7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, November 30, 2026
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November 30, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 26 103
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November 30, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 104
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November 30, 2026 -Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 105
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November 30, 2026 -Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 106
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November 30, 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, December 1, 2026
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 -Lushington Family of Cobham and Ockham – T412
Lushington Family of Cobham and Ockham – T412
The introduction of British designer and artist Edward Burne-Jones to painter and poet Dante Gabriel Rosetti by Vernon Lushington of Cobham helped to lead the second phase of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement. Dr David Taylor, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Chairman of the Surrey History Trust, is a well-known historian, writer, and […]
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£7.00
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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December 3, 2026 -Piano in Jazz: The Blue Note Sound – GI 26 154
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December 3, 2026 -Glow Wild at Kew Wakehurst – V130a
Piano in Jazz: The Blue Note Sound – GI 26 154
Join guitarist Nicolas Meier and pianist Alex Hutton to enjoy an engaging afternoon of period jazz standards. Together, they will perform and explain ‘Blue Note’ sound, examining the style, albums, compositions, distinctive sound, and techniques that shaped this iconic 1950s and 1960s jazz tradition.
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£21.25 – £24.25
Glow Wild at Kew Wakehurst – V130a
Travel by coach for a magical winter afternoon and evening at Glow Wild, the spectacular illuminated trail at Wakehurst. Arriving in the late afternoon, you'll have time to experience the transformation from dusk to darkness as enchanting light installations bring the gardens and woodland landscapes to life. Wander along the beautifully lit trail, discover stunning […]
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£42.00 – £44.00
Friday, December 4, 2026
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December 4, 2026 -Air Dry Clay Christmas Decorations – GI 26 156
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December 4, 2026 -Unpicking the Nativity Through a Historian’s Lens (also online) – GI 26 155
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December 4, 2026 -Ian Shaw’s Early Xmas Caper – WE008
Air Dry Clay Christmas Decorations – GI 26 156
Join local artist Kate for some festive fun! Using air dry clay, you will learn several different ways to make your own Christmas decorations to keep, or to gift to friends and family. Please bring an empty shoebox (or similar) to take your creations home in. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please dress […]
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£32.50 – £35.50
Unpicking the Nativity Through a Historian’s Lens (also online) – GI 26 155
What can historians actually know about the Nativity stories, how those accounts were formed, and how later tradition shaped what Christmas came to mean? Using historical methods, textual analysis, and cultural context, the workshop separates evidence from interpretation while respecting the significance of the story in religious and cultural history.
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£25.50 – £28.50
Ian Shaw’s Early Xmas Caper – WE008
GI Music Lounge Jazz singer and entertainer Ian Shaw returns to the Guildford Institute for his inimitable one-man powerhouse show to explore the joys, tears and sheer horror of the festive season. Join this mischievous artist for a cracker of a show, after yet another right old figgy pud of a year. Expect seasonal songs and razor-sharp comedy. Ian […]
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£22.00
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 -Unpacking Art: Colours of the Côte d’Azur (also online) – GI 26 157
Unpacking Art: Colours of the Côte d’Azur (also online) – GI 26 157
Brighten your December with splashes of dazzling azure and sapphire blue in this illustrated talk guiding you through the Royal Academy’s sparkling Painting the Riviera exhibition (ending 31 January). Discover art by Monet, Matisse, Braque and many others, all inspired by the spectacular natural light in this sun-kissed region that still fascinates and draws us […]
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£17.00 – £19.50
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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