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Seven Year Itch: Film Screening – E106

27/03/2026
Mar 27 Friday
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An Audience with Peter Gordon – E105

18/03/2026
Mar 18 Wednesday
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Talks


Berlin – The City of the 20th Century – T382

04/03/2026
Mar 4 Wednesday
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(Almost) Death in Paradise – T380

18/02/2026
Feb 18 Wednesday
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The Nation’s Favourite Artwork: An Insight – T379

11/02/2026
Feb 11 Wednesday
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Meet Me In St Louis: Film Screening – E102

07/01/2026
Jan 7 Wednesday
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Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market – V124

01/12/2025
Dec 1 Monday
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Sidney Sime – Renowned Theatrical Caricaturist – T372

26/11/2025
Nov 26 Wednesday
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Fundraising Quiz Night – E100

21/11/2025
Nov 21 Friday
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Pop on the Box – T371

19/11/2025
Nov 19 Wednesday
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Film Screening : Casablanca – E099a

24/10/2025
Oct 24 Friday
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Vincent van Gogh: The Final Years – GI 25 105

27/09/2025
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After more than five years as our Chair, Brian Cre After more than five years as our Chair, Brian Creese will be stepping down from the Board of Trustees at the end of the month. 

During this time, we have faced some considerable challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic and the loss of our tenant, The Royal Bank of Scotland, on the ground-floor of our building after more than 58 years in occupation.

It has only been with hard work, creativity and a calm approach that we’ve been able to positively navigate these challenges, all under the leadership of Brian. On behalf of everyone at the GI, we’d like to extend a special thank you to Brian for the huge impact he’s had on our charity and the significant amount of time he’s dedicated. 🙏 We’re delighted that Brian will continue to help organise and run our popular GI Music Lounge nights! 

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We’re pleased to announce that Sallie Barker MBE will be taking on the role of Chair in January.

Sallie worked in sport for over 30 years, including at GB Sports Council and Sport England for 12 years before joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance, where she was the Head of Operations. She has a particular interest in promoting women and girls in sport, and for her services to sport, was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours List. 

Sallie retired in 2015 and is now able to use her time on her passion – volunteering and working for her community. She has taken on a number of national and local roles and is currently Chair of British Blind Sport, Finance and Governance Director of World Lacrosse, Member of Wanborough Barn Management Committee and on the board of Guildford Dementia Hub. Sallie is a Guildford Borough Councillor and was Mayor in 2024-5, meaning she’s very familiar with the GI! 

We hope you will join us in giving Sallie a warm welcome. 👋

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@suntousussomusic and his kora got Guildford danci @suntousussomusic and his kora got Guildford dancing at our latest GI Music Lounge. 🎶 

Thank you to Suntou for joining us! Don't miss out on our next live event for another memorable evening of music. We have an exciting early 2026 line-up! 

✨️ Head to the link in bio or visit guildford-institute.org.uk to see what's on ✨️

#guildford #surrey #suntoususso #gimusiclounge #livemusic
We had a cracker of a show with @ianshawjazz at ou We had a cracker of a show with @ianshawjazz at our GI Music Lounge, who got everyone into the festive spirit! 👏🎄 Funny, witty, moving and entertaining – what more could you want? 

This Friday, we’re excited to welcome the superb @suntousussomusic to the Music Lounge – our last performance of 2025! Get your tickets before they sell out. 

✨ Head to the link in bio or visit guildford-institute.org.uk ✨

#guildford #surrey #gimusiclounge #musiclounge #livemusic #musicevent #liveeperformance  #musicnight #saturdaynight #weekendmusic #ianshaw #suntoususso #whatson #december #charity #smallcharity #communityhub #artseducationcommunity
What's your favourite festive scent? 🎄 Here are What's your favourite festive scent? 🎄 Here are some of our top picks! 

If you love seasonal scents, step into the spirit of Christmas at our Festive Scents workshop on 11 December. From cinnamon, clove, sweet orange and pine, learn how to blend them into candles, sprays and more! 🕯💫

✨️ Visit guildford-institute.org.uk to discover more or head to the link in bio. ✨️

#guildford #surrey #festivescents #christmasscents #festivescentsworkshop #essentialoils #christmas #christmasworkshop #festiveworkshop #festiveseason #festiveevent #christmasevent #christmas2025 #adulteducation #charity #smallcharity #communityhub #artseducationcommunity

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