Nights at The Kings HallTue 18 Jun 2013The King?s Hall is delighted to present its second evening of outstanding comedy in partnership with The Comedy Network.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Real Ale and Cider Festival at The Kings HallSat 22 Jun 2013Come and support your local independent breweries and sample lots of different ales and ciders originating from right here in Kent!

23 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Real Ale and Cider Festival at The Kings HallSun 23 Jun 2013Come and support your local independent breweries and sample lots of different ales and ciders originating from right here in Kent!

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

The Magic of the Beatles at The Kings HallSat 29 Jun 2013Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their very first number one hit, join the authoritative Beatles live concert show.

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Charlotte's Web at The Kings HallSun 30 Jun 2013Witness M&M Theatrical Productions as they tell the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte.

17 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Murder at the Seaside by David Manners at Herne BayMon 17 - Sat 22 Jun 2013100 years ago, Herne Bay was a popular and refined Edwardian seaside resort ? the sort of place where murders just did not happen.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Opening of the Beach Hut Village at Herne Bay PierSat 29 Jun 2013The Opening of a beach hut village on the pier by the Herne Bay Pier Trust. This is the first momentous stage in regenerating the pier for the local community by opening 12 retail kiosks on the pier with bands, music and lots of fun.

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Cherry Day at Mount Ephraim GardensSun 30 Jun 2013Enjoy a family day out with walking tours of the farms, family entertainment, farmers' market stalls and delicious freshly picked cherries for sale.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

TG Collective at Gulbenkian TheatreSat 22 Jun 2013An intriguing mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco and contemporary classical influences, TGC carry the music forward with a spirit of adventure and energy, built around the core of guitarists Jamie Fekete and Sam Slater.

23 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Long Nose Puppets - Arthur's Dream Boat at Gulbenkian TheatreSun 23 Jun 2013A magical playful children's show with breathtaking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur's in his dream boat!

28 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

The Incredible Book Eating Boy at Gulbenkian TheatreFri 28 - Sat 29 Jun 2013This exciting theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' award-winning children's book follows the story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books.

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

The Homemade Orchestra at Gulbenkian TheatreSun 30 Jun 2013A compelling new production performed by legendary children?s poet Michael Rosen, with songs, grooves and flights of musical fancy from The Homemade Orchestra.

19 June 2013 to 21 June 2013

Canterbury Players* - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore at Gulbenkian TheatreWed 19 - Fri 21 Jun 2013Set in the Italian city of Parma, this vivid and violent Jacobean tragedy depicts the collision of forbidden love against the machinations of a corrupt church and state.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Canterbury Choral Society Summer Concert at Canterbury CathedralSat 22 Jun 2013Canterbury Choral Society Summer Concert featuring music by Britten, Wagner and Vaughn Williams. Performed by Canterbury Choral Society.

19 June 2013 to 19 June 2013

23 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Elvis Costello and The Imposters - 13 Revolvers at The Marlowe TheatreSun 23 Jun 2013The spectacular return of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook.

25 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

The Taming of the Shrew at The Marlowe TheatreTue 25 - Sat 29 Jun 2013Propeller in association with The Touring Partnership present The Taming of the Shrew.

26 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Twelfth Night at The Marlowe TheatreWed 26 - Sat 29 Jun 2013Propeller in association with The Touring Partnership present Twelfth Night.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

The Marlowe Comedy Cabaret at The Marlowe TheatreSat 29 Jun 2013Our comedy and variety night brings you top stand-up comedy acts and a few surprises! Contains adult themes and language.

18 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Abigail's Party at The Marlowe TheatreTue 18 - Sat 22 Jun 2013Direct from a triumphant West End run, this is Lindsay Posner's acclaimed revival of one of the most popular plays ever written.

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Divas and Diamonds: With The Three Sopranos at The Marlowe TheatreSun 30 Jun 2013Enjoy a glamorous evening and the beautiful voices of Linda Watts, Diana Vivian and Judith Buckle, along with acclaimed pianist Carol Anne Wells.

18 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

here is where we meet at The Marlowe TheatreTue 18 - Sat 22 Jun 2013A brand-new performance inspired by John Berger's book of the same name.

01 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Twilight Treks at Howletts Wild Animal ParkSat 1 - Sun 30 Jun 2013What goes on in the park after dark... Come on a nocturnal foot safari and see what our animals get up to after dark.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Pilgrims Hospice Summer Fair at Pilgrims Hospice in CanterburySat 29 Jun 2013Spring fair with stalls, raffle. hot and cold refreshments, live music and children's activities.

23 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Pilgrims Hospice Divas on Wheels at Pilgrims Hospice in CanterburySun 23 Jun 2013A new event for 2012, the ladies only Divas on Wheels will take on two routes of 25 or 50 miles across East Kent.

14 June 2013 to 27 June 2013

2013 Graduate Show: Photography at Sidney Cooper GalleryFri 14 - Thu 27 Jun 2013This exhibition celebrates our photography students' achievements and showcases substantial final year photographic projects.

20 June 2013 to 20 June 2013

The Photographer as Collector at Sidney Cooper GalleryThu 20 Jun 2013This illustrated talk shall consider the imaginative practice of collecting as a means of communication.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Friends at Webb's Garden Fun Open Day at St Martin's HospitalSat 29 Jun 2013A fundraising event for Webb's Garden and The Friends for Mental Health (East Kent) at the community garden, St Martin's Hospital.

