Welcome to the Guild

The Guild offers a broad curriculum of adult education. Our community learning courses and social activities can be booked through this website. If you are interested in commercial training (bespoke training courses and accredited courses such as Emergency First Aid at Work, Mental Health in the Workplace and Child and Young Persons Mental Wellbeing) please contact us.

Enrolments for 2025-26

Enrolments are now open for all activities commencing Monday 8th September to July 17th 2026

Full term dates are listed at the bottom of this page in the pink tab.

Thank you

We've been awarded The National Lottery community funding to strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. Thank you for recognising the value in our #lifelonglearning courses #itstartswithcommunity.

Community Spotlight: A massive thank you to Wilmslow Town Council for their steadfast commitment to tackling social isolation. Their generous funding for the Guild’s Christmas Day lunch provides more than just a meal—it provides a sense of belonging for those who would otherwise be alone. #CommunitySupport #Wilmslow

Guild's Cafe and Gallery@TheGuild

Our café and art space is open weekdays in term time from 10am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the delicious and affordable food. The art space is specifically designed to display and celebrate the work of Guild’s students. It is also available to book for solo and group shows.

Severe Weather Arrangements

If severe weather has taken place overnight and the Guild is to be closed for the day, a decision will be taken very early in the morning. Information will be posted on this website by 8.00am and regularly updated throughout the day. If no information is published here, you should assume that the Guild will operate as normal.

An easy way to donate

Raising money to provide lifelong learning opportunities throughout Cheshire East. See our news page to scan the QR code

We provide friendly and enjoyable learning opportunities with the aim of improving the wellbeing of the community, encouraging active citizenship and reducing social isolation. The Guild for Lifelong Learning is a charitable educational institution

Charity Registration No. 1151387

The Guild for Lifelong Learning’s purpose is to provide lifelong learning opportunities through adult community education and social activities for the welfare of the whole community.

Based in East Cheshire, we embrace lifelong learning and promote the advancement of education within the heart of our community by delivering high-quality adult education courses and social activities.

We provide friendly and enjoyable learning opportunities with the aim of improving the wellbeing of the community, encouraging active citizenship and reducing social isolation.

The Guild for Lifelong Learning is a charitable educational institution, registered charity (1151387) and ltd (08331345).