Canterbury
There are many activities for international students in
Canterbury! This year, Iris Ho is the local
Friends International Reach volunteer. Contact
her for more details on the events below.
Global Café
Saturdays 7:30-10:30pm, at Café
Oasis in St Andrew’s Church, Watling Street
A free café for internationals
at the heart of Canterbury every Saturday evening. It is the
perfect place to relax, experience cultures and make friends
from all over the world! Come along to say hello, practise
English, have a cup of tea or coffee, enjoy refreshments or
interesting international food, play table tennis or games.
We also offer a short Bible study in simple English for those
who are interested. Global Café is run by Link International
and local Christians. For this term’s programme or more
information, please contact Jonny
Wylie.
International Coffee Morning
Mondays 9am-12pm, in St Stephen's
Church Hall, Hales Drive
A weekly coffee morning for all international
people, come at any time and stay as long as you like. Tea
Tasting, Basic French, Roll Your Own Sushi, Planting Bulbs
are among many interesting themes we have. Children under
care are most welcome! International Coffee Morning is run
by Link International, please email Ronnie
and Miho Iliffe for more information.
The VISA Course
For internationals, in simple
English.
An opportunity to discover what Christians
believe, to discuss and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere.
We welcome internationals from anywhere, any religious backgrounds
(or none) to join our 8 week course, on Monday evenings, in
a local home. On the VISA course, you will meet people from
different countries, share delicious dinners, find answers
to your questions, and are likely to form long lasting friendships
here! A visa allows us to enter and explore a country; the
VISA course is a great adventure to explore the Christian
faith. The course is free and happens every term, for more
information email
Iris Ho.
International Bible Study Groups
There are various Bible study
groups for internationals to explore what the Bible says,
whether you know a lot or a little about the Bible, there
will be a group for you!
Canterbury Baptist Church runs a
friendship and Bible study group for international students
and young adults. The group meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm
in a local home for English conversations and a Bible discussion.
To find out more or come along, please contact Becky
Beatham.
There is an informal weekly Bible study group for friends
of Global Café, in simple English.
We welcome everyone, especially newcomers. For when and where
the group meets, please get in touch with Jonny
Wylie.
Christian Unions
If you are an international student at
one of the universities in Canterbury, the Christian Union
at your university would love to meet you, get to know you
and look after you! Simply send a message to: Christ
Church University Christian Union, Kent
University Christian Union, University
for the Creative Arts Christian Union.
Family Link
Would you like to be linked up
with a local family?
Surrounded by books and students? Feeling slightly homesick?
We understand how it feels being an international student
– exciting and rewarding, but sometimes realising how
far away you are from home. We would love to make your experience
of the UK a warm and unforgettable one. So do many British
families in Canterbury! Family Link can link you up with a
local family who wants to get to know you, invite you into
their home, share home cooked meals with you, and learn about
your country. It is a great opportunity to gain an insight
into British customs, culture and family life, not mentioning
the pleasant company of children! If you are interested in
Family Link, whether you are an international or a local family,
please contact
Iris Ho.
Day Trips and Weekends Away
Did you know Kent is widely known as the
“Garden of England” because of its abundance of
orchards and gardens? Kent and nearby Surrey and Sussex have
many beautiful and interesting places to visit – English
houses, castles, museums, gardens, forests and seaside. We
organise day trips for internationals to explore places in
Southeast England or further away. On weekends away, we not
only visit places, but also have the chance to stay with host
families in that area and enjoy many activities together!
For more information, please email
Iris Ho.
Canterbury Chinese Christian Fellowship
(CCCF)
CCCF has a Sunday service (Cantonese/Mandarin)
on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 2pm in St Andrew’s
Church, Watling Street, with lunch beforehand at 1pm.
CCCF runs two Bible study groups in Cantonese/Mandarin/English
in St Andrew’s Church, Watling Street. One group meets
every other Wednesday at 1.30pm and another group meets on
Fridays at 7.45pm. CCCF also organises social activities for
young people – Chinese meals, trips, film nights, badminton
and more! All events and activities are free, just come along
or contact Samling
Dorward.
We hope to see you at the café
soon! For more details, please contact Iris.
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