Upcoming events – come and see us!

This summer, the Kent and Medway NHS Talking Therapies team will be attending a range of community events across the region to raise awareness of how talking therapies can support mental wellbeing. Whether you’re celebrating Pride, honouring Armed Forces Day, or enjoying a day out at the Kent County Show, come and meet our friendly team. We’ll be on hand to chat about the support we offer, how to access it, and how we can help you or someone you care about. Everyone is welcome—see where we’ll be below and come say hello!

Canterbury Pride

Westgate Gardens, St Peter’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ

From 11am on Saturday 7 June

www.pridecanterbury.com

We’re really pleased to be returning to Kent’s largest Pride event – a spectacular celebration of LGBTQ+ identity for the whole family – to raise awareness of talking therapies amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Canterbury. 

Visit our stand to chat to the team about how we might be able to help you. We’re also hosting a wellbeing tent if you need a break from the event and want a quiet space to rest or a chat with one of our trained therapists. 

Pride Ashford

Coachworks, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HU
3-11pm on Saturday 21 June

www.prideashford.com

Following the Pride Ashford March, we’ll be at the Ashford Pride Afterparty – an afternoon of music and unity – to raise awareness of talking therapies amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Ashford. 

If you’d like to find out more about talking therapies, come and chat to the team at our stand in Dover Place Car Park.

Armed Forces Day

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TZ

10am – 4:30pm on Saturday 28 June

www.thedockyard.co.uk/events/armed-forces-day-2025

In a poignant year that marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan, the talking therapies team will be at the Armed Forces Day event at The Historic Dockyard in Chatham. 

If you’re trying to adjust to civilian life, visit our stand and come and chat with us. Our talking therapies service also helps current personnel, their families and cadets too.

Kent County Show

Kent Showground, Maidstone, ME14 3JF

8am – 6pm, Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July

www.kcas.org.uk/kent-county-show

We are pleased to be returning to the county’s largest, annual event celebrating farming, agriculture and countryside life. 

If you’re part of the agricultural community or just visiting the show and would like to find out more about talking therapies, come and visit our stand and chat to the team.

Folkestone Pride

Address TBC
Timings TBC, Saturday 26 July

www.folkestonepride.org

We’re excited to be attending this event for the first time to raise awareness of talking therapies amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Folkestone. 

Both the daytime event and afterparty are sure to be great fun for the whole family, but if you’re struggling and would like to chat to the team about how talking therapies might help you, just visit our stand at the event.

Tonbridge Pride

Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, TN9 1BG
1-11pm, Saturday 9 August

www.tonbridgepride.com
Held at Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ love, understanding and acceptance. We’re looking forward to hosting a stand to raise awareness of talking therapies amongst the LGBTQ+ community. 

If you’d like to find out more about talking therapies, come and visit our stand to chat to the team.