Challenging Weather Conditions

There may be times when we have to close because of poor weather. If this is the case, we will always try to give as much notice as possible.

Please check here to see if the Guild has closed.


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 and Mental Health in the Workplace) please contacted us by email: info@guildlifelonglearning.org.


Spring Courses 2023-24

Guild courses and social activities commence again during the week beginning Tuesday 2 January 2024 and will continue until Thursday 28 March 2024.

The courses will pause for half-term from 19 February to 23 February 2024

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


Guild's Community Cafe

Our café is open weekdays from 10am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the delicious and affordable food.


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

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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).

Events at the Guild

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YOUR Local Care Community is CHAW

'Healthy Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow' @HealthyCHAW. Health is about more then healthcare. https://chawhealth.co.uk/

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Dementia Friendly Cafe

The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 1 May 2024, 13.30-15.00.

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Ways to donate

Term Dates

Autumn Term

4 September to 1 December 2023 (12 weeks)

Half-term holiday:

23 October to 27 October 2023

Spring Term

2 January to 28 March 2024 (12 weeks)

Half-term holiday:

19 February to 23 February 2024

Summer Term

15 April to 19 July 2024 (12 weeks)

Half-term holiday:

27 May to 31 May 2024

Bank holidays: 6 May, 27 May