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The Conversation Paperpress is an international poetry publishing co-operative with its base in Faversham and Canterbury. Printing both anthologies of often marginalised voices from around the world, and pamphlets of innovative or avant garde work, the press aims to challenge established poetic ideas wherever it can.

Formed by Ralph Lindley in 1946 and performing in local church halls, The Lindley Players eventually realised a long held dream when they purchased their current home, formerly the United Reformed Church, in 1980. A year of hard work by members converted the church into a beautiful theatre seating 186, The Playhouse. Since then a continuing programme of improvements has seen major developments in all areas of the theatre, most recently with a major update of the lighting and sound box and associated systems. The Lindley Players put on a range of productions throughout the year - drama, comedy, pantomime and musical shows. The Playhouse also hired out to local theatre groups as well as visiting productions and events. A coffee morning is held each Saturday from 10am to 12noon. If you would like to join, please write to: The Membership Secretary, The Playhouse, 104 High Street, Whitstable CT5 1AZ or call in on any Saturday morning.

The Really Promising Company was formed in early 2007 by several members of the cast of Promised Land which opened the Canterbury Festival in 2006. It is a community arts company open to actors, dancers and singers of all ages who are privileged to work alongside professional singers, musicians, directors, etc several of whom have worked for television, sung at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden or directed shows that have travelled abroad. The Company performed Kentish Tales, also as part of the Canterbury Festival, in October 2007.

WEDG is the Development Education Centre (DEC) for East Kent. We engage with schools, universities, community groups and other educators in East Kent to promote awareness of people from different countries and cultures as well as better understanding of issues such as sustainable development and social justice. One of the ways we achieve this is through arts based workshops such as East African fabric painting, Chinese calligraphy or Playground Games from around the World to schools and community groups.

We are a small friendly Art Group meeting every two weeks on a Thursday afternoon, between 2.00 and 4.00pm, at the Parish Social Centre, Castle Road, Whitstable. All abilities are welcome. As well as having 'themed' afternoons we have demonstrations, workshops, indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Anyone is welcome to come along one Thursday afternoon and see what goes on. For further information please contact either Judy Packwood (Membership Secretary) Tel 01227 793022 or Jean Major (Chairman) Tel 01227 792885