Kickstart 2025 with the Guildford Institute’s New Programme of Events and Activities

Published on: 5 Nov, 2024
Updated on: 6 Nov, 2024

The Guildford Institute has launched its latest programme packed full of courses, talks and events on offer from January to March 2025.

The Guildford Institute.

Experience the magic of cinema with its new afternoon film screenings. First up is the classic musical Singing in the Rain, complete with refreshments.

Enjoy an evening seeing Tristan Seume, one of the UK’s leading acoustic guitarists.

Be spoilt for choice with course subject favourites including art history, genealogy and philosophy.

Discover Rembrandt’s unique self portraits, jumpstart your genealogy journey, or contemplate the meaning of courage at a philosophy workshop.

The institute says: “The new year is the perfect opportunity to take time for your wellbeing.”

Start the week with Tai Chi, an energising moving meditation – choose from beginners tai chi or Qigong Energy Flow.

Unwind with a relaxing beginners yoga course or, for those with some experience, gentle yoga.

Get creative with a variety of art and crafts workshops, catering for complete beginners to those with more experience.

Take part in a welcoming watercolour taster workshop, learn how to paint an impressive abstract landscape, or create colourful crochet flowers.

Its popular talks programme continues – learn something new in just an hour! Discover the real Mr Selfridge, find out about the history of town criers and celebrate 100 years of the BBC.

The Guildford Institute’s manager, Amy Rice, said: “If you haven’t visited our unique building in Ward Street, the new year is the perfect time.

“Whether you’re looking to revisit a much-loved hobby, try something new, or meet like-minded people, we’ve created our programme for everyone. Booking on to an activity is also a great way to support our charity, which we need more than ever.”

Floating Universe by photographer Lena Bruce is the cover of the Guildford Institute’s new brochure.

Local photographer Lena Bruce is the Guildford Institute’s brochure cover artist, with her striking work Floating Universe. She is a landscape and seascape photographer inspired by the finer details of the natural world.

The Guildford Institute’s programme runs from January 6 to March 28. Advance booking for all paid activities is essential. View its brochure online via www.guildford-institute.org.uk or pick up a copy from the building.