Harper's Cafe

16/06/2026

🚲 Mark your diaries!

On 27 June, there will be a FREE CycleCircle bike workshop taking place!

Held at Repton Connect between 10am-12pm and Victoria Park Ashford (right by by Harper's Cafe) between 1pm-3pm, all you have to do is pop down and the team of experts will give your bike a once over for you.

For further information or to book a certain slot, email [email protected]

14/06/2026

Join us for Father's Day at Harper's this Sunday and tell us your best dad jokes.

Here's some inspiration to get you started:

'You can imagine my suprise when I saw James Bond making burgers in the Park.'

'I guess he had a license to grill.' 🍔 🌭

14/06/2026

07/06/2026

There are only a few places available on this month’s special volunteering session on Thursday 18 June where you could learn how to scythe with our guest trainer, Mary 🌿✂️

Mary will teach you how to use traditional scything tools and techniques which we will then use on our meadow.

You will learn:

- safety for yourself and others ⚠️
- setting up the scythe to fit you 🛠️
- stance and mowing technique 🚶‍♂️
- honing and blade care 🔪
- organising your mow 📋

⏰ The session runs from 9.30am to 4pm (please arrive by 9.15am). If you are not already signed up to be a volunteer with us you will need to complete our online form - the link for this is in the comments!

⏳ As places are limited for this session you MUST also book your spot by emailing [email protected] by this Friday 5 June. When emailing please also provide your height (this is so Mary can prepare and bring the right sized equipment).

You should wear long trousers and long sleeves. If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat! All the necessary equipment for the day will be supplied, including cut-resistant gloves for use when handling the blade.

If you're prone to blisters, we suggest you bring a pair of light gloves to wear when you are mowing. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch (alternatively you can purchase these at Harper's Cafe)

📍 Meet at the Volunteer Compound!

07/06/2026

Our Community Hub can host up to 32 people, has a private entrance, free parking, accessible facilities, free Wi-Fi and optional café catering.

It's perfect for birthday parties, meetings and workshops.

Find out more here:
https://www.harperscafe.org/room-hire

Looking for a spot to host birthday parties, meetings or workshops in Ashford, Kent? The Community Hub at Harper’s Café in Victoria Park, offers a fully accessible, well-equipped space with free WiFi, on-site parking and catering available. Make a booking enquiry now.

06/06/2026

Food Crafts at Pride in the Park on Sunday 21st June.

Children will create their own healthy snacks using a variety of colourful fruits. It’s a fun way to encourage healthy eating, explore different foods, and build confidence through interactive food preparation.

They can also enjoy colourful cookie decorating using icing, sprinkles, and creative toppings to design their own sweet treats to take home or enjoy during the session.

Book here. There are 3 slots available.

Join us on Saturday 21st June for a colourful family-friendly Pride BBQ celebration filled with fun activities, great food, and plenty of community spirit. We’ll have plenty going on throughout the day, including: Face painting A selfie photo booth Fruit kebab making Colourful cookie de