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North Bedfordshire Arts Society: Enjoy outstanding lectures and events, and make new friends too

The Arts Society is a national and international network of societies, based in London which brings together people with a shared curiosity about the arts. Interests include artists and artistic...

Bedford poet receives award at MK Literary Festival

An emerging poet from Bedford has had her work published in a new anthology and been awarded 'highly commended' at MK Literary Festival. Casey Stewart, 18, entered 'flashbacks to libitas' in...

Opinion: Why don’t we celebrate St George’s Day? Blame late-stage capitalism

Every week I compile our regular ‘what’s on guide’ and every week I’m overwhelmed with the quality and breadth of events that take place in our little old town…

Oakley author hits the road to sign copies of her book at charity craft fair

An Oakley businesswoman who recently published her first novel will be signing copies of Finding Clara at the Oakley Craft and Gift Fair in aid of Save the Children this Saturday. Lesley Anne Brown published...

Bedford Creative Trail: Easter holiday fun for all the family

A new creative arts trail, designed by Goldington Academy Arts Ambassadors, shines a spotlight on the wealth of places to discover and explore in Bedford this Easter. The Bedford Creative Trail is a...

Basement at Bunyan to host exhibition of Ukrainian embroidery

This April, the Basement at Bunyan (Mill Street) will host an exhibition of Ukrainian embroidery, inspired by a woman who emigrated to the UK in 1966. The exhibition, which runs from 17 April - 11 May, has been curated by Daria Bilan in memory of...

New record deal and “overnight success” 38 years after 80s girl band split

An all-female group that released their first single in 1986 are enjoying a revival just 38 years later, thanks to being rediscovered by a new generation of music lovers. Zenana was formed in the mid-80s...

Bedford outlaw known as ‘Black Tom’ features on indie history podcast

A notorious Bedford outlaw that has given his name to the local area when he was hanged is the subject of a local podcast that has just been released. The podcast Weird in the Wade has investigated...

Philharmonia – find classical music in some surprising places this March

During the first two weekends of March, musicians from Bedford’s resident orchestra will be stepping out of the concert hall and into shopping centres, libraries, gyms and barbershops to bring...

Star-studded new Edward Bawden exhibition opens at the Higgins Bedford

Brand new work by some of the biggest names in contemporary British art, illustration and textiles will be on display at a new exhibition opening at the Higgins Bedford this month in celebration of the...