Week of Events
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 031
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July 6, 2026 -Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 032
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July 6, 2026 -Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 033
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July 6, 2026 -Foundations of Judaism and Christianity – GI 26 060
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July 6, 2026 -Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 034
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 031
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Continuing through Part 3, experienced tutor Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing […]
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 032
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. For those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of the movements and explores related forms such as 24, 48 and sword. Students […]
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 033
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Tai Chi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial for health and balance. The cultivation of Chi (Qi) – the flow of energy – enables meditation through mindful movement of the body. Suitable […]
Foundations of Judaism and Christianity – GI 26 060
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 […]
Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 034
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, tutor Devdan will introduce Yang Style Tai Chi concentrating on short forms; a series of continuous, flowing movements which are performed slowly and gracefully. The forms are learnt gradually, posture […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -London’s Museums and Art Galleries: History and Architecture – GI 26 068
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July 7, 2026 -Francis Bacon: A Gilded Gutted Life (also Online) – GI 26 069
London’s Museums and Art Galleries: History and Architecture – GI 26 068
The British Museum opened in 1759. The Design Museum moved to South Kensington in 1857, later becoming the V&A in increasingly splendid buildings. London’s art galleries arrived more slowly; Dulwich in 1811; a National Gallery only in 1824. Even Belgium had a modern art museum before London had the Tate! Discover London’s key museums and […]
Francis Bacon: A Gilded Gutted Life (also Online) – GI 26 069
A unique voice in 20th century art – unmistakable and inimitable. From youth to death, he went his own way in life and art – and was happy to take the consequences. We look at the relationship of life, friends and art – how they came together in the melting pot of his mind and […]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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July 8, 2026 -Line and Wash Continued – GI 26 070
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July 8, 2026 -Enid Blyton 1897–1968 – T395
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 […]
Line and Wash Continued – GI 26 070
Line and wash is a fast and efficient technique – ideal for sketchbook and outdoor painting. In this course, experienced tutor Songül will demonstrate this fun technique, which will enable you to use pen and watercolour application selectively to capture your chosen subject. Some drawing and watercolour experience required. A list of materials and equipment […]
Enid Blyton 1897–1968 – T395
‘The most prolific, successful yet controversial children’s writer of all time’ – one summary of this extraordinary woman. Just as Disney effectively defined American family values, Blyton helped create the image of the ideal British childhood, whether she was writing about children or stories for children. Somehow this makes her private family life all the […]
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Interior Design: Lighting – The Mix of Old and New – GI 26 071
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July 9, 2026 -French Conversation – GI 26 020
Interior Design: Lighting – The Mix of Old and New – GI 26 071
Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. Technology has made the subject of lighting difficult to comprehend. The morning lecture simplifies the combination of traditional and contemporary, to give the very best effect. After lunch the workshop will demonstrate how easy it is to think through ideas, using a template plan, and illustrates how to mark […]
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 […]
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -What Did You Do in the Great War, Mummy? (also Online) – GI 26 065
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July 10, 2026 -Tracing Lives Through the Great War – Revisited (also Online) – GI 26 066
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July 10, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
What Did You Do in the Great War, Mummy? (also Online) – GI 26 065
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 […]
Tracing Lives Through the Great War – Revisited (also Online) – GI 26 066
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 […]
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, July 11, 2026
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Sunday, July 12, 2026
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