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Western philosophy is divided into three great periods: Ancient; Medieval; Modern. This course is an introduction to some of the key elements in the thought of some of the most influential philosophers of the Medieval period. We will consider to begin Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Duns Scotus. It then considers al Kindi, al Farabi, ibn […] |
2 events,
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. Writing forms covered include novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, shaping stories, creating characters, and guidelines on getting published. With an emphasis on individual development, there will be reading and discussion of your work in a […] 
This course is aimed at students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and are looking to improve their skills. The course will enable participants to feel comfortable conducting informal conversations about general topics as well as starting to look at reading longer comprehension texts. Discussions of grammar will involve looking at expressing […] |
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Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
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It’s often thought that moths are the drab creatures that eat carpets and clothes – this couldn’t be further from the truth! Moths are the hidden pollinator night shift, and we have a fascinating range of them (over 800 of the larger species) right here on our doorstep – many of them with amazing stories […]
£7.00
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Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]
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Tired of drinking the same white or rosé wine during the warmer months? Want to discover some wonderful wines that can pair perfectly with light summer salads and strawberry desserts? Then come join us for a tasting of six wines led by wine teacher Charlie, who will show you how to pair wines like a […]
£46.25 – £48.50
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To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, join Kate for this fun, experimental workshop. Explore colours and mark making without any pressure to ‘get it right’. Evening session also available. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please dress for potential mess.
£29.25 – £32.25
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To mark the anniversary of 50 years since the death of Agatha Christie we invite you to join us for a classic movie from this great writer. Miss Marple is called upon to solve the mystery of a murder on a train witnessed by her friend and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. Enjoy […]
£7.00 – £8.00
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Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, join Kate for this fun, experimental workshop. Explore colours and mark making without any pressure to ‘get it right’. Afternoon session also available. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please dress for potential mess.
£29.25 – £32.25
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Western philosophy is divided into three great periods: Ancient; Medieval; Modern. This course is an introduction to some of the key elements in the thought of some of the most influential philosophers of the Medieval period. We will consider to begin Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Duns Scotus. It then considers al Kindi, al Farabi, ibn […] |
4 events,
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. Writing forms covered include novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, shaping stories, creating characters, and guidelines on getting published. With an emphasis on individual development, there will be reading and discussion of your work in a […]
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Often cited as the epitome of wide-ranging genius, Leonardo da Vinci was fascinated by many aspects of the world around him. The beautiful, the ugly, the unique, water, flight, and the human body were just some of his obsessions. Drawing was central to this singular mind. He used it to observe, understand and develop the […]
£16.25 – £18.50
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Comets, ‘long-haired stars’, have both fascinated and horrified us since ancient times. Astronomical observations from Earth, and more recently data from deep space missions, have revealed much about their nature and origin, which in turn has given us important information about the formation of the solar system. Are comets harbingers of doom – or did […]
£24.25 – £27.25
This course is aimed at students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and are looking to improve their skills. The course will enable participants to feel comfortable conducting informal conversations about general topics as well as starting to look at reading longer comprehension texts. Discussions of grammar will involve looking at expressing […] |
1 event,
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […] |
2 events,
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Religion has played a highly important part in the lives of human beings. This course is an introduction to the foundations of two great religions of India: Hinduism and Buddhism. It considers their origins and early historical development, their key texts and beliefs and some of their key practices, […]
£152.75 – £169.75
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Join fellow members in the Institute’s historic library for complimentary tea, coffee and cake and a chance to chat and get to know each other. Then enjoy a short talk from library volunteer Julian Morgan who will highlight the archive left to us by Guilfordian, local historian and author Stan Newman. Offering a treasure chest […]
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People and animals enliven landscape paintings and are interesting subjects in their own right. Gain practice and confidence in representing them in this friendly course. You will work from photographs and 3D models and learn to add figures to scenes. Your choice of medium. Suitable for beginners and improvers. A materials list will be […]
£40.25 – £45.75
Come along to our informal community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […] |
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Western philosophy is divided into three great periods: Ancient; Medieval; Modern. This course is an introduction to some of the key elements in the thought of some of the most influential philosophers of the Medieval period. We will consider to begin Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Duns Scotus. It then considers al Kindi, al Farabi, ibn […] |
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Together guitarist Nicolas Meier and trumpeter Tom Wild will look at many different famous trumpet players in jazz including Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and more. They will take you on a lovely musical journey, choosing some of the best Jazz Standards. Expect a lively and entertaining afternoon with the beautiful sound […]
£20.25 – £23.00
This course is aimed at students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and are looking to improve their skills. The course will enable participants to feel comfortable conducting informal conversations about general topics as well as starting to look at reading longer comprehension texts. Discussions of grammar will involve looking at expressing […] |
3 events,
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. Over the course of three weeks, you will practise more washes and learn further techniques with watercolour and improve your understanding of this wonderful medium. This is a follow-up to the April 2026 course Watercolour Painting for Beginners Continued, but anyone who has completed a beginner’s course is welcome. […]
£72.50 – £82.00
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Actor David Barry became famous as lay-about student Frankie Abbott in the sitcom Please Sir! (1968–71), starring John Alderton, and its follow-up series The Fenn Street Gang (1971–73). David tells anecdotes of working as a child actor, and touring Europe with Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, where he witnessed moments of outrageous behaviour. Enjoy some […]
£7.00
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Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. How do you pull your ideas together to give a unique decorative style to your home? The morning lecture will explain how the professionals set about this task followed by an afternoon workshop where you’ll create a Style Board using samples and images from magazines, in a practical ‘hands […]
£53.25 – £59.50
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]
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15th Century Florence was the centre of the early Italian Renaissance. At its head were the Medicis who were patrons to both artists and sculptors, who were to produce the beautiful works of the period. We shall Study Donatello, Masaccio and the Young Michelangelo amongst others.
