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The Shrubbery.

Oaten Hill, along with Longport, forms two of the City of Canterbury's five historic medieval suburbs. In April 1974 a planning application was submitted to convert the house known as The Shrubbery, (see picture below) located at the junction of Oaten Hill and Upper Chantry Lane, into offices.

If successful this would have led to the many fine trees in the garden being pulled down.

Local residents went into action and the trees were saved. The Oaten Hill and District Society (OHDS) was also born. Today, OHDS is a lively and active amenity society with a written constitution.

OHDS area map. Click to enlarge.
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The Shrubbery

Currently with some 250 members, OHDS is concerned with preserving the distinctive character of what is one of the most interesting and diverse areas of Canterbury.

An energetic Local History Group forms a key element of the Society's work. A Committee administers the affairs of the Society with the opportunity to serve being open to all members.

Chill bar application to extend hours (KE-PR-977)


Chill bar in St George's Place (next to the Odeon Cinema) has applied for permission to extend their operating hours so that they can remain open until 5am and sell alcohol from 11am to 4.30am! If you are concerned about this development, please contact the council before 31 August, either by writing to the Licensing Team, Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YW or by sending an e-mail to licensing@canterbury.gov.uk, citing reference KE-PR-977. OHDS will be responding to this application, but every response adds weight to the case against late night drinking.
 
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