20 June 2013 to 20 June 2013

21 June 2013 to 21 June 2013

Camp Fire Sing Song at Charlton Park FoundationFri 21 Jun 2013Charlton Park Woods (by the house). Sing along round the fire and enjoy a freshly cooked burger.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Last of the Red Hot Lovers - with Theatrical Niche at Charlton Park FoundationSat 29 Jun 2013Theatrical Niche can?t wait to present this delectable treat by Neil Simon and spread the 70?s cheer across England.

30 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Last of the Red Hot Lovers - with Theatrical Niche at Charlton Park FoundationSun 30 Jun 2013Theatrical Niche can?t wait to present this delectable treat by Neil Simon and spread the 70?s cheer across England.

21 June 2013 to 21 June 2013

Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeFri 21 Jun 2013Move to improve health walk caters for various levels of fitness and both experienced and new walkers are welcome.

22 June 2013 to 08 September 2013

Eclipse at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeSat 22 Jun - Sun 8 Sep 2013Silhouette images of local plant forms by artist Edward Chell. The lacquered gesso panels provide classifications of species thriving in Kent woodland, such as the Blean and King?s Wood, as well as roadside vegetation.

15 June 2013 to 12 January 2014

25 June 2013 to 25 June 2013

Jack and the Beaneystalk at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeTue 25 Jun 2013Celebrate National Bookstart Week 2013 with a fairytale and craft session. Hear Jack and the Beanstalk and join in creating a beanstalk for the children's library.

08 June 2013 to 07 July 2013

Photo Phinish at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeSat 8 Jun - Sun 7 Jul 2013The Photo Phinish photography group from Canterbury Day Services have been active for five years.

21 June 2013 to 21 June 2013

Jumping Beaneys: Jack and the Beaneystalk at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeFri 21 Jun 2013Enjoy songs and stories, investigate amazing objects and create your very own Beaneystalk to take home. For children age 2 to 5 and their carers.

20 June 2013 to 20 June 2013

War in the Wilderness at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeThu 20 Jun 2013War in the Wilderness records the comradeship, horror and extraordinary physical and mental demands of Chindit warfare in the jungles of North Burma.

22 June 2013 to 08 September 2013

Home. Select: From the Arts Council Collection at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeSat 22 Jun - Sun 8 Sep 2013Home is where we live but also the place of childhood left behind. It may be associated with parents and loved ones, or with independence; with everyday experiences or something special; with comfort or uncertainity and fear.

29 May 2013 to 17 August 2013

Children's Writing Competition at The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeWed 29 May - Sat 17 Aug 2013In September the new Beaney celebrates its first birthday. Join in the celebrations and enter a story, poem or report on ?A Visit to the Beaney?.

21 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Womens Discovery Course at Natural Pathways BushcraftFri 21 - Sun 23 Jun 2013Ever wished you could learn and practice Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Skills - in a relaxed female group? Well, I?ve put together an exclusive women-only course that allows you to do just that and no previous experience is required.

23 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Staff Making Day at Natural Pathways BushcraftSun 23 Jun 2013A fantastic opportunity to spend time in tranquil woodland in the heart of South East Kent making your own unique Walking Staff or Tracking Stave that you will value and use for a life time.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Children's Mini Survival Adventure at Natural Pathways BushcraftSat 29 Jun 2013What a better way than for your children to spend time during the weekend out in the woods learning new skills and working as a team to build a Survival Camp.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Biketart Maintenance CoursseSat 22 Jun 2013The course runs over 3 weeks, 3 times a year, each Saturday in either February, June and October. Each session will be taken by Alex, who has Sustrans training and much experience working for 'Dr Bike'.

22 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Artisan Market at Artisan Market CanterburySat 22 Jun 2013Artisan- the makers? market The district?s own art, craft and produce market. Each piece of craft is handmade and unique and offers something special for the discerning shopper.

20 June 2013 to 21 June 2013

24 June 2013 to 25 June 2013

The Perfume of Goodnestone Roses at Goodnestone Park GardensMon 24 - Tue 25 Jun 2013The Perfume of Goodnestone Roses

29 March 2013 to 23 June 2013

Peter Cushing at 100! at Whitstable Museum and GalleryFri 29 Mar - Sun 23 Jun 2013A celebration of the 100th birthday of Whitstable's most famous resident in images and objects from collectors across the UK and beyond, with linked special events in the town.

29 March 2013 to 23 June 2013

Make a Dalek! ? drop-in activity at Whitstable Museum and GalleryFri 29 Mar - Sun 23 Jun 2013Film star (and long-time Whitstable resident) Peter Cushing was born 100 years ago this spring. As Dr Who the Time Lord, he fought the Dalek menace in 2 films (in 1965 and 1966).

05 June 2013 to 18 June 2013

Summer Exhibition Canterbury Society of Art at Horsebridge Arts and Community CentreWed 5 - Tue 18 Jun 2013Canterbury Society of Art was founded in 1968 and this year will be celebrating exhibiting for 45 years in the local community and are delighted to be back at the Horsebridge in 2013 where they have had many successful exhibitions.

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