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Message from the Principal.
As we come to the end of our summer term and academic year, I ask myself: why do we have inclement weather now? It has been a delightful year with lots of new activities and many achievements. We have hosted our first literary festival, international language evenings and proudly hosted several events for other charities. Whilst many activities will continue during the summer, please note that our community café will be closed to give the team a well deserved break.
I’m pleased to be able to write that we have a wonderful variety of courses and other activities planned for September onwards, a few of these are spotlighted below. All of these activities are available to book now, and if you book online before 31st July you can use the discount code on the back of the prospectus to get a 5% early booking discount.
On behalf of myself, trustees, staff and volunteers we wish you a very relaxing and enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you in September.
With best wishes,
Paula
This day will give you a taster for the Autumn Course - Manage your Stress and Overthinking a 10 week course commencing in the September term.
First session is on Wednesday 11th October 2023
Come along & enjoy the conversation, 1pm at The Guild.
Email Jo for further information and potential evening dates; perspectives@guildlifelonglearning.org
Writing and Literature classes
Creative Writing: A Starter Programme For Absolute Beginners Tuesdays 10.30
Creative Writing/Writers' Workshop Mondays 13.30
English Literature A Vintage Year 1903 Tuesdays 10.00
Irish Literature Fridays 10.00
"The Beauteous Forms Of Things" : Types Of Poetry Thursdays 10.00
Music Appreciation Classes
In person:
Giant Steps: Art And Music In Europe 1520-1840 Thursdays 13.30
Women In Classical Music Fridays 10.30
The Melody Lingers On Thursdays 13.30
Online:
Music Appreciation With Peter Eccles Wednesdays at 14.00
Dance and Fitness classes
Exercise for the over 50's Various days and locations
*New
Showtime dance fit with Pat Thursdays 5.30
Total Body Toning with Maria Tuesdays 4.30
Plus many more, click the button below to find out more
Art Appreciation courses
An Introduction To Greek Art (The Hellenistic Period) Thursdays 10.30
Egg Centrics – Art On The Wild Side Wednesdays 14.00
Fleeting Images Ephemeral Art Wednesdays 14.00
High & Low: Modern Art & Popular Culture Fridays 13.30
New Art Courses at the Guild, Bourne Street
Beginners Art Drawing and Painting with Anna Mondays 12.30- For those with little or no recent experience. Learn how to draw and paint through instruction from Anna, inspiration from the work of other artists and support from fellow students
Watercolour painting for all Thursdays 13.30- Watercolours are a delightfully versatile medium, but can be tricky to get to grips with as a beginner! This course is designed to lead you through the basics of technique and application through a range of subjects from landscapes, still life, and botanical paintings.
An Introduction to Photography Wednesdays 19.30- Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone looking to enhance your skills, this course is designed to ignite your passion for capturing moments and unleashing your creative potential.
Click on the title of the course for more information.
Introduction to Photography - full 12 week course
Welcome to the world of photography! Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone looking to enhance your skills, this course is designed to ignite your passion for capturing moments and unleashing your creative potential.
This friendly hands-on photographic course is led by professional photographer Richard Weston who will guide you through understanding the basics of your camera. From mastering composition, lighting, post-processing techniques and understanding how pictures ‘talk’.
Richard Weston MA is a national award winning photographer based in Wilmslow with over 35 years of professional experience in commercial photography, teaching and mentorship.
Welcoming our new teaching staff
Click on their names to discover new classes
Alexandra Fairclough- Architecture For All A Romp Through Architectural History of the UK
Alan Silman - Famous People And Their Illnesses
Emma Crawley - Watercolour Painting for All
Melanie Devonald- Yoga based health coaching
Richard Weston - An introduction to Photography
Community courses, free to attend
Mental Health In The Workplace (MHW) (1day/8hours)
Approved by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) this is 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 (1day/6hours)
Approved by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) this is a 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work training course. It consists of 6 classroom hours with a mixture of theory, individual and group work, and practical sessions. No prior knowledge or experience of first aid is required.
Community News
In Together Wilmslow Dementia Cafe
Activities, crafts, singing, tea and home-made cakes for people with dementia and their carers. Or just come for a quiet chat to Wilmslow Methodist Church, corner of King’s Close/Water Lane, every Monday afternoon 2-4pm. Call Sally 07786 482048/ Anne 01625 526479; email: intogetherwilmslow@gmail.com
Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank
The latest Give a Smile campaign in association with PHMG, whose mission is to support organisations worldwide to relieve poverty, distress, sickness and hunger, transformed individual products into over 1,000 essential dental hygiene kits which will now be on the bathroom sink of someone who needs it most.
"A huge thank you for once again hosting us at our beloved Guild. Give a Smile just works like a dream with you guys and Dennis making it all run like clockwork. We just couldn’t manage without your support."
Website to donate goods, packaging or your time
#giveasmile #everybottleeverytubecounts #hygienepoverty
Wilmslow Community Show
Thank you to Wilmslow Town Council for offering our charity a free table at this years Community Show. Hannah and Matt were just fabulous, chatting to everyone and giving out leaflets. Thank you.
Festival of Writing
Thank you to everyone who made the Wilmslow Festival of Writing a tremendous success! Your presence and support made it truly memorable.
A special shout-out to all the incredible volunteers whose dedication and hard work brought this event to life. We couldn't have done it without you!
The next festival has been scheduled for Saturday 6th July 2024
We hope to see the Poetry Society, Manchester Poetry Library and Poetry Book Society return for another fun packed evening.
Our very own John Slade @johnsladeceramics and his children's book
International Evening, summer 2023
A huge thank you to everyone involved for making our second International Evening such a brilliant, vibrant success. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the variety of food on offer not to mention the wonderful music and vocal talents of our modern language teachers Adalgisa, Janine and friends.
A special mention goes out to Nicole for inspiring us.
A year at the Guild.
Click HERE to view a gallery of photos taken throughout the year
