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Bedford’s Great Big Green Week is back

The Great Big Green Week is back in Bedford this June, with free events taking place from 7 - 14 June at Bedford Central Library, the Higgins Bedford, the Panacea Museum, the John Bunyan...

Printmaking at the Higgins this May half term

Four local artists are hosting children's printmaking workshops at the Higgins Bedford during May half term, inspired by the museum's forthcoming exhibition. Katie Allen, Paige Denham, Lisa Tilley, and Anne-Marie Abbate will run the Print It...

Bedford Ian writes…

4 April 2025: Racists' rage, Silent portfolio, and Fool's fool. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has told us what he thinks of it all...

Take part in free events to unleash your inner scientist at the Higgins Bedford this weekend

As part of British Science Week, head to the Higgins Bedford on Saturday (15 March) to take part in their annual Science Lab events. This family-friendly event is completely free to attend, and you'll be able to get hands-on with...

Exhibition: ‘Colour and Light’ illuminates The Higgins Bedford

Art from the 18th century right up to the present day will be on display at The Higgins Bedford in its new exhibition, exploring the fascinating relationship between Colour and Light. Opening this Saturday (15 February) and...

Higgins hosts exhibition and festival to celebrate LGBT+ History Month

A thought-provoking exhibition display and festival are part of this year's LGBT+ History Month celebrations at the Higgins Bedford this February. This year’s theme, “Activism...

Review: Unwrap the magic of the Higgins’ Edward Bawden and Me exhibition this Christmas

Unwrap the magic of a hidden gem this Christmas – just on our doorstep, a free exhibition teeming with quirky art for all ages is waiting to be explored. Running until 26 January, ‘Edward Bawden...

Art and culture: Artist Peter Brathwaite in conversation with Dr Lucy Peltz

A very special event is taking place at the Higgins this week, when Peter Brathwaite, artist, singer and writer talks to Dr Lucy Peltz, Head of Collection Displays (Tudor to Regency) and Senior Curator 18th Century Collections at the...

Great Bedfordian: Darrell Cannon

Each month, the Bedford Clanger chooses its ‘Great Bedfordian’ and asks them to recommend their favourite local places for us to check out.This month’s worthy candidate is Darrell Cannon, the founder of Ready Steady Roll...

New Community Portrait exhibition opens at The Higgins Bedford

Photography techniques from the past, present and future are on display at the Higgins as part of a new collaborative exhibition with Bedford Creative Arts and with the support of Fujifilm UK...

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