END OF AN ERA FOR TWO POPULAR TUTORS
Kailash Mistry and Michael Cahill, who have taught classes at the Guildhouse for 25 and 24 years, respectively, decided to retire at the end of the summer term.
Happy memories, tears and cake marked a fond farewell for two of the most popular tutors at Rugby’s centre for lifelong learning, the Percival Guildhouse.
And a tea party with a special cake was the perfect way for devoted students to say their farewells. The event was also an opportunity for the Guildhouse to thank all those who make the place such a vibrant and supportive community.
Past President, David Dove, Kailash Mistry and Michael Cahill – with cake!
Kailash Mistry, Yoga & Meditation Tutor
Kailash grew up in India where yoga was part of her culture and traditions. A chance meeting with former Centre Manager Sheila Winterton in 2001 led to Kailash starting to teach Hatha Yoga at the Guildhouse. She was an instant success and has never looked back.
With increasing interest in health and wellbeing, Kailash added meditation and mindfulness classes to her offering. She trained as a Hatha Yoga Teacher, later qualifying in Sun Power Yoga and Yin Yoga. She is one of the few who can recite Yoga scriptures in the original Sanskrit language. She has lectured on Yoga Philosophy, Bhagvad Gita and Meditation at Yoga Training schools in UK and abroad.
She says: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Guildhouse. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this unique place right in the heart of our town centre. My students have been my inspiration, their keen interest and dedication to learn Yoga and the philosophy in its authentic and purest form has made it rewarding and fulfilling for me to share my passion for Yoga.”
Michael Cahill, History Tutor
Michael started teaching at the Guildhouse in the era when there was close collaboration with universities, including Warwick University where he had completed an MA and PhD. Initially he taught an Open Studies course, becoming a history tutor when a vacancy arose. When universities stepped back from supporting non-vocational education with the withdrawal of all government funding, Michael carried on teaching history while also pursuing his passion for literature, film and opera with his “From Page to Screen” course and an opera class.
“I will miss the Guildhouse and especially the students. It and they have been such an important part of my life and I’m grateful for the history we’ve shared together.”
Dedicated Service
Past President, David Dove, praised both tutors, as they retire, for their dedicated service, acknowledging their loyal following and the legacy of happy memories they would be leaving behind. “Thank you for everything you have done. You will both be sadly missed. Our door is always open should you wish to return!”
PGH welcomes new tutors in their place
Happily, although Kailash and Michael now retire from teaching, courses in all subjects will continue in the Autumn Term with new tutors taking on the subjects they taught. Bookings open on 13 August.
