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Letters: Future of Italian Immigrants Memorial must respect its historical and cultural significance

We, the undersigned opposition councillors, are writing together to share our thoughts on the proposed re-siting of the statue honouring Bedford’s Italian community...

Art-Venture: Culture and adventure mix in Australia

A fresh artsy travel trend is taking over the world. 'Art-venture' tourism blends gallery visits with outdoor activities—leave it to Australians to create something exciting! But...

Local artist explores “rich thread of mixed heritage” in new exhibition at The Higgins Bedford

A new exhibition in the Higgins’ Sir William Harpur Gallery is the result of a year-long journey that has taken artist, Sophie Gresswell, from Luton to the island of St Helena and finally to Bedford...

Visit Bedford’s unique ‘Museum for a Day’ this Sunday

A unique museum will be popping up at the Harpur Suite this Sunday (6 August), giving ordinary Bedfordians the chance to share their extraordinary stories through cherished objects...

What’s on Bedford: 18 – 28 May 2023

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Walk through Bedford Borough’s thousand-year history with new tours

The Bedford Association of Tour Guides has launched eight new walking tours for Bedfordians and visitors to Bedford Borough. Led by knowledgeable...

What’s on Bedford: 12 – 22 May 2022

Welcome to this week's what's on guide - your indispensable calendar of the best of Bedford's live music, theatre, art, film and family fun over the next 10 days. Enjoy!

Higgins Bedford to welcome visitors back from 25 August

The Higgins Bedford will be welcoming visitors back through its doors from Tuesday 25 August, after being closed for five months due to the coronavirus...

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...

Your Bedford weekend starts here: 21 – 23 June 2019

This weekend, take your pick from yoga, the St Cuthbert's street party, a guided walk, the Bedford Flea market, Bedford in a Day photography project...

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