Guild Events and Day Schools

If you are interested in trying a new art class, this free taster session is for you.  In this class, we discover different drawing and painting techniques by looking at and practically responding to work already achieved by other artists.Sabine will bring choices for painting techniques (working with acrylics/oils or watercolours)...

If you are interested in trying a new art class, this free taster session is for you.  In this class, we discover different drawing and painting techniques by looking at and practically responding to work already achieved by other artists.Sabine will bring choices for painting techniques (working with acrylics/oils or watercolours) and drawing techniques to the learner group that fall into...

Bodnant is a well known garden which has something to offer all year round but is particularly lovely in spring.  It covers around 80 acres with quite a lot of new areas that have been restored and opened up over the last few years.The coach will leave from the Hickory...

Bodnant is a well known garden which has something to offer all year round but is particularly lovely in spring.  It covers around 80 acres with quite a lot of new areas that have been restored and opened up over the last few years.The coach will leave from the Hickory Smokehouse on Altrincham Road at 9.30 am and return from...

We're offering 2-hours of free tuition with Ruth to kick start your sewing journey. You can expect expert tuition, easy to follow instruction, a friendly class and cafe/parking on site.Let us know you'd like to try for free, 18 May or 25 May

Total body toning with Maria is a high rep endurance strength workout targeting the whole body.  The routine alternates groups of lower and upper body exercises and ends with a core section.This class is suitable for everybody as Maria can adapt all exercises to suit the individual. Maria has taught...

Total body toning with Maria is a high rep endurance strength workout targeting the whole body.  The routine alternates groups of lower and upper body exercises and ends with a core section.This class is suitable for everybody as Maria can adapt all exercises to suit the individual. Maria has taught this class in a range of settings for a variety...

Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned...

Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of our...

The study of fossils or Palaeontology, is a vital part of any reconstruction of past environments, or palaeoenvironments. It allows us to obtain a glimpse of life in the past over millions of years and also allows us to understand the whole process of evolution.The one day course will investigate...

The study of fossils or Palaeontology, is a vital part of any reconstruction of past environments, or palaeoenvironments. It allows us to obtain a glimpse of life in the past over millions of years and also allows us to understand the whole process of evolution.The one day course will investigate how fossils are formed and how they are classified into...

An old walled garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis through fruit trees.  An arch leads to a formal lawn surrounded by natural woodland, shrub borders and specimen trees with contrasting foliage.  Woodland walks and dell.  Natural looking stream, wildlife ponds.The Ridges, Chorley – Mr and Mrs...

An old walled garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis through fruit trees.  An arch leads to a formal lawn surrounded by natural woodland, shrub borders and specimen trees with contrasting foliage.  Woodland walks and dell.  Natural looking stream, wildlife ponds.The Ridges, Chorley – Mr and Mrs J BarlowThe unique and quirky garden at Mill Barn is...

Last December, we held our first international evening, which was designed to bring all learners from all the language classes the Guild for Lifelong Learning offers to celebrate their learning, but also to use their acquired language skills in a social setting.Around 70 students joined the event, which filled the Community...

Last December, we held our first international evening, which was designed to bring all learners from all the language classes the Guild for Lifelong Learning offers to celebrate their learning, but also to use their acquired language skills in a social setting.Around 70 students joined the event, which filled the Community Café with lots of conversations in a range of languages,...

This set of four day schools, the equivalent of a ten week course (so that you enrol for all four of them), is an intensive introduction to planning, writing, editing and sharing a long piece of fiction, up to novel length. You will learn all the techniques needed to get started on your story, and you should end the course...

This retreat offers an experiential day of relaxation with like- minded people. You can step out of a busy life and enjoy a mindful day. During the day you will be invited to try out some core practices and techniques from Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity and Positive Phsychology and learn how they can help...

A Day Of Calm

Jul 15, 2023

This retreat offers an experiential day of relaxation with like- minded people. You can step out of a busy life and enjoy a mindful day. During the day you will be invited to try out some core practices and techniques from Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity and Positive Phsychology and learn how they can help us to cultivate a more mindful, positive live style.Who is...

A day to explore jewellery making techniques.  You will have opportunity to explore an array of tools to create jewellery of your design.  All tools are provided and bullion will be available on the day to purchase via contactless payment.Sunday 16 JulyPlease feel free to DM Hannah with any queries...

A day to explore jewellery making techniques.  You will have opportunity to explore an array of tools to create jewellery of your design.  All tools are provided and bullion will be available on the day to purchase via contactless payment.Sunday 16 JulyPlease feel free to DM Hannah with any queries - hannah.e.webb@hotmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook

IntroductionGenerally speaking, family historians love nothing better than to explore graveyards and burial grounds in the hopes of finding that elusive family grave. Often, we make a note of  any inscriptions found, and hurry away to record the data in our files. However, there is so much more to the records and commemoration of death than this. On this course,...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on...

This class is particularly suitable for novices to see if you would like to start your jewellery making journey. You are also welcome to attend to work on your skills and a particular project. You will be introduced to the workshop, advised on working in a safe manner and work on a fusion of set projects and your own designs. The...