Wilmslow Guild
Photograph: © Michael Wood
Principal's Welcome
The 2010/2011 season marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of Wilmslow Guild. The membership increases year by year and is now over 3000. I should like to take this opportunity to welcome old and new members, some of whom have been supporting the Guild over many years, others who are new to the type of liberal adult education which has traditionally taken place in this unique organisation and of which the Guild is justifiably proud.
With only four paid administrative staff, the Guild is run largely by volunteers who determine policy and deal with enrolment and office administration. The clubs, groups and societies also depend on volunteers to implement the planning and organisation of their programmes and activities; without them, the opportunities offered by the Guild would be severely curtailed. Members who volunteer their experience and expertise are welcomed.
The Guild currently receives no grant aid from national or local government and as such we are asking members who are UK tax payers to consider gift aiding their membership fees. Page 56 of the syllabus has further details, and they are also on the Enrolment page.
As an independent self-governing apolitical and non-sectarian organisation, we try to present a vibrant educational programme maintaining the Guild’s original aims as founded in 1926 which are:
"To provide a centre in which men and women may find opportunities for the enrichment of life through education, fellowship and co-operative effort for the welfare of the community."
I look forward to your support and wish you an enjoyable educational year with us.
John Spawton M.Ed
Principal
The Guild Syllabus 2010-11
The printed 2010-11 syllabus is available at the Guild front entrance, and at many local libraries.
Alternatively if you send a self addressed A5-sized envelope (to avoid the Post Office's "Large letter" surcharge), with two first class stamps on it, we will post a copy to you.
The Syllabus is also available for download directly from this site. Please click here for the Syllabus 2010-2011
The Guild Website
The Wilmslow Guild website has been updated ready for the Guild's 85th session which starts in September 2010.
The site gives you quick and easy access to all the latest news and current information about Wilmslow Guild and its activities.
Pointers…
- The What's New page links you to the latest changes on the site.
- Details about navigating around this site are given on the About this Site page.
- The Topic Index page gives quick access to many classes, lectures, dayschools, and events
- The Page Tags page allows you to navigate to pages that have been tagged with significant subject tags.
- You can also search for any text using our Search the Site page.
- See the Contact page for addresses and phone numbers. There's a Location Map here that shows how to reach us, and also maps for some of our other venues.
Volunteers at Guild Reception
Photograph: © Derek Altoft
Feedback
- We'd welcome your Comments and Feedback about the site.
New to the Guild?
Perhaps Wilmslow Guild is new to you?
- Do please also check out the Guild Notices page.
- See the Contact Us page if you want to get it touch.
- Details about most current Guild activities can be accessed through the Programme Links menu button and those beneath it.
Groups, Clubs and Societies
Don't miss the Groups, Clubs and Societies page with details about this flourishing aspect of the Guild's activities. Several of the thirteen Groups, Clubs and Societies have their own web sites:
- Wilmslow Guild Audio-Visual Group.
- Wilmslow Guild Bridge Club.
- The Guild Players.
- Wilmslow Guild Photographic Society also has a Wikidot site at WGPS Wikidot.
- Wilmslow Guild Walking Group.
- Wilmslow Guild Gardening Club.
- The new Wilmslow Guild Birdwatching Group site is now live.
A jewellery class in the Art Room
Photograph: © Derek Altoft
Guild Gallery
The Guild Gallery page gives early news about exhibitions and displays around the Guild.
Please Tell your Friends
Do please spread the word about our site to your friends and other Guild members.
The link for this site is:
wilmslowguild.wikidot.com
Note that this site address does not have the common "www." prefix.
Errors or Omissions
Wilmslow Guild can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given.
