The Maidstone CAN Zone is a themed showcase that runs alongside our monthly Repair Café — bringing together local projects, people, and ideas that make climate and environmental action inspiring and accessible. Each month has a different theme and a range of stands, activities, and conversations to spark your curiosity and help you take practical steps for a greener future.
What to Expect
- Up to 20 exhibitor stands offering insights, inspiration, and ways to get involved.
- A footfall of 250 or more visitors spread between the repair cafe and the zone.
- A relaxed, welcoming space to meet local environmental groups and individuals looking after ourselves and our locality.
- Opportunities to learn, share, and connect with others who care about climate, nature, sustainability, health, and community action.
Who are the Exhibitors?
We have endeavoured to find organisations with the best fit for each CAN Zone theme during 2026, in line with our environment and climate work.
Although we work closely with many of these organisations, we do not check their services or their qualifications. Please make your own judgement when speaking to the exhibitors.
Date
Theme
Activites
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07/02/2026
Nature
February’s CAN Zone is all about nature! We’ve got an inspiring mix of people and projects — from planters to seeds, swifts to bees, artists to photographers, litter-picking to rewilding, and so much more to discover.
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02/05/2026
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Electric Recycling bin lorry (Binosaurus); Reducing waste; Upcycling; Reuse & Recycling.
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06/06/2026
Outdoors
Walks; Big Day Out – 13th June; green spaces; litter picking
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01/08/2026
Children / Families
Toy repair; Toy hospital; Toy swap; Toy demonstration
Get Involved
Want to host a stand or share what your group is doing? Contact us at MaidstoneCAN@gmail.com to book a space — we’d love to hear from you!