£24.25 – £27.25
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GI Music Lounge Craig Sutton, the Flamenco Thief, plays Spanish acoustic guitar with a loop pedal to blend modern rhythms with time-honored Flamenco techniques. Western, Eastern and African rhythms have allowed him to connect and build long lasting friendships with people all over the world. He has entertained crowds in Turkish parks, German kitchens, Serbian […]
£15.00
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Religion has played a highly important part in the lives of human beings. This course is an introduction to the foundations of two great religions of the Middle East: Judaism and Christianity. It considers their origins and early historical development, their key texts and beliefs and some of their key practices, as well as their […]
£114.50 – £127.25
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Emily Dickinson is described as one of America’s greatest and most original poets of all time. In this session we will look at her poems and discuss what makes them so special. Copies of the poems will be provided. Just bring along your curiosity!
£20.25 – £23.00
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Explore London’s ecclesiastical heritage in this illustrated course. We will study four cathedrals: Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s, Southwark, and Westminster (RC) and selected parish churches and chapels. They include medieval survivals, Wren’s post-fire re-building and show-piece Gothic revival churches like All Saints, Margaret Street. Learn how London’s churches have adapted to social and population change.
£40.25 – £45.75
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We look at ‘still lifes’ everyday – around the house, in a café, a park. Do you really notice them? Do you take time arranging objects on a table, a window sill, a shelf? If so, you’re thinking about still life. So, don’t just think about it, come along and join a group of fascinating […]
£16.25 – £18.50
This course is aimed at students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and are looking to improve their skills. The course will enable participants to feel comfortable conducting informal conversations about general topics as well as starting to look at reading longer comprehension texts. Discussions of grammar will involve looking at expressing […] |
2 events,
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
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Stewart draws on the wealth of humorous stories and historic speeches by the man voted ‘People’s Greatest Briton’ in a BBC poll in 2002. Stewart informs and entertains dressed and speaking as the wartime prime minister. You will be taken on an illustrated journey complete with some special props. Stewart is a member of the […]
£7.00
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Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. Successful interiors rely on superb finishes and colours, that fit your budget and emulate your personal style. The morning lecture will look at fabrics, wallcoverings, paint, and furniture establishing how simple ideas, mixed with unique statements, can create a winning formula. The afternoon workshop will allow you to build […]
£53.25 – £59.50
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […] |
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Due to extreme weather conditions affecting their facilities, Eltham Palace will be closed on Friday 26 June. Sadly the visit is therefore postponed. Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, in the 1930s Eltham Palace was transformed by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival […]
£36.50 – £54.00
Step back into World War I through the eyes of the women who lived it! From rationing and munitions work to letters home and daring acts on the home front, discover the stories your ancestors never told. Packed with diaries, photos, and family tales, this course reveals courage, humour, and daily life behind the war’s […]
£54.50 – £61.75
Explore World War I through the lives of your ancestors. Examine military records, letters, diaries, and photographs to uncover personal experiences on the front lines and the home front. Investigate the impact of war on families, health, work, and migration. Connect individual stories to wider historical events, revealing resilience, sacrifice, and everyday life amid global […]
£72.50 – £82.00
Come along to our informal community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […] |
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Antibiotics are life-savers and have an interesting history dating back to the ancient Egyptians. This talk describes their history, with an emphasis on penicillin and how it works. Peter is a retired Biochemist and an experienced. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to […]
£7.00
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Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]
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Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. Using space effectively and ergonomically, while keeping flexibility and beauty, takes skill. In the morning lecture Debby will take you through the most important considerations and options to ensure practical layouts. The afternoon workshop will guide you to experiment and evolve different layouts, to a floor plan, with a […]
£53.25 – £59.50
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Another chance to join us for an evening of fun, laughter and fundraising to support the work of the Guildford Institute. Gather your friends and make up your own team (max. 6) or come solo and join forces with others for a chance to win a £100 cash prize. Test your knowledge with some light-hearted […]
£12.00
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Step back into World War I through the eyes of the women who lived it! From rationing and munitions work to letters home and daring acts on the home front, discover the stories your ancestors never told. Packed with diaries, photos, and family tales, this course reveals courage, humour, and daily life behind the war’s […]
Explore World War I through the lives of your ancestors. Examine military records, letters, diaries, and photographs to uncover personal experiences on the front lines and the home front. Investigate the impact of war on families, health, work, and migration. Connect individual stories to wider historical events, revealing resilience, sacrifice, and everyday life amid global […] |
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