Spring Term 2010

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when
you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want,
but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”

Mark Twain

It's hard to believe that ten years have passed since the overriding concern was whether the millennium bug would throw the entire Western world into chaos! The "noughties" have been challenging here on Ward Street, but we are delighted that the Institute has re-established itself so well as a fully independent educational charity.

Our courses continue to go from strength to strength, and we are sure that you will find something you want in this spring's programme.

This term we are once again pleased to introduce several new tutors: Vickie Andrew whom some of you may have met at her Remembrance Day talk on the Somme, Judith Carmel-Arthur whose courses on historic palaces and stately homes will present social, historical and cultural themes and Jenny Frendo who will focus on important historical events in London's history.

We have also planned various courses and activities to celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March, so please look out for these.

The teaching accommodation at the Guildford Institute is located mainly on the second floor of the building, which has no lift at present, and may therefore be unsuitable for physically disabled people. We are, however, expecting a stair lift to be installed up to the first floor in the very near future.

The Beano Vegetarian Restaurant will also be serving teas, coffees and delicious home-made cakes and lunches throughout the term as usual. We know from your feedback that this completes the package for you when you attend courses here at the Institute!

Please enrol for courses at least two weeks before the start date. It is at this stage that course numbers are reviewed for viability.

Concessions are available to the over-60s, those on benefits and to Guildford Institute members.

Click here to see a Google map of our location in central Guildford.