7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 26 103
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December 7, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 104
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December 7, 2026 -Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 105
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December 7, 2026 -Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 106
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December 7, 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 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 -Christmas in Art – GI 26 158
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December 8, 2026 -Game of Pairs: Battle Lines (also online) – GI 26 159
Christmas in Art – GI 26 158
From the Roman period until today, images of the Nativity have featured in Western Art. We shall trace the changes in religious depictions, and representations of the Holy Family, arriving at the more secular images of today. This is a reworked version of last year's lecture.
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£17.00 – £19.50
Game of Pairs: Battle Lines (also online) – GI 26 159
Painted over 500 years apart, Picasso and Uccello both turn to the subject of war in large scale paintings. Coming out of very different societies and circumstances, their attitudes to war and how to make a painting are equally contrasting and result in a fascinating comparison.
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£17.00 – £19.50
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 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, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 -Member & Volunteer Christmas Reception – E137
Member & Volunteer Christmas Reception – E137
Join Institute staff, trustees and volunteers for a social event to celebrate the festive season. Enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies, with Christmas music playing as the perfect accompaniment! Don't forget members get 10% off in V Café on Thursdays
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£8.00
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
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, December 12, 2026
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Sunday, December 13, 2026
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