May 21, 2020
Over the last year, I have had numerous requests from my team for me to write my ‘Talking Heritage’ blog, and unfortunately I have told them that I was too busy each time. Now, following a week that is sure to go down in history, I have stopped and taken the time to reflect. My […]
October 27, 2022
The Beaney’s Mirror Mirror exhibition is set to open after a year-long National Skills Sharing Partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. The project sought to reflect on the gaps, omissions and forgotten histories in Canterbury’s historic collection to ensure the museum is inclusive, representative and relevant to local communities. The display will feature works from […]
January 13, 2017
With the festive season over and people’s thoughts turning to resolutions and all things new, spare a thought for our four legged companions who may also have put on a few pounds. Even so, despite this we are a nation of animal lovers, with many of us owning a pet, or knowing someone who does. […]
July 29, 2015
All the staff at Canterbury Library are gearing up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Record Breakers. Every summer all public libraries in Kent join in with the Summer Reading Challenge which is a national initiative run by The Reading Agency. This is the biggest reading promotion that we do in Kent and is […]
March 17, 2016
In the 17th Century a device was invented to transform the projection of light into incredible shows which took people’s breath away. This device was the magic lantern. For many people it was the first time they saw projected moving images – what a spectacle it must have been! Aware of their enchanting effect, these […]
July 12, 2021
Canterbury’s Museums and Galleries service has become one of 12 organisations in the country to join the National Portrait Gallery’s National Skills Sharing Partnership. Over the next two years, all the partners involved in the project will work together to share learning and experience of working in museums and galleries across the UK. Venues range from […]
June 15, 2021
With international travel restrictions not going anywhere any time soon, jetting off for an all-inclusive might be off the menu for a little while longer as we head towards another summer of staycations. Although they may not offer the pool-side drinks or tanning potential of a trip abroad, staycations are the perfect opportunity to explore […]
April 20, 2021
When The Beaney reopens its doors on Tuesday 18 May, visitors will be able to see a brand new exhibition in The Drawing Room gallery. The exhibition is a collaboration between Kent Refugee Action Network and Kent artist Rhiannon Archard, featuring works from children and young people who arerefugees or seeking asylum. The young people […]
February 08, 2021
Day 325: Monday 8th February Another week starts! This is my first day back from a week’s leave (not much difference). I tiptoed into town in the snow this morning to unlock The Beaney for the Registrars; shovelling snow away from the doors at 8.30am! What a start. I followed that cold delight up with […]
January 07, 2021
It has been 291 days since the Prime Minister ordered the first national lockdown. To date there have been more than 2.7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and over 75,000 people have died. After relaxing restrictions and reopening businesses around the country in summer there was a brief period of respite. However, […]
February 27, 2015
Nicky Thompson was Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. You can read her blog posts here and on her blog Pebble Press. The last time I was lucky enough to have a writing residency was a few years ago, at the Little Blue Hut in Tankerton. The Little Blue Hut was all about space, the quiet […]
October 02, 2015
Daren Kearl is the Community Development Librarian for Canterbury and Swale District and is based at the Beaney. His role includes working with partners and the local community. A series of blogs on things you probably didn’t know The Beaney offered… 5th to 11th October is Dyslexia Awareness Week, so I’m going to highlight some […]