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Displaying events between 08 May 2024 and 31 May 2024

The Higgins Highlights Tour 8th May 11am-12 & 17 July 2-3pm
£6.85, concessions £5.50 Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Social History for an introductory tour of the highlights of the Higgins Bedford featuring Bedford's heritage. Dates: Wed 08 Booking and More Information
Rag Rug Workshop Rag Rug workshop
9 May 2-4.30pm
£10 – Booking Essential
Join local artist Anne-Marie Abbate to learn the techniques for making a rag rug using a latch hook. Suitable for beginners, tools and some materials are available to use on the day.
 Dates: Thu 09 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks The Silent Faces of Bedford Bedford has many impressive statues and memorials. They cannot speak for themselves, but our guide can tell you their story and why they take their place in Bedford's history. Dates: Sun 12 Booking and More Information
Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tours
12 March, 18 April, 15 May, 20 June, 16 July, 20 September
12 - 12.30pm
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me.
 Dates: Wed 15 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks The Life and Times of John Bunyan Discover the history of Bedford's most famous son, who was imprisoned for his non conformist preaching. Visit the site of the cottage in which Bunyan and his family lived, the churches in which he worshipped and the site of the gaol in which he spent 12 long years where he began to write one of the best selling books in history, The Pilgrim's Progress. Dates: Sun 19 Booking and More Information
The William Burges Gallery Tour 22 May 11.30am - 12noon
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art across the ropes of the William Burges Gallery for an up-close look at his furniture designs. Dates: Wed 22 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks I Never Knew That Bedford has a story waiting to be told. Discover some surprising facts and stories about Bedford that will hopefully leave you saying "Well I never knew that!" Dates: Sat 25 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle The Norman conquest of Britain witnessed the introduction of castles to the landscape, and, in Bedford, a major castle was built in the 12th century. Walk through the old castle grounds, see the castle and it's demise in the siege of 1224. This year witnesses the 800th anniversary of the Great Siege of Bedford Castle in 1224. Dates: Sun 26 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks Bedford In World War 2 A walk that reveals the way of life in Bedford and some of the little known facts about the role it played during World War 2. Learn how Bedford became the main hub of the BBC during the war and how it became the centre of wartime entertainment. Discover a 'secret' Bedford and the connections of the town to the code breakers at Bletchley Park. Dates: Wed 29 Booking and More Information
Make your own turtle Wednesday 29 May
Make Your Own Turtle
3 workshops 11.15, 12.45 and 2.15
15 places per workshop £5.50
You and the family are invited to come and create your very own pocket-sized turtles.
Workshops will be led by Ross Bolwell-Williams, Bedfordshire based participatory artist. Please use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking a place.


 Dates: Wed 29 Booking and More Information
Edward Bawden Archive Sessions Edward Bawden Archive Sessions
30 May, 11 June, 17 September, 10am - 11.30am
£12.90, concessions £10.35 – Booking Essential
This session is the perfect opportunity for Bawden fans and those new to the subject to have an up-close look at the extensive Edward Bawden collection. Works from the collection, including some that have never been on display before, as well as old favourites, will be introduced by The Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art.
 Dates: Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Swan Sculpture Thursday 30 May
Swan Sculpture
Have you seen the beautiful swans along the Great River Ouse? Learn how to sculpt a swan, using various papers, tape and glue. Workshops will be led by local artist and creative practitioner Anne-Marie Abbate. Please use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking a place.


3 workshops: 11.15, 12.45 and 2.15
20 places per workshop
£5.50
Dates: Thu 30 Booking and More Information
River themed craft, poetry and singing Friday 31 May
River themed craft, poetry and singing
Come and celebrate the River Great Ouse in an art, poetry and music session.
The first part of the session will be to create frog and nature themed craft followed by storytelling and song to bring the craft to life. Workshops will be led by Anthea Barclay, a poet, educator and creative producer based in Bedford. Please use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking a place.


3 workshops: 11.15, 12.45 and 2.15
15 places per workshop
£5.50
 Dates: Fri 31 Booking and More Information

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