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Not Just for Sporty People: My First Experience of PadelLatest News

Not Just for Sporty People: My First Experience of Padel

I’ll be honest. When the opportunity came up to join one of our Smash Padel…
9 June 2026
More Than a Noticeboard: A New Gateway to the Revival Right to Grow Community GardenLatest News

More Than a Noticeboard: A New Gateway to the Revival Right to Grow Community Garden

A wonderful morning where more than the sun shone. After weeks of planning, emails, and…
9 June 2026
Fantastic turnout for Rise and RunFundraisingLatest News

Fantastic turnout for Rise and Run

More than 120 runners took part in Revival's new Rise and Run event. Staged in…
17 May 2026
Front view of the Revival café and wellbeing hub in Whitstable, with a bright turquoise shopfront and large windows decorated with colourful graphics. The signs read “Good Food”, “Better Mood” and “Wellbeing Hub”, with chairs and tables visible inside.
This Place is Built on Cups of KindnessLatest News

This Place is Built on Cups of Kindness

We are pleased to announce that our article “This Place is Built on Cups of…
22 April 2026
The groups of winners facing the official photographer smiling and cheering and holding either their winners or champions certificates
Revival Community Awards – Champions CrownedLatest News

Revival Community Awards – Champions Crowned

The inaugural Revival Community Awards was held at Canterbury Christ Church University on Sunday 29…
29 March 2026
Rise and RunLatest NewsRevival Projects and Events

Rise and Run

The annual Rise and Run 5km fun run takes place in Whitstable along the seafront…
13 March 2026
Working in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church UniversityLatest News

Working in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University

We want to take a moment to celebrate someone truly special in the Revival community…
5 March 2026
Walking Together: Six Years of Revival’s Walking for Wellbeing – and aMoment on BBC Radio KentLatest News

Walking Together: Six Years of Revival’s Walking for Wellbeing – and aMoment on BBC Radio Kent

There is something quietly powerful about walking. No pressure, no expectations, justmovement, fresh air, and…
27 February 2026
Music is medicine for the MIND: Research articleLatest News

Music is medicine for the MIND: Research article

At Revival, mental health support doesn’t begin with a clipboard or a clinical appointment. It…
27 January 2026
Whitstable Darts League DonationFundraisingLatest News

Whitstable Darts League Donation

We were delighted to welcome Nick from the Whitstable Thursday Darts League to Revival this…
1 December 2025
Community Generosity in ActionFundraisingLatest News

Community Generosity in Action

Thank You to Sue Fewkes, Jan Modell and the Charity Gala Dinner Dance   We…
28 November 2025
A Gift of Community SupportLatest News

A Gift of Community Support

A Gift of Community Support: Thank You to Memoria Faversham & Mid Kent Memorial Park…
18 November 2025
Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards: Celebrating the Region’s Wellbeing ChampionsLatest News

Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards: Celebrating the Region’s Wellbeing Champions

Click here to read all about the awards.
5 November 2025
Rotary Club of Chestfield Choose Revival as one of their charities of the yearLatest News

Rotary Club of Chestfield Choose Revival as one of their charities of the year

Rotary Club of Chestfield
24 October 2025
Revival Hosts European Social Bank Leaders: A Milestone Moment for Social InnovationLatest News

Revival Hosts European Social Bank Leaders: A Milestone Moment for Social Innovation

This October, Revival had the honour of welcoming 15 senior leaders from social banks across…
16 October 2025
Supporting the Frontline: A New Step in Revival’s JourneyLatest News

Supporting the Frontline: A New Step in Revival’s Journey

We’re overjoyed to share that Revival Food & Mood has been awarded a frontline worker…
29 August 2025
A Joyful Day at Whitstable Carnival 2025: Revival Joins the Parade Latest News

A Joyful Day at Whitstable Carnival 2025: Revival Joins the Parade 

On a sunny Saturday in August, the streets of Whitstable burst into colour, music and…
12 August 2025
We had a lovely write up from Visiting Angels North KentLatest News

We had a lovely write up from Visiting Angels North Kent

25 March 2025
Revival Food & Mood featured on BBC South East TodayLatest News

Revival Food & Mood featured on BBC South East Today

Our wellbeing cafe and mental health hub Revival Food & Mood was featured on BBC…
28 January 2025
What’s on @ RevivalLatest News

