The Institute is based at Masons House, Valley Drive, NW9 9NG
and has been a very valuable education resource in Fryent,
Fay writes:
"I am delighted to confirm that our lovely 107 year old
Institute has been rescued from the attempts by the previous management to
close it down. Staff will shortly be planning the range of courses to be
offered in September which will include not only constantly popular subjects
like sculpture and pottery but many new ones to tempt the vibrant community in
our new location. The Institute, since it was founded by Dame Henrietta
Barnett, has always provided opportunities for students of all ages and interest
to join with others to develop their skills, have fun and make friends. We have
been given a very warm welcome by the Brent community and the Council and hope
to be in the borough for many years. Soon, we will be issuing information about
out short summer courses, which is a great opportunity to test the water if you
have never been before. The Institute has always had a reputation for quality
and many people like several of our new trustees attend classes for decades. We
do not get any funding from the state so rely on the enrolments of our students
who have always supported us. We hope to see many of you in the months ahead
including some Councilor’s if they can fit a class into their busy lives. Best
wishes and I look forward to seeing you."
We are delighted to support The Institute and hope that many Fryent and Brent residents take an opportunity to visit and find out what they have to offer.
You can find out more by visiting:
www.hgsi.ac.uk or Tel 0208 829 4229
Fryent Cllrs.
