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New exhibition: Dreams and Nightmares at The Higgins Bedford

This Saturday (12 October), the Higgins Bedford's latest exhibition, Dream and Nightmares, opens to the public until 22 March 2020.. The exhibition of art...

Creative opportunity to make art in Bedford’s empty M&S building

An independent charity is working with M&S to create opportunities for artists in some of the company's empty units. The former M&S in Bedford is among...

Elstow Abbey Church open day to launch community hall fundraiser

A £750,000 appeal to build a community hall from the ruins of Hillersden Hall next to the historic Elstow Abbey Church is being launched this weekend...

Meet the artists at the Art Centre and Gallery

Owain George, Talia Giles, Mo Lea and Martin Williams are showcasing works inspired by the natural world at the current exhibition at the Art Centre and...

National Maritime Museum seeks Moon landing memories

Can you remember the Moon landing in 1969? As the 50th anniversary approaches, the National Maritime Museum is asking people across the UK to share...

Look out Bedford, it’s Revenge of the She-Punks…

Legendary music writer and performer, Vivien Goldman will be visiting The Third Place on 8 July to talk about her new book, Revenge of the She-Punks...

Keep your eyes peeled for the Bedford Book Drop…

Rogan's Books on Castle Lane has come up with an imaginative way to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week (15-22 June) this week.

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