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What Is Going On?!! 📚 Although our wonderful hist What Is Going On?!! 📚 Although our wonderful historic library is closed until Thursday 3 September, there’s certainly no rest for our brilliant library volunteers! Behind the scenes, they’ve been busy moving books, overseeing maintenance, tidying, organising and making sure everything is ready to welcome you back. A huge, heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers for giving so generously of their time, energy and enthusiasm. Our library simply wouldn’t be the same without you! 👏 With only a limited number of independent libraries remaining across the UK, we’re incredibly proud of our library and the wonderful service it provides to our community. So, when we reopen in September, come and visit! Pick up a library card, browse the shelves and discover some beautiful books just waiting to be read. 🔎 Want to plan your next read? Take a peek at our library catalogue- link in bio. 🏛️ Curious about our library’s fascinating history or our opening times? Find out more - link in bio. We can’t wait to welcome you back! Our library really is a treasure, and we think you’ll love it. 💛 #IndependentLibrary #Libraries #GuildfordLibrary #LibraryVolunteers #SupportYourLibrary #GuildfordReadingCommunity #GuildfordLocalHistory #Books #BookLovers #Community
🎷 AN EVENING OF JAZZ, GREAT SONGS & SERIOUS TALENT 🎷 AN EVENING OF JAZZ, GREAT SONGS & SERIOUS TALENT! 🎶 Bringing You Closer to Live Music… 📍 The GI Music Lounge, The Guildford Institute 📅 Saturday 12 September Love Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and the Great American Songbook? Then this one’s for you!!! 🎤 Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet 🎷 Special Guest: Duncan Lamont Jr. Duncan is an acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger who has performed with the BBC Big Band, in West End productions and on film soundtracks. And there’s a fantastic Sinatra connection… ✨ His late father, Duncan Lamont Sr., played saxophone with Frank Sinatra, as well as Benny Goodman and Count Basie. Joining Vic and Duncan are an exceptional line-up of musicians: 🎹 Andy Sturmey – piano 🎻 Joe Yeadon – double bass 🥁 Robin Lowrey – drums Expect swinging classics, great musicianship and a wonderful night of live jazz in our intimate GI Music Lounge. 🎶 🕖 Doors & bar: 7pm 🎶 Music: 7.30–10pm 🎟️ Just £15! 📍 The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford 🎟️ BOOK NOW: Just click the link in our bio. Bring a friend. Treat yourself. Come and enjoy some brilliant live music and enjoy a great night out! #Guildford #LiveJazz #JazzNight #LiveMusic #SurreyEvents #GuildfordEvents #VicCracknell #DuncanLamontJr #GreatAmericanSongbook #GIMusicLounge #TheGuildfordInstitute
Learning Something New Get creative at The GI thi Learning Something New Get creative at The GI this September Fancy doing something a little different this September? Come and discover your creative side at The GI! We’d love to see you explore something new. Our beautiful historic building is the perfect setting to step away from the everyday, try something different and spend a few enjoyable hours making, experimenting and learning alongside others. Our workshops are friendly, practical and sociable - a chance to learn a new skill and enjoy some proper creative time. You’ll love it! ✨ This September, why not try: Simple Tapestry Weaving- 4 September Learn the basics of this wonderfully tactile craft and create something to take home with you. A one-day workshop Exploring Ink and Bleach - 7 September Get experimental with colour, texture and mark-making and see where your creativity takes you, Art for Relaxation: Drawing Nature- 8 September Slow down, take inspiration from nature and enjoy some mindful drawing time in a relaxed setting. 👉 Book your place by clicking the link in our bio. You don’t need to be an artist or an expert just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go! Fancy joining us? Choose your workshop, book your place and make a little time for creativity this September. 💛 #TheGuildfordInstitute #TheGI #GetCreative #Guildford #GuildfordEvents #CreativeWorkshops #ArtWorkshops #CraftWorkshops #TrySomethingNew #SeptemberAtTheGI
💛 Creating a Place Where Everyone Belongs, Learns 💛 Creating a Place Where Everyone Belongs, Learns and Connects What happens when you bring people, interesting ideas, culture, creativity and conversation all together? The GI!!! You might come for an event… and end up staying for the conversation. You might come to learn something new… and leave with a new interest! You might come for your wellbeing… or simply because you fancy getting out and doing something different. From culture and learning to wellbeing and community, there’s always something going on- and people are at the heart of it all. ❤️ So whether you’re a familiar face, a first-time visitor, or somewhere in between… Come in, join in, have a look around. You never know what you might discover. 😊 Something for everyone. We are always your GI. Find us on Ward Street, in central Guildford. Pop in and say hello- you’d be very welcome! 👋 Want to find out more? Take a look at our website 👇 Click the link in our bio. #Guildford #GuildfordInstitute #TheGI #GuildfordCommunity #SomethingForEveryone #Culture #Creativity #Learning #Wellbeing #Community #GuildfordLife

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