What’s on @ Revival

16 October 2024
Maybe, Just Maybe…Running for Revival: turning personal tragedy into triumphLatest News

Maybe, Just Maybe…Running for Revival: turning personal tragedy into triumph

In a powerful display of community spirit and determination, five young friends and family members…
5 March 2024
Revival’s Executive Director wins Kent Mental Health Leader of the Year Award 2023Latest News

Revival’s Executive Director wins Kent Mental Health Leader of the Year Award 2023

The Kent Mental Health Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations…
4 March 2024
Revival is thrilled to announce our successful funding bid from Canterbury city council’s Strategic Grant Rise programme (round2)Latest News

Revival is thrilled to announce our successful funding bid from Canterbury city council’s Strategic Grant Rise programme (round2)

This means that along with funding from the National lottery Funding for All, our Revival…
14 December 2023
Revival Newsletter: Celebrating Progress and Community Support!Latest News

Revival Newsletter: Celebrating Progress and Community Support!

It's been an incredible seven months since we opened our doors, and what a journey…
5 December 2023
Revival Grand OpeningLatest News

Revival Grand Opening

1 May 2023
Paul Babra from Karara Food and Amey support Revival open day giving away 120 curries!Latest News

Paul Babra from Karara Food and Amey support Revival open day giving away 120 curries!

It was great to work with Paul Babra of Karara Foods and Mel from Amey…
21 February 2023
Run with the Sun staged to support mental health  Latest News

Run with the Sun staged to support mental health  

Members of Tankerton Running Club took part in an eight-hour relay run to raise the profile of mental health services in Whitstable over…
3 January 2023
Revival Food and Mood Awarded National Lottery GrantLatest News

Revival Food and Mood Awarded National Lottery Grant

We are delighted to announce that our Whitstable-based Revival Food and Mood has been awarded…
12 December 2022

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At Revival Food & Mood this Sunday, 26th July, spinning vinyl from 12pm–3pm will be our wonderful volunteer and friend Les This week's Sunday Session is a journey back to the 1950s and 60s, with timeless classics from artists like Frank Sinatra and James Brown. Expect everything from Blue Moon to Bad Moon Rising, along with plenty of Rock 'n' Roll favourites to keep the atmosphere buzzing.If you're in the area, pop in for a coffee, a bite to eat, and an afternoon of great music. It should be a fantastic session – hope to see you there! 🎶🎵 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚶🏾‍♀️THANK YOU THURSDAY🚶🏾‍♀️We are always grateful to our “Be Our Guests” who have donated their time to make our Sunday walks even more mindful 🌼This Sunday 26th sees the return of lovely Tracy from Tracy, yoga and wellbeing .We will be meeting at the end of West Cliff ( 1st turning off Nelson Road) at 9.50am to set off at 10am for an hours walk ending up on West Beach at 11am for a gentle yoga session with Tracy.🌸What better way to start your Sunday! 🚶🏿‍♂️🌿🐝#walkingforwellbeing #yogabytheseasalter #whitstable #communitytogether #volunteerappreciation ... See MoreSee Less
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At Revival Food & Mood this Sunday, 26th July, spinning vinyl from 12pm–3pm is our wonderful volunteer and friend LesThis week's Sunday Session is a journey back to the 1950s and 60s, with timeless classics from artists like Frank Sinatra and James Brown. Expect everything from Blue Moon to Bad Moon Rising, along with plenty of Rock 'n' Roll favourites to keep the atmosphere buzzing.If you're in the area, pop in for a coffee, a bite to eat, and an afternoon of great music. It should be a fantastic session – hope to see you there! 🎶🎵 ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t miss this Sunday’s session 🎶I’ll be at Revival Food & Mood this Sunday 26th July playing music on vinyl 12 -3pm. This afternoon Session will be going back in time to the 1950’s and 60’s. Expect artists from Frank Sinatra to James Brown, songs from Blue Moon to Bad Moon Rising.Of course I will also be featuring music from the Rock n Roll era. Should be a fun session. Drop by for a drink and a snack if you’re in the area. ... See MoreSee Less
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