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Principal’s Welcome
The first half of the term has been a great success. It's been a pleasure to welcome new students to the Guild community, and we're delighted to see so many attending a broader range of activities than last year. Some highlights of the term so far include the ongoing Lindow lectures, the recent art exhibition in our gallery, and a popular introductory Latin course. All of the staff at the Guild enjoy seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. The enthusiasm and participation of our students continue to inspire us. I look forward to seeing everyone after the break.
With best wishes,
Paula
Teachers and Lecturers Wanted
We are seeking fun, dynamic and enthusiastic teachers and lecturers to deliver interesting day and evening courses at the Guild.
Requirements:
- Subject expertise
- Excellent communication and teaching skills
- An appropriate teaching qualification for the subject
If you know someone who may be interested, please ask them to send their CV to mailto:charitysupport@guildlifelonglearning.org
Considerate Parking Appeal
Sadly, there have been a few parking incidents in and around the Guild during the first half of the term. Please, park responsibly and be mindful of others when parking on-site or nearby; and, avoid parking in spaces designated for staff or disabled visitors, or blocking driveways, or parking illegally. I appreciate your support to create a safe and accessible environment for everyone.
🎭 It's pantomime season
The Guild Players, Acting and Drama Group present their production of Aladdin. This festive pantomime, written by Norman Robbins, will be staged at the Guild Theatre this Christmas and we invite you to be part of this festive pantomime.
Performances are 12th to 14th December 2024 with a Saturday matinee.
It's not too late to get involved, we have chorus and non speaking parts available, join in the fun.
Tickets are on sale now Website or by emailing tickets@wgp.org.uk
🎨 The Next Guild Exhibition
Join us on Friday 8 November for social drinks
⭐ Community Events
Family Woodcraft Workshop
We had such a fabulous Woodcraft workshop last month hosted by wood making expert, Rupert Randall.
Thanks to everyone who came along to support free community events at the Guild. Keep an eye on our website for future events, the link is below.
Writing for Happiness and Wellbeing Workshop
Participant feedback from 12 October
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day – thank you very much!”
“I feel calm and content – it`s been lovely speaking with everyone.”
“We had the chance to talk to each other about serious topics in a supportive environment.”
“Excellent – a special experience.”
“It will support me in enhancing my own wellbeing practices.”
The next session will be Saturday 25th January, please do come along - booking is essential. Click HERE to find out more.
⭐ Lindow Moss season
Lectures this November
Click on each title to find out more.
Remains To Be Seen: The Discovery Of Ancient Bodies
Dark Secrets Blackwater Bogs, The Bodies They Yield, And The Stories They Tell
⭐ Spotlight on Fitness
Maria fitness
Link to Videos on Google Drive
Total Body Tone Tuesdays 4.30pm at the Guild
Exercise to Music Thursdays 2.30pm at the Guild (from January)
NEW to the Guild with Lauren (from January)
Pre and Post Natal Workout Thursdays 9.30am at the Guild
Legs, Bums, Tums, Stretch! Thursdays 10.30am at the Guild
Visit our full fitness programme online by clicking the link below.
⭐ Community Outreach
£20.00 per course. Approved by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB)
Click on the titles to find out more
Mental health in the workplace course
A 1 day/8hour Mental Health in the Workplace (MHW) course. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to increase their awareness of mental health and how to support and manage it in the workplace. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Emergency First Aid At Work Course
A 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work training course. It consists of six classroom hours with a mixture of theory, individual and group work, and practical sessions. No prior knowledge or experience of first aid is required.
Child and Young Persons Mental Wellbeing Course
A twelve hour Child and Young Persons Mental Health & Wellbeing Course. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to increase their awareness of a young person’s mental health and how to support and manage it. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
⭐ Charity News
Wilmslow Wells for Africa
Nine Lectures And Carols, For Curious People
The evening will be nine (not surprisingly!) ten-minute sessions including stand-up comedy, art at Christmas, theatre, and some beautiful singers. Varied, entertaining and something to put you in a festive mood.
Tickets are £15 with mulled wine and a mince pie.
The evening is in aid of Wilmslow Wells We provide clean water, hygiene and sanitation for drought-stricken areas of Africa. It’s our 50th anniversary this year and have raised an amazing £1.65 million so far.
Hope you can support the event, bring friends, and have a wonderful and interesting evening.
⭐ Good News Story
Jan Turner, who runs the German Film Club, published a new German A Level resource about Berlin Life in September 2024. It explores some German films, the Hello Fresh food delivery giant that began life in Berlin, the city’s architecture, eco-projects, politics, poetry and graffiti art.
View the workbook draft HERE
⭐ Italian at the Cinema
Saturday 16 November 10am
Half day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian)
⭐ How to read A church
Saturday 9 November 10am
Churches are often the oldest buildings in a settlement due to their importance historically and socially within a community. They are full of symbols patterns and art. This day course will explain the history and design of English Christian ecclesiastical buildings. Alexandra will illustrate this day course with local examples to visit as well as masterpieces situated further away.
⭐ New Support Group
Navigating the midlife maze with Judi Goodwin
First session 7th November 6.30-9pm
In a supportive and confidential environment, we will look at mid-life changes from the women’s perspective. And whatever issues are on your mind, you can get together with others who’ll listen and share their own experiences.
What People Say about Judi’s Support Groups
“I felt supported in the most caring way by what initially felt like a group of strangers.”
“By helping other people with their problems, mine didn’t seem so overwhelming.”
“Judi held the group with care, respect and firmness in equal measure and instilled firm boundaries which I really appreciated.”
“Made new friends and acquired coping strategies for life’s challenges.”
“I didn’t sign up with a particular issue in mind but found it interesting and constructive to help others see a way forward.”
⭐ Fundraising News
Pottery Class to Fundraise for Slab Roller
Pottery teacher, John Slade, is excited to announce a fundraising event to purchase a new slab roller for his class. The slab roller, a valuable tool for potters, will greatly enhance the class's ability to create larger and more intricate pieces. It also creates a more accessible way to work with clay for those who experience dexterity issues.
A range of finished pottery items will be on sale in the foyer after half term, donations are also welcome using our QR code in the entrance hall.
⭐ FREE Tech support
If you're interested in attending free tech support sessions at the Guild delivered by AbilityNet or Springboard, please contact Ali in the office with your information.
charitysupport@guildlifelonglearning
01625 523903
Art Exhibition
Ian Irvine: Visual Cocktails
FREE
Sat 19 Oct 2024 - Sun 19 Jan 2025
Venue: Culture Warrington, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL
Our wonderful art appreciation teacher Ian is an experienced artist, born in Liverpool in 1958. The majority of his work consists of screen prints and collages. In fact, the screen prints are essentially collages transferred into another medium.
This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Ian’s brother David, who lived in Sankey, near Warrington for most of his adult life, and died in 2023.
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