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The Higgins Bedford

Homelessness Awareness Week exhibition and journalism events at the Higgins

This week at the Higgins Bedford, a gallery has been dedicated to the work of people who have experienced homelessness as part of a week of activity.
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Christmas crafting at the Higgins Bedford

From this weekend, visitors to the Higgins Bedford can get into the festive spirit with craft workshops and a cultural shopping experience offering unique...
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Free deaf awareness training for Bedford businesses ahead of Purple Tuesday

A Bedford charity is offering free training to local businesses to make them more accessible to those with disabilities, ahead of Purple Tuesday on 12 Nov...
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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...
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BedPop Fun Palaces return for a weekend of free art, culture and science

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, four BedPop Fun Palaces will be popping up for a free weekend of arts, culture and science in Bedford’s town centre &...
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Refugee Week events in Bedford

Refugee Week (15 - 22 June) is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events celebrating the contribution of refugees in the UK and...
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Bedford Creative Arts receives funding for major Queen’s Park project

Bedford Creative Arts (BCA), working with the Higgins Bedford and bpha, has been granted major new funding of £78,000 towards a two-year creative project in Queen’s Park. 
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Your Bedford weekend starts here: 31 May – 2 June 2019

It’s festival fever this weekend with two street food events, the Kite and Motoring Festival, the Run Bedford 10k plus the Brand New Heavies are live...
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Your Bedford bank holiday weekend starts here: 24 – 27 May 2019

It's the May bank holiday so here's some inspiration for your three-day weekend. Live music, theatre, exhibitions, guided walks and a duck race...
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Try something new in Bedford Park this weekend with Have a go with Harpur

If you've ever wanted to try Zorbing or a terminator turmoil assault course, or maybe even just want to find out what on earth they are, then you've got your chance this weekend in Bedford...
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