Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 26 103
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October 19, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 104
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October 19, 2026 -Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 105
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October 19, 2026 -Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 106
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October 19, 2026 -Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 107
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 26 103
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, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 104
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 26 105
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 26 106
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 […]
Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 107
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, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -The Family in 17th and 18th Century Britain – History and Art – GI 26 136
The Family in 17th and 18th Century Britain – History and Art – GI 26 136
As society changed in 17th and 18th century Britain, the nuclear family evolved leading to more companionate marriages and new attitudes towards child rearing. The history of these changes will be richly illustrated with portraits reflecting family life. Artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds and Gainsborough along with others will be included.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -Drawing for Beginners and Improvers – GI 26 137
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October 21, 2026 -Tate Britain – 500 Years of British Art – T407
Drawing for Beginners and Improvers – GI 26 137
In this three-week course students will be introduced to basic drawing skills and techniques. You will learn to master observational drawing, shading, and use of your material. Suitable for complete beginners and those who have some experience of drawing. A materials list will be provided.
Tate Britain – 500 Years of British Art – T407
Founded in 1897, Tate Britain was established to celebrate and preserve British art and today remains one of the nation's leading cultural institutions. Frank has been a Lecturer and Guide at Tate Britain and Tate Modern since 2000. He will bring his vast knowledge to look at the wonderful works at Tate Britain. From the […]
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Ladies in Lavender – E133
Ladies in Lavender – E133
Ladies in Lavender follows two aging sisters in 1930s Cornwall whose quiet lives are upended when they rescue a shipwrecked young Polish violinist. As they help him recover, unspoken emotions, cultural differences, and village gossip test their bonds. With exquisite performances from Judi Dench and Maggie Smith and a graceful, reflective tone, it’s a tender […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Dan Whitehouse – WE005
Dan Whitehouse – WE005
GI Music Lounge DAN WHITEHOUSE ONLY LOVE TOUR Support - Jackie Conn Dan Whitehouse is an award-winning UK artist living between Tokyo and Wolverhampton - a singer-songwriter, composer, producer and spoken-word performer. “I write folk songs, but not folk music,” he says. Born in the industrial heart of the Black Country, his music is rooted […]
Sunday, October 25, 2026
No events on this day.