News

Congratulations to People United

June 27, 2011

On behalf of the of all at the Canterbury Innovation Centre warmest congratulations go to the People Unit team

(Unit 77) for their well deserved award.

At the first ever Culture Awards held at Augustine House in Canterbury on 16th June 2011, People United were awarded the Community Award for their year-long project in Herne Bay: We All Do Good Things.  The Community Award, presented by Canterbury City Council, was for “an organisation, group or individual who delivered an excellent community project that has responded successfully to the needs of the district’s communities”.

They were delighted to be nominated but then to actually win the category was a real testament to the work of their small team.  Over 6,000 Herne Bay residents actively participated in the project telling their stories of kindness and generosity at over 90 free creative workshops and events.  The impact of the project has been the emergence of groups that have been inspired by the idea of helping others such as a Community Action Group of young people aged 11 – 18 years who want to make a positive difference in Herne Bay and of course the Giant Picnic is going to happen again but this time organised by Herne Bay in Bloom and other local partners.

Another successful First Friday event

June 13, 2011

Canterbury  Innovation Centre held yet another successful First Friday event on Friday 10th June with presentation from Nigel Dunn of Redefine.  Next event – Friday 1st July 2011 – check out the website www.firstfriday.info for details of this and future events.

Surge in occupancy and awareness

June 9, 2011

We are very pleased to announce that we have had a healthy and productive first part of 2011 with occupancy rates going from 66% in January to 84% by the end of May.  In fact, we have taken 30 reservations since 4th January.  Centre awareness has picked up a great deal with the majority of enquiries coming to us via word of mouth – many thanks to all of you who are spreading the word!

Welcome to our new licencees

May 31, 2011

A warm welcome is extended to the new licencees who joined us in May – Mars Recruitment, Green Communications, Verve and The Best of Canterbury.

Innovation Centre welcomes visitors from Vladimir

February 23, 2011

The Innovation Centre are always keen to welcome international business visitors and we were particularly delighted to welcome a group from Vladimir in Russia.  The delegation, organised in collaboration with Canterbury City Council, dropped into the centre for lunch and a tour as part of their visit to the Canterbury district.  Members of the delegation included the Head of International Affairs, Deputy Mayor and the Director of Central City market.

Kent Apprenticeship Bus launches at Innovation Centre

November 16, 2010

Kent Apprenticeships is challenging Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable employers to pledge 100 apprenticeships in 100 days!  The first stop was at the Canterbury Innovation Centre and offically opened by the Lord Mayor of Canterbury. 

To find out more about the “100 in 100″ campaign call 0800 098 8825 or visit www.100in100.co.uk