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Principal’s Welcome
As the Autumn Term draws to a close, I would like to thank everyone: participants, volunteers and staff for a truly successful Autumn Term. The staff and I have welcomed lots of faces, both old and new, to the Guild this term and it has been a pleasure to provide a space for learning, connection, and personal development. I am already excited about seeing everyone in the New Year for the upcoming Spring Term which starts on Monday 6th January. Whether you're looking to learn something new, refresh old knowledge, or simply explore a new hobby, we have something for everyone; more information on our upcoming course offerings and social events is below.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the coming year bring you joy, peace, and prosperity. I look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year.
Important Notice: Winter Weather
We want to remind everyone that in the event of severe weather conditions, such as heavy snowfall or icy roads, the Guild may need to close temporarily. To stay informed about any unplanned closures, please check our website regularly. Your safety is our top priority.
Christmas Lunch at the Guild
To spread some holiday cheer, we are hosting a special Christmas lunch on Christmas Day for those who may be spending the festive season alone. If you know of anyone who may like to join us for a delicious meal and good company, please ask them to telephone the Guild (01625 523 903) for more details and to RSVP.
Keep up to date with everything NEW on our Facebook page and in our News section.
🎭 Aladdin the Panto
The Guild Players, Acting and Drama Group present this festive pantomime. Written by Norman Robbins, it will be staged at the Guild Theatre this Christmas, we invite you to be part of this festive pantomime.
Performances are Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th December 2024 with a Saturday matinee.
Tickets are on sale at http://www.wgp.org.uk/
💍 Day schools in January (A great Christmas gift)
Saturday 25th January 2025
French Ronde
Originating in the 16th century, this script was popularised by the writing masters of the time. It was used in French schools to teach cursive writing and used by clerks for legal documents until type became more widely used.
This is a decorative, hand-written style suitable for many purposes and can be accompanied by delicate floral decoration.
Make A Ring In A Day
This course is suitable for beginners and to those with some jewellery making experience. Making a ring is a great project to lay some firm foundations in jewellery making.
You will learn a wide range of jewellery making skills such as: • Piercing • Filing • Annealing • Soldering • Basic Forming • Basic hammering • Texturing • Polishing • Twisting.
All The Kings' Castle And Our Queens Home
A history lecture and virtual architectural visit to Windsor Castle, St Georges Chapel, Windsor town and Eton.
Plan your trip for 2025 or learn more about the oldest inhabited Castle in the world, the Royal collection and its important residents.
Community Event
✍ Writing For Wellbeing And Happiness – Encore Again!!
This is a day of writing when you don’t need any experience, you don’t have to impress anyone, and it’s private and safe. You won’t have to read anything out – unless you want to. And it’s been scientifically proved to benefit your mental and physical health.
It doesn’t matter if this is your first experience of Writing for Wellbeing. You’ll find your pen has plenty to say. But if you’ve been before, do come again, we’ll include a fresh bunch of exercises, so you can build on what you’ve learned so far.
🎥 This is a dementia friendly screening of 'White Christmas' that Carefound Home Care are hosting this at The Rex cinema in Wilmslow on 13th December.
There is no charge to attend however Carefound are raising money to help Macclesfield hospital build a dementia garden. There will be cakes for refreshments before the showing where they just ask for a small donation.
🍄 It's never too late to join a group or club
Many thanks to Judith and John for leading our Natural History Society round Alderley Edge last month for their ‘Seasonal Sortie’ in search of fungi and other ‘fruits of the season’
Did you know that we run 17 groups at the Guild? Membership details are on our website (club section).
Our Walking Group has a full programme of various grades of walks to suit all abilities, The Group aims to provide friendly and sociable walking
Carol is the "new member" liaison, and she's happy to chat if you'd like more information. Details of all walks can be found on the group's website (⬅click here) and members are notified by email when walk details are available.
Our Film Club meets Wednesday evenings monthly. If you enjoy films and the opportunity to talk about them after viewing you'd be very welcome.
A recent new member said: 'I found the Film Club welcoming from the outset. Even though I was on my own, I felt comfortable and able to join in the discussions.'
It's informal. It’s sociable. It’s a chance to share your thoughts.
🙏 Thank you to all our volunteers who run these valuable groups and clubs. Without you, they wouldn't exist.
👗 Sewing & Dressmaking Learn The Skills, Enjoy The Art
Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Making your own clothes with a group of friends can be a fun and rewarding experience. It offers a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and skills, and create something unique and personal.
From a sustainability point of view, making your own clothes will reduce your environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future.
We love Sarah Ellerby's work, Sarah has been coming to sewing and dressmaking classes at the Guild for a while now. She now also takes in her own seam-stressing work for clothing adjustments.
" I finished the sleeves yesterday and wore it out to dinner. Next week is a kimono style jacket. " Sarah
🎵 The Naughty Nineties Music Hall And The Close Of Two Empires
Tuesday mornings 10-12 with Frank Vigon and Steve Millward
Topics discussed include the following, Florence Farr, the birth of the blues, immigration and Jack the ripper and economic decline and scientific revolution.
🧘♀️ NEW to the Guild with Lauren
Pre and Post Natal Workout Thursdays 9.30am at the Guild
Legs, Bums, Tums, Stretch! Thursdays 10.30am at the Guild
🌄 Rivers and Mountains course
Tuesdays 1.30- 3.30pm
This course will investigate five major rivers and five mountain/upland regions of the world. Each river or mountain/upland area will be a weekly stand-alone lecture covering 10 weeks.
Comments from current Tai-Chi participants:
"It is a lovely calm, relaxed and super-friendly class that suits everyone, whatever your physical or medical condition. So give it a go, you'll love it! - Heather
"Tai-chi at the Guild is gentle, but deceptive. My fitness, strength, co-ordination and balance have all improved but without my being aware of it as I’ve enjoyed the classes. That’s so much better than I used to do flogging away in the gym." -Cliff
"Great new hobby, suppleness and inner peace have returned." -Mike
A huge thank you to Jewellery teacher, Hannah for attending the Love the Lane Christmas market this month.
Engaging with the local community is so valuable as a charity.
Instagram: Jewellery at the Guild
🎨 Guild Art Exhibition
The next exhibition at the Gallery@TheGuild will be one entitled ‘Portrayals.’ It will feature more than 30 portrait paintings, lovingly created by Guild students Louise Heaton and Sue Lindley. They say;
“This exhibition considers what it is to admire, study and remember different faces; whether loved ones or well-known celebrities. In the spirit of thousands of years of portraiture, we seek to offer fresh perspectives on what it is to “know” a face. In the words of 19th C. French poet Charles Beaudelaire, ‘What could be more simple and more complex, more obvious and more profound than a portrait.’”
OPEN DURING GUILD OPENING HOURS
All are invited to meet the artists at the private view on Friday 31st January 6pm to 8pm
For more information contact Louise or Sue direct louiseheaton84@outlook.com
slindley3001@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram
@louiseheaton_art
@sue_lindley_musings
🔡 Latin classes at the Guild
Our Latin class returns in January to stimulate conversation and bring laughter into the classroom. Teacher, Liz makes every lesson interactive and entertaining.
Jump into our Beginners’ Group, and join a lovely group of friendly, like-minded Latin enthusiasts in their second term of Latin “ab initio” (from the beginning)
What current students say:
It has been such fun – thank you! More of the same, a lovely balance of learning and fun!I wouldn’t change anything. I appreciate how much preparation you do.I loved the course so much! I am definitely coming back. It was absolutely perfect. It was fun, amazing and brilliant. Nothing to improve.
Thanks a million.
Gratias tibi ago!
I have thoroughly enjoyed everything about the class and am looking forward to coming back next term.I have found it such fun with all the props, games, dress up, pictures, videos etc. It makes Latin easy to learn – so more as before, love it!
A wonderful, stimulating, laughter-filled course. Thank you
Can you help Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank?!
We are a grassroots Wilmslow based, totally volunteer powered registered charity. Each month we support 32 other charities and organisations whose clients live in hygiene poverty.
Are you an accountant or bookkeeper - retired or still working, could you spare a few hours each month to help Bare Necessities with our books? Our present financial trustee is stepping down so we need to find a replacement. This is rewarding, stimulating and we think worthwhile. We're all fully set up, transactions are low so not too onerous.
Requirement to produce quarterly financial report - income / expenditure and attend board meetings 4 times a year.
If you’d like to find out more please e mail wendy@bntoiletrybank.org
Wendy Hobson
Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank
Registered Charity No: 1193427
⭐ Free online reading group
Each week, The Reader brings people together at Shared Reading groups across the UK. These groups are free, and for everyone. At Shared Reading groups, a trained Reader Leader selects wonderful stories and poems to read aloud together.
On Thursday 19th December we have an online taster session to introduce you to the Reader with the view to establish a face to face group in the near future. Book through the Guild website, click the button below.
This meeting can be accessed via Microsoft Teams, Michael from the Reader will email you with the link before the meeting.
If you'd like to help start a new group please contact Michael at partnerships@thereader.org.uk
🎨 Art appreciation course.
Led by artist Ian Irvine, you'll enjoy ten lectures based around 100 portraits including Jan van Eyck, Otto Dix and Andy Warhol.
Commences January 10th 2025
