7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
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 […]
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Creative Writing Workshop – GI 26 007
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June 9, 2026 -Leonardo: Drawing Thoughts (also Online) – GI 26 053
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June 9, 2026 -Comets: Icy Remnants of Creation – A Science Perspective (also online) – GI 26 054
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June 9, 2026 -Italian for Improvers – Term 3 – GI 26 009
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 26 007
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 […]
Leonardo: Drawing Thoughts (also Online) – GI 26 053
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
Comets: Icy Remnants of Creation – A Science Perspective (also online) – GI 26 054
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
Italian for Improvers – Term 3 – GI 26 009
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 […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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 […]
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -French Conversation – GI 26 020
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June 11, 2026 -Two Great Religions of India – GI 26 055
French Conversation – GI 26 020
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 […]
Two Great Religions of India – GI 26 055
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
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Member Coffee Morning & Library Archive Showcase – E118
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June 12, 2026 -Drawing and Painting People and Animals – GI 26 056
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June 12, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
Member Coffee Morning & Library Archive Showcase – E118
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 […]
Free
Drawing and Painting People and Animals – GI 26 056
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
Stitch & Sip
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 